Voice Development
Brand Storytelling
Website Copywriting
Brand Messaging
Creative Review
As the most established, esteemed and trusted PR agency in the outdoor industry, Backbone has provided the respected stance, the knowledgeable pitch and messaging amplification that has helped build hundreds of brands from Black Diamond, YETI and Filson to Sitka, Smartwool and Salomon. Yet it’s not as easy to talk about yourself. So we were honored when Backbone reached out to Voicebox West and trusted us with developing their brand voice for their shop and their new website. Through in-depth interviews with company partners and a trip to Carbondale, we crystalized their essence based on a powerful foundation of brand values in pitch-perfect words and creative perspective. We also, of course, skied a bit while we were there.
From day one, Backbone was rooted in the idea that you could fuse passion for an outdoor, active lifestyle with a profession advocating for brands you believe in. Today, we’re a team of more than 65 hard-charging runners, skiers, climbers, cyclists, hikers, paddlers, hunters, anglers, dog lovers and travel enthusiasts. We align our employees’ passions with the brands they represent.
Our fast-paced offices in Denver and Carbondale have landed us on Outside’s “Best Places to Work” list more years than we can count. But we don’t just throw around buzzwords like teamwork, trust and transparency. We live and breathe by our true north — from lunch runs, the Powder Clause and happy hours to trail work days and river clean-ups.
Authenticity
Backbone partners with brands and people we respect and trust. We are the user group and we speak the language.
Advocacy
Backbone is founded in the outdoors. We advocate for the protection of our environment for future generations.
Growth
Through creativity and innovation, Backbone will evolve and elevate the level of services and values we deliver. We believe growth fuels opportunities for our employees and our partners. Our culture creates the active, vibrant energy that fuels what we do and what we stand for.
Well Being
Backbone believes in a healthy, active workplace and puts a premium on the mythic work-life balance.