Backcountry is an internet company focusing on outdoor recreation gear, clothing, and specialty equipment. This online retailer offers products for hiking, camping, biking, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, snowboarding, fly fishing, kayaking, rafting, running, and more. The company was founded in 1996 and has since become a key player in the industry with an annual revenue of $500 million.
Backcountry is headquartered in Utah and under the direction of CEO Jonathan Nielsen. The company employs approximately 1,200 individuals with diverse demographic backgrounds. Despite its political homogeneity leaning towards the Democratic Party, employees enjoy working in an otherwise diverse environment with great retention rates. The average employee at Backcountry earns $37,812 annually, which is comparatively lower than some industry competitors.
