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SUSTAINABILITY AND ETHICAL SOURCING

At Big Hollow Designs and WhatVest we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to the betterment of our world as a whole. A portion of our technical fabrics are made from recycled plastic bottles and/or manufactured in the USA. We reuse and recycle materials in much of the creation of our custom apparel and jewelry whenever possible. We are close to achieving zero waste in our production fiber studio as all our fabric scraps are used to fill dog beds.

We strive to create unique high quality gear that inspires adventure and builds community around our shared love for the outdoors. We support environmental protections and value small scale, fair and sustainable operations. 

Our Team

We laugh, we love and we design! Brought together by friends, we quickly discovered our shared passion for creating and the outdoors. With the support of our friends and family, we have embarked on this wonderful journey together, bringing joy and a unique style wherever we go!

Nadia Burton, CEO & Lead Designer

Nadia Burton was raised in the mountains of Colorado surrounded by art, soccer and skiing. After playing collegiate soccer at CU-Boulder she went on to ski professionally-both in park and big mountain- throughout her twenties based out of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Her experience in the ski industry spans from athlete to cat ski guide to helping run base operations for heli ski operations in Alaska. Nadia has been designing, sewing and manufacturing goods since 2014 and runs her business splitting her time between Laramie, Wyoming and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Watch Nadia skiing Alaska.

Josh Burton, Co-Owner/Designer

Popping out of the womb wearing a PFD, Josh Burton was born and raised on the river. Both parents were raft guides based on the Nantahala River in Western North Carolina where Josh learned every water sport available and too has become a renowned river guide around the country. Josh takes on much of the Big Hollow and WhatVest marketing and social media tasks as well as manages the design of gear and apparel.

Jamie Lindsey, Assistant Manager, Apparel and Jewelry Designer

Jamie is a native to Laramie, Wyoming. She was raised with a profound appreciate for creative expression coupled with a love for the outdoors. Her intrigue in music and theater began at an early age, guiding her studies in theater and film to Los Angeles after high school. Eventually transitioning her focus from preforming arts to visual arts, she returned to the Great Plains and completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Wyoming with emphasis in photography, sculpture, and apparel design. After graduation, Big Hollow Designs became the perfect home for her married interests in apparel design and love for the mountains. In addition to creative development and outdoor recreation, she can be found enjoying the magical music scene of Red Rocks, traveling for festivals, supporting her Chicago Blackhawks, and enjoying every possible moment with her two kitties, Paisley and Baya. 

Erin Maloney, Master Seamstress

Erin Maloney is originally from Wisconsin, but fell in love with the Rocky Mountains. She now calls Laramie home where she has been sewing and designing outdoor clothing and gear for over 9 years. She enjoys trail running, camping, hiking, cross country skiing, and long walks on the beach. She frequently travels to Mexico and loves to go on adventures with her Chihuahua mix Skippy.

1% of our profits support:

Greenpeace, Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Defense Fund, Earthjustice, The Trust for Public Land, Protect Our Winters, The Ocean Conservancy, Wyoming Public Media and American Whitewater. 

Collaborations

Icelantic

Flylow

T-Bar Steamboat

Protect Our Winters

Atmosphere Mountainworks

International Freeskiers Association (IFSA)

Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC)

Sizing Charts

WhatVest Sizing Chart:

Please remember you will be wearing layers under your WhatVest. If you are on the cusp in sizing we recommend going up in size.  

2020-2021 WhatVest Sizing Chart:

 WHATVEST SIZE

HEIGHT/WEIGHT
Extra Small 5' - 5'5" / 90lbs - 145lbs
Small/Medium

5'4" - 5'10" /  120lbs - 190lbs
Large/Extra-Large

5'9 - 6'3"  /  170lbs - 230lbs

 

WhatVest Care Instructions:

River Skirt Sizing Chart:

 SKIRT SIZE WAIST MEASUREMENT HIP MEASUREMENT
2 22-26" 30-34"
4 26-28" 32-36"
6 26-30" 34-38"
8 27-32" 36-40"
10 28-34" 38-42"
12 29-36" 40-44"