MEET OUR CREW
At Oars + AlpsWe make products to fuel
your perseverance, ambition, and sense of adventure. And we love seeing those traits run strong in our community. So we selected a few members who embody these ideals in their everyday lives and #TakeToTheOars to represent the brand as our ambassadors.
James Shaw
Volleyball Player and Travel Vlogger
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I am a fan of Oars + Alps because they cater their products to the needs of the modern man, high performers, athletes, and common men alike. It’s taken society a long time to come around to the idea that men should be caring for their skin as much as our female counterparts. Oars + Alps is spot on with their mission of creating skincare products that can keep up with men of an active lifestyle like myself.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I #TakeToTheOars by getting knocked down and always getting back up again. I’ve been around the world and back again, chasing after my Olympic volleyball dreams and getting knocked down again and again. Each time, though, I feel the need ever more present to #TakeToTheOars and take charge of my own destiny. The perseverance will serve me in the end, no matter how long it takes.
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Sam Dorman
Professional Diver
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I appreciate and enjoy high quality skincare products with ingredients I can trust! Being in the sun so often I have to take care of my skin and I can rely on Oars + Alps to guarantee healthier skin.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
Whether I’m spearfishing off Miami for dinner, rock climbing, or going for a long swim at the beach I’m always pushing the limits trying to become the best version of myself.
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Josh McDonald
Travelpreneur/Host of The Travel Guydes podcast
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
Entering into clean products can definitely feel intimidating. However, I like that Oars + Alps feels approachable and has a product for every occasion that I need.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I'm someone who is always seeking adventure and new experiences. I love to push my limits and do things that most would shy away from trying.
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Dan Castillo
Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Director of Fitness Operations,
and Angel Investor
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I love the mission of Oars + Alps standing for the everyday man who is on-the-go. The products themselves are extremely clean so I love that I'm providing my skin with natural essentials without damaging it with harmful chemicals. As someone who is extremely cautious of what he consumes and uses, Oars and Alps has been in my bathroom and shelves for years.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
For me professionally, my corporate job that I had for years was no longer serving me. I wasn't passionate about what I was doing and felt that the American Corporate lifestyle just did not serve me anymore. As a result, I traded in my business suit for Nikes and dove head first into the Fitness Industry. Since then, I've never looked back. This was a pivotal moment in my life, and I've used that similar mantra ever since.
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Andrew Muse
Adventure Athlete and Film Maker
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I'm a fan of Oars + Alps because I like clean, high quality products and Oars + Alps does both really well!
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
Life is short. I've been chasing my dreams and working hard towards building the life of my dreams. If you want an exceptional life you're going to have to work for it!
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Spencer Kofoed
Photographer and Adventurer
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I love Oars + Alps because as an active outdoorsman taking the time to protect myself from the sun sometimes takes a back seat. Oars + Alps has products that make applying sunscreen/moisturizer easy and simple enough that I'm able to do it every day. I don't want a large routine, I want something simple and effective and that's exactly what their products are.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I love pushing the limits and my comfort zone. Progression in sports, life, and my professional work is what drives me to be better every day.
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Jordan Gaarenstroom
University of Michigan Men's Gymnastics Assistant Coach
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I grew up playing sports, eating healthy, searching for an active, well-rounded lifestyle. As an adult, I have continued to keep this lifestyle alive by aligning myself with products, supplements, and a community that supports it. Oars + Alps is made with clean ingredients and values the transparency in product development that simply does not exist today.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I love this motto. In my adult life, I've held onto this saying: Sacrifice First. The idea is that before anything good, sacrifice must happen first. Very similarly and more elegantly, Take to the Oars is meant to inspire you to grind until you hit your goals!
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John Wessling
Coach, Trainer and Cyclist
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
I am a fan of Oars + Alps because their products deliver. In my profession of coaching, delivering and executing a quality product that performs under pressure is the name of the game.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I #TakeToTheOars with a no excuse mentality on being the best I can be. Whether it's training my athletes, competing in mountain bike racing or pushing my limits- I always give it 100%.
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Jordan Wilimovsky
Olympic Swimmer and World Championship Gold Medalist
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
It caters to people who are active and designed to be used on the go or while exercising. It has me covered for anything I may need.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
I compete in the 10k open water, which is a pretty grueling event. It involves a lot of time spent in the pool training with races often coming down to hundredths of a second. In order to be at your best on race day you need to persevere and push yourself every day in training.
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Jovel Roystan
Men's Lifestyle Blogger & Style Architect
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Why are you a fan of Oars + Alps?
They’re easy to take on the go and they get the job done! You simply can’t ask for much more than that.
How do you #TakeToTheOars?
The past few months, I've really been trying to maximize the moment rather than letting it pass me by. Whether that's going to the beaches out in the Rockaways or learning to skateboard (again), I'm getting outside and taking advantage of the amazing city—and world—around me. I throw my Go Stick Sunscreen in my bag when I'm hitting the sand and I shower up with my bar soaps after an exciting day in the NYC streets, and O + A keeps me feeling and looking my best for all of it.
