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Campus Events

Cotopaxi's 24-hour adventure challenge takes place across Utah over the weekend

By Marissa Lundeen
March 28, 2023 12:00 AM
Questival, Cotopaxi's 24-hour adventure challenge, took place this past weekend, uniting various groups from the community under Questival's simple creed: 'Discovery, friendship and fun.'
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Local

Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith steps down as CEO to serve as mission president

By Marissa Lundeen
January 13, 2023 12:00 AM
Davis Smith, a BYU grad and founder of the outdoor gear company Cotopaxi, will be stepping down from his role as CEO to serve as a mission president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints beginning in July.
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Business

BYU programs inspire generosity within business

By Erika Magaoay
February 07, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU alumnus Davis Smith wanted to keep the commandment 'to love your neighbor' and made a New Year’s resolution to do so. The night he set that goal, idea after idea came to him, and Cotopaxi was born.
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Campus Events

BYU to host fifth annual leadership conference

By Emma Benson
February 05, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU Student Alumni Association will host the fifth annual campus-wide leadership conference, 'The Summit' on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8.
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Photo Galleries

BYU alumn's company works to strengthen communities around the world

By Natalie Baugh
November 01, 2019 12:00 AM
Davis Smith knew in college that he wanted to start something to give back. Inspired by a BYU professor and philanthropist while doing his undergrad at BYU, he was convinced that he could make a difference in the world through entrepreneurship.
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Photo Galleries

'Social impact' a Utah business focus

By Michaela Proctor
May 29, 2018 12:00 AM
Skincare, technology, sandwiches, outdoor gear, art — these are just a few of the industries in Utah that both sell a product and make a social impact in the world.
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Sports

Cotopaxi Questival returns to Utah for round two

April 08, 2015 12:00 AM
Davis Smith wants people to eat a handful of brine shrimp, straight from the Great Salt Lake.
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