Redfeather Outdoors is one of the last remaining snowshoe manufacturers that still handcrafts every pair in the USA.
Our base of operations is in La Crosse, Wisconsin, located in the heart of the Driftless Region—a unique, glacially untouched area known for its rugged bluffs, coulees, and the scenic Mississippi River Valley. Surrounded by rivers, streams, and endless outdoor opportunities, it’s a place where nature constantly inspires our work.
Behind every Redfeather canoe and snowshoe is a team with decades of experience in manufacturing, design, paddlesports, and outdoor recreation. Our craftsmen, designers, and outdoor enthusiasts bring together generations of knowledge to create products built for real-world adventures. From the factory floor in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to our retail team in Ely, Minnesota, every member of the Redfeather team shares a commitment to quality, performance, and customer service.
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Many of the people involved in building Redfeather Canoes have spent their careers in the canoe industry, carrying forward a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship that has shaped paddling for decades. Combined with Redfeather’s long-standing expertise in snowshoe manufacturing, our team understands what it takes to create gear that performs season after season. Whether you’re heading into the Boundary Waters, exploring your local lake, or breaking trail after a fresh snowfall, you can trust that every Redfeather product is backed by experienced hands and a passion for the outdoors.
Even after the Bell name disappears, Redfeather Outdoors (Known for their snowshoes) retains the molds, tooling, and knowledge behind many of the original Bell Canoe designs.
2010s, Redfeather Preserves the Canoe Legacy & Changes Bell Canoes To Redfeather Canoes
2020, Redfeather Canoes Launches
The canoe line is officially reintroduced under the Redfeather Canoes brand, bringing many of the proven Bell-inspired canoe designs back to paddlers under a new identity.
Following the acquisition, canoe production shifted from Minnesota to La Crosse, Wisconsin, where ORC continued building many of the respected Bell designs.
Production Moves to Wisconsin
2025 - ORC Acquired Borah Outdoorwear
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In 2026, Redfeather Outdoors expanded its presence into Ely, Minnesota, opening its first-ever retail location in the near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located in downtown Ely, the store was created to serve paddlers, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts with handcrafted Redfeather canoes, snowshoes, and premium outdoor gear built for Northwoods adventures.
2026 - RedFeather Opens Ely Store
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From first-time visitors to experienced paddlers, people rely on us for straightforward guidance and gear that performs when it matters.