1967
Greg Lowe develops a pack based on an internal frame, with dual aluminium staves
prototypes the so-called Crack Jumar, first known spring load camming device (SLCD)
1972
Greg introduces the first foam-padded, soft-sided camera bag. This would result in the spin-off camera bag company, Lowepro
1973
Lowe Alpine Systems (LAS) is Incorporated
Patented a camming device for climbing protection (sold as Cam nut or Super nut)
1974
Humming Bird and Big Bird: the first modular ice tools. First tubular pick and adze
introduce the world's first commercial climbing portaledge in the LURP (Limited Use of Reasonable Placements)
1975
Snargs developed: pound-in, screw-out ice screws
1976
Footfangs: the first step in crampon, first parallel, vertical front points, first variable depth snow points, first anti-snow plate
1977
first length adjustable back length for a pack
Greg pioneers plastic buckles for packs and camera bags
1978
Jeff Lowe test new clothing designs on Latok, a peak in the Karakorum. (Later starts clothing company of same name.)
1979
Ralph Lowe, with sons Greg and Jeff, go on an expedition to Ama Dablam
1980
Telecompression stuff sack patented: The telestuff sack
1981
first outdoor use of a plastic buckle
1982
Jeff Lowe marries outdoor clothing designer, Janie Hannigan
1983
Jeff Lowe starts Latok Mountain Gear as the hardware spin-off from Lowe Alpine
1984
Latok unveil Diamond Pullover, one of the earliest softshells, with a Schoeller stretch outer, polyester insulation and viscose inner
Latok release Papillon quilted polypropylene 'butterfly' collar expedition weight top
1985
Greg develops the first ergonomically contoured shoulder strap
1987
R.A.T.S.: (Ratcheting Aluminium Tube Screw) first ratcheting ice screw developed under Latok label
Tuber: first tubular belay device (forerunner of Black Diamond's ATC and similar ilk) developed under Latok label
Latok Mountain Gear, with sale of $1.5 million USD, sold to Lowe Alpine
Mike Lowe leaves company to pursue gold mining interests
1988
Lowe Alpine has $15 million in international sales
Lowe Alpine company sold to FamCo Holdings
1993
APS (Advanced Parallux System.) Adjustable version of the original Parallux Back System patented
Triplepoint Ceramic introduced. A waterproof, breathable fabric unique to Lowe Alpine
business sold to British venture capital company, Phildrew Ventures
1994
develops 'Aleutian' fleece fabric (smooth outer pebble pile inner), with Malden Mills, initially exclusive to Lowe Alpine
1995
Dryflo, active thermal underwear, with gradient density wicking function introduced
1997
Crossbow pack carrying system for increased load stability
1998
company posts sales of $65 million USD
1999
Lowe Alpine Holdings sold to Scottish textiles firm, William Baird PLC for $34 million
Dry Yarn Technology near-permanent durable water repellency (DWR) to Triplepoint Ceramic.
2001
Triplepoint Ceramic with Advanced Internal Moisture Management System: water repellency with internal moisture management
Closes manufacturing plant in Tullamore, Ireland
2002
DryFlo Zone, the latest breakthrough in active next-to-skin technology
Baird sells Lowe Alpine to Italian footwear company Asolo for £13.5 million
2004
closes Boulder, Colorado office after 35 + years, to relocate to New Hampshire, the US base of parent company, Asolo