Corporate Sponsors

Please support the companies who support us! Scroll down this page to see our generous corporate sponsors.

Also, please check out our Product Donors page to see who contributed items to support our programs, and take a look at our 2012 Auction Donors page to find out who donated the items for this new fundraiser.

American Hiking Society's corporate sponsors provide significant support to our conservation and awareness programs and share a strong commitment to protecting trails across the country. We offer customized, annual sponsorship packages for businesses of all sizes and kinds, with a level to suit every budget. We are also looking for product donations that will contribute to the success of our trail stewardship and outdoor recreation programs – and will simultaneously enable your product to gain exposure. For companies seeking another type of involvement, we are now offering modestly-priced advertising space in our monthly e-newsletter, Paperless Trail. All three of these avenues offer valuable opportunities for your company to connect with AHS members and supporters.

Learn more about how your business can help protect trails and the hiking experience or contact: Leigh Scott, Director of Development.

PEAK-BAGGING PARTNERS

Founded in 1912, L.L.Bean is a leading retailer of quality apparel, sporting gear and home furnishings for outdoor enthusiasts. The company partners with conservation and recreation organizations that promote conservation and stewardship of our natural resources. L.L.Bean is a proud Charter Sponsor of the National Trails Fund.
Merrell is the global reference for performance outdoor and active lifestyle footwear. The brand and its products are designed and built to perform for all those who recognize “outdoor” as a lifestyle. Merrell makes footwear for all types of outdoor pursuits and is a proud to be a National Trails Day® sponsor.
The North Face provides performance apparel, equipment, footwear and accessories. Offering the most technically advanced products on the market, The North Face is the choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, extreme skiers, mountaineers, snowboarders, and explorers. The North Face is committed to pushing the limits of design, so that customers can push their limits outdoors and Never Stop Exploring™.

TRAIL-BLAZING TEAMMATES

For over 20 years, Adventure® Medical Kits (AMK) has produced innovative first aid, survival and skincare products that help people enjoy safe outdoor adventures. Co-developed with the world’s top wilderness medicine and survival experts, AMK’s products are specially designed to prevent and treat common injuries and ailments that can occur during a variety of outdoor activities. AMK and its sister brands – SOL®, AfterBite®, Natrapel® and Ben’s® -- are proud to be sponsors of AHS' National Trails Day®.
For over thirty-five years, Seattle-based Cascade Designs®, makers of Therm-a-Rest® and MSR® products, has led the outdoor industry in the design and manufacture of innovative, reliable and useful gear including the first self inflating camping mattress and the first multi-fuel stove. They are proud charter sponsors of the National Trails Fund.
Founded in 1938 in Portland, Ore., Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributorship to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of skiwear in the United States. Columbia is proud to support National Trails Day®.
Gerber is a leading global supplier of personal outdoor, tactical and industrial gear. Founded in 1939 as Gerber Legendary Blades, the trusted brand now includes a diverse portfolio of innovative activity-essential equipment for enthusiasts and professional end users.
Founded in 1977, Gregory has developed a reputation for manufacturing backpacks that excel in quality, comfort and durability. Gregory packs are also noted for innovative design and ergonomic and comfortable fit.
Klean Kanteen® is the original purveyor of stainless steel beverage containers to reduce environmental and health risks associated with single-use and polycarbonate plastic bottles. Since 2004, the company has been recognized for superior personal hydration designs and commitment to alleviating waste and pollution, including a 2009 Ocean Heroes Award.
LED Lenser is the worldwide leader of LED light manufacturing, with more than 200 patents and awards for design and engineering, including the Advanced Focus System and Smart Light Technology. LED Lenser's products are sold in more than 50 countries around the world.
An outdoor industry leader in the manufacturing of technologically advanced tents, clothing and sleeping bags, Mountain Hardwear is always on the cutting edge, emphasizing the performance, reliability and durability in gear that backcountry hikers depend on. Mountain Hardwear's products are available for men and women, and are guaranteed for life.
REI, founded in 1938 as a consumer cooperative by a group of mountaineers seeking quality climbing equipment, operates 94 stores nationwide and offers top name brand products for camping, climbing, cycling, hiking, paddling, snowsports and travel. REI promotes environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions.
Vasque, a company rich in heritage, understands the outdoors is a state of mind and specializes in creating trail ready footwear for trail ready lives. For more than 45 years, their focus has been thoughtfully designed and carefully built performance footwear to take the next generation of trail users wherever the trail goes.
The first Wenger multi-functional Swiss Army Knife featured a sharp blade, screwdriver, reamer and can opener. It became an essential tool for soldiers whose survival depended equally on food and a working rifle. To this day, this same knife is the inspiration behind Wenger's mission to create multi-functional equipment for the outdoor enthusiast.

BACKPACKING BUDDIES

At Active Adventures New Zealand, we’ve been sharing the best way to experience our country since 1996. Come down and enjoy legendary Kiwi hospitality on a hiking adventure of a lifetime in the New Zealand wilderness.
Backpacker's Pantry is a family owned and operated business dedicated to exploring and preserving our natural environment. Backpacker's Pantry has been making tasty and nutritious freeze-dried and dehydrated meals for over 50 years and will be providing meals for some of this years Volunteer Vacation work crews.
As a leading publisher of information for the enthusiast, FalconGuides takes great pride in leading the way to the great outdoors: now with more than 1000 titles covering the spectrum of outdoor activities; from hiking and rock climbing to preservation and identification, supported by travel information. FalconGuides, Outfit your mind.
GoLite makes simple, beautiful high performance outdoor clothing and equipment that’s light on the planet. Committed to building a truly sustainable business, we work to minimize our environmental impacts and produce our products in factories that are fair, safe, and non-discriminatory. Our products are available in 23 countries worldwide.
Grand American Adventures provide the finest small group adventures across North, Central and South America. Led by experienced tour leaders, expertly planned trips will encompass the most exciting sights and highlights of the Americas, as well as off-the-beaten-track locations which you wouldn’t find when travelling alone.
HikingBoots.com is the web’s most comprehensive hiking boots superstore. Since 2004, it has served the outdoor community by offering every flavor and brand of hiking boots from its warehouse in Chesterfield, Missouri. HikingBoots.com carries footwear for all types of hikers—from casual day hikers to thru-hikers gearing up for many months out on the trail.
HogEye, Inc. opened its doors in 1983 providing outstanding jewelry-quality hiking stick medallions, coins, key chains, lapel pins - you name it. HogEye specializes in combining exceptional art, superior-quality products with friendly service, a competitive price, and your complete satisfaction... guaranteed! HogEye is a proud sponsor of the American Hiking Society.
LEKI, the world's leading manufacturer of ski, hiking and trekking poles, had its start in Kircheim, Germany. LEKI poles can be found just about anywhere - from your local hiking trail to the summit of Mount Everest - and are fully adjustable and collapsible for easy travel and storage.
LOWA is proud to help American Hiking Society promote an active outdoor lifestyle for the entire family. Since 1923, we've been handcrafting footwear in Europe under the world's most stringent manufacturing, environmental and labor standards. We offer a full line of boots and shoes for men, women and children, and are the only outdoor boot manufacturer to be granted ISO 9001 status for highest quality construction and process standards.
Menasha Ridge Press, established in 1982, and Wilderness Press, established in 1967, are the leading publishers of outdoor recreation and travel guidebooks, nature and reference guides, and maps. The award-winning, best-selling books and series produced by Menasha Ridge Press and Wilderness Press are widely recognized for their innovation, authority, and meticulous attention to detail.
National Geographic Maps is proud to support American Hiking Society. Responsible for illustrating the world around us through the art and science of mapmaking, National Geographic Maps supports National Geographic’s mission by creating maps, atlases, and globes, which inspire people to care about the planet.
From its humble beginnings in 1974 to its current recognition as an industry leader, Osprey has always flown its own course. Our mission is to create innovative high performance gear that reflects a love of adventure and a devotion to the outdoors and the environment.
For the past 20 years, Sea to Summit has been the leading manufacturer of innovative, lightweight backpacking and adventure travel gear. This Australian-based company was named in honor of co-founder Tim Macartney-Snape’s incredible “Sea to Summit” solo expedition from the Bay of Bengal to the top of Mt. Everest.
We are Teijin Aramid, a subsidiary of the Teijin Group. Our commitment both to our products and our customers has made us the global leader in aramids. Wherever strength, safety, heat or flame resistance, low weight or sustainability is required, you will find Twaron® and Technora®. That’s the power of aramid.
For over a century, Tubbs Snowshoes has been at the forefront of the snowshoe industry, leading the pursuit of personal exploration in winter. Tubbs provides outdoor enthusiasts of all ages with high performance snowshoes for backcountry exploration, day hiking or trail walking, in all types of terrain and snow conditions.
TwoKnobbyTires.com is an online store for outdoor gear that promotes a healthy, active, and eco-friendly lifestyle for cyclists, hikers, families, and pet owners. Through blog.TwoKnobbyTires.com, we inspire people to spend time outdoors connecting with nature in an environmentally-responsible way.

MEDIA SPONSORS

American Park Network® is the most comprehensive source of information on America's favorite National Parks and has been America's leading publisher of visitor guide magazines for national parks for more than two decades.
Backpacker, the magazine of wilderness travel, helped launch the first National Trails Day® event in 1993 and has continued to support NTD as a national media sponsor. Backpacker proudly promotes membership in AHS and encourages hikers of all levels to get outside through its national Get Out More! tour.
SNEWS provides outdoor, winter sports and fitness industry news to the business community through insider perspective on relevant news, trend coverage, product launches and industry benchmarking reports.
Trailspace is the backcountry gear guide dedicated to helping hikers, backpackers, and climbers gear up and get out. Trailspace publishes independent reviews, news, and information about thousands of outdoor products, helping backcountry users find dependable gear that lets them get out and enjoy human-powered backcountry activities.

ADDITIONAL SUPPORTERS

At more than 475 campgrounds and over 60,000 sites, KOA is by far the largest group of affiliated campgrounds on the continent. Every KOA is packed with the things you need to make your stay comfortable, convenient, fun and memorable. From Wi-Fi and cable to fire rings and food service, we’ve got you covered.
Owned and operated by Sharon K. Schafer, Skydance Studio is a graphic design and art studio nationally known for creating quality innovative interpretive exhibits, waysides, and products.
Always dreamed of taking a volunteer vacation but couldn’t afford it? Travelocity’s Travel for Good® program is awarding $5,000 voluntourism grants to deserving volunteers. These grants can be used for American Hiking Society trips and you can apply as an individual or a team. Enter today!
Travel and Adventure Show™ is the nation's largest active and adventure travel show, showcasing worldwide travel destinations and unique vacation packages. A one-of-a-kind event where you can make your travel dreams a reality with the help of travel experts and show-only specials.