Check out our amazing 2025 Title, Headline and Summit sponsors and what they have to offer!
Title Sponsors
Since the first days of PCT DAYS, Next Adventure has been a major sponsor who helped PCT DAYS establish it’s identity and grow our outdoor community. From classes to tours to community events, Next Adventure is an all present voice in the Pacific Northwest outdoor community. Deek and Bryan continue to personify the values that inspired Next Adventure – values they instill in all of their staff. Do not miss their booth at PCT DAYS! Need great deals on gear? CLICK HERE!
The Oregonian / Oregon Live’s award-winning journalists connect to the issues and events that matter most, shedding light on the stories that shape our state. This dedication to journalistic excellence has earned The Oregonian/OregonLive national recognition, including six prestigious Pulitzer Prizes. Visit with them at PCT DAYS and participate in their photo booth! Learn more about them HERE!
Outside Magazine has been a Title sponsor for many years and they continue to produce amazing stories about the outdoor community and industry. They won’t be in attendance this year, but hope to return for 2025. In the meantime, visit them online to see what’s going on!
Backpacker focuses mostly on backpacking and hiking, but also veers into a wide variety of outdoor sports, including rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, cycling, and fly fishing. Each issue of Backpacker contains outdoor gear reviews, wilderness and survival tips, trip reports, coverage of specific destinations, and strength and conditioning advice. To dig into the wide range of stories, information and gear guides, CLICK HERE!
Plan a trip along existing hiking or biking trails and roads with snap-to-trail modes. Measure point-to-point distances and map out off-trail adventures using the Straight-Line mode. Generate elevation profiles and calculate the length of your route. Be prepared with weather, wildfire, and avalanche forecasts. Make more informed decisions thanks to terrain details like snow depth, slope angle shading, and cell coverage. To learn more about what Gaia has to offer, CLICK HERE!
Headline Sponsors
The American Long Distance Hiking Association West (ALDHA-West) is an organization of individuals interested in the pursuit of all aspects of Long Distance hiking. Membership covers a wide range of ages, from teenagers to octogenarians, and many experience levels, from wannabes to members who’ve logged 10’s of thousands of trail miles spanning the globe. To learn more or become a member, CLICK HERE!
Since our inception, Arc’teryx has been a driving force of innovation in this industry. That’s why our name has become synonymous with obsessive design. Every detail matters in extreme conditions, and we’re a brand built for the mountains. Our product philosophy is the foundation of our approach to sustainability. We believe that building products to last is the most powerful lever for minimizing impact. For more info, CLICK HERE!
Big Agnes wants to inspire you to get outside and find the same appreciation for the backcountry that they have. Their passion is producing high quality outdoor equipment in a sustainable manner and outfit all people with the gear they need to camp in comfort, explore public lands, and have fun. Like you, Big Agnes is more motivated than ever to get out on the trails and set up camp, again and again. For more info, CLICK HERE!
When the mountains of the Columbia River Gorge rise above you and the waterfalls tumble silver from the heights, when the river reaches to beyond, a wondrous thing happens. At the heart of it all, you’ll discover a small town. A genuine town full of friendly folks waiting to say, “Hi.” Here, in Cascade Locks, you’re free to choose—between big adventures, and life’s small pleasures. To see what’s going on or plan your next visit, CLICK HERE!
At Gossamer Gear, “take less. do more.” goes beyond a slogan or hashtag. It serves as a reminder to maintain our relentless drive to eliminate the unnecessary in life, and focus on what’s important and worthy of “doing” to serve our customers, our community, and our wild places. Our commitment, creativity, and grit drives our innovative pack, shelter, and trekking pole designs. We know that carrying less frees you to do more – more miles, more fun, and more awesome experiences. For more info, CLICK HERE!
Big Sky is the designer/manufacturer of world class high performance outdoor gear that is light weight AND comfortable. To learn more about their range of tents, insulated pouches, and pillows. CLICK HERE!
In the 1980s and early 1990s, Outdoor Research built a reputation on functional, quality outdoor gear that pushed the limits of innovative possibility. OR Founder Ron Gregg led a function-forward approach to creating solutions that allowed people to safely explore the outdoors with the very best protection. Today, they still manufacture, sell, and earn awards for these same products year after year. This gear stands the test of time. CLICK HERE to check out their gear!
The mission of the Pacific Crest Trail Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands. To learn more about their history, plans, work, membership, and the fundamentals of the PCTA, CLICK HERE!
We’re driven by a passion for making great gear that goes wherever you go. Our philosophy is to be smarter and lighter, eliminating useless extra features so you only carry what you need. We tirelessly test and update our designs to make them the best and lightest they can be. We’re proud to offer products that are the result of endless tinkering, modifying and updating to be the best they can be, and to enlighten all your adventures. For more info CLICK HERE!
The Port of Cascade Locks is a municipal corporation, a local governmental entity with taxing authority. The Port’s mission is economic development for the entire port taxing district, which extends from the Columbia River in the north, to the peak of Mt. Hood in the south. Because the majority of the Port district is uninhabited National Forest, the Port focuses primarily on the incorporated scenic city of Cascade Locks, Oregon population 1,235. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Our goal at Six Moon Designs is to offer lightweight, high quality, affordable backpacking equipment. We want you to be happy with your purchases, and will stand behind our products 100%. If you have concerns, let us know. We’ll do our best to make things right. We’re confident that Six Moon products will be invaluable additions to your backpacking essentials. So, if you’re looking to make your next backpacking adventure more enjoyable, and less of a burden, we invite you to consider Six Moon Designs. CLICK HERE to learn more about us!
Sawyer
At Sawyer, we’re More Than an Outdoor Company™. We are a US based company with a global mission. We use the best technology to make simple products that keep you going regardless of your journey — whether camping or ultralight backpacking, keeping your kids safe and hydrated, or bringing clean water to developing countries. To check out the great line of products, CLICK HERE!
From inspiration to innovation to evolution. Altra Running was founded on an innovative approach to running shoes. An approach that took us from the back room of a specialty running store to the front of the pack on roads and trails across the world. An approach that has kept us going for a decade and aims to keep you running for a lifetime. And an approach that ultimately inspired—and continues to inspire—every single Altra shoe. For more info, CLICK HERE!
We believe no matter what type of outdoor adventure you seek you perform better when you’re truly rested. Whether you like to sleep on your back, side, or stomach, whether you toss and turn or sleep like a rock, we believe a sleeping bag should conform to your sleeping habits rather than you having to conform to its limitations. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Today, almost all trails on our public lands are now maintained by volunteers. From team building events, to trail parties, and organizing behind the scenes, there’s a way everyone can help. We begin with maintenance and stewardship projects that preserve current trails, with the idea that we’re not willing to lose another trail to neglect. For more info, CLICK HERE!
We’re a group of professionals, academics, and experts who connect around our shared passion for the outdoors. We harness the power of connection through networking events across the state, bringing people to collaborate and share experiences. OOA memberships include free entry, beverage and food at our Beer:Thirty events, access to our member Directory Listing, and opportunities to network with other outdoor industry pros. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Bend Outdoor Werx is interested in lending our expertise, our stories, and our respect for the crazy-but-we-love-it volatility of the outdoor industry to help our companies adapt, adjust and achieve. We’re all about connecting with others and building relationships in the outdoor community. BOW started in order to help outdoor entrepreneurs, develop the outdoor industry economy, and create outdoor industry jobs in Bend. To learn more CLICK HERE!
Summit Sponsors
It is our mission to share that wonder and fun with our readers, and most especially with those who haven’t yet experienced all the physical and mental health benefits that nature and outdoor activity can bring. In addition, we strive to teach about recreating responsibly, so that the natural resources and habitats we cherish and rely on will be available for future generations. Learn more about us and our publications HERE!
Cnoc Outdoors is a small team of avid backpackers in Portland, Oregon. Cnoc produces innovative, highly functional gear that solves the unique problems of outdoor enthusiasts with minimalist design, fair manufacturing, and reduced impact on the earth. The company is best known for their water collection solution: the Vecto. CLICK HERE to learn more!
At HOKA, our goal is to inspire people to move. We want to empower all athletes to act fearlessly and creatively, to drive forward with purpose and passion – and with an “always-on” mindset for innovation and thinking outside the box, we craft bold and unexpected new solutions for athletes of all types. We aim to amplify voices and help provide access to running, walking, fitness and the outdoors. We believe everyone is an athlete. And however you find joy in movement, HOKA has your back. CLICK HERE to learn more!
A Kula Cloth® is the first of its kind – an intentionally (and obsessively) designed reusable antimicrobial pee cloth! In a wilderness setting (or heck, even at a porta potty!), it’s very important to have good hygiene. Traditionally, we either pack in excess amounts of toilet paper and/or employ the ‘shaking off’ method (aka ‘drip dry’). Neither of these are good options. A pee cloth is a way that we can stay comfortable AND have a positive impact on the environment at the same time. CLICK HERE to learn more!
In 2011, Nick and Dan handmade the first Bedrock Sandals for themselves and friends while working river restoration jobs in Northern California. Over the past eleven years they have been busy making sandals more durable, adjustable, and capable. In 2016, they launched the innovative and award-winning Cairn model that is now the flagship of Bedrock Sandals. Along the way they built their sandals in cabins, forts, and garages! Now their HQ is located in Missoula, Montana and they continue to create the modern adventure sandal. CLICK HERE to check out their line of sandals!
For nearly a century, Danner has crafted boots with purpose and integrity – footwear to equip those who choose the unlikely path, those who cut fresh trails, those who pioneer. Charles Danner came west to build the best boots loggers had ever known, an effort that resulted in a long-standing heritage brand with a renegade spirit. A spirit that proudly lives on in each pair of Danner boots we make to this day. To lean more about their wide-range of footwear, CLICK HERE!
From our delicious meals, mess-free pack design, and custom coozies to keep things hot, we’re in the business of bringing you an elevated outdoor eating experience. Hearty, energizing, filling? Certainly. Sure, there’s camp food out there that will fill you up. But what happened to craveable? Mouthwatering? Drool-worthy? Bighorn happened. CLICK HERE to learn more!
LEKI’s products are developed and designed together in Kirchheim/Teck, Germany and Tachov, Czech Republic. Poles are manufactured following modern and environmentally friendly processes in LEKI’s own production facility in the Czech Republic. GO TREKKING WITH LEKI TO ENJOY PERFECT GRIP, EASY LENGTH ADJUSTMENT AND OUTSTANDING SUPPORT. UNCOMPROMISING PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY! CLICK HERE to learn more!
For 25 years, Correct Toes® have been the highest-rated toe spacers, endorsed by doctors and athletes. They’re uniquely customizable to fit your feet perfectly. Invented by Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, Correct Toes® are a device made from flexible, medical grade silicone designed to encourage your toes back into their natural alignment. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
After 10 years as the owner of one of New York’s top rated restaurants, Jennifer Scism moved to the southern coast of Maine in 2010. It was here she met her future husband and business partner, David Koorits. The two renovated a house in Kittery, incorporating a commercial kitchen, and Jennifer opened Cape House Catering, serving weddings and events around the seacoast of Maine and New Hampshire for over two years. Deciding that catering was not where her heart was, Jennifer took her new love of backpacking and outdoor adventures and combined them with her years of creating delicious dishes to establish Good To-Go. For more info on their line of meals, CLICK HERE!
A quick look through The Landmark Project’s collection will tell you that their true passions are design, storytelling, and the great outdoors. They are a band of talented, creative individuals who make products that inspire people to experience the grand urge of the wild. Their goods not only look and feel amazing, but also to connect outdoor enthusiasts across the country. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Durston gear is designed by Dan Durston in the heart of the Canadian Rockies with a focus on creating backcountry gear that genuinely improves your adventure through lighter weights, greater simplicity, and increased protection. We focus on creating a small number of genuinely innovative products and then constantly updating and refining them to make them as functional and light as possible. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Meghan, Ziggy, and Lee here; and we are the Food For Adventures FAMILY!!! Assembled together by a Registered Dietitian, World Explorer, and a Beautiful Heart Warrior, we are constantly on the move seeking new adventures any way possible.Food For Adventures is created for the outdoor athletes and weekend warriors who seek adventure. We are more than stoked to share our love and experiences for the outdoors with you and your team. Learn more about us HERE!
All of the data for our routes is collected by trusted individuals and partner organizations, and is kept meticulously up-to-date. The track of each trail includes side trails and alternate routes, along with key waypoints. Our apps also offer comprehensive town guides, helping you resupply and access other services quickly. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Thermarest made the first self-inflating mattress but, more than that, their legacy of groundbreaking technologies continue to define the entire category of outdoor comfort. Fifty years of experience means they have spent decades more than anyone focused exclusively on crafting innovative solutions to outdoor comfort so you can make the most of your time outside. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
We aim to empower all outdoor lovers to commit to your gear long-term—not only for the stories, but for the benefit of the earth itself. That’s why we teach you how to seal, clean, and patch every last bit of outdoor gear that you own, keeping it in your pack and out of the landfill. So, here’s to your journey in the great outdoors—may it be restorative, long-lasting, and may we come along with you to make it easier.
Granite Gear’s award-winning backpacks and accessories have gained a cultish following and have proven their mettle in the earth’s harshest environments, from Mount Everest to the North and South Poles, and to thousands of miles of everyday wear and tear. Granite Gear’s team of product designers and engineers developed an ever expanding line of products ranging from stuff sacks, to ultralight packs, to ultra-durable packs that meet the demands of soldiers. Learn more about the gear HERE!
Garage Grown Gear is the hub for all things ultralight backpacking. Dedicated to supporting the growth of small and cottage brands, we sell the outdoor gear we love, tell the stories we find thought provoking, and strive to cultivate an inclusive, approachable, and curious outdoor community. We LOVE discovering and showcasing new and innovative outdoor brands! To learn more, CLICK HERE!
We (Dane and Dustin) created Hardside Hydration to fill a need in the backcountry hydration space. After experiencing broken bladders and wet bags during a backcountry elk hunt, we knew we could do better. We want to make stuff that people love to use on their ultralight, backcountry adventures. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Our gear is built for protection on every great outdoor adventure: from skiing the slopes at Vail to sailing the Great Lakes to hiking the Appalachian trail, and everything in between. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
EVOLVED DEVELOPS PRODUCTS MADE BY PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY USE THEM AND ARE DESIGNED TO FIT NEEDS NOT EASILY FOUND OTHER PLACES. WITH OUR MODERN TECH BUT CLASSIC DESIGNS, YOU’RE SURE TO FEEL NOSTALGIC FOR ADVENTURES TO COME. MADE IN THE USA. DEVELOPED AROUND THE WORLD. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Thru-hiker owned and operated by Rob “Bearcan’t” Rathmann (Pacific Crest Trail class of 2005), viewing it as a way to give back to promote the Pacific Crest Trail and to foster a sense of community within the hiking crowd. The Finishing Pass is a passion project that combines his love of CNC woodworking & thru-hiking. They offer wooden trail signs, logos, elevation profiles & topographic maps of the Pacific Crest Trail. For more info, CLICK HERE!
Keith Titanium undertakes to design and produce titanium articles superior quality, meeting the requirements of outdoor lovers, cooking enthusiasts and professionals looking for durability and performance. Thanks to a constant innovation, each product is designed to offer Resistance, lightness and food safety, while minimizing the environmental impact. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Minimalism and sustainability go hand in hand at Zpacks. Minimizing our footprint and creating sustainable practices reduces our impact on the environment. Whether it’s through their designs, materials, or our packaging, they are committed to principles that result in the smallest impact possible. All Zpacks shelters, backpacks, sleeping bags, quilts, clothing, and Dyneema® based accessories are manufactured in the USA. As the majority of their gear is made with domestically produced material, they are able to reduce the added carbon footprint of shipping their materials and products internationally. Fore more info, CLICK HERE!
EXPED enables the maximum outdoor experience with minimal means. Whether you’re in the mountains, traveling in foreign lands or wandering through a nearby forest, EXPED gear protects you, warms you, and sets you free. We’ve removed the unnecessary frills (ohne schnickschnack) and refined each component. Explore the wild world. Discover its mysteries, climb its peaks, roam its forests and set out on its waters. Adventure awaits! For more info, CLICK HERE!
Located on the Oregon Coast, FarPointe Outdoor Gear creates handmade, small batch, outdoor clothing from Natural and Synthetic fabrics. From Merino and Hemp, to Alpha Direct and Wind Pro. With in-house production and an ultralight approach, they design and test all their products to match the season or environment you will be exploring.. For more info, CLICK HERE!
We—the folks who make up Gregory Mountain Products in Salt Lake City, Utah—are just like you. We’re balancing hours at the office and making time for the outdoors, managing teams and families, sending lots of emails, searching for new trails to get on, making sure our pooches get enough exercise and wondering what’s for dinner. We’re dedicated to building gear you can trust to take you there because we’re on our way, too. Learn more about us HERE!
An Industrial Designer with years of sewing experience, Conor started High Tail Designs with a group of fabric printing experts in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. The result is a series of ultralight, performance outdoor products that don’t skimp on construction or technology and offer unique prints and patterns by a variety of artists. You’re out there to have fun, why can’t your gear reflect that? For more info, CLICK HERE!
Founded in the Sierra Nevada Foothills in California, LEVE Outdoor Co. is dedicated to providing high-quality, handmade apparel with a focus on ultralight designs. As the only grandson/grandma duo in the outdoor cottage industry, we take pride in crafting gear all hiker trash can be warm and comfortable in. Our family-run business is committed to creating outdoor apparel that is not only versatile, but also impressively lightweight to stand as the perfect addition for your next trekking excursion. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Over the years, our team has grown, and today we all work together to drive the culture at Kahtoola. But one thing has remained constant—we know our ability to focus on people begins with crafting innovative products—like our groundbreaking MICROspikes traction device—aimed at outdoor adventure. We’re constantly looking to make our line of gaiters and traction products the best they can be, through customer input, rigorous testing, exhaustive prototyping, and of course, a healthy dose of ingenuity. For more info, CLICK HERE!
LITE WERKS
Dan, the founder of LITE WERKS has decades of backcountry experience and a long career in the outdoor industry. Frustrated with the packs he’d used over the years, he decided to take matters into his own hands and created a pack ready to be tested in the real world. Dan believes the LITE WERKS brand will produce gear that won’t see outdoor enthusiasts needing to compromise to get a high-quality ultralight long-haul pack.
More than forty years since our founding, we continue to find inspiration in the untamed spirit of the mountains we explore, the friendships we forge on the peak, and our enduring mission: to grow our community of mountain people and equip them for adventure. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
NEMO’s Endless Promise collection was created with one goal: to keep gear out of the landfill. To launch this ambitious endeavor, we took our top-selling synthetic sleeping bag and re-engineered it to be fully recyclable. With the new Forte™, and all Endless Promise products still to come, we accept responsibility for the things we make from beginning to end. Because with Endless Promise, there doesn’t have to be an end. CLICK HERE to learn more!
By providing premium gear that is performance focused, versatile, and ultralight, we help our customers live lifestyles that cut down on the extras. You can enjoy your trips without being weighed down, cold, or uncomfortable. You can use the same gear in a variety of different scenarios. Outdoor Vitals is here to stay, and will help you Live Ultralight. We believe strongly that anyone will benefit mentally, physically, & emotionally with a better connection to nature. It doesn’t matter if you’ve spent your whole life outside, or if you are just getting started on your adventures. It’s something we all need. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Paago Works will exhibit at PCT Days again this year! We are an outdoor brand that started in Tokyo, Japan in 2011. “PAAGO” is a coined word derived from “Let’s Pack and Go!”. We are a manufacturer of outdoor gear, including backpacks, beloved by hardcore hikers and runners in Japan. While we cherish craftsmanship, we constantly challenge ourselves with new designs. Our products are unique, lightweight, and meticulously crafted for usability. To encourage long trail hikers in the US community to use our gear, we will have special giveaways. Please visit our booth and check them out! For more info, CLICK HERE!
Shortt Supply has operated in Hood River for over 20 years. What started as a garage business in 1999 is now the premier running and outdoor store in the Columbia River Gorge. Shortt Supply’s mission is to support and advise you so that going outside is a great adventure. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Vibram is the world leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance rubber soles for outdoor and leisure activities, workwear, fashion, orthopaedics and correction. For over 80 years the yellow octagon that symbolises Vibram has been synonymous worldwide with quality, performance, safety and innovation in the footwear industry. For more info, CLICK HERE!
Clothes are our tool to create community and interact with the world in a playful and meaningful way while changing an industry and the way people believe in themselves. We believe that confident people go out and change the world and it’s our job to provide you with the tools to do so. We’re a small team of women in Missoula Montana who collaborate daily to make your clothing dreams come true. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
At MSR, we are engineers, tinkerers and passionate outdoor users–each with strong perspectives on how a product should work based on our own experiences in the wild places we love. But collectively, we believe that innovative solutions are bred by challenging convention, and that functionality, simplicity and reliability are the governing elements of enduring design. We’re still driven to engineer gear for those who believe a trusted companion can be as simple as a 20-year-old stove that burns strong on family backpacking trips, to a water filter that provides the safe hydration needed to fuel the greatest expeditions into the farthest reaches of the globe. Learn more HERE!
For 50 years, Petzl has been built around four pillars, four fundamental values that motivate every decision we make: remaining a stable family business, encouraging innovation to imagine the best solutions, insisting on industrial excellence with the goal of zero defects, and remaining engaged with our communities by providing global best practices. Learn more about each of our pillars. CLICK HERE to learn more!
We inspire you to chase adventure, stay active in your own unique way, and always look good doing it. We strive to responsibly outfit those journeys with respect for the planet and its people. We commit to education and exploration in the name of progress, so we can all create positive change. Whether you’re commuting to work or wandering the globe, rest assured we’ve been there, and have used these moments to design our products with sustainability and style. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
We’re a team of wilderness athletes, artists and craftspeople dedicated to finding unique + necessary ways of living better through Nature. HQs in Asheville, NC + Seattle, WA. Our mission: Gear that elevates your experience in Nature. Built to protect the maximum amount of soil + water. CLICK HERE to learn more!
The great outdoors are calling, but trekking through mother nature isn’t always just a walk in the park. The trail can be rough, cold, and unrelenting, but adidas Terrex gear keeps you protected from the elements and comfortable even in the most unforgiving conditions. Get prepared to hike, run the trails, and backpack through the backcountry with Terrex shoes, snowboard boots, shorts, hiking pants, tops, jackets, backpacks, and hats. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Every foot is different and every activity needs specific support. Do you really know your feet, what they need, and how to support them for better performance? Our insole Finder allows our 30 years of industry experience and innovation to help you in real-time, find the insole your foot needs and deserves. Learn more about making your feet happy HERE!
At Hyperlite Mountain Gear, we believe that time spent outdoors is invaluable. In a world that’s increasingly complex and fast-paced, nature offers clarity, physical challenge, and rejuvenation. Our mission is to equip you with the tools to embrace these experiences, check off your bucket list, and explore new terrain with confidence. CLICK HERE to learn more!