This page features Title, Headline and Summit sponsors in 2023. Check out the amazing things they create and do! (This page will be updated in May to feature the sponsors for 2024.)
Title Sponsors
Head to the stage on Saturday, August 19th for Outside & Backpacker Magazine’s all star ambassador Randy Propster’s engaging Get Outside Tour 60-minute presentation on trail-tested tips, regional trip advice & outdoor gear. In case you miss the presentation, be sure to stop by the Outside / Backpacker booth!
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. Don’t miss their 60-minute presentation at PCT DAYS on Saturday, August 19th! Need great deals on gear? CLICK HERE!
Toyota is not only a Title Sponsor, but also the Official Vehicle of PCT DAYS! Stay tuned on their sponsorship details and be sure not to miss them at their booth! For more info on deals and incentives, 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!
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!
Salomon enables people to play, progress and connect with nature. In a society where speed and stress have taken over, people take less and less time to play and connect with nature. Play is Salomon’s essence. Play to enjoy, play to progress, play with the rules. Salomon creates the next generation of gear and experiences that make people live the joy of progression of their sport(s) throughout our unique mindset. For more info, CLICK HERE!
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 have accomplished it—with an ever expanding line of products ranging from stuff sacks, to ultralight packs, to ultra-durable packs that meet the demands of soldiers. Granite Gear’s gear is truly tougher than granite. CLICK HERE to check out their backpacks and accessories!
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 know what it’s like to find our way between the daily and the dream. We understand it takes exploration, spirit, and drive every day to make your life what you want. We’re dedicated to building gear you can trust to take you there because we’re on our way, too. For more info, 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!
Hyperlite Mountain Gear is a community of like-minded backcountry athletes who share a passion for the quiet sports and the transcendence of remote wilderness. Most importantly it is a collective who subscribes to the belief that having the right gear–nothing more than one needs to achieve success, and nothing less than is necessary to do so comfortably, safely, and precisely–results in a transformational outdoor experience. To learn more about their gear, 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!
Conceived in the Rocky Mountains and used all over the world, MYSTERY RANCH packs have always had a single purpose: to minimize the burden on your back. Which in turn maximizes your strength, speed, and overall performance—as a soldier, firefighter, hunter, skier, climber, or whatever bold and strenuous activity you call your own. 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!
Summit Sponsors
Appalachian Gear Company is an outdoor lifestyle company specializing in performance-based clothing and equipment manufactured in the United States. We’re combining 45 years in the textile industry with countless miles logged on trails across the country to introduce innovative products that provide performance and value while minimizing environmental impact. CLICK HERE to learn about our products made with Alpaca fiber in the U.S.A.
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!
Far Out creates trusted trail data, which 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. Their apps also offer comprehensive town guides, helping you resupply and access other services quickly. CLICK HERE to learn about the wide-range of useful features!
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!
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!
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!
AFTER YEARS OF CHALLENGES AND STRONG COMPETITION IN THE SPORT MARKET, THE DECISION TO MAKE A FURTHER STEP INTO THE FUTURE HAS BEEN TAKEN. BY FOCUSING ON SALEWA`S STRONG ROOTS AND CORE COMPETENCIES, THE BRAND REDEFINED ITSELF AS CUSTOMER CENTRIC FUNCTIONAL AND TECHNICAL MOUNTAINEERING BRAND. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Founded in 2017 by Aaron Owens Mayhew, Backcountry Foodie is the leading source for ultralight backpacking recipes and meal planning resources. As a registered dietitian and ultralight long-distance backpacker, Aaron created Backcountry Foodie while preparing homemade, lightweight meals for her thru-hike attempt of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017 and subsequent section and thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Oregon Coast Trail, Colorado Trail and the Condor Trail. CLICK HERE to learn more!
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!
Since our beginning in 1989, our core products have been designed to be rugged, durable, and repairable. Today, we’re continuing our commitment to sustainability, discovering more ways to make more planet-friendly footwear. At Chaco, we believe in protecting our environment by tossing fewer things into the garbage. By keeping Chaco sandals out of the landfill, we’re creating less waste and making great products last even longer. For more info, CLICK HERE!
Adventure inspires us to see the world and make it better. That’s why we build gear that fuels both outdoor experiences and global change. To achieve our mission, we dedicate at least 1% of our revenue to nonprofits that help communities experiencing poverty. To prioritize sustainability for both people and planet, we consider every phase of a product’s lifecycle, including partnering with factories that treat workers right, sourcing sustainably minded materials, and making durable gear that lasts. CLICK HERE for more info!
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!
Each day we come to work, we simply do our best to live up to this gift. Here at Oboz, we are hikers, we are walkers, we are runners, we are bikers, we are anglers…we are many things, and yet we’re all connected on the trail. It’s this lifelong love of the trail that enables our designers to create footwear that’s remarkably durable, comfortable, and always worthy of the task at hand. Our philosophy is simple. Design the kind of footwear that we’d want to wear. CLICK HERE for more info!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Hike N’ Hook are ultralight trekking poles made of the highest quality carbon fiber and extremely durable. Being an avid hiker, backpacker and mountaineer, I used to bring a fishing pole on trips as my friends and I usually camped next to a stream or alpine lake. Rather than carrying an additional fishing pole, I wanted to create high-end trekking poles (similar to ones found at REI) with which you could also fish. The unique added benefit of Hike N’ Hook ultralight trekking poles is that you can go fishing with these, which can be converted in about 1 minute. For more info, CLICK HERE!
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!
At LifeStraw, we believe everyone deserves equitable access to safe drinking water. We design beautiful, simple, and functional products that provide the highest protection from unsafe water based on where and how they will be used. We also take our responsibility to people and planet seriously. We strive to support underrepresented communities through our actions, our products, our marketing and our communications. We live, work and create with impact in mind. We fight for good and always err on the side of action. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
Merrell exists to share the simple power of being outside. We believe the trail is for everyone. Our goal is to provide thoughtfully designed, rigorously tested products that over-deliver on performance, versatility, and durability.At Merrell, we believe in sharing the simple power of being outside. No matter who you are, where you came from, who you love or how you move — Everyone should be welcome in the outdoors and wherever life takes us. We strive to inspire everyone because, together, we can help protect the trail we love. For more info, 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!
Traditional sunglasses break, fall off, slip down your nose, & pinch your temples – stemming from the sidearms, screws & hinges. We got rid of them. We’re surprised no one has done it before – it’s a minimalist design shift that makes sense. People tend to be skeptical, until they try them – then they fall in love with a pair of Ombraz sunglasses. For more info, CLICK HERE!
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’ BUDDY is a lightweight, tough backpack series that pursues comfort. In order to reduce the burden on the body during long periods of mountain hiking, it is designed to use a post-trail form and bring the gravity of the luggage to the center of the body. With three sizes of 33L, 22L, and 16L, it will be a confident companion for all mountain trips, trips and day hikes. For more info, CLICK HERE!
ReadyWise Outdoor is one of the fastest growing freeze-dried meal companies currently in the outdoor space, which cooks and manufactures in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our meals were created and designed by thru hikers, mountaineers, and other mountain athletes. The New Pro Meal launch premiering at PCT Trail Days is the first of a line of fully cooked chef prepared meals designed by athletes including meals that support the PCTA, CDTC, and ATC as well as One Tree Planted. Our goal is to not only make your meals in the backcountry meals more memorable but to make you feel like you just ordered restaurant-quality! CLICK HERE to learn more!
We at RightOnTrek.com want to make epic outdoor adventures accessible to new hikers and lifelong mountaineers alike. Amazing backcountry experiences need a great itinerary that is matched to your pace; high tech tents and fitted backpacks that are light and durable; delicious and nutritious trail meals with minimal preservatives; and the right navigational tools, including maps and a satellite communication device. We want you to feel confident finding your way around the wilderness, and return safely with memories that will last a lifetime. CLICK HERE to learn more!
Senchi is a design and innovation studio based in Portland, OR specializing in ultralight apparel for your outdoor adventures. Built in the USA from highly functional fabrics and simplified technical designs. To learn more, CLICK HERE!
PACT Wipes™ unfold into a thick 9” towel with a squirt of water and decompose faster in the ground with PACT Tabs. PACT Tabs™ use native mycelium from fungi to naturally break down poop faster. Kills bacteria that threaten waterways, wildlife and public health. All-in-one PACT Bathroom Kits come stocked with everything you need. Great for hiking, backpacking, camping, fishing and more. CLICK HERE to learn more!
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!
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!
Our story began in 1981 in the attic of a small, terraced house in Sheffield where Rab Carrington made the first sleeping bag to bear his name. Hand-stitched and devised with his own ingenious eye, Rab’s experience from years spent in the mountains was apparent in his designs, and soon there was popular demand both from friends and the growing local climbing community. Decades later, those honest, hard-wearing designs can be found all over the world; wherever adventurous individuals face up to the elements. CLICK HERE to learn more!
ULA’s philosophy is simple, we design and build ultralight backpacks to last a lifetime. WE DESIGN, CUT, AND SEW ALL OF OUR BACKPACKS IN OUR LOGAN, UTAH SHOP as we’re committed to keeping our production here in the USA. ULA doesn’t follow the industry trends and release new backpacks annually. Instead, we are continuously improving and refining our lineup of packs. We discuss backpacks with our customers daily, and your feedback is essential to our future product design. CLICK HERE to learn more!
WAYMARK GEAR COMPANY is an online outdoor gear company specializing in selling hand-crafted heavy-duty lightweight backpacks and accessories tailored to long distance hikers, section hikers, backpackers, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to drop pounds in their overall base weight. Our goal is to provide our customers with lighter pack options than those available in large retail stores. We may not make the lightest packs in the cottage brand industry, but we refuse to compromise your comfort or safety to shave a few ounces. Instead, we aim to have the best weight-to-durability ratio with a pack that will last you 2,000+ miles. CLICK HERE to learn more!