Check out what our amazing Title, Headline and Summit sponsors are up to and what they offer!
Title Sponsors
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!
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!
Ford Bronco is not only a Title Sponsor, but also the Official Vehicle of PCT DAYS! Capability for the trail. Connectivity to keep you in touch. Stories you’ll tell for years. Your everyday adventure is within reach. Gear up and go! Don’t miss their booth and vehicles on display at PCT DAYS! For more info on deals and incentives, 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!
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!
The Parisotto family is continuing the pursuit of innovative mountain footwear. Sandro, Piero, Davide and Cristina Parisotto continue to lead the company to produce the finest footwear for mountaineering, trekking, hiking, alpine running, climbing and skiing. They are passionate about our sports, boot making, and performance. To learn more 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
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!
Blaze Physio is a mobile and telehealth physical therapy practice providing resources and recovery to long distance hikers, runners, and the general population. “From helping patients learn to walk again, to helping athletes continue their endeavours, I am thankful for my knowledge and I hope with this platform I can reach more people to help them keep going, no matter where they are in their journey.” Learn more about Morgan and her service HERE!
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!
Farm to Summit was founded in 2021 by Jane and Louise Barden, a Durango based couple with a passion for adventure and a shared love for farm fresh and flavor packed meals. Together their backgrounds in farming, fine dining, and ecology combine to create a product that intends to not only shake up the way we eat in the backcountry but also help mend the broken links in our food system. Farm to Summit is their vision for a viable future of food, a radical paradigm for our new era of sustainable consumption. Learn more about them 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!
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!
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. Jeff and Dan set out to make the best gear imaginable and they and 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. Learn more about the gear 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!
We’ve spent hundreds of nights in tents in the backcountry and thousands of days in the developing world. We’ve worked, played and lived in places where having access to safe, clean water is a necessity. Whether on the trail needing to drink from a dirty stream, filling up at a questionable hotel sink in Peru, or being prepared for an emergency. GRAYL cares deeply about the planet and we put our money where our mouth is. We donate a minimum of 1% from every sale to environmental charities and non-profits. Learn more about us 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!
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!
Guayakí Yerba Mate is about much more than yerba mate. We believe in the power of sharing and connecting through this plant and spreading yerba mate culture as an invitation to personal, social, ecological, and cultural regeneration. Our team loves to share yerba and its culture, and connect with communities worldwide. Learn more about yerba and our products 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!
Today, it is with a deep sense of compassion, curiosity, contentment, and honor that I find myself in a place to assist others along their healing paths. To be able to bridge the healing arts of Yoga, Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy ignites in me the passion for life. Embodying my soul’s expression, teaching and assisting others in their healing journeys is the greatest gift to my Self. Learn more about my services 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 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!
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!
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 proud of the fact that we make the majority of our hydration solutions here in the U.S.A. in our own factory. And because we believe in what we make, and making it right, we have our own certified, world-class water laboratory, which enables us to research, develop, and test technologies so that you can have safe, effective, and dependable hydration and filtration options that meet your needs. Learn more about us 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!
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!
SPOT offers peace of mind, using 100% satellite technology. SPOT products keep you connected to the people and things that matter most. SPOT allows you to track assets, send and receive messages, send your GPS position and status, mark waypoints, track your progress on SPOT Mapping and notify search and rescue officials in the event of an emergency. Learn more about our products HERE!
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!
We’re inviting and equipping you to get out there and explore it. We make the best quality (and cutest) socks for hiking, running, and skiing. From design to manufacturing, we’re women-led at every step. Every person deserves the joy of being outside, and we’re here to support you on a lifetime of adventure. We’re tough, we’re cute and make the best damn hiking socks around. Click HERE to learn more about us!
Vasque founder, W.D. Sweasy traveled to Europe in 1964 and witnessed a hiking craze sweeping the continent – he returned home to Red Wing, Minnesota, determined to create purpose-built trail boots to mobilize Americans outdoors. We’ve been delivering footwear built for the outdoors since 1964, and our commitment to doing so has never been stronger. As we look back on the first sixty years and into the next sixty, we take pride in how Vasque has evolved our footwear alongside the ways we all go outside. Learn more HERE!