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Corporate Contributors
Champion - ($10,000+)
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Old Town Canoes & Kayaks
www.oldtowncanoe.com
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| In today’s technology-crazed, disposable world, the hallmarks of Old Town Canoe Co. – heritage, innovation and craftsmanship – stand out. The world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of canoes and kayaks, Old Town successfully blends the performance of modern materials and design with the time-honored look and feel of traditional paddle craft. |
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Ocean Kayak
www.oceankayak.com
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| Since 1971 Ocean Kayak has been the world's number one manufacturer of sit-on-top kayaks. Ocean Kayak features the widest selection of sit-on-top kayaks carefully designed with our paddlers in mind. Ocean Kayaks are perfect for recreational paddling, surfing, fishing, diving and more. Based in Ferndale, Washington, Ocean Kayak is a division of Johnson Outdoors, Inc. |
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Necky Kayaks
www.neckykayaks.com
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| In the 1970s Necky Kayaks began building competitive closed deck canoes. By the 1980s Necky Kayaks was building composite touring kayaks and introduced the first polymer model. Hand-shaped by kayakers for kayakers, Necky Kayaks build the highest quality touring, recreational and whitewater kayaks. Based in Ferndale, Washington, Necky Kayaks is a division of Johnson Outdoors, Inc. |
Benefactor - ($5000 to $9999)
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The Mountaineers Books
www.mountaineersbooks.org
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| The Mountaineers Books is the nonprofit publishing arm of the nearly 100-year-old Mountaineers Club. With more than 500 outdoor titles in print, the Mountaineers Books produces guidebooks, instructionals, adventure narratives and conservation books. The publishers’ mission is to lead readers to the pleasures and lessons of the great outdoors, helping them bond with wild places and encouraging stewardship of our natural environment. |
Patron - ($2,500 to $4,999)
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
www.greenmountaincoffee.com
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| At Green Mountain Coffee, we believe in using the power of business to make the world a better place. Each step on the long road from tree to cup gives us an opportunity to create better coffee, and a better world. From carefully sourcing and roasting the highest quality beans, to empowering employees and protecting the environment, we focus on what's important. Our goal is to create truly inspired coffee that's environmentally sound, socially just, and undeniably delicious. |
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Kokatat
www.kokatat.com
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| Kokatat is the leading watersports wear manufacturer with a comprehensive line of technical paddling apparel. Our products are designed by paddlers for paddlers to meet the most challenging weather and water conditions. You’ll find a rich history of innovation, expedition field-testing, outstanding customer service and quality control behind every Kokatat product. |
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NRS
www.nrsweb.com
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| NRS is the major supplier of paddlesports equipment for kayakers, rafters and canoeists. Whether you’re looking for inflatable boats, paddles, PFDs, kayaking accessories, safety gear, or boating apparel for men, women and kids – it’s right here. |
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Outdoor Retailer
www.outdoorretailer.com
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| The Outdoor Retailer Show has consistently proven to be the leading growth vehicle for brands that are interested in advancing into multiple channels of the outdoor marketplace. Outdoor Retailer consistently attracts the world’s leading manufacturers, retailers, and senior level decision makers twice annually to Salt Lake City to engage in commerce, education and community. |
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Wenonah Canoe
www.wenonah.com
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| Wenonah uses Kevlar, Royalex and other advanced materials to build light, tough, responsive canoes to satisfy the most demanding wilderness travelers. |
Supporter - ($1,000 to $2,499)
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DeLorme
www.delorme.com
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| DeLorme is a leader in innovative mapping and GPS solutions, including Earthmate PN-Series handheld GPS receivers, Topo USA mapping software, and the Atlas & Gazetteer Series of state topographic map books. |
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Eureka
www.eurekatent.com
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| EUREKA! BUILT TO HANDLE ANYTHING.
FROM BACKCOUNTRY TO BACKYARD.
Around the globe and across the street, Eureka!® has been bringing families and friends together in the outdoors for more than 100 years. Our field-proven tents, shelters and sleeping bags are ready to take on everything from the rigors of an Everest Expedition to the rowdiness of a backyard sleepover. With innovative features, our products are designed for a lifetime of use, providing the comfort that makes it easy for you to enjoy life outdoors.
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Lincoln Canoe & Kayak
www.canoesandkayaks.com
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| Based on the coast of Maine, Lincoln Canoe and Kayak has been handcrafting canoes and kayaks for 50 years. Our designs are well known for being some of the lightest, best paddling fiberglass and Kevlar boats on the market. Our boats are manufactured entirely within the walls of our shop in Freeport, ME. |
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Mad River Canoe
www.madrivercanoe.com
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| Mad River Canoe’s heritage is intimately tied to the Northern Forest Canoe Trail from our roots in Central Vermont to our abiding passion for wilderness canoe travel. For over 30 years Mad River has built canoes to aspire to, whether it be for an afternoon family outing, a relentless whitewater river, or sustained expeditions through the most remote regions of the world. Learn more on our website: www.madrivercanoe.com or call 336.434.7470 We’re proud to be an instrumental part of this dream becoming a reality. |
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Thule, Inc.
www.thuleracks.com
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| Thule is the leading US manufacturer of car rack products. Thule's product line features multi-purpose roof racks, roof top boxes, rear mount racks, and accessories for outdoor equipment including bikes, skis, snowboards, kayaks, canoes, and surfboards. |
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Vermont Canoe
www.vermontcanoe.com
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| Vermont Canoe, located in the Mad River Valley, specializes in the building of Kevlar canoes and the repair and restoration of canoes. We are committed to quality craftmanship and customer service. Vermont Canoes are MADE IN THE USA. |
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Werner Paddles
www.wernerpaddles.com
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| Werner Paddles is the leading manufacturer of high quality kayak and canoe paddles, offering great performance and value at several price points. |
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Wilderness Systems
www.wildernesssystems.com
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| Since 1986, Wilderness Systems has chased perfection in the kayaks we design and build. Our obsession for better performance, finer materials and unmatched comfort produces kayaks that are widely considered the most satisfying paddling experience in the sport. No matter where you are in your paddling life, we have a kayak that will increase your enjoyment. Thanks for choosing us. |
Member - ($500 to $999)
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Cache Lake Camping Foods
www.cachelake.com
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| Cache Lake™ Camping Food – creators of the original Fryin’ Pan Bread™. Quick cooking, belly-filling, tastebud pleasing foods, satisfying thousands of canoeists. |
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Eagle Creek
www.eaglecreek.com
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| For over 30 years Eagle Creek has taken all that Mother Earth can give and given it right back. Durable luggage, comfortable travel gear and insightful travel tools. |
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W. L. Gore & Associates
www.gore-tex.com
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| Perhaps best known for its consumer products like GORE-TEX® fabric and ELIXIR guitar strings, Gore is a leading manufacturer of thousands of advanced technology products for the electronics, industrial, fabrics and medical markets. |
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Lasso Security Cables
www.lassosecuritycables.com
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| Since 1993, Lasso Security Cables has set the highest industry standards for protecting your kayaks from theft. We also have a deep commitment to environmental protection. We are proud to support the responsible environmental stewardship of NFCT, through the Lasso Security Cables 10% program. |
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Malone Auto Racks
www.maloneautoracks.com
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| Malone Auto Racks is the fastest growing rack and paddle accessory company in North America offering a broad line of roof carriers and trailers for kayaks, canoes and other paddle gear. |
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Mitchell Paddles
www.mitchellpaddles.com
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| Our New Hampshire craftsmen create beautiful works of functional art from rough sawn lumber, premium carbon fiber, and fiberglass. Working together, we bring you the finest canoe and kayak paddles on the market. |
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NorthWest Canoe
www.northwestcanoe.com
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| Graceful lines, golden wood, swift and quiet, the boat you build with your own hands redefines paddling. It starts with canoe plans. Choose a NorthWest Canoe hull design and you support the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. NorthWest Canoe specializes in canoe building and canoe repair. |
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