Partners
Class V Partners

Esquif
https://esquif.com/We are a Quebec-based, family-owned paddling company and have been for 25 years. What
started from a passionate desire to create the perfect canoe to safely guide paddlers on rivers and
wilderness canoe trips has expanded its base to also offers boats for recreational, whitewater,
touring, hunting, and fishing.
All boats are constructed utilizing T-Formex, a high-tech ABS plastic laminate, specially designed
for canoes. The perfect blend of performance, light weight and durability will allow a lifetime of
maintenance free paddling.
Whichever adventure awaits you on the water… we thank you for taking us along with you.

NRS
http://www.nrsweb.comNRS is the world’s leading manufacturer of paddlesports apparel and accessories. Founded in 1972 in a college professor’s garage, NRS has become a major force in the outdoor industry, inspiring and equipping countless anglers and paddlers in the U.S. and around the world from its headquarters in Moscow, Idaho.
Class IV Partners

REI
Top-brand gear, clothing—and outdoor adventures! Plus rentals, classes, events, expert advice and more. Visit REI Co-op online and in-store.

LL Bean
https://www.llbean.comL.L. Bean, Inc. is a leading developer and retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel. L.L. Bean is proud to sponsor conservation organizations that ensure quality outdoor experiences and help people enjoy the outdoors in a responsible manner.
Class III Partners

Current Designs
Current Designs Kayak manufactures the finest sea kayaks, recreational kayaks and touring kayaks.

Northstar Canoes
http://northstarcanoes.comNorthstar Canoes was born of obsession. Founder Ted Bell’s love of canoeing spans decades, continents and companies. A former champion racer and builder extraordinaire, Ted knows precisely what makes an enthusiast’s heart pound. Today, after a 6-year hiatus, he’s back to producing the finest composite canoes ever made.

Kokatat
http://www.kokatat.comKokatat 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.
Class II Partners

NaviTour
https://navitour.com/NaviTour is your go-to resource for guided tours and experiences in Maine. Explore any of Maine’s eight regions and choose from over 30 interest categories.

Hornbeck Boats
https://www.hornbeckboats.com/The lightest boat in the woods, Hornbeck Boats designs, builds and sells double-paddle ultralight custom pack canoes.

Peerless Handcuff Company
https://www.peerless.net/Setting the Standard since 1914. Peerless® Handcuff Company was established in 1914 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Over 100 years later, the classic swing through design of the original Peerless handcuff, continues to be the industry standard.

Werner Paddles
http://www.wernerpaddles.comWerner Paddles is the leading manufacturer of high quality kayak and canoe paddles, offering great performance and value at several price points. NFCT is proud to receive support from Werner through their Healthy Waters Initiative.

Exped
http://www.exped.comExped means expedition equipment, and through ingenious simplicity and innovation, Exped gear maximizes the users outdoor experience. Exped is based in Zurich, Switzerland with a subsidiary in Seattle.

Wenonah Canoe
http://www.wenonah.comWenonah uses Kevlar, Royalex and other advanced materials to build light, tough, responsive canoes to satisfy the most demanding wilderness travelers.
Supporters

Seattle Sports
https://www.seattlesportsco.com/Seattle Sports produces quality outdoor gear for camp, paddle, car top, travel, and bike activities.

Tick Me Off Maine
https://www.tickmeoffmaine.com/Tick Me Off Maine uses 100% of-the-earth ingredients to make you unappealing to ticks, while maintaining your attractiveness to humans. It is a Maine Registered Tick Repellent.

Skratch Labs
https://www.skratchlabs.com/Skratch Labs makes sports nutrition designed to help you perform better without offending your gut.

GSI Outdoors
https://gsioutdoors.com/Our passion is great food in the great outdoors. We adapt the comforts of home for the rigors of your adventures, whether you’re summiting a mountain or setting up on the sidelines of a soccer game.

Equal Exchange
https://equalexchange.coop/Equal Exchange’s mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relationships between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the contribution of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade to a more equitable, democratic and sustainable world.

Nova Craft Canoe
http://www.novacraft.com/Nova Craft Canoe began in 1970, when we started producing a limited selection of fiberglass canoes in a small-scale, garage-based operation near London, Ontario, Canada. Today, we still build canoes with fiberglass but have also adopted more advanced composite materials including aramid, basalt/Innegra, and carbon fibre.

Concept2
http://www.concept2.com/Concept2, based in Morrisville, Vermont, is the leading manufacturer of world-class racing oars, indoor rowers and the SkiErg.

Brant & Cochran
https://www.bnctools.com/Axe making is back in Maine! Our hand-forged traditional Maine wedge pattern camp axes are perfect for your NFCT trip!

Bending Branches
http://www.bendingbranches.comElevating the paddling experience since 1982, Bending Branches is an American manufacturer of lightweight, durable paddles.
Class V Partners

Madawaska Kanu Centre
247 River RoadBarry's Bay, Ontario K0J 1B0 (888) 652 5268 [email protected] https://www.mkc.ca

White Rose Canoe
291 High RoadNewbury, Massachusetts 01951 (978) 465-0312 [email protected] https://whiterosecanoe.com

Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
541 Lake Flower AveSaranac Lake, NY 12983 (800) 491-0414 inf[email protected] http://www.adirondackoutfitters.com
Class IV Partners

Holloway Automotive Group
500 US HWY 1 BYPASSPortsmouth, NH 03801 877) 804-8421 https://www.hollowaygm.com/

The Birches Resort
281 Birches RoadRockwood, ME 04478 (800) 825-9453 [email protected] http://www.birches.com

Onion River Outdoors
20 Langdon StMontpelier, Vermont 05602 (802) 225-6736 https://www.onionriver.com/
Class III Partners
Dollar Island Camp
100 Dollar IslandInlet, NY 13360
Station O’Kataventures
2733, Vallée-Missisquoi roadMansonville, Quebec 888 746-4140 http://okataventures.com/en/
Floodwood Mountain Reservation
http://floodwood.org/
Placid Waters Kayaking
PO Box 242Lake Clear, NY 12945 (315) 723-9709 [email protected] www.placidwaterskayaking.com/index.html
North Country Rivers
36 Main StBingham, Maine 207-672-4814 [email protected] https://www.northcountryrivers.com/
Ecopelagicon Nature Store
7 Pond StreetRangeley, ME 04970 (207) 864-2771 [email protected] http://www.ecopelagicon.com/

Adirondack Explorer
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/Northern Door Inn
356 W Main StFort Kent, ME 04743 (207) 834-3133 [email protected] http://www.northerndoorinn.com/

Northwoods Outfitters
5 Lily Bay RoadGreenville, ME 04441 (866) 223-1380 [email protected] http://maineoutfitter.com

Three Mountain Associates
46 Wallis DrWaitsfield, VT 05673 802-496-5399 https://www.threemountainassociates.com

Appalachian Mountain Club
https://www.outdoors.org/
Northern Waters Outfitters
Rte. 26Errol, NH (603) 482-3817 /(603) 447-2177 [email protected] http://www.beoutside.com/
Class II Partners

Woods & Waters Gear Exchange
12 Pleasant St.Brunswick, ME 04011 207-844-8353 [email protected] https://www.wwgearexchange.com/
Vermont River Conservancy
29 Main Street, Suite 11Montpelier, VT [email protected] http://www.vermontriverconservancy.org/

Shamrock Motel & Cottages
1055 Deerland RdLong Lake, NY 12847 518-624-3861 [email protected] http://www.shamrockmotellonglake.com/
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Route 16, PO Box 278Gorham, NH 03581 603-466-2333 [email protected] http://www.greatglentrails.com

Raquette River Outfitters
1754 State Route 30Tupper Lake, NY 12986 (518) 359-3228 [email protected] http://www.raquetteriveroutfitters.com

Essex House and Tavern
138 Cross StIsland Pond, VT 05846 802-723-9888 [email protected] https://essexhouseandtavern.com/

Moose River Lodge & Motel
Main StreetJackman, ME 04945 (888) 879-8168 [email protected] https://www.mooseriverlodgeandtavern.com/

Adirondack Life
http://www.adirondacklifemag.com/Mac’s Canoe Livery
5859 State Rte 30Lake Clear, NY 12945 (518) 891-1176 [email protected] http://www.macscanoe.com
St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
73 Dorsey StSaranac Lake, NY 12983 (888) 775-2925 [email protected] http://www.canoeoutfitters.com
LOCALadk
http://www.localadk.com/
Jamieson Insurance
https://www.jamiesonins.com/
Outdoor Gear Exchange
37 Church StreetBurlington, VT 05401 888-547-4327 http://gearx.com/index.html
Clearwater Sports
4147 Main StWaitsfield, VT 05673 (802) 496-2708 [email protected] https://clearwatersports.com/
Supporters
Sherman Hollow Organic Farm
http://www.shermanhollowfarm.com/Maine Island Trail Association
100 Kensington St, 2nd FloorPortland, ME 04103 207-761-8225 [email protected] https://mita.org/
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation
https://www.awwf.orgAdirondack Council
https://www.adirondackcouncil.org/Branon Family Maple Orchards
https://www.branonmaple.com/Adirondack Hotel on Long Lake
1245 Main Street, Route 30NLong Lake, NY 12847-0355 (518) 624-4700 [email protected] http://www.adirondackhotel.com
Kingdom Trails
114 Burke Green RdEast Burke, VT 05832 (802) 626-0737 [email protected] kingdomtrails.org