Partners
Class V Partners

LL Bean
https://www.llbean.comL.L. Bean, Inc. is a leading developer and retailer of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. While its business has grown substantially, the company remains committed to the same honest principles upon which it was built – a focus on the customer, continuous product improvement, respect for people, wildlife and our natural resources and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. L.L.Bean is proud to sponsor conservation organizations that ensure quality outdoor experiences and help people enjoy the outdoors in a responsible manner.

Oru
http://www.orukayak.comOru Kayak designs high-performance, folding kayaks for all types of paddlers. Oru kayaks are easy to transport and store, letting you explore like never before.
Class IV Partners

NRS
http://www.nrsweb.com100% employee-owned NRS 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.

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.

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.
Class III Partners

Placid Boatworks
http://placidboatworks.com/We build ultralight canoes and efficient human powered watercraft in the cleanest manner possible that help people of all ages and physical abilities enjoy the great outdoors here in the Adirondacks and throughout the world.

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

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.

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.
Class II Partners

Peerless Handcuff Company
https://www.peerless.net/Now in its fourth generation, Peerless Handcuff Company remains a family business committed to producing the finest restraints available. These products are used by law enforcement, correction and military agencies throughout the US and abroad.

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. to learn more visit http://www.wernerpaddles.com/about/healthy-waters
Supporters

Origin Coffee ADK
http://www.origincoffeeadk.com/AT ORIGIN, WE LOVE COFFEE. WE LOVE FOOD. WE LOVE TALKING ABOUT COFFEE AND FOOD. OUR LOVE FOR BOTH STEMS FROM MANY ADVENTURES NEAR AND FAR.
WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL FARMS AND SUPPLIERS TO PROCURE THE FRESHEST INGREDIENTS POSSIBLE. OUR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU CHANGES REGULARLY BASED ON THE SEASONAL AVAILABILITY OF LOCAL MEAT AND PRODUCE. OUR BAKED GOODS ARE PREPARED IN-HOUSE ON A DAILY BASIS.

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. We believe food brings us together, sustains our explorations, and, mysteriously, always tastes better when cooked and eaten outside.

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.

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!

Seattle Sports
http://www.seattlesportsco.comSeattle Sports’ innovation draws inspiration from its legacy of domestic manufacturing and from the Pacific Northwest.

MTI
http://www.mtiadventurewear.comWe specialize in one important thing: designing and building USCG approved life jackets so people can enjoy their time on the water better.

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

Paddling.com
http://www.paddling.comPaddling.com is the leading resource for paddlesports information with consumer reviews, launch maps, classifieds, buyers guides, photos, forums and much more all free to use.
Class V Partners
Vermont River Conservancy
29 Main Street, Suite 11Montpelier, VT [email protected] http://www.vermontriverconservancy.org/
Mahoosuc Outdoors
308 Milan Road, Rte. 16 Milan, NH03588Milan, NH 03588 (603) 449- 6646 [email protected] http://www.mahoosucoutdoors.com/

Newbury Kayak & Canoe
291 High RoadNewbury, Massachusetts 01951 (978) 465-0312 [email protected] https://www.newburykayak.com/
Gord’s Corner Store/North Brook Outfitters
1156 W. Milan Rd.West Milan, NH 03588 (603) 449-2236 https://sites.google.com/a/gordscornerstorenorthbrookoutfitters.com/ammo-cabin/
Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company
2855 Route 28Old Forge, NY 13420 (315) 369-6672 [email protected] http://www.mountainmanoutdoors.com
Adirondack Lakes & Trails Outfitters
541 Lake Flower AveSaranac Lake, NY 12983 (800) 491-0414 [email protected] http://www.adirondackoutfitters.com

Bear Rock Adventures
545 Beach RdPittsburgh, New Hampshire 1.866.663.9777 [email protected] http://www.bearrockadventures.com/
Outdoor Gear Exchange
37 Church StreetBurlington, VT 05401 888-547-4327 http://gearx.com/index.html
Atlantic Coastal Kayaker
http://www.atlanticcoastalkayaker.com/H2Outfitters
1894 Harpswell Island RoadOrr's Island, ME 04066 207.833.5257 [email protected] https://www.h2outfitters.com/
Class IV Partners
Contoocook River Canoe Company
9 Horse Hill RdConcord, NH 03303 (603) 753-9804 [email protected] http://www.contoocookcanoe.com

American Canoe Association
http://www.americancanoe.org/Long Lake Lions Club
http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/longlakeny/North Country Hospital
189 Prouty DriveNewport, Vermont 802-334-7331 https://www.northcountryhospital.org/
Community National Bank
https://www.communitynationalbank.com/Swift House Inn
25 Stewart LnMiddlebury, Vermont 802-388-9925 [email protected] http://www.swifthouseinn.com/

Onion River Outdoors
20 Langdon StMontpelier, Vermont 05602 (802) 225-6736 https://www.onionriver.com/
Montgomery Adventures
262 Deep Gibou RoadMontgomery Center, VT 05471 (802) 370-2103 [email protected] http://www.montgomeryadventures.com/
Epic Sports
6 Central StBangor , ME 04401 (207) 941-5670 [email protected] http://www.epicsportsofmaine.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/
Spillover Motel
8258 Carrabassett RdStratton, ME (207) 246-6571 http://www.spillovermaine.com/index.html
Kroka Expeditions
767 Forest Rd.Marlow, New Hampshire 603-835-9087 [email protected] http://www.kroka.org/page/index.shtml
North Country Rivers
36 Main StBingham, Maine 207-672-4814 [email protected] https://www.northcountryrivers.com/
Northwest Vermont Rail Trail Council
http://business.visitfranklincountyvt.com/list/member/northwest-vermont-rail-trail-council-st-albans-1158Caplan’s Army Store
457 Railroad StreetSt. Johnsbury, VT 05819 802-748-3236 http://experiencethenortheastkingdom.com/caplan-s-army-store.html
The Jay Cloud Cyclery
91 N Main StMontgomery Center, VT 05471 (802) 326-2055 [email protected] https://www.thejaycloud.com/
Hotel Saranac
100 Main St.Saranac Lake, NY 12983 1-518-891-6900 [email protected] https://curiocollection3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hotel-saranac-curio-collection-by-hilton-SLKSNQQ/index.html?WT.mc_id=zlada0ww1xx2psh3da4ppc5ppc6multibr7_153671336_1003528&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIn8uDovKg5QIVUeWGCh0YOg8-EAAYASAAEgLrmvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Class II Partners
Another Paradise Cove Coffee & Kayak
1265 Main StreetLong Lake , NY 12847 518-624-4440 [email protected]
Northeast Whitewater
155 Greenville RoadShirley Mills, ME 04485 888-484-3317 [email protected] http://www.northeastwhitewater.com
Bert’s Boats
73 Smugglers View RdJeffersonville, VT 05464 802-644-8189 [email protected] http://www.bertsboats.com/
Shamrock Motel & Cottages
1055 Deerland RdLong Lake, NY 12847 518-624-3861 [email protected] http://www.shamrockmotellonglake.com/
Little Gnesta
115 Prospect StreetNewport, VT 05855 802-334-3438 [email protected] http://www.littlegnesta.com/
Vermont Salt Cave Spa
48 Main StreetMontgomery Center, VT 802-326-CAVE (2283) [email protected] https://www.vtsaltcaves.com/
Placid Waters Kayaking
PO Box 242Lake Clear, NY 12945 (315) 723-9709 [email protected] www.placidwaterskayaking.com/index.html
Pine Cone Snack Bar
1692 E Berkshire RdRichford, VT 05476 802) 933-6630 https://www.facebook.com/pineconesnackbar/
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Route 16, PO Box 278Gorham, NH 03581 603-466-2333 [email protected] http://www.greatglentrails.com

Raquette River Outfitters – Tupper Lake
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/
Ecopelagicon Nature Store
7 Pond StreetRangeley, ME 04970 (207) 864-2771 [email protected] http://www.ecopelagicon.com/

Adirondack Explorer
https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/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
Adirondack Mountain Club
https://www.adk.org/Adirondack Outdoors
http://www.adirondackoutdoorsmagazine.com/Northwoods Outfitters
5 Lily Bay RoadGreenville, ME 04441 (866) 223-1380 [email protected] http://maineoutfitter.com
Three Mountain Associates
802-496-5395St. Regis Canoe Outfitters
73 Dorsey StSaranac Lake, NY 12983 (888) 775-2925 [email protected] http://www.canoeoutfitters.com
LOCALadk
http://www.localadk.com/The Last Resort Cabins and Campground
PO Box 777Jackman, ME 04945 (207) 668-5091 [email protected] http://www.lastresortmaine.com/
Adventurous Joe Coffee
http://www.adventurousjoecoffee.com/
Jamieson Insurance
https://www.jamiesonins.com/Maine Huts & Trails – Flagstaff Lake Hut
496C Main StreetKingfield, ME 04947 207-265-2400 [email protected] https://mainehuts.org/

Butternut Mountain Farm
37 Industrial Park DrMorrisville, VT 05661 https://butternutmountainfarm.com/

Kingdom Trails
114 Burke Green RdEast Burke, VT 05832 (802) 626-0737 [email protected] kingdomtrails.org
Supporters
Green Mountain Club
https://www.greenmountainclub.org/Sherman Hollow Organic Farm
http://www.shermanhollowfarm.com/Yankee Magazine
yankeemagazine.comMaine Island Trail Association
100 Kensington St, 2nd FloorPortland, ME 04103 207-761-8225 [email protected] https://mita.org/
Memphremagog Watershed Association
PO Box 1071Derby, VT 802-487-0160 [email protected] http://memphremagogwatershedassociation.com/en/
Moose River Lodge & Motel
Main StreetJackman, ME 04945 (888) 879-8168 [email protected] http://www.mooservrlodge.com
Percy Lodge & Campground
338 Percy RdStark, NH 03582 603-636-1662 [email protected] http://percylodgeandcampground.com/
Northern Door Inn
356 W Main StFort Kent, ME 04743 (207) 834-3133 [email protected] http://www.northerndoorinn.com/
Appalachian Mountain Club
https://www.outdoors.org/Adirondack Council
https://www.adirondackcouncil.org/Allagash Tails
Cohos Trails Association
https://www.cohostrail.org/Adirondack Hotel on Long Lake
1245 Main Street, Route 30NLong Lake, NY 12847-0355 (518) 624-4700 [email protected] http://www.adirondackhotel.com
Abbey Restaurant & Pub
6212 VT Route 105Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 (802) 933-4747 [email protected] http://www.theabbeyrestaurant.net/
Adirondack Motel
248 Lake Flower DriveSaranac Lake, NY 12983 (800)416-0117 i[email protected] http://www.adirondackmotel.com/