2010 will be our second year supporting Leave No Trace as a retail partner and promoting the seven Leave No Trace principles. LNT mission statement and seven principles:
The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
As the national voice for America’s hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience.We are corporate sponsors of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. IMBA mission statement:
The International Mountain Bicycling Association is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers worldwide.We an official copper partner of Tread Lightly! Their mission statement:
Tread Lightly!, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to promote responsible outdoor recreation through ethics education and stewardship.We an elite backcountry partner of the Winter Wildlands Alliance! Their mission statement:
Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization promoting and preserving winter wildlands and a quality human-powered snowsports experience on public lands.We are a grassroots supporter of World Bicycle Relief. Their mission statement:
Our mission is to provide access to independence and livelihood through The Power of Bicycles.We recommend signing up for the monthly e-newsletter of each organization so that you can learn more about their activities. Our bet is that it will not be long before you feel compelled to support each of these organizations with a membership and/or stewardship. Please tell your friends about these organizations.
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