Expedition support, sponsorship, or product discounts were provided by the following companies:

CLIF BAR, Inc. Energy Bars

• CLIFF BARS and SHOT tubes

JanSport Backpacks

• "Rockies" expedition-sized backpack
• "Yosemite" expedition-sized, external frame pack
• "Sole Long" daypack
• "Tahoma" daypack
• "Basic Pocket" add-on pocket

Jeep® Wrangler Rubicon

• Expedition support for Backcountry Roads, Idaho was provided, in part, by Jeep® Wrangler.

LowePro Specialty Backpacks

• Pro Trekker and Nature Trekker packs for photographic equipment

NIKWAX waterproofing, cleaning products

• Aqueous wax leather waterproofing; Tech Wash non-detergent soap; Cotton Proof wash-in waterproofing; 1-800-335-0260, www.nikwax-usa.com

 REI (all products are REI brand)

• Switchback parkas and Ventana Pants (foul weather gear)
• Midweight and Expedition weight M.T.S. first layer garments
• BACKPACKS: New Star and Rising Star
• Haute Route trekking poles
• SLEEPING BAGS: Down Time DryLoft (next best thing to having your mother tuck you in)
• Mini Headlamps

RIVERS WEST Waterproof Clothing

• Hydro2 PowerLock System clothing that combines a fleece layer with a waterproof exterior that is extremely durable and low-cost

TUBBS Snowshoes

• Katahdin style

VASQUE Hiking Boots

• Super Hiker II, mens and women's boots

SweetWater water filters (company now "Cascade Designs")

• SweetWater guardian filters and replacement cartridges.

U-DIG-IT

• Folding hand shovels (to comply with "Leave No Trace" guidelines.)

N.E.O.S New England Overshoes

• Performance overshoes for wilderness expeditions

TRAILS ILLUSTRATED National Geographic Maps

• Glacier/Waterton National Park Maps

Atwater Carey, Ltd. First Aid Kits

• "Backpacker" first aid kits

Early Winters: Expedition Clothing

• Super Guide Shell
• Model-T cardigan
• All-terrain pants
• Micro-climate first layers

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