Leave No Trace - www.lnt.org

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our wildlands.

Wilderness First Aid - www.wildmed.com

Wilderness Medical Associates is supplies high quality medical training to outdoor enthusiasts and professionals. WMA provides training to organizations as diverse as the National Park Service, university outing clubs, rural ambulance services, the FBI, and oil exploration companies.

Appalachian Trail Conference - www.appalachiantrail.org

From Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail wanders the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain ranges for more than 2,174 miles. The Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC) coordinates all the work that goes into ensuring a superlative hiking experience