We understand the draw of the outdoors and the rewards you find discovering the world in its natural form. It is our goal to promote active outdoor recreation while protecting the public lands, wilderness areas, and waterways that sustain us all. That’s why we support efforts around the globe and in our own backyard that are dedicated to maintaining and promoting environmentally responsible access to these areas, ensuring the preservation of their continued use for generations to come.
Outfitted with Therm-a-Rest and MSR gear, the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Traveling Trainers provide hands-on educational workshops and trainings across the U.S. Leave No Trace works to inspire outdoor recreation participation through education of the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide. Click here to find out when the Traveling Trainers are conducting a free workshop near you. You can also get involved by becoming a member or getting involved in a community near you.
The American Hiking Society National Trails Fund, sponsored by the Therm-a-Rest and MSR brands, offers grants to grassroots organizations working toward protecting and maintaining foot trails and the hiking experience in the U.S. Click here if your organization is interested in applying for a grant. You can also become a member or sign up for an outdoor volunteer vacation.
Cascade Designs, Ltd, the European subsidiary of Cascade Designs, Inc., is an initial member of the EOG Association for Conservation, established in 2006. The Association aims to fund projects in Europe that protect threatened wild areas for their habitat and recreational value. If you are a European organization interested in applying for a grant, click here for more information.
Cascade Designs, Inc. proudly contributes to The Conservation Alliance, awarding dozens of substantial yearly grants to grassroots organizations working to protect and conserve threatened wild places throughout North America for their habitat and recreation values. A rigorous grant proposal review process ensures grants are given to organizations that can succeed given the necessary financial resources. Find out how your organization can apply.
Winter Wildlands Alliance’s promotion and preservation of winter wildlands for quality snowshoe recreation on public lands in North America is supported by the MSR brand. We’re proud to supply MSR snowshoes to SnowSchool—the largest national program devoted to in-school, on-snow winter ecology field trips for youth. You can get involved in the Winter Wildlands Alliance by becoming a member or participating in a SnowSchool site near you.
American Whitewater works to restore rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management and protect public access to rivers for responsible recreational use. Join the SealLine brand in supporting American Whitewater by becoming a member and getting involved in a regional project near you.
The Access Fund strives to keep climbing areas open and conserve the climbing environment in the U.S. Supported by the Therm-a-Rest and MSR brands, The Access Fund represents over 1.6 million climbers in ALL forms of climbing: Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, and Bouldering. As a member, you can keep can keep up-to-date on public policy, stewardship & conservation, grassroots activism, climber education, land acquisition and events in your area.
If your mission aligns with our cause, and your organization is interested in an auction or raffle product donation for an event, please send a request detailing the following: your mission, how you are furthering the cause of responsible recreational access and conservation and how our contribution would help further your cause. Please send AT LEAST two months before your event date, and be concise - limiting your proposal to one page with contact information including mailing and emailing addresses. Please note although we will consider all requests, we are unable to fulfill every one.
Email your request No phone calls please. or Mail request to: Cascade Designs, Inc. Attn: Access and Conservation 4000 1st Ave S Seattle, WA 98134 U.S.A.
We choose to partner with individuals and organizations that promote access and conservation and inspire participation in the outdoors.
Currently there are no gear sponsorship opportunities available.
Questions? Email us. No phone calls please.