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At Cascade Designs®, we understand the draw of the outdoors and the lessons nature
can teach us, about ourselves and the world at large. That's why we're committed to
promoting active outdoor recreation and to protecting the public lands, wilderness
areas, and waterways that sustain us all. We support efforts in the Pacific
Northwest-our own backyard-and around the globe that are dedicated to preserving
these resources, encouraging people to get out and use them, and acting as advocates
for their environmentally responsible use.
Cascade Designs sponsors organizations, athletes, expeditions, and events that share
our vision. Together, we believe we can help preserve wilderness areas and keep them
open for outdoor recreation for generations to come.
ORGANIZATIONS
We are proud to work in close partnership with organizations that strive to protect
wild areas and advocate & educate for environmentally responsible use of them, such as:
Therm-a-Rest and MSR proudly sponsor the American Hiking Society National Trails
Fund – offering grants to grassroots organizations working toward protecting and
maintaining foot trails in America.
Therm-a-Rest, MSR and Platypus support Leave No Trace’s regional and national work
to inspire outdoor recreation participation through education, research and
partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our
wild lands.
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 for their habitat and recreation values.
Cascade Designs, Inc. helps empower the Outdoor Industry Foundation to encourage
active outdoor recreation for all Americans – working especially towards introducing youth
to the outdoors.
Therm-a-Rest and MSR partner with The Access Fund to keep climbing areas open and
conserve the climbing environment in America.
 
MSR supports the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s promotion and preservation of winter wildlands
for quality, snowshoe recreation on public lands in North America. MSR also contributes snowshoes to
SnowSchool – the largest national program devoted to in-school, on-snow winter ecology field trips for youth.
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.
Non-Profit Support including Auction and Raffle Requests
If your mission aligns with our cause support, and you are interested in requesting support
for your organization, please mail a request detailing the following; your mission, how you
are furthering the cause of responsible recreational access and conservation ,what your
goals are, 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 typewritten
page with contact information including mailing and emailing addresses. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Email request to community@cascadedesigns.com
or
Mail request to:
Cascade Designs
Attn: Auction/Raffle Donations
4000 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134 U.S.A.
ATHLETES/EXPEDITIONS
MSR, Therm-a-Rest, SealLine and Platypus support a group of outdoor athletes who are
constantly redefining the notion of outdoor recreation and the spirit of adventure,
as well as using their notoriety for a greater good. Their personalities and adventures
provide inspiration to everyone; from beginners to seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. And
because these athletes rely implicitly on their gear for survival, we’re inspired by
their trust and feedback to continue creating the best outdoor gear available.
Check out the profiles of our team!
Click here for information on athlete/expedition support.
EVENTS
Get out! Come experience the excitement of the outdoors with us at the following events:
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Join MSR for the Banff Mountain Film Festival North American Tour and experience
adventure, excitement and inspiring mountain stories on film. The most popular mountain film festival in the
world may be screening near you – don’t miss your opportunity to reconnect with adventure.
see schedule
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The Therm-a-Rest ToughSkin
is the mattress of choice for the Altitude Everest Expedition 2007. The expedition is a unique multi-platform
production being filmed by an award-winning film crew for a documentary set to be released in 2008. The website
and documentary follows Conrad Anker and the members of the Altitude Everest Expedition 2007 as they retrace
Mallory’s last journey. This expedition is about Conrad’s return to Everest to explore the great mystery Mallory
and Irvine left behind – were Mallory and Irvine the first men to climb to the top of the world’s highest mountain?
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Click here for information on event sponsorships.
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