Sponsors

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. ~Thornton Wilder

    At this point in our lives we have so much to be grateful for. One is having the opportunity to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Throughout this tedious process of preparing for this epic endeavor we were honored to have help and support along the way. With that being said this page is dedicated to those who have sponsored us in some way or another.
  
   Before we represent all the outstanding companies that have endorsed us with their amazing products, we'd like to share our deepest thanks to some family and friends. To our Parents, thank you is an understatement for the support you have always shown. Opening your homes, lending vehicles, moving schedules and showing excitement has been an inspirational experience that has helped show us what we can do for others and that you are behind us. We love you all so much, THANK YOU! A big elbow of gratitude to Grandpa John and Grandmala, you gave us the perfect boost of motivation at the right time. Can't wait to see you in Stehekin and OH CANADA:) Thank you SO much for picking us up!!! Would also like to give a special shout out to Papa Rich for helping us get our last minute packs, being the main provider for our mail drops along the way and using your editing skills for our sponsor video. We would not be able to eat with out:) Thank you. To Randy, Fred, Renee, Leif, and the PCT class of 2012 thank you for your guidance and reassuring words. And to the rest of our family and friends who have always said something on the lines of "You're gonna do what...of course you are!...that's awesome!...please keep me updated," we always appreciate your enthusiasm! You are ALL a huge part of our lives, thank you so much for everything... no matter how big or small.


    Now on to the wonderful companies that decided to stand behind us by donating their time and terrific products.

Finding Balance with Amazing Grass!

Amazing Grass is a vegan nutrient dense supplement company. It is pesticide free, provides non GMO raw fruits, grasses and delicious veggies, live enzymes, minerals and vitamins OH YES! Instead of coffee on the trail we will be amping up with Amazing Meal: a blend of protein, chlorophyll alkalizing greens, cultured probiotics, active enzymes, maca, flax seeds, acai, and goji berries galore. WOW, love it! We will also be getting a daily dose of dark leafy greens from their beautiful Raw Reserve edition. I want to roll around in this stuff there are so many rich phytonutrient superfoods. There can definitely be a deficiency in proper nutrition on the trail as well as in our standard american diet, but with the proper supplements provided by Amazing Grass I doubt we will have a problem. Thank you!

Sharing is caring with Clif Bar!

Clif Bar is a fantastic company that provides an all in one energy bar full of good fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals that should sustain any long distance journey. This is a company that cares about what kind of impact they're making not only on their consumers but also the people that work for them and the environment. They use organic ingredients in all their products and are aware of the repercussions that pesticides have on the body. This will be a snack staple in our daily diet. Thank you CLif Bar!

Rail Riders is a quality company that provides durable, long lasting, and weather resistant clothing apparel. Michael will be sporting their Eco mesh shirt and pants along with the speed T. Thanks Rail Riders.

Hiking SOLE-ly with...

… to the RESCUE!

This is a premium sole company that takes pride in their ability to help reduce that amount of stress your feet take on day to day, whether at work or from a strenuous activity like hiking 2,665 miles. These soles are going to be the back bone for our feet. They will help reduce excess motion, muscle strain, hot spots and blisters. Yikes! Thank heaven for Superfeet!


AND last but not least....                                        

                                       
To our surprise one more company has decided to sponsor our walkabout with their RAWESOME product! Raw Revolution is a wonderbar company that provides you with a food bar that is completely organic, vegan, gluten free and RAW. Raw meaning that they are closer to the vine the food was picked from rather then being cooked down and processed with unnecessary fillers; lowering the nutritional value considerably. These bars are ALIVE with nutrient dense food, protein and flavor! We could not have asked for more. Thank you so much Raw Revolution!

Music by Karmafree "Give it to me raw"
http://karmafree.bandcamp.com/track/give-it-to-me-raw-radio-edit