Giving Back

At Trailspace we’re dedicated to helping hikers, backpackers, climbers, and other backcountry enthusiasts get outside to enjoy the natural world, just like we do. That mission comes with a responsibility to be good stewards of the very environment we encourage our community members to explore.

So since 2006, Trailspace has donated at least 1 percent of its annual sales to environmental organizations through 1% For the Planet, an alliance of companies and organizations committed to protecting the natural environment.

In the past 12 months we've supported these organizations:

logoAmerican Hiking Society, the only national organization dedicated to promoting and protecting America’s hiking trails, the natural areas that surround them, and the hiking experience itself
 
logoThe Appalachian Trail Conservancy, dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail, a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia
 
logoThe Belgrade Regional Conservation Alliance, our local land trust dedicated to conserving the lands, water quality, and natural heritage of Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region
 
logoThe Conservation Alliance, engaging outdoor businesses to help protect and conserve threatened wild places for their habitat and recreation values
 
logoLeave No Trace, an international nonprofit dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor recreation through education, research, and partnerships
 
logoThe Maine ATC is a volunteer nonprofit that manages and maintains 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine, its facilities, and corridor.
 
logoThe National Parks Conservation Association, which aims to protect and enhance America’s National Park System for present and future generations
 
logoThe Nature Conservancy, working around the world to preserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth
 
logoSince 2002, 1% For The Planet has inspired more than 1,100 members of the business community to contribute 1 percent of sales to environmental groups around the world.
 
logoEstablished by the Outdoor Industry Association, the Outdoor Foundation’s vision is to inspire and grow future generations of outdoor enthusiasts and promote healthy outdoor lifestyles.
 
logoThe Trust for Public Land, a national organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places
 
logoThe Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, working to protect the wilderness, wildlife, native plants, and natural processes of the Yellowstone to Yukon region (Y2Y was selected as a recipient by Trailspace community member Radé Svorcan, winner of our first 1% For the Planet donation contest).
 

We want to support a range of international, national, regional, and local causes important to the Trailspace backcountry community. Do you have a favorite environmental organization? Please tell us about it and we’ll consider it for future 1% For the Planet contributions.

To learn more about 1% For the Planet visit www.onepercentfortheplanet.org.

Past Recipients