Our Partners

Local partner · Portland, Oregon

Mountain Shop

Mountain Shop, located in Portland, Oregon, is a specialty retailer offering a curated selection of outdoor apparel, technical climbing gear, and expedition-grade equipment. Known for its expert staff and community-focused approach, the shop provides personalized gear fittings, repair services, and a full selection of gear suitable for all types of outdoor activities. With a long-standing reputation among local climbers, hikers, and mountaineers, Mountain Shop combines technical expertise with a commitment to the local outdoor community.

Mountain Shop's website Read about our partnership

Brand partner · Amsterdam

Cortazu

To briefly introduce ourselves, we are passionate skiers with an extensive background in clothing production, fashion, and entrepreneurship. We started out with one goal: to create premium sustainable clothing at unprecedented value. As it turned out, a lot of people were looking for an outdoor brand that does things a little differently.

Within the first two years our products were delivered to over 60 countries. As a result, our technical clothing has been worn in environments such as the Himalayas and the Rocky Mountains, but also in cities such as New York and Tokyo. Since the creation of Cortazu in 2017, we have quickly grown and are now a humble team of ~10 people headquartered in the bustling central European hub of Amsterdam.

Cortazu's website

Industry partner · Avalanche education

AIARE

AIARE was established in 1998 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization to create an evidence-based avalanche education model for backcountry users with the belief that avalanche education, research, and training can prevent injuries and fatalities. AIARE develops and disseminates research-based avalanche curriculum to over 110 Providers nationwide, as well as in France, Chile, and Argentina, and also offers professional and avalanche instructor training courses.

AIARE's website Our AIARE courses

Industry partner · Avalanche professionals

American Avalanche Association

Promoting professionalism, expertise, and knowledge within the avalanche industry, for the benefit of all who work, play, or travel in avalanche country.

We have been an independent A3 Recognized Provider since 2025, meaning that our avalanche risk management practices have been verified by A3. Prior to this, we were under the umbrella of AIARE's Recognized Provider status.

A3's website Read the announcement

Industry partner · Conservation

Leave No Trace

The Leave No Trace organization is a national nonprofit organization that protects the outdoors by empowering everyone through science, hands-on training, and simple guidelines. The Leave No Trace Gold Standard Site designation recognizes sites and organizations implementing the highest standard of onsite Leave No Trace education.

Leave No Trace's website Read about our designation