When I did the Appalachian Trail I went after many sponsors, but this time I'm focusing on just a few. Getting sponsors takes a lot of work and effort. I'm just too busy (and too lazy) to make the effort. Nevertheless, I'm happy to get the support of these sponsors.

Sponsor	Why they're cool
	Gossamer makes the best backpacks and shelters in the world.
	GoLite pumps out the best backpacking clothes in the Solar System. I've been buying their stuff since they started and I just adore their high quality, light weight gear.
	Pristine makes purifying safe, light, and easy. What more does a backpacker need?
	Intermountain Trading's Pemmican Fruit and Nut bar is packed with what a backpacker needs: calories and nutrition. Each bar has 420 calories, 17 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and several key vitamins (like calcium and iron). And its $1.39 price makes it easy to digest.  These bars aren't called MealPack for nothing.
	My favorite Cascade Designs products are their pack towel and their Platypus. Nobody beats them in those categories.

We should stop expecting the government to maintain our beloved trails. Many taxpayers would rather see their money spent elsewhere or returned to them. Budget cuts are coming. We must take ownership. That means raising money privately to help improve the Triple Crown (AT, PCT, and CDT). Practice some real trail magic and give today to one or more of these trails.

I'm putting my money where my mouth is by donating half my book royalties to these three trails. As a writer, I don't make much, so I'm grateful that my sponsors help me keep my costs down. It allows me to increase awareness of the trails by encouraging others to give.

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