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Near Paradise Lake, CA Photo by Greg Spencer ANNUAL REPORT 2016

The mission of the Pacific Crest Association is to protect, preserve and promote the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as a world-class experience for hikers and equestrians, and for all the values provided by wild and scenic lands.

www.pcta.org [email protected] (916) 285-1846 1331 Garden Highway Sacramento, CA 95833 To Our Members and Supporters

Every spring, when it comes time to reflect on the year’s accomplishments, we often go back to what our association was able to do in prior years. We’re fortunate that all of you care so much about the Pacific Crest Trail and are dedicated to our shared mission. Our ability to take care of the trail continues to improve because of all of you, and 2016 was certainly a watershed year in terms of the support you provided.

Before sitting down together, we looked back at our 2015 accomplishments, when PCTA members and donors gave $1.8 million to the cause. We were so elated when we closed that year and never imagined then that we’d exceed Protecting and preserving that amount by such a large margin in 2016. But we did. PCTA raised $2.5 million in 2016, a staggering number. And we thank you for that.

America’s greatest Your donations are repairing sections of trail in Southern devastated by fires and mudslides. With your support, we’re building new trail in the Sierra Buttes and planning trail repair and improvement projects in all wilderness experience three states. You are helping us to speak loudly for the trail in the halls of power and building partnerships with agency staffers and other nonprofits. As we write this, our Skills College class schedule is filling up, ensuring another great year of specialized skills, safety and leadership training for our volunteers and those of other trail organizations through this nationally recognized program.

But the dollars don’t tell the whole story. They never do. As volunteers, you gave 104,269 hours to the trail in 2016 an in-kind value of $2.45 million. Wow! It’s truly amazing. When we presented these numbers to members of Congress, their staffers and our agency partners during our February “Hike the Hill” visits in , D.C., everyone was truly impressed. You dug trail, cleared rocks and logs, loaded your horses and mules with gear and food for backcountry trail crews, cooked pots of stew, wrote articles for our magazine and blog and set up tables at events. You helped in the office with outreach efforts, data entry and many other important tasks that keep the association moving forward. But there’s more.

You saved two beautiful meadows along the trail, Landers Meadow in Central California, and Donomore Meadows in Northern California. Thank you for your generosity and your vision. Not only that, your efforts helped us establish a fund for future land protection opportunities. Once we sell these properties to the U.S. Forest Service, the proceeds will be used time and again to save future places from development. You should be proud of your willingness and ability to change the world.

In the fall, we secured a three-year grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to ramp up our Communications and Marketing program. The grant allowed us to hire Scott Wilkinson as the director of the program in January. We’ve also hired long-time contract editor Mark Larabee as the associate director of the program. Mark and former board member Barney Scout Mann are co-authors of our coffee table book released by Rizzoli New York in October. We’re happy to report that the first print run of 8,500 books sold out in about two months. It’s now in its third printing and PCTA benefits from the sales both financially and in terms of telling our story.

As you dig into this report, you’ll not only see more detailed numbers, you’ll read about how the trail inspires our community and catch glimpses of just how strong and determined it is.

Together, we are on the trail of success, walking—sometimes running—toward our grand vision for this magical place and experience we call the Pacific Crest Trail. Our ability to handle what’s ahead grows with every step. Your contributions of time, sweat, spirit, money, brain power and sheer will are taking us there.

For that, we thank you.

Liz Bergeron John Crawford , OR Executive Director and CEO Chair, PCTA Board of Directors Photo by Charlie Willard Our impact on the PCT...... made with your support.

104,269 hours $2.5 million 2,081 volunteers in private funding 2,037 trail miles maintained/reconstructed 12,300 members from 2,612 acres permanently protected 50 states and along the PCT 41 countries

PCTA Crew in Wilderness Photo by Bri (Twink) Leahy

Your generous support made 2016 a record year for The beauty of the Pacific Crest Trail certainly The Pacific Crest Trail Association is the primary protecting and preserving the PCT experience. has the potential to heal and inspire. This nonprofit steward of the Pacific Crest Trail, wild trail is a testament to the enduring a 2,650-mile path from Mexico to Canada. he numbers tell the story of your progress and In 2016 you gave 104,269 hours to the trail, an in-kind conservation values embodied in the 1964 Traversing through California, and success along the Pacific Crest Trail in 2016. As value of $2.45 million. You gave another $2.5 million in T Wilderness Act. You are defenders of this Washington, crossing 48 federal wilderness areas, members, volunteers, donors and partners you have much private funds to supplement $964,000 in government sacred concept of American wilderness. six national parks, 25 national forests and five to be proud of. We had an incredible year in terms of grants. You maintained over 2,000 miles of the trail. national monuments, the PCT winds through some dollars raised and volunteering. of our nation’s most breathtaking scenery. Through your efforts and those of many private, The PCT is about many things. Caring for it The money you donated supported our programs, the government and nonprofit partners, 12 private parcels on means that you are helping to conserve the It provides countless souls from all over the world a place of refuge. As PCTA supporters, you protect, heroic efforts of our volunteers and our land protection or near the PCT—2,612 acres—were protected in 2016. You breadth of the landscapes through which it preserve and promote this national treasure for successes. And the hours you dedicated as volunteers all should be proud of what you’ve accomplished. Your passes. These places are important because the experience of all who use it. The PCT belongs continue to make the PCT experience wonderful and truly success as stewards of the trail ensures that it will be they provide us with clean air and water. And to all of us. This is your public land. You are its unique for thousands of people. there for future generations to enjoy and cherish. they allow people and wildlife to thrive. protectors. Board of Directors Financials

ACTUAL ACTUAL UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS: w/Volunteer Revenue And Support Hours Private Sources *$3,082,917 $5,282,856 Government Grants 955,740 955,740 TOTAL Revenue And Support 4,038,657 6,238,596 Expenses Trail Operations $1,329,828 $3,420,891 John Crawford Tim McGuire Land Protection 404,129 411,892 Board Chair Carlsbad, CA Public Info & Education 687,757 719,127 La Jolla, CA Fundraising 618,531 618,531 Jim Newman Management & General 311,963 381,706 Priscila Franco Ranch Santa Fe, CA TOTAL Expenses 3,352,208 5,552,147 Ashland, OR CHANGE in Unrestricted Net Assets 686,449 686,449 Don Ralphs Denise Gilbert Los Angeles, CA TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED Secretary/Treasurer NET ASSETS: Individual Contributions Portola Valley, CA Tom Reveley $1,095,066 1,095,066 Investment Income (Loss) 89,360 89,360 Seattle, WA Chip Herzig Net Assets Released from Restriction (1,097,198) (1,097,198) CHANGE in Temporarily 87,228 87,228 Yerington, NV Ken Schwarz Restricted Net Assets Corona Del Mar, CA John Hoffnagle PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED Portland, OR Rick Thalhammer ASSETS: Sacramento, CA Individual Contributions $ 11,798 $ 11,798 Scott Jacobsmeyer TOTAL Change in Net Assets 785,475 785,475 Vice Chair NET ASSETS, Beginning of Year 2,348,108 2,348,108 Round Rock, TX NET ASSETS, End of Year 3,133,583 3,133,583

Barney Mann PCTA goes through a financial audit every year. We are subject to a more in-depth audit because of the level of federal funding we receive. The 2016 financial statements were audited by John Waddell & Co. of San Diego, CA Sacramento, CA. In the opinion of John Waddell, the PCTA’s 2016 financial statements present fairly the financial position of the PCTA in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For more information or copies of the 2016 audited financials, visitwww.pcta.org/financials

* Includes memberships, donations, other revenue, and in-kind donations. e all love and embody Wwhat the trail gives. We are Giving Back to dedicated. Emotional. We have the Trail a feeling for what it’s like to be The Visionaries there, to breathe, relax and take it all in. It’s not just about what we are seeing but what we are experiencing within. That’s the power of the PCT.

As stewards, caretakers, donors, members, hikers, horseback In 2015, PCTA Regional Representative Dana Hendricks received a note riders, agency partners—trail from a 93-year-old man in Vancouver, Washington, interested in meeting Since 2004, Mike Taylor has worked the Big Bend leaders of the PCTA. “My name is Dan Ogden. In 1966...I was assigned the lovers—we are making sure that section of trail with PCTA’s Lyons’ Pride. task of heading the Trails for America study.” This groundbreaking study called for a system of trails, which became the basis of the National Trails Mike grew up in Paradise, California, and he hunted and the PCT experience will be there System Act. for generations. That’s inspiring. fished the foothills of the with family and friends. In 1965, he strapped on a pack at Whitney Dana visited Dan, who shared stories about working in the administrations The PCT story goes on and on, Portal and climbed onto the . That first of two presidents, Kennedy and Johnson, and a humble upbringing where, many small tales that shape a backpacking trip lit a fire inside him and he began to because his family never owned an automobile, he was no stranger to the larger narrative. And it’s pure hike more and more. After graduating college, Mike value of walking. “I am very proud of my role in getting the National Trails joined the army and served in Vietnam. In 1970, he System bill enacted,” he said. “It was part of a grand effort to save the out poetry. moved to the Etna area of Northern California and began of doors for the American people.” teaching science at a junior high in Yreka, California. Dana’s conversations with Dan led her to Jean Matthews, who was an On weekends and in the summer, Mike would take his As we looked back on 2016, we information officer and speechwriter for the Department of the Interior from family on trips on the PCT. found a few great stories that we 1962 to 1968. She wrote many of Interior Secretary Stewart Udall’s speech- es and her words, like Ogden’s, helped push the conservation movement hope move you as they did us. At 71, Mike has passed his love of hiking and the PCT forward. on to his grandson, who has logged 50 miles with his Boy Scout troop in the area. “I like the idea In her 2016 PCT Communicator story, Dana wrote: “There’s something about Together we continue this long of the trail, what the trail stands for and what it does for us that needs the wild outdoors, something that isn’t quite right without it. trek to protect and care for the so many different people,” he said. “I see thru hikers, Having visited with these visionaries fills me with gratitude and reminds me how important it is to keep up the work of protecting and preserving the PCT so that those who come after section hikers, people I know. The PCT ties all the other trail systems together in our area. It gives me a rare and valuable experiences they fought to make possible.” us may feel what we feel every great deal of satisfaction seeing it open and clear and time we step foot on the ultimate passable.” path.

Near Iceberg Lake, CA Photo by Thomas Piekunka Trail Stories Bill Meyer has been battling Parkinson’s Disease, , CA Thru-hiker Lindsey Falkenburg had already Photo by John Reglinski which has no known cure, since 2009. He realized hiked the and decided something was wrong when he was hiking with a that the PCT was the next logical step. “The friend and couldn’t keep up. While the diagnosis AT had been filled with magic and angels, was a severe blow, he resolved not to let the disease incredible challenges, clouds of mosqui- deprive him from getting out into the wild and doing toes, dense humidity, great joy, and deep what he loved most. He continued to hike, albeit happiness, and when I finished I wanted more slowly, bolstered by the knowledge that for nothing more than to keep hiking,” Lindsey people living with Parkinson’s, exercise may be one wrote in the PCT Communicator. of the most powerful tools to fight some symptoms and to slow the disease’s degenerative nature. Lindsey was terrified of the PCT at first, Yet, no amount of willpower could overcome the writing that she secretly cried on a training tremors and balance issues he was experiencing, so Facing Fear climb in the North Cascades. Eventually, hiking became increasingly difficult. Bill opted for a though, her “comfort bubble” grew. Yet as surgical procedure known as Deep Brain Stimulation and Living Large her PCT hike approached, fear often crept in which a battery-operated medical device in. “What if I break an ankle, what if I can’t approximately the size of a stopwatch is implanted find water, what if I don’t finish, what if I to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas in don’t want to finish? When I start to have the brain, blocking the abnormal nerve signals that these thoughts, safe at home in my bed, cause tremors. The procedure was a success and Bill I feel deep inside me the PCT version of could get out into the backcountry for longer hikes. myself shake her head. She knows that this comfortable life is not where I am the best Fast-forward six years. Bill planned a mule-supported version of myself.” PCT hike to raise money for Parkinson’s Disease research, increase awareness of Parkinson’s Disease “In these moments, I remind myself that and increase awareness of the PCT. out on the trail there was something more, for and there will again be something more, On Aug. 20, 2016, 10 Pass to Pass expedition A PCT Hike something deep and unnameable, some- members set off to make the 72-mile journey. Parkinson’s thing that I am never going to find at home The plan was to average 9.25 miles per day with in bed. The same fear that can paralyze me approximately 2,000 feet elevation gain. Although the Disease in my comfort zone becomes transformed journey was not without injury and illness that forced on the trail into a blazing reminder that I several team members to retire early, the expedition still have so many things left to conquer, was a success. or at least to try. Out on trail I will not be comfortable, but I will be strong, sure, Unfortunately, Bill suffered a ruptured disc after a growing, jubilant, proud, elated, confident, training hike two weeks before the departure date, and happy.” so he couldn’t participate. But that did not get him down. When asked Bill about the future, he was upbeat.

“I’ve been poring over PCT maps and thinking about next year.” Trail Stories A Special Thank You Supporters Thank you to all the extraordinary trail enthusiasts who contributed $1,000 or more in 2016. These dedicated individuals, foundations and companies not only set the pace for others who wish to support our work, but they play a crucial role in helping to protect, preserve, and promote the Pacific Crest Trail. Don Sanderson : $1,000-$4,999 Brian C. Booth George Sardina, M.D. Adventure 16 John and Julie Crawford David Money Harris Chris and Bob Feibusch Ben Schifrin Anywhere Wild Mike and Tina Dawson Trail Blazers: $10,000+ John Schuyler and Priscila Franco Cecil L. Dobbins Anonymous (1) Chip and Linda Herzig David and Jennifer Ferguson Buff USA, Inc. Carl and Jan Siechert Jim and Polly Dodds Kenneth “Lightfoot” Baker Jim and Peggy Hilton David and Ellen Foscue Coachella Valley Hiking Club Y Smith Laraine Downer David Corry James and Patricia Holly Christine and Ian Frank Crux Fermentation Project Paul Sowden Robert Francisco (go-BIG, 2006) John and Julie Crawford Scott Jacobsmeyer and Tiina Hameenanttila Clinton and Mary Gilliland Danner, Inc Robert Stein Susan Gilliland Daniel and Marina Eisenbud Paul and Patty Janke Del P. “Steelaway” Granlund Eagle Creek Cheryl Strayed and Brian Lindstrom Del P. “Steelaway” Granlund Janet “Rock-Kicker” Grossman Richard W. Jones Judith and Andrew Gustafson Go Beyond Racing The Thalhammer Family Janet “Rock-Kicker” Grossman Ben Hammett Barney and Sandy Mann Darrell Hallett Granite Gear Tony Tibban Mr. Arthur Hellman David and Robin Hanna Eric and Mady Miraglia John W. Hays Gregory Glen Van Peski John B. Hervey Robert Johnson Kenneth and Marian Palmer Karsten and Josephine Hazelett Hyperlite Mountain Gear Jocelyn Vick Eunice Hornsby Bill and Nadean Meyer Judson Parsons and Diana V. Gardener Amanda Hicks Inviting Light Photography Jeff Walden Nancy Huber Allen Minton Fred and Melouise Pfeffer John Hoffnagle Juniper Ridge LLC Don Wellmann and Lynn Yamaoka Scott Jacobsmeyer and Tiina Hameenanttila Namaste Foundation Sandals and Sheepdog Jean Holden and Jim Sanford LED Lenser Welter Rail Hobby Supply Bill Jensen (‘77) Paul and Antje Newhagen Angie Williamson and Paul Kawasaki Michael and Nancy Honkomp Outdoor Viewfinder Eric Weinmann Dan A. Kayser James W. Newman Trail Guardians: $1,000-$2,649 Seth Hufstedler Platypus Dan and Kathy Huntington Linda K. Williams Point6 Leann Knipple Donald A. Oltmans Anonymous (22) Irving and Varda Rabin Foundation of The Jewish Jack and Nancy Wires Sierra Sage Herbs Steven Kral Kim and Pamela Owen Robin Acock Community Foundation of the East Bay Jack and Shirlie Yates Tarptent, Inc. Janice and John Le Pouvoir Don and JoAnn Ralphs Ralph and Susan Alcorn Bill Jacobson Uphill Designs Boyd and Karen Levet John and Elaine Reveley David Anders Vicki Kellerman and Laurie Fink FOUNDATIONS Ursack Gordie and Lynn Mac Dermott Tom and Teita Reveley Randy Arnold Michael Mallory Jim Kern American Leadership Forum WaterChef Todd A. Richards, M.D., M.B.A. Tom and Ann Bache Barney Scout Mann Doug Korns and Jeanne Toulouse-Korns Butte Creek Foundation Dr. Ken and Kathy Schwarz Backcountry Horsemen of Washington – Mojave Desert: In-Kind Goods and Sandy “Frodo” Mann Christine and Chuck Kudija Kimberly Wells and Bob Scheulen Tahoma Chapter California Alpine Club Foundation or Services $1,000 or Greater Chris McMullan Lebovitz-Paludi Family Kirt and Bev Zeigler Jim Backhus The Conservation Alliance Backcountry Horsemen of California – Dave and Debbie McNeil Hollis G. Lenderking Backpackers Unlimited Discover Your Northwest Antelope Valley Unit Don and June Mulford Trail Champions: $5,000-$9,999 Donald E. Lewis Kevin M. Bacon Gwladys and John Zurlo Charitable Foundation Backpacker Magazine James A. Nee Anonymous (1) Carol Littleton and John Bailey Thomas A. Banks Harry and Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation Boreas Gear, Inc. Donald A. Oltmans Dalbert Brandon Sam and Cindy Livermore Luann and Dana Basque The Hyde Family Foundation The Cedar House Sport Hotel Deborah and Wes Pelham Denise Gilbert George and Judy Lockhart Dick Baumgartner and Liz Salzer The International Humanitarian Fund Emerald Expositions, Inc. A. Quinn Jim and Jan Hawkins Eric A. Long Dave “Lightened Up” Bewley William A. Kerr Foundation Google John Reilly Bill Jensen (‘77) Phil Long Michael P. Biggs M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Gray Feather Photography Richard Sammut Dan McKean (Marmot) Jeffrey Loth John Blevins Social Ventures Partners - Portland Marmot Lexi Shear Mom’s Pie House Jill and Jeff Lum Amanda L. Silvestri Eryn Boone Montbell Brian Morris Hank Magnuski Lolly Skillman Breeders of World Champion Halter Horses New Seasons Market Eric and Sharon Ryback Jim and Jackie Manning CORPORATE PARTNERS Jed L. Staley AQHA, APHc, APHA Only The Essential Allan Slocum William P. McConnell Jay and Terri Thesken Dale R. Call Patagonia Elizabeth Southorn Tim McCullough : $50,000+ Ronald Vaughn Roger Carpenter and Cindy Kleinegger University of Idaho Foundation, Inc. Frederick and Belle Tanis Jeanette and Carol McKinley Eagles Nest Outfitters Inc. Dick Vogel Helen Choi Andrew Taylor Emily “Gangles” McNabb and Ginny “Steiner” Too Peter J. Wascher Nancy and Larry Church High Sierra: $15,000-$49,999 Barry Teschlog Read C. Miller Alan Young Roberta M. Cobb Hydro Flask Joseph and Michael Wirth June Mulford LEGACY SOCIETY Christopher and Wendy Cole REI - Corporate Headquarters Ronald and Anne Murphy Trail Defenders: $2,650-$4,999 Ed Cole Sierra Trading Post Many thanks to our Legacy Society members Jeannine and Bob Nida Backcountry Horsemen of California JoAnn and Phillip Coleman : $5,000-$14,999 who have notified PCTA that they have Lance and Suzette Olson included our organization in their estate Tim Bailey Robin and Jim Conerly Harney & Sons Tea Corp. Michael O’Shea plans. You are ensuring the future of the trail! Liz Bergeron and Lori Harmon Lon “Halfmile” Cooper LEKI USA Inc. Powers Candy & Nut Co. Dave Claugus David G. Covell, M.D. and Anne E. Covell Mom’s Pie House Anonymous (8) David Pressly Paul D. Dally and Lisa Dally Jeremy Cowperthwaite Osprey Packs Inc. David and Joan Allen John A. Ptak and Margaret Black Laraine Downer Brendan Dahl Six Moon Designs Patty A. Andersen Don Pugh Pete and Joyce Fish William Dahnke and Ann Tiffany-Dahnke Skout Organics William Ballenger Steve Queen “Fuller, 2013” Tom DeMund Vasque Jane and Jay Baxter Jack and Peri Robbins Richard Gibson and Carol Peterkort Diana Dressler Zerogram Stace E. Beaulieu Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Benedict G. Go Michael and Terry Duncan Chris and Jason Benz Peter Rosmarin Edwin and Donna Gookin Kazumi and Lee Duran Liz Bergeron and Lori Harmon Dan Hane Steve Rupp Supporters PCTA Staff

BUSINESS MEMBERS Backcountry Horsemen of Oregon, Ore. $250-999 Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, Wash. Backpacker Magazine, National Anasazi of Chaco Canyon: Shadowplay.com Bellevue College, Wash. Barton White Associates Boy Scouts of America, National Fabricated Glass Specialties California Alpine Club, Calif. Fujitsu Ten Corp of America Environmental Charter Schools, CA Go Guided Equestrian Trails, Inc, Calif. EarthCorps, Wash. H&R Block Forest Youth Success, Wash. Knight Consulting Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Ore. The Merit Group LLC High Cascade Forest Volunteers, Ore. Putnam Subaru High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew, Calif. Scott “Squatch” Herriott - squatchfilms.com ICF International, National The Trek Kern Recreational Landowners Association, Calif. ULA Equipment Leave No Trace, National Woodshop Creations Mojave Desert Land Trust, Calif. National Civilian Community Corps TRAILSIDE BUSINESS AmeriCorps, National MEMBERS National Forest Foundation, National $250-999 National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance, National Burney Mountain Guest Ranch – Cassel, Calif. Nature Conservancy, National. ITH Big Bear Mountain Adventure Lodge – Oregon Equestrian Trails, Ore. , CA Outward Bound, National EXECUTIVE TEAM Ian Nelson Mark Waters Jack Haskel Olallie Lake Rustic Resort – Detroit, OR Pacific Forest Trust, Calif./Ore. Liz Bergeron Big Bend Regional Assoc. Director of Philanthropy Trail Information Specialist Association, Wash. Representative Old Station Fill-Up – Old Station, Calif. Executive Director and CEO Katherine Eason Chris Mejia Pacific Crest Trail Laundromat – Cascade Locks, Ore. Partnership for the , National Justin Kooyman San Diego Ultra Running Friends, Calif. Teresa Fieth Development Data Entry Clerk Trail Information Assistant Silver Maple Inn – Bridgeport, CA Northern Sierra Regional Sierra Health Foundation, Calif. Chief Financial and Representative Daniel Carmin Sky Island Natural Foods – Idyllwild, CA Administrative Officer LAND PROTECTION Tahoe Oral Surgery and Implant Center – Siskiyou Mountain Club, Ore. Anitra Kass Communicator Magazine Design Association, Calif. Leslie Sabin Megan Wargo and Production Truckee, Calif. Thunder Island Brewing Company – Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Calif. Executive Assistant Regional Representative Director of Land Protection Trailkeepers of Oregon, Ore. ACCOUNTING AND Cascade Locks, OR Bill Hawley OPERATIONS – Timberline, OR Truckee Donner Land Trust, Calif. TRAIL OPERATIONS MARKETING AND Trust for Public Land, National North Cascades Ryan Brizendine Mike Dawson Regional Representative COMMUNICATIONS Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources, Wash. Director of Trail Operations Scott Wilkinson Systems Administrator and Web Washington Trails Association, Wash. Developer Jennifer Tripp PHILANTHROPY AND Director of Communications ORGANIZATION PARTNERS Ski Area, Wash. Tammy Marsh Assoc. Director of Trail Operations MEMBERSHIP and Marketing ALDHA-West, National Accounting Specialist Alta Land People, Calif. Ellen Coyle Angie Williamson, CFRE Mark Larabee American Conservation Experience, National OUTDOOR INDUSTRY Volunteer Programs Assistant Directror of Philanthropy Assoc. Director of Communications and Marketing American Hiking Society, ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dana Hendricks Shari Hansen National Tim McGuire, Chair – Eagle Creek Annual Fund Manager Erin Brosterhous – Inside Out PR Columbia Cascades Regional Anza-Borrego Foundation, Calif. Representative Appalachian Mountain Club, Katie Hawkins – Marmot National Michael Hodgson – New Normal Consulting Ashland Woodlands and Trails Dennis Lewon – Backpacker Association, Ore. John Mead – Adventure 16, Inc. Backcountry Horsemen of Agency Partners America, National Backcountry Horsemen of California, Calif.