Community
Cascade Designs is the proud manufacturer of a family of premium outdoor brands including MSR®, Therm-a-Rest®, SealLine®, Platypus®, and Tracks®.
At Cascade Designs®, we understand the draw of the outdoors and the lessons nature can teach us, about ourselves and the world at large. That's why we're committed to promoting active outdoor recreation and to protecting the public lands, wilderness areas, and waterways that sustain us all. We support efforts in the Pacific Northwest-our own backyard-and around the globe that are dedicated to preserving these resources, encouraging people to get out and use them, and acting as advocates for their environmentally responsible use.
Cascade Designs sponsors organizations, athletes, expeditions, and events that share our vision. Together, we believe we can help preserve wilderness areas and keep them open for outdoor recreation for generations to come.
ORGANIZATIONS
We are proud to work in close partnership with organizations that strive to protect wild areas and advocate & educate for environmentally responsible use of them, such as:
Therm-a-Rest and MSR proudly sponsor the American Hiking Society National Trails
Fund – offering grants to grassroots organizations working toward protecting and
maintaining foot trails in America.
Therm-a-Rest, MSR and Platypus support Leave No Trace’s regional and national work
to inspire outdoor recreation participation through education, research and
partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our
wild lands.
Cascade Designs, Inc. proudly contributes to The Conservation Alliance, awarding
dozens of substantial yearly grants to grassroots organizations working to protect
and conserve threatened wild places for their habitat and recreation values.
Cascade Designs, Inc. helps empower the Outdoor Industry Foundation to encourage
active outdoor recreation for all Americans – working especially towards introducing youth
to the outdoors.
Therm-a-Rest and MSR partner with The Access Fund to keep climbing areas open and
conserve the climbing environment in America.
MSR supports the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s promotion and preservation of winter wildlands
for quality, snowshoe recreation on public lands in North America. MSR also contributes snowshoes to
SnowSchool – the largest national program devoted to in-school, on-snow winter ecology field trips for youth.
Cascade Designs, Ltd, the European subsidiary of Cascade Designs, Inc., is an initial
member of the EOG Association for Conservation, established in 2006. The Association aims to
fund projects in Europe that protect threatened wild areas for their habitat and recreational value.
Non-Profit Support including Auction and Raffle Requests
If your mission aligns with our cause support, and you are interested in requesting support
for your organization, please mail a request detailing the following; your mission, how you
are furthering the cause of responsible recreational access and conservation ,what your
goals are, and how our contribution would help further your cause. Please send AT LEAST two
months before your event date, and be concise - limiting your proposal to one typewritten
page with contact information including mailing and emailing addresses. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Email request to community@cascadedesigns.com
or
Mail request to:
Cascade Designs
Attn: Auction/Raffle Donations
4000 1st Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134 U.S.A.
Athletes/Expeditions
MSR, Therm-a-Rest, SealLine and Platypus support a group of outdoor athletes who are constantly redefining the notion of outdoor recreation and the spirit of adventure, as well as using their notoriety for a greater good. Their personalities and adventures provide inspiration to everyone; from beginners to seasoned outdoor enthusiasts. And because these athletes rely implicitly on their gear for survival, we’re inspired by their trust and feedback to continue creating the best outdoor gear available.
Check out the profiles of our team!
- Paul Bride
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Click here for information on athlete/expedition support.
Events
Get out! Come experience the excitement of the outdoors with us at the following events:
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Click here for information on event sponsorships.
