A Message from Buddy Backpacker
Dear America,
It has been our privilege to have met such amazing people across this beautiful country. We would like to take some time and thank these individuals for their great contributions to our expeditions. The journey would not be possible without people like you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Happy Trails,
Buddy Backpacker
We have been proudly sponsored by
Big Agnes, Montbell, Vasque, Salazon Chocolate, Backpackers Pantry, Headsweats, Source Outdoor, Campbound, Backcountry Ninjas, Cairn, Alps Mountaineering, Mophie, Enlightened Equipment, Yama Mountain Gear, Guthook, Trail & Era, American Trekking Pole Co, Campbound, ZPacks, Badger Tenkara, Campsaver, Paramount Fit Foods, Anti Gravity Gear, Raw Revelations, Fox River Socks, Darn Tough Socks, Point 6 Socks, Backcountry Ninjas, REI Portland, Mountainsmith, Solio, Bridgford Foods, Packit Gourmet, Paramount Fit Food, Paleo Meals to Go, Petzel, Delorme
Special Thanks on the Continental Divide
Teresa Martinez, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Cameron ‘Neon’ Schaefer, Boomhauer, Hippie Long Stockings, Juan the Shuttle Driver, Radar, Crystal Trujillo, Nita, The Toaster House, Pop Pop, Coach & Navigator
Special Thanks on the Pacific Crest
Jack Haskel, Backpacker Magazine, Scout & Frodo, Warner Springs Monty, Ziggy & The Bear, Sarge, Big Bear Hostel, Sandizzzle, Happy Tutu, Fish Lake Resort, Piute Mama, DIP, Becky & Cali, Mr & Mrs Saufley, Joe & Terrie Anderson, Lumber, Paul Bunyan, & Kentucky, Christine Vitterelli, Martha & Nick Vitterelli, So Way & Lil Diablo, Karen, Howie, & Cosmo Schwartz, Sage to Summit, Sugar Momma, Guino, Kate & Zach, Duffy, TC Cockcroft, Reno Dave, Jan McEwen, Balls, Beacon, Hand Me Down, Seiad Cafe, Happy Camp Family, John & Ester Phelps, Dionne & Family, Cindy Caters, Aiyana Green, Callahans Lodge, Mr. Tony George, Oregon Highway Crew, Fritz Family, Shrek & Crew, Trout Lake Store, Andrea & Jerry Dinsmore, Carolyn aka Ravensong, Dawn Bower, Rock Ocean, Guthook aka Ryan Linn, Angelica Mora, Chris Hall, Wylie Crazy Horse, 30 Pack, John & Jeanette Hotmer, Marianna Scandole, Jackie Grennon-Brooks, Stephen Rego, Reno Dave & Family, Julius and Evenlyn Kramer, Ronald & Barbara Rego, Demos & Darlene Pagonis
Special Thanks on the Appalachian Trail
Laurie Potteiger, Baltimore Jack, Warren Doyle, Miss Janet, Jennifer Pharr Davis, Junker, Bonzo & Rio, Fidget & Mammy, Shenandoah Park Rangers, Lumpy, Rocket & Pilgrim, Florida Flip-Floppers, Blueberry & Grammy, Jerry & Sherri Thomas, Nathan & Ethan Thomas, John & Jeanette Hotmer, Carol & Rick Lindamood, Thomas Levardi, Rock & Roll, Crazy Larry, Chet’s Place, Maine White House, Chris “Sit-A-Bit” LaRoche, Derek & Family, Michael Middleton, Amicolola Falls Lodge, Uncle Johnny Shores, Standing Bear Hostel, Teacher & Snacktime, Hiker Mom, Rise & Shine, Amy & Bill Emerson, Lily “Greenbean” Friend, NAPA Auto Boonsboro, Sarah & Steve Mikucki, Flavor Saver, Brian Hotmer, Daunissa Hechler, Doc & Sherpa, Lauralee Bliss, Adam & Ashley Brua, Farmer Chef & Crew, Porch & Tumbleweed, Julius and Evenlyn Kramer, Ronald & Barbara Rego, Demos & Darlene Pagonis