Leave No Trace

Outdoor Ethics
www.lnt.org
1-800-332-4100

For eight years we have been sewing labels listing the Principles of Leave No Trace into our larger packs. We look at it as a friendly reminder, from us to you, of your responsibility to the environment you enjoy with our packs on your back. Do your part by learning more about these principles and teaching them to others. Participate in the harmony of nature and leave no trace of your passage.

Principles of Leave No Trace

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
4. Leave What You Find
5. Minimize Campfire Impacts
6. Respect Wildlife
7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Access Fund
Preserving Climbing Access and Environment
www.accessfund.org
303-545-6772

As a contributing corporate partner to the Access Fund, Osprey is proud to be part of the effort to keep climbing areas open and to preserve the climbing environment. Through grants and programs, numerous events, partnerships and outreach the Access Fund has made an extraordinary difference in the climbing world over the past decade. If you're a climber, learn more and get involved.

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative

http://www.14ers.org
303-278-7525

The mission of the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is to protect and preserve the natural integrity of Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks through active stewardship and public education.

Other Organizations
The following are just a few of the other organizations that focus on the preservation and safe and responsible use of our outdoor resources and environment. Osprey Packs encourages you to learn more about each of them.

Alaska Conservation Foundation
www.akcf.org
907-276-1917
Alaska Conservation Foundation is a community foundation for the environment that receives and awards grants throughout the state to protect the integrity of Alaska's ecosystems and promote sustainable livelihoods for Alaska's communities and people

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

www.appalachiantrail.org
304- 535-6331


The Appalachian Trail Conference is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian Trail, in order to provide primitive outdoor-recreation and educational opportunities for Trail visitors.

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

geosurvey.state.co.us/avalanche/index.asp
Promotes safety by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry, and transportation through a program of forecasting and education. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL AVALANCHE FORECASTER!

Colorado Wild

http://www.coloradowild.org/
Colorado Wild was formed in 1998 to protect, preserve, and restore the native plants and animals of the southern Rocky Mountains, focusing its efforts on habitat protection of Colorado’s forested, roadless, public lands and other ecologically important areas.

Colorado Wild advocates for a Colorado where:

• We keep homes safe from naturally occurring forest fires
• We sustainably use forest resources without degrading the land
• We enjoy a sustainable and ecologically responsible ski industry
• We preserve the natural splendor of the Colorado mountains for both native wildlife and a robust economy.
  
  Continental Divide Trail Alliance
  
  www.cdtrail.org
  303-838-3760
  Promotes the appreciation, preservation, and enjoyment of America's natural lands through education and by preserving the opportunity to experience the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

San Juan Mountains Association



www.sjma.org
970-385-121
Enhances personal and community stewardship of natural, cultural and heritage resources on public and other lands in Southwest Colorado through education, interpretation, information and participation.

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance


www.suwa.org
801-486-3161
The voice of one of America's most threatened landscapes -- the wild and unspoiled Colorado Plateau.

Great Old Broads for Wilderness


www.greatoldbroads.org
970-385-9577


A national, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing, preserving and protecting America's roadless public lands. Today there are Broads of all ages and both genders in every state in the union making their voices heard to protect America's last wild places.