Sponsors
The entire team would like to thank our generous sponsors for helping make this expedition possible.
EXTRASPORT
Extrasport leads the market in providing the most innovative and technically advanced PFDs and paddling garments in the world. Established in 1975, Extrasport focuses on being the best, not the biggest. Creating gear for kayakers, rafters, sailors, fishermen and other water sports enthusiasts, Extrasport products reflect the passion and high standards of performance and durability needed for world-class athletes.
TEVA
Founded in 1984, Teva® is an award-winning industry leader in constructing sport sandals and hiking shoes for men, women and kids. Teva® began with an unassuming Grand Canyon River Guide and an idea that would become the world’s very first sports sandal. The first pairs of Teva® footwear were sold out of a van to friends and fellow boaters at the various put-ins along the river. Teva® remains committed to both the innovation in footwear suited for the outdoor lifestyle and the protection of the earth’s waterways, upholding their creed “friendship with water”. teva.com
LAST DESCENTS RIVER EXPEDITIONS
Last Descents River Expeditions is western China’s first domestic multi-day river company. With 13 years of history pioneering river exploration in southwestern China, Last Descents takes pride in sharing the rivers and culture of the eastern Tibetan Plateau with the world. lastdescents.com
SPOT SATELLITE MESSENGER
Raising the safety factor for millions who step into the outdoors each year, SPOT notifies friends, family or an international emergency rescue coordination center with status messages based on situation and need. Ask for Help (or SPOT Assist), Alert S.O.S., Check-In/OK and Track Progress – all with the simple push of a button. findmespot.com
AMERICAN RUNNING COMPANY
With headquarters in Dunedin, Florida, American Running Company specializes in shoe, apparel and triathlon outfitting.American Running Company uses gait analysis to determine the neutral alignment position of your foot, giving you the perfect fitting shoe for your workout. americanrunningcompany.com
HEAD TRIP HELMETS
By using a 50/50 blend of Carbon Fiber/Kevlar 29 (Ballistic Quality), Head Trip Helmets [Advanced Carbon Composites] produces the world’s lightest and strongest helmets on the market today. Offering motorcycle, kayak and whitewater helmets, each Head Trip Helmet is made by hand, one at a time, ensuring superior quality over quantity. carbonfiberhelmets.com
KLEAN KANTEEN
Klean Kanteen™ bottles were created to give people an environmentally friendly, healthy alternative to plastic and aluminum bottles. They are responsibly manufactured in China at a partner facility that adheres to strong environmental and labor standards. kleankanteen.com
