LEKI USA makes poles and gloves for people who move through mountains, trails and snow, with a particular focus on lightweight equipment that can keep pace with both elite athletes and everyday adventurers. Its story of innovation reaches back to 1974, when Klaus Lenhart and Reinhold Messner developed the adjustable Makalu trekking pole, and the company still tests products in demanding conditions while supporting more than 1,000 athletes. LEKI also designs for a longer life, offering replacement parts and repairs for worn equipment rather than treating every old pole as disposable.
Snow PeakFounded in 1958 by climber Yukio Yamai in Japan’s Niigata Prefecture, Snow Peak makes camping equipment and outdoor apparel designed around time spent in nature. The three-generation family company grew from mountaineering gear crafted with Tsubame-Sanjo metalworkers into a car-camping brand, with its Japanese-designed tents and titanium goods reflecting that origin. Snow Peak also builds community through customer camping events and outdoor hospitality, including Snow Peak Way and its U.S. Campfield.NEW YORK, NY
Dion and NeviTREK SnowshoesDion and NeviTREK Snowshoes brings together two Northeast snowshoe makers to hand-build snowshoes in Vermont, including Dion’s modular systems and NeviTREK’s ready-to-go recreational models. Founded by competitive racers Bob and Denise Dion alongside NeviTREK founder Joanne Petrozzi, the company designs, builds, and uses its products for winter racing and hiking. Every pair is made by hand in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.DELANSON, NY
Trail TetherTrail Tether makes products for the outdoor adventure lifestyle, specifically the world's only locking pacifier clip designed for parents who hike with kids. The product also functions as a multi-versatile gear strap for elevating gear, lashing items, securing valuables, or hanging bags from strollers.NEW KENSINGTON, PA
Immersion ResearchSince 1997, Immersion Research has been a paddler-built maker of technical outdoor gear, tested by athletes and developed in-house in Hood River, Oregon. Its Confluence, Pennsylvania, home base and Hood River facility also support a repair operation that services gear from any brand, extending the life of equipment used by paddlers and rescue professionals.CONFLUENCE, PA