2013 Annual Report
Who We Are
Washington Trails Association’s mission is to preserve, enhance and promote hiking opportunities in Washington state through collaboration, education, advocacy and volunteer trail maintenance. We are committed to leaving a rich legacy of trails and wild lands for future generations to enjoy.
2013 By The Numbers:
190 trails built, maintained or repaired
3,438 volunteers across
the state
108,500 hours of volunteer
trail maintenance completed
26% of trail work by youth $2 million in donated labor to public lands
34% growth in web visits
over 2012
7,611 trip reports filed
at wta.org*
2,868 hikers filing trip reports 2.4 million unique visitors to wta.org 12,350 members powering WTA’s work for trails Photos clockwise from top by Brad Howard, Ryan Ojerio and WTA Staff. Front cover photo, White Pass, by Dale Blair. Back cover photo, Clockum Wildlife Area, by Geoffrey Schmid.
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Board of Directors Officers Wendy Wheeler Jacobs, President Stephen Tan, VP Advocacy Craig McKibbon, VP Board Development Steve Payne, VP Fundraising Rob Shurtleff, Chair Communications & Technology Andrea Baines, Treasurer Carole Bianquis, Secretary
At-Large Directors Bruce Burger+ Doug Breckel* Jeff Chapman Todd Dunfield* Laurie Hartshorn* Bill Pope Kate Rogers Mason White+
Lisa Black Perry Burkhart Amy Csink Joe Gregg+ Damien Murphy Titti Ringström+ Adam Rynd
Key Partners American Hiking Society American Rivers American Whitewater Back Country Horseman of Washington Cape Horn Conservancy Chuckanut Conservancy City of Issaquah City of Sammamish Clark County Parks Columbia Area Mountain Bike Advocates Conservation Northwest EarthShare of Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Explorations Academy Forterra Friends of the Columbia Gorge Gifford Pinchot Task Force King County Parks Leave No Trace Mercer Island VOICE Mount St. Helens Institute The Mountaineers Mountaineers Books Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust National Park Service Pacific Crest Trail Association Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) San Juan Preservation Trust The Seattle Times Skagit County Parks Skagit Land Trust Spokane County Parks Trailkeepers of Oregon US Forest Service Washington Dept. of Natural Resources Washington State Parks Washington Wild Whatcom WILD Whipple Creek Park Restoration Committee The Wilderness Society Yakama Nation YMCA BOLD
MESSAGE FROM THE
President and Executive Director Whether you are walking quietly under the canopy of old growth or gazing far into the distance on a ridge or summit, hiking creates experiences you will remember for a lifetime. As a part of Washington Trails Association, each and every one of you are building a strong community of hikers and helping provide for a bright future for trails. This year was particularly special. In 2013, WTA celebrated the 20th anniversary of the trail maintenance program, which began modestly in 1993 with 250 hours of work. Now, 20 years later, our efforts have grown into the largest statewide volunteer trail program in nation. During the year we mobilized more than 3,400 volunteers in building and maintaining 190 trails statewide. What’s more, 26 percent of our volunteers were youth, who are learning at a young age the importance of stewardship. In an effort to connect more of the next generation with the outdoors, WTA launched the new Outdoor Leadership Training (OLT) program in 2013. Made possible thanks to the support of generous members Steve and Cynthia Hammer, OLT breaks down barriers that prevent kids from getting outside and empowers teachers and youth leaders with tools to lead groups. We are thrilled by the success of this program and look forward to sharing more with you in 2014. It’s also been rewarding to see long-term advocacy and communications efforts reach fruition, from serving a record 2.4 visitors through our website and new mobile app to the green-lighting of road access projects on the Suiattle River and Middle Fork Snoqualmie roads. We are quite proud of gaining the governor’s stamp of approval with an official proclamation of the first-ever Washington Trails Day on August 3, 2013. We are confident in WTA’s fiscal position to address the needs of tomorrow as we continue to strengthen the financial health of the organization to meet the increasing demands for our trail work, advocacy and hiking information. Looking to 2014 and beyond, we always come back to your role in WTA’s mission. Simply put, our success depends on the partnerships we build – with volunteers, land managers and generous members and supporters like you. We are incredibly grateful to each of you whose contributions, large and small, benefit hikers today, tomorrow and generations from now. We look forward to seeing you on the trail!
Karen Daubert, Executive Director
Wendy Wheeler Jacobs, President
* Term ended in 2013 + Elected in 2013
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Hiker Policy & Advocacy WTA is Washington’s leading voice for hikers, protecting our wild places and the trails that take us there. Much of WTA’s policy work takes place behind the scenes, convening coalitions and partners, advocating for trails funding and access, and working with land managers and lawmakers—all in an effort to solve trail problems and shape policies and plans to protect trails.
Protecting Recreational Road Access
Getting to the trailhead requires well-maintained backcountry roads. When these connectors wash out or are damaged, dozens of trails in your favorite wild places can become inaccessible. WTA is a statewide leader on this issue. At the beginning of the year, we released State of Access: The Future of Roads on Public Lands, a case study and assessment tool for managing road access to trailheads. Throughout the summer and fall, WTA spearheaded the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Sustainable Roads process, a series of public meetings that gave hikers a voice in the Forest Service process to reduce its road system. This has become a national model for other forests to follow.
Creating Sustainable Trail Networks
Trail systems near urban centers are particularly important to the growing hiking population. WTA has supported these efforts by advocating for local trail funding and policies and by helping to build sustainable new trails at places like King County Parks, Lake Whatcom near Bellingham, Dishman Hills near Spokane and the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area.
Advocating Trail Funding and Policy
The notoriously potholed Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road is being paved in 2014 and 2015 in response to recreational needs. In partnership with the Forest Service, WTA worked extensively at Coyote Wall in the Columbia Gorge to reroute a trail to a more sustainable location. Sixty-five people advocated for increased funding for Washington State Parks during Hiker Lobby Day in Olympia.
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Photos by Eli Boschetto and Ryan Ojerio
At the federal level, WTA has worked with Washington’s congressional delegation to advocate for trail funding through vehicles like the Recreational Trails Program, the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and Forest Service appropriations. At the state level, WTA we worked with lawmakers to ensure Washington State Parks received $20 million in general funding in the biennial budget.
Getting People Outdoors
WTA is Washington’s #1 source for hiking information. From our bi-monthly full-color magazine to our website and community events, WTA inspires people to get outside, showing them where to hike, how to do it safely and what issues are affecting trails.
Providing Content that Hikers Need
In 2013, hikers used WTA’s resources to plan their next trip more than ever before. WTA curates content across many platforms – the magazine, website, social media and at events – and designs it specially to address seasonality and hikers’ interests. In 2013, we featured winter hikes, waterfall trails, urban trails, family hikes, backpacking and much more for the more than two million people who sought WTA’s expertise over the year.
Creating Community
WTA met hikers in their communities, connecting them to nearby hikes and to each other. WTA’s third annual Hike-the-State event brought 200+ hikers together with regional experts who shared dozens of great hike suggestions from around the state. Throughout 2013 we traveled the state, connecting 400 hikers through seven Trails & Ales events in Mount Vernon, Poulsbo, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, Leavenworth and Seattle.
Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed August 3, 2013 "Washington Trails Day" in recognition of WTA's volunteer trail work and efforts to raise awareness of hiking and public lands in Washington. New in 2013! WTA’s Trailblazer app is now available on iOS, Android and Windows phones.
Hiking for Trails
WTA’s keystone event, Hike-a-Thon, dovetails perfectly with our mission. During the month of August, people across the state “make their miles count” by pledging to hike and raise money for WTA. In 2013, more than 200 people hiked over 9,500 miles, raising $91,500 to protect and give back to trails.
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Trail Maintenance WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION
WTA celebrated the trail maintenance program’s 20th anniversary in 2013, and its winning principles of “safety, fun and getting a good work done” ring as true today as two decades ago. Today, WTA is the largest state-based volunteer trail maintenance organization in the country with a dedicated corps of volunteers building and improving the trails they love to hike.
A record 3,438 people volunteered a day or more on trail in 2013, fixing and building trails, constructing bridges and rock walls and sawing out hundreds of trees. While working on 190 trails statewide, these volunteers contributed $2 million worth of service to Washington's public lands. Highlights included: Pratt Connector Trail – Snoqualmie Pass
On Earth Day 2010, WTA volunteers began rerouting 3.25 miles of trail along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River. Three years and some 80 work parties later, the new route in this popular area is complete and open to hikers.
Turtleback Mountain – Orcas Island
The San Juan Preservation Trust called on WTA volunteers to help build a new trail in the stunning Turtleback Mountain Preserve that takes hikers to a 360-degree view never before accessible to the public. WTA spent a week in May building trail and the Trust celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in August.
Pasayten Wilderness – North Central Washington
Wildfire, extreme weather and declining funding for Forest Service trail crews have added up to big maintenance backlogs in this remote and beloved wilderness area. WTA’s two Volunteer Vacation crews and three BCRTs logged out and brushed more than 10 trails, and constructed two sturdy and beautiful bridges for hikers.
Wonderland Trail – Mount Rainier
The legendary 93-mile trail circumnavigating Mount Rainier takes a beating every year. Fortunately, WTA volunteers have been regular fixtures on the trail since 2005. In 2013, both youth and adult Volunteer Vacation crews cleared a landslide near Carbon Glacier, rerouted a wash-out at Indian Bar and brushed out several sections near Longmire.
Enchanted Valley to O’Neil Pass – Olympics
Getting to remote sections of trails takes time and dedication. In 2013, a crew of nine selfsupported WTA volunteers hiked more than 50 miles in—with tools!—to clear the length of the O’Neil Pass trail, sawing out 30 huge logs over an 8-mile stretch.
Nimbus Knob – Spokane area
At Nimbus Knob in the Dishman Hills, a tangle of trails and informal boot paths have been causing ecological damage, wildlife disturbances and conflicts with property owners. In 2013, WTA volunteers built a new loop trail to Nimbus Knob to address these issues. The Nimbus Knob Trail was years in the making, and would not have been possible without the hard work and collaboration of WTA and partner organizations.
Volcano View Trail – Mount St. Helens
WTA broke ground on a new trail that provides a fine view of the volcano near the popular Ape Caves Trail. With the help of enthusiastic volunteers, WTA put all but the finishing touches on the trail before winter set in. The new trail is expected to open in 2014.
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Photos by Paul Bestock
Each hardhat represents a location WTA worked in 2013. Some hardhats represent more than one trail. Photos from top: Kathy Bogaards, Evonne Ellis, Scott Metzler
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Youth & Families
WTA is committed to developing the next generation of hikers, outdoor leaders and environmental stewards. From our family content to our youth volunteer trail work and new Outdoor Leadership Training program, WTA expanded its youth program in 2013 to provide a full spectrum of options to get kids outside.
Getting Youth Outdoors
Connecting Families with Resources
Long-time hikers Steve and Cynthia Hammer are passionate about the outdoors. Inspired by the story of an adult friend who had never been to Mount Rainier, the Hammers decided it was time to take action to share that love with future generations. Says Cynthia, “if people aren’t exposed to the outdoors as children, they are far less likely to value it as adults. How can we get children to appreciate our forests and mountains if they are never exposed to them?”
To help parents foster positive outdoor experiences for their children, WTA has created a broad range of materials online to help them choose where to go and how to have a successful and safe experience. Our bi-monthly Families Go Hiking newsletter grew four-fold in 2013 to 6,000 subscribing families.
Fostering a Culture of Stewardship
The Hammers knew firsthand of WTA’s positive impact on trails, and after conducting independent research they were especially impressed with our organization’s wise use of resources. In 2013 the Hammers partnered with WTA to research best practices in outdoor youth engagement, with a focus on underserved youth. They then pledged $100,000 per year for three years to help establish WTA’s new Outdoor Leadership Training Program (OLT).
WTA encourages kids ages 10 and up to volunteer on trail, and in 2013, 26% of our volunteers were 18 or younger. Over the course of the year, WTA partnered with 23 different school and community groups, such as the Student Conservation Association, Whatcom WILD, Explorations Academy, Mercer Island VOICE, Oak Harbor High School, various Boy and Girl Scout troops and many more. In addition WTA offers Youth Volunteer Vacations, a week-long immersive backcountry experience for teens to participate in trail stewardship. In 2013, 16 crews of high schoolers spent a week constructing, maintain and repairing trails in the Cascades and Olympics. Teens learn how much of a difference they can make in one week and how much hikers value their work, while making new friends and gaining confidence in their skills.
Photo by Alex Ray
Modeled after successful programs in other parts of the country, OLT follows a “train the trainer” model. Through OLT, teachers and youth group leaders build skills and confidence to facilitate outdoor experiences for the youth they serve. OLT creates a multiplier effect connecting more kids to the outdoors, especially those from underserved communities. To further reduce barriers for those with limited resources, WTA empowers OLT graduates through access to our new gear lending library and transportation grants. As of the printing of this report, the OLT program has supported 940 outdoor experiences for youth and their adult leaders. Thank you, Steve and Cynthia, for helping WTA inspire a new generation of hikers!
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Financial Information Condensed Statement of Financial Position Assets Current Assets
Dec. 31, 2013
Investments Fixed Assets
(less accumulated depreciation)
Deposits
Total Assets
Dec. 31, 2012
1,787,101 2,073,427 66,578 9,675
$3,936,781
1,394,151 1,646,148 30,597
Revenue Sources 2013 Foundations 8%
Other 9%
10,175
Individuals 57%
$3,081,071
Liabilities & Net Assets Liabilities Current Liabilities Long-term liabilities Total Liabilities Net Assets Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
158,979 9,125 168,104
142,226 6,816 149,042
1,504,632 1,569,100 694,945 3,768,677
1,137,248 1,157,675 637,106 2,932,029
$3,936,781
Contracts & Fees 11% Government Grants 7% Corporations 8%
$3,081,071
Condensed Statement of Activities Revenues Membership Donations and Grants In Kind Contributions Trail Maintenance Interest and Dividends Change in Investments Other Income
Total Revenues*
463,790 390,241 2,130,172 1,846,437 23,555 13,634 375,504 315,342 33,535 33,043 217,542 131,159 25,415 22,990
$3,269,513
Use of Revenue 2013 Program Services 80%
$2,752,846
Expenses Program Services General and Administrative Fundraising
Total Expenses
1,952,299 207,413 273,153
$2,432,865
1,609,712 157,205 255,721
$2,022,638
General & Administrative 9% Fundraising 11%
Change in Net Assets
Total Change in Net Assets
367,384 44,147 411,425 334,743 57,839 351,318
$836,648
$730,208
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
$2,932,029 $2,201,821
Net Assets, End of Year
$3,768,677 $2,932,029
*Total revenues include income restricted for future use: $715,906 in 2013 and $257,453 in 2012. Financial information has been derived from Washington Trails Association’s financial statements, audited by MKD CPAs, PLLC. Visit wta.org for the most recent audited financial statements.
Photo by David Harlow
Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted
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Thank You!
Washington Trails Association gratefully acknowledges all of our members and supporters whose financial contributions in 2013 helped to protect trails and wild lands.
Legacy Circle*
Charles Ardary Elizabeth (Betsy) Bell Rachael Black, in memory of Ron Barensten Connie L. Bowser Janice Van Cleve Karen Daubert Jim Livingston Elle Mclees Brian and Debby Peterman Madelyn Rawlinson Titti Ringstrรถm Rob and Cindy Shurtleff Edelgard Underhill Thomas (Tom) and Jeanne Vicary Wendy Wheeler Jacobs
Fireside Leadership Circle** $5,000 and above
Jim and Marie Borgman Dean DeSantis Nigel Ellis and Lynn Paquette Ethan Evans Kirsta and Abigail Glenn Cynthia and Steve Hammer Kuehlthau Family Foundation Craig McKibben and Sarah Merner Damien Murphy Eric Noreen John and Priscilla Privat Suri and Mala Raman Robert P. Rotella Foundation Wally and AJ Saubert Lawrence Shaw Rob and Cindy Shurtleff Fred R. Smith Joseph Vance and Sara Throckmorton Vilma Vojta Doug and Maggie Walker Sheldon Woodle Anonymous (3)
Fireside Circle** $2,500 - $4,999
Robert and Chau Axelrod Ross Bleakney and Hillary Lipe Caroline Carroll John and Elaine French Family Foundation Raymond and Barbara Frye Peter Mason Deborah and Donald Murray Todd and Rebecca Needham Christine and Clayton Patmont Terri Raymond Rao and Satya Remala Peter and Leslie Schutt Edel Underhill Barbara and Charlie Wright Anonymous (2)
$1,000 - $2,499 Ellen Aagaard and Matt Corwin
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David and Karen Aoyama Susan Ashlock George and Dorothy Babare Family Foundation Andrea Baines and Scott Chapman Susan Ball Peter and Jane Barrett Carole Bianquis and Matt Fraser Lisa Black Claude Blackburn Carrie Bogner and Dean Holloway Craig Bowen and Esther Diez Jen and William Boyd Paul and Debbi Brainerd Barbara Breithaupt Nancy and Ben Brodie Carroll Bryan Bruce Burger Sylvia Burges Amanda Camp Claudia Carrigan Jeff Chapman Dale and Ruth Chenault Perry and Laurie Clawson Lee and Prentiss Cole Bill and Jan Corriston Laine Cowan and Michael Butine Bill Creel and Kathy Anderson Amy Csink and Andrew Gove Karen Daubert and Jared Smith Joanna and Bruce Dittemore Charles Erwin Jennie Eyring Linda Fairchild Jack and Kim Fancher Deborah Fly Bradley and Linda Fowler Karin Frey and Tom Dorrance Kathryn Gardow and David Bradlee Ken and Tina Giesbers Greg Glass Eric and Cara Godwin Jesse Grissom Jaime Hale Dan Hane Marcia Harper Hanns Hasche-Kluender Rex Himes Richard Hoadley Peter and Theresa Hogenson Dennis Hopkins and Susan Carlson Dan and Kathy Huntington Frank James Warren and Sally Jewell Aimee and Richard Jones Joseph Joy and Chandana Surlu Mike and Peggy Kanaga Mark and Kelly Kraus Rebecca Lavigne and Dan Kapner Pascale Lhoumier W. Conrad Liles Thomas and Donna Lindmark Peter Lombard Mary Ellen Maccio and David Schumer Doerte and Mike Mahanay Theresa Mannix and Caleb Canby Bill McJohn Connie McLaughlin Bowser Nicolas and Megan Michal
Karen Miles Nathan Millan Shannon Moyle Douglas Murdock and Beth Rappaport David and Cari Nebel Julie and Eric Nelson Dan and Marion Nelson Whitney and Jerry Neufeld-Kaiser Marie and Hamilton Oswald Thomas and Peggy Phillips Kurt and Jennifer Playstead Bill Pope and Teresa Castner Michael Radcliff Titti Ringstrรถm and David Hill Craig and Shelley Rixon Garth and Cristina Roark Chris and Kathy Robertson JB Robinson Charley and Lanora Rosenberry Greg and Dion Rurik Tamara Russell Andy Salter and Michele Gammer Dave Schaub Ernest and Trink Schurian Bonnie Scott Joyce Segur Patricia Siggs Bud Silliman and Judy Atkins Michael Sinnett Pete and Shelly Smith Lauren Snider Speyer Family Foundation Ramanujan Srinivasan Starfish Foundation Starr Family Fund of the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation Sally Strickland Trevor and Melinda Sullivan Jody and Jim Thomson Janice Van Cleve Kathy Veterane and Robert Bates Marie Villa and Thomas Reynolds Rodger and Toni Voorhies Clay and Hap Wertheimer Wendy Wheeler Jacobs and Jake Jacobs Mason White Patrick Wiener Maggie and Rocky Willson Dan and Joann Wilson Jiayun Chen and Colin Wilson Gail and Jay Winberg Gerald Wiseman Karol Zadora-Przylecki Anonymous (7)
$500 - $999 Jeremiah Alexander Charles Allen and Krystal Walsh Curtis and Barbara Allred Peter Anderson Anne Appleby Anne Arbogast Matthew Armstrong and Karen Richards David and Laurie Austin Mark and Deborah Bailey Thatcher Bailey
Bill and Becky Ballantine Dean and Virginia Barney Michelle Be Roth Alissa Berteig Tim Bishop Alan and Sally Black Fraser and Deirdre Black Philip and Sandy Black Jeffrey Black MD Isaac Boger Elizabeth and Michael Boone Joe Bowbeer David Bradley Jennifer Bradwin John Bremer Katie Briggs and Ryan Griffey Jo Anna Brown Maureen Brown Thomas Brown Gina Bua and Robert Koreis Laura and Jonathan Bucher David Buerge Scott and Lisa Burbage David Burger Perry and Sharon Burkhart Fred and Joan Burnstead John Burroughs and Betsy Mann Leo Butzel and Roberta Reaber Gary Caldwell and Jo Anne Iaciofano Bruce and Toni Callow Elizabeth Campbell Cliff and Pauline Cantor Raphael Cariou and Christy Bridges Sara and Ralph Carlberg Cory Carlson Alan Carter Mortimer Bill and Frankie Chapman Ofe and Louis Chiavacci Diana and David Chin Martin Chisholm Linda Cies and Paul Gilbert Kirk Clothier and Deborah Boylston Howard Coleman and Tia Aulinskas Rick Conte Stephen Cooper Lisa and Matt Cooper Scott Corbin Kevin Crandall Chad Creamer and Marcie Zettler Heather Cromwell and Ralph Cromwell Jr Andy and Gina Culbert Leigh and Sandra Cummings Marilyn Dahl and Paul Gjording Dianne Dalton and Hugh Campbell Robert Davis William DePaso and Barbara Ricker Pete and Alice Dewell Mark Dexter and Deborah Cowley Jim Dobrick Pamela Domanosky Danika Dreslin Kevin and Kristin Eagan Margaret Ellsworth Jacob Engelstein Nancy Faulkner Fred and Mary Fisher Mike and Shannon Flory Michael Froebe and Janet Best Mike Galgon
Nona and Ulrich Ganz Jerry Gay Ted Glaza Linda and Gary Glein Steven Gorton and Laurie Heuermann Paul Gosink Tim Gould Bob and Janine Graff Joe Gregg Richard Griffith Robert and Barbara Griffith Shep Griswold George Guenther and Stephanie Decker Rick Haigh Kevin and Carrie Hall Howard Hama Kenneth and Bridgitte Hamm Ramona Hammerly Ron Hanlon and Linda Mihalov Marsha Hanson Laurie and Warren Hartshorn Chris Hatscher Dwayne Hawkins Randi Hedin Meg Henderson and Jim Wiley Dirk and Sarah Heniges Jessie and Tony Hey Doug and Gail Hilderbrand Susan and Eric Hirst Julia Holden and Clark Bodyfelt Bill Horder Abigail Howell and Mike Barnett Shan Shan Huang and Martin Bravenboer Sheila Huber Daniel Humphrey Eugenie and Nathan Ihle Barbara Jacobsen Angela Johnson Michael Johnson Stan Jonasson and Linda Jangaard Anthony Jones Susan Jones Joanna and Edward Jung Michael and Nancy Kappelman Pavel Karimov Wayne Katon and Barbara Geiger
Brian and Kathleen Kemly Jerry and Ann Keppler Stephen Kern Dan Kim Jacob and Angela Kirkman AJ and Kevin Kleinosowski Jim and Loretta Knoke Dave and Linda Kohlmeier Michael Kollins Jeffrey Krauss Carol Kreiter Jody and David Kris Ajith Kumar Fred Kunchick Paul Lambshead and Deborah Fischer John and Kathleen Lange Pam Lavigne Lisa Laxson and Curt Clifton Janie Layman Ed Leckert Jennifer Lekisch Ann and Brian Lewis Charlie Lieu Pat Limberg and Jesse Shook James and Rita Litsinger Jim Livingston Jeffrey Loth Georginna Lucas Blythe Manson Christine and Bill Marks Jeanne Marrazzo Bob Martin Chris Martin Jeff Martin Ken Marvel Mary Masterson Tomas Matousek Rick and Anne Matsen Kellie Matzen John Maytum David and Jacqueline Messner Barbara Metch Robert and Debra Meyerson Karen Millward Ken and Juliet Mondal Zora Monster and Richard Dermer Bobbi Moody Timothy Moran and Marjorie Walter Steve and Patty Morrissey
Amy Mosteller George Moyer Jr. Liberty and Scott Munson Kathi Murata D. Bruce Murdock Tamara Nack and Derek White Matt and Susan Nadler Greg Kuhn and Virginia Newman Chuck Nordhoff Curtis and Marion Northrop Karen and John O'Brien Jim Oker and Yanna Colombotos Nete and Sten Olsen Ross Ondersma Robert Ordal Susie and Joe Palena Insung and Jin Sun Park Steve and Rhea Payne Cheryl Peach Don and Lisa Percival Lyn Piel Carl Platou Alexander Polsky Dave Purdon Cynthia Putnam and Mark Groudine Mike and Sandi Reeves Brad Reisinger Micah and Katie Remley Tom Retan Tom Reveley Robin Reynolds-Haertle and Bruce Reynolds Kate and Bret Richmond Michael Riley Victoria and Alan Robbe Pamela Roy Stephen Rupp Adam Rynd Gregory and Nancy Sanders Susan Saul Bernice and Joseph Schick Eric Schlegel and Mary Stout Schuster Foundation Deborah Schweikert Douglas Seiler Rosie Sgrosso and Kenny Richards Goldie and Don Silverman Wayne and Peggy Siscoe Mark and Susan Sisson
Donald Snow Karla Starkey Brian Starlin Kevin Steffa and Stacy Schulze Martin and Ann Stieglitz Kim Stocking Kaweka Stoney Peter Strohm Douglas and Melanie Stucki Stephen Tan Michael Temcov John Teutsch and Mary Foster Erica Tiedemann and Bill Way Kristina Trenka James VanderMeer Veverka Family Foundation Erik Viafore and Julie Keeler Ray Villanueva Catherine Walker Jean Walkinshaw Cheryl Wallach Rich and Leslie Wallis Paul Stanley and Sarah Warren Jamie and Scott Warren Robin and Perry Webster Scott Webster Sarah and Manny Weiser Matt Westphal Bryan Whitemarsh Kay and Jim Wieben Robert Wightman Jr. and Lindie Wightman Bruce Williams Robert Williams Jr. and Arlene Williams Jill and Art Wilson Jeffrey and Tracy Wilson Anne Winkes Carrie Wolter Suze Woolf and Steve Price Kelly and Julie Woolms Irina and Andrey Yatsenko Glen Youell George and Kathleen Yount Brenda Zeimet Anonymous (6)
*Those who are planning to leave a legacy gift to Washington Trails Association are in our Legacy Circle. Please let us know if you’ve included WTA in your estate plans so we may thank you. **Donors are recognized for direct and advised gifts, and workplace contributions. We have made every effort to ensure that donors are properly recognized. If we have omitted or incorrectly listed your name, please accept our apology and contact us at 206.625.1367.
Corporate, Foundation & Other Support $10,000 and above Amgen The Boeing Company Juniper Foundation Mt. Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest Resource Advisory Committee National Forest Foundation National Recreational Trails Program Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) Anonymous (1)
$2,500-$9,999 Colville National Forest Resource Advisory Committee EarthShare Washington Green Trails Maps Hilleberg the Tentmaker Outdoor Research The Seattle Foundation
Snoqualmie Tribe South Gifford Pinchot National Forest Resource Advisory Committee
$1,000-2,499 Klahhane Club Mountaineers Books MSR The Oregon Clinic Perkins Coie LLP Seven Hills Running Shop LLC Therm-a-Rest
$500-999 Cascade Crest 100 Mile Run Rally Software Sagacious Consultants Skagit Runners Whatcom Women Walkers
In-Kind Support
Matching Gift Companies
Carhartt Clif Bar Columbia Sportswear Dave Egan & Associates Green Trails Maps Greenlayer Hilleberg the Tentmaker Lowepro McNett Outdoor Research Outdoors Empowered Network Sherpa Adventure Gear Herb and Isabel Stusser Salesforce Foundation Timbuk2
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