The Badger Sponsorship

The Badger Sponsorship.  It’s for the sort of person who likes a boat load of free gear, food, books, emotional support and more.  It’s a fun way to share with the world why you’re hiking the trail.  It’s held every year, and we’ll be announcing how you can get involved sometime this winter (read: soon).

Next year’s Badger Sponsorship is going to be the biggest giveaway to-date: 2017 thru-hikers, you don’t want to miss this.  It’s open to anyone attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, or Continental Divide Trail.

Details on how you can enter will first be announced through our Newsletter. You can join below.

Sign up for Badger Sponsorship information here

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Comments 25

  • Wolf Matthews : Aug 23rd

    I am planning to hike the entire AT NOBO starting in late april, I’ve been doing quite a bit of homework too. I have most of my gear already thanks to a 10 year career with the army, just trying to get my finances in order so, any advice??

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    • BigB : Aug 27th

      If you are interested in hiking the AT and are a veteran you should take look at Warriorhike.org.

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    • Mumble : Dec 11th

      Google, my friends! With the rise of popularity for these long-distance hikes, the amount of information out there is endless!

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    • Tom Dale : Jan 23rd

      You may want to check out http://www.whiteblaze.net. It has a wealth of information. It is free to register.

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    • Ron : Nov 12th

      I was also in the army for three years,2/17 th air Calvary ft. Cambell and have all my equipment but most of the military equipment we have is way too heavy because of its durability. I would definitely shop for lighter equipment on backcountry.com or REI. Polartec gear is good but my Gore-Tex is too heavy it doesn’t compress enough. Hope this helps

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  • Ryan Hammer : Apr 6th

    Hey I have so many questions about the AT is there any way I can reach out to you?

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  • Katelyn Miller : May 19th

    Hey! I am dying to thru-hike the AT NOBO when I graduate or sometime in my sophomore year of college.. I am trying to save money.. Any advice on how much, how to save it, how to raise it, and even when I should hike it?

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    • Shadow : Mar 6th

      On the AT a general rule of thumb is to plan for $1,000/ month while on trail. If you’re an average hiker or beginner I’d allow 5.5- to 6 months. You have to add whatever you’re bill structure at home is to that. And, it is wise to add at least a month worth of bills at the end since it may take several weeks to land a job again. I’d just keep it in a savings account with a debit card attached. Work overtime, sell excess clothes, have a yard sale, downgrade and/ or sell your car, etc… Typical NOBO start time is mid march- mid april.

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  • Lauren : Oct 5th

    Hi Zach! I am wondering if there will be a 2017 Badger Sponsorship? I will be thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in March, and could use some extra support. I’ve got mental support covered, as I’m working my way through your book!

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    • Zach : Oct 5th

      We’re working on that now 🙂

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  • Mumble : Dec 11th

    Google, my friends! With the rise of popularity for these long-distance hikes, the amount of information out there is endless!

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  • Alex : Nov 30th

    Hello! I thru-hiker the PCT in 2016 and looking to do the same for the AT in 2018. I met a hiker on trail who had a sponsorship for being Hispanic in the wilderness. I’m Latino and LGBT – neither of which you see much of on a thru-hiker. Any advice on any organizations I can speak with regarding some financial help for the upcoming hike? Many thanks!

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  • Ed Williams : Jan 8th

    Hello, I am a Ed Williams, 38 year old male. I have been in an interracial marriage fo 18 years to my wonderful wife Amanda. We have 3 children ages 14, 15, and 16. Currently, we are living in the Marshall Islands where my wife and I have been teaching at the College of the Marshall Islands for the past 18 months. Our contracts expire in June and we are planning a return trip back home to New England where we will be hike SoBo as a family.

    We are a very adventures family. We earned degrees in North Dakota, studied abroad in Mexico and Guatemala. As well as spending 8 years in Savannah, GA before venturing off to our current adventure in the Marshall Islands.

    Our family is adventurous. We are here in the Marshall Islands for that purpose. Our next adventure is a return home after 15 years away but first we want to complete the trail as a family.

    Curious to know if there are sponsors available to assist in funding our trip as we would love to keep a blog and post about our journey on social media platforms as we are active. Our youngest son even has an active vlog on YouTube.

    If possible, please provide any and all information that maybe of assistance.

    Thank you!

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  • mandy : May 14th

    good morning! i would very much like to throw my hat in for the sponsorship. where can i do that? i am planning to thru hike the pct. its a dream of mine and having LUPUS makes it a bit tricky financially.. a little help would go a long way!

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  • Janelle : Nov 5th

    The above link to sign up for the newsletter and the link to the newsletter do not appear to be working. Help!

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  • Ki : Nov 11th

    Badger, you still doing this sponsorship?

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  • Billy Mitchell : Dec 23rd

    Is there going to be a 2021 Badger Sponsorship? I’m hiking the CDT this year and blogging it for The Trek.

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  • onewind outdoors : Aug 17th

    It sounds exciting and meaningful, with the rise of popularity for these long-distance hikes, as a small gear company, we’d like to donate some hammocks for the winners

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  • Mary P Dodds : Aug 23rd

    Big Congrats Max! Loved the posts! I had to smile at your comments about dreaming about this your whole life. I’m 72. The entire AT was never my dream but I have fulfilled hiking, kayaking, rafting and many dreams involving the wilderness. I wish you decades more adventures. I may see you hiking on local trails – I believe you live in my area.

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  • Billy Mitchell : Dec 12th

    Is there going to be a Badger Sponsorship for the 2022 hiking season?

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  • Bryan wood : Jan 25th

    Hi my name is Bryan wood

    I’m trying to start a movement in tx I am trying to unite cannabis culture and the muscular dystrophy association here in TX I am starting a walk on 4/20/2022 called stoners walk for MDA I am going for the longest walk dedicated for MDA starting from the MDA center in north Texas to Washington DC to the capital to raise awareness and funding for the MDA to help lower the cost of treatments like stem cell and Gene therapy for low income families like my own my brother was born with beckers muscular dystrophy people born with this disease usually don’t live to see 40 or 45 my brother is 30 now I don’t want to bury him knowing I didn’t try absolutely everything to help fight cure his disease and they have treatments like stem cell and Gene therapy but they’re too expensive so if I can raise funding for them by doing this journey walking to every town and raising awareness and funding for them they can lower the cost and in doing so can help show tx the cannabis community is a loving caring and giving community and push for legalization here in my state so I’m asking you if you’d be willing to sponsor me for this event and on this journey to help those with muscular dystrophy and help legalize cannabis completely in tx even if you can’t could you help pass this message to the rest of the cannabis community to help me do this my state needs change these people suffering with muscular dystrophy need help so would you sponsor me on this event and journey?

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  • Dirtbag : Feb 11th

    I am planning to hike the Hayduke, Grand Enchantment, Benton Mackay long trail

    Just a good Ole dirtbag. Making around.

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  • Mike : Feb 19th

    Am wondering if there are any accessible sections of the at in a power chair I know the trail is not totally accessible

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  • Lynn Jackson : Oct 6th

    My name is Lynn Jackson I’m am planning to do the PCT w my soon to be husband. This coming April 2024. I want to start at the border of Mexico on April 11 2024 it will be my 44th birthday. I know this will be a life changing experience and I just can’t wait for it to began. Hiking as a couple makes packing a little different any advise on how to split our supplies and how to pack them efficiently? Are there any major weather changes expected? Or trail closers?

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  • Lynn Jackson : Oct 6th

    My name is Lynn Jackson I’m am planning to do the PCT w my soon to be husband. This coming April 2024. I would like to get in on the badger sponsorship. Where can I find more information on it ?

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