Below is a list of those companies that we feel nicely align with our core philosophies (we've got plenty), values, goals and interests. We think you might find them equally useful.
SteepandCheap.com
We just love this site! Always great deals and you never know what's going to pop up there! The sale item changes all the time and with limited time offers, it's a fun crap-shoot!
Clif Bar is simply the best energy bar on the market. Clif Shot Blox are a key ingredient for any ride, day on the mountain, etc. Clif keeps you going you just want to keep going!
At the Lance Armstrong Foundation, we inspire and empower people affected by cancer.
We believe that unity is strength, knowledge is power and attitude is everything.
We provide the practical information and tools people with cancer need to live life on their own terms.
We take aim at the gaps between what is known and what is done to prevent suffering and death due to cancer.
We unite people to fight cancer and pursue an agenda focused on:
Prevention
Access to screening and care
Improvement of the quality of life for cancer survivors
Investment in research
Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong, the LAF is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Austin, Texas.
BikePortland.org is a daily news source that covers the Portland bike scene. From street-level activism to the backrooms of City Hall — we cover the culture, personalities, businesses, breaking news, and important advocacy issues that define America’s most bike-friendly city.
They also have an excellent Stolen Bike reporting system! Great job guys!
LIFTOPIA:
Book DISCOUNTED lift tickets & Ski/Board deals online! Liftopia partners directly with ski resorts to bring you lift ticket deals you won't find anywhere else. Book online and save up to 60%!
PROTECT OUR WINTERS:
Protect Our Winters (POW) is a tax exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the global warming crisis by uniting the winter sports community and focusing our collective efforts towards a common goal.
Climate change is a serious issue for all of us who are passionate about our winter sports and in some cases, it's how we make our living. If we harness our collective energy and put forth a focused effort, we can have a direct influence on reversing the damage that's been done and ensure that winters are here for generations behind us.
TETON GRAVITY RESEARCH:
We're huge fans of these guys! They get it.
TERRAIN PARK SAFETY & ETIQUETTE -- NECESSARY INFO IF YOUR SPENDING ANY TIME IN THE PARKS!
- MAKE A PLAN
Every time you use freestyle terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and take off will directly affect your maneuver and landing. - LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP
Scope around the jumps first, not over them. Know your landings are clear and clear yourself out of the landing area. - EASY STYLE IT
Start small and work your way up. (Inverted aerials not recommended). - RESPECT GETS RESPECT
From the lift line through the park.
NotifyWire.com is a super cool and easy to use downloadable FREE desktop tool to scan Craigslist for your stolen property!! Just set your search parameters including zip code and you'll know when an item matching your stolen bike/skis/snowboard is listed in your area!!
You can set up Alerts that will either email you or send a SMS text message to you if NotifyWire hits on a match within your set radius. Sweet!! Bike Stolen!? Set NotifyWire on the job and it'll do all the searching for you.
ALSO: Checkout this video on how to easily & quickly do a search on eBay and be alerted anytime an item matching what you're looking for pop's up. Like when someone lists your $3500 Cannondale Rush for $700! Watch the video HERE.