Your support makes everything we do possible. APA and its programs are funded largely by donations from our members, directors and corporate partners. You can donate to APA via Paypal or mail a check. APA is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit and your donation may be tax deductible.
American Packrafting Association
PO Box 13, Wilson WY 93014
Support APA by becoming a member and you'll have the option of making an additional $5, $10, $20 or $50 donation when you sign up. Or, you can use the button below to make a one-time donation supporting our volunteer programs, education and conservation efforts.APA is an organization dedicated to the conservation of rivers and river access, advancing safe packrafting practices, and providing educational opportunities and materials to our more than 1,500 members across North America and beyond. Our volunteer board is made up of adventurers, conservation advocates, small business owners, backcountry guides, and academics. We give our time and professional expertise because we love packrafting and wild places and want to ensure the sport can be pursued safely and legally for newcomers and veterans alike. We could not do it without you!
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Each year the APA relies on our corporate partners to help fund our programs for our members and cover our operating costs. The American Packrafting Association is uniquely positioned to introduce your brand or organization to a concentrated group of outdoor enthusiasts within one of the fastest growing subsets of the water sports industry.
Supporting the APA is a great way to demonstrate your business’s commitment to supporting the growing global community of packrafters. By raising awareness of the American Packrafting Association as a Partner, you can situate your business at the center of the growing intersection of paddling and overland travel. By utilizing their relationship with the APA, businesses can reach a wide audience of packrafting, and backpacking enthusiasts alike, and will join the ever growing network in support of wild and free-flowing rivers and public lands. As part of this support system, you can promote packrafting and the economic and recreational benefits it provides to your community and beyond.
In any given year, your support will help the American Packrafting Association focus on projects ranging from developing safety tutorials to distribute to our membership, to conservation efforts, and outreach to our strong paddling community.
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