Presenting Sponsors
The Pinhoti Experience Foundation is a non-profit organization that teaches outdoor education through in-person and electronic classrooms, school partnerships, and events, that focus on hiker safety and preparedness,
trail maintenance and sustainability, and
the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace.
The Foundation serves as an advocate for tourism and partnerships in the communities surrounding the Pinhoti Trail.
The award-winning Pinhoti Outdoor Center serves as your one stop shop for outdoor enthusiasts, offering top-notch amenities for hikers, runners, cyclists, kayakers, and nature lovers. Located near the scenic Pinhoti Trail, the center provides shuttles, planning services with expert advice, and comfortable accommodations, making it the perfect starting point for exploring Alabama’s natural beauty. Whether you're embarking on a Thru-hike or a short day hike, the Pinhoti Outdoor Center is your gateway to adventure.
Our mission is to get you outside!
The Pinhoti Pioneer Sponsorship:
The Conservation Fund is in the business of protecting the land for all of us so nature and people can thrive together.
Our work focuses on four key areas:
conserving land, ensuring working lands continue to provide environmental and economic benefits, helping communities across the nation thrive, and facilitating the clean energy economy that will power tomorrow and build climate resilience.
The Noble Park Sponsorship:
Broadway Spinal Care isn’t just a chiropractic clinic—it’s the heartbeat of a family that genuinely cares for their community. The owners are more than doctors; they’re neighbors, volunteers, and advocates for healthy living, animals and our community. While their clinic offers cutting-edge neck and back care the real magic happens in the way they show up for people every day. Whether they’re helping someone get back on their feet or supporting community events like Pinhoti Fest, their passion for wellness goes far beyond the treatment table.
The Hydration Station Sponsorship:
A volunteer organization that aims to improve and maintain trail corridor within the Talladega National Forest, state lands and private lands along the approximate 180 miles of the Pinhoti Trail, Alabama’s premier long distance hiking trail.
The Hydration Station Sponsorship:
Thank you from sawyer-We Couldn't Have Done Any of this Without You.
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Every Sawyer product you buy is a donation to our common humanity. Providing clean water
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Thank you for your Partnership!
Pinhoti fest 2024 Sponsors
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Trail Boss Sponsors
"Relax with the whole family at this peaceful mountainside cabin. Come fish and play in Talladega creek, or hike along Alabama's longest hiking trail, the Pinhoti Trail that runs through our property. Discover the many wonders of the Talladega National Forest."
The best fabrics. The best frames. The best technology. The best people and the best ideas. We listen to our customers’ problems and then do everything we can to solve them. We do this with a potent admixture of collaboration, creativity, and audacity. Not to mention hard work— and lots of it.
We make backpacks, after all, and we make them for the long haul.
Be the most Stylish Hiker Trash on Trail. - Jolly Gear is where Fun Meets Functional
This shirt is a great piece of gear. Just like my shoes, quilts, or hammock. A comfortable shirt that just works well. The design is perfect ! From the zipper pocket, the hood, and the beloved thumbholes. - Homealone
This shirt has already been put through a lot of long dirty days on the trail but continues to perform. 10/10 would recommend! - Road Soda on the PCT
The Switchback Sponsors
The Conservation Fund protects America’s most critical lands and waters to provide greater access to nature, strengthen local economies and enhance climate resiliency. Top-ranked for efficiency and effectiveness, we have worked in all 50 states since 1985 to protect more than 8.8 million acres of land.
Ben Robbins, a seventh-generation Alabama native and grandson of a former mayor, began his career in politics as a legislative correspondent before starting his own law firm. He holds a Bachelor's degree in history, a Master's in Modern American History, and a Juris Doctor degree. Robbins has been actively involved in his community, serving as co-president of Leadership Sylacauga and as past-president of the Talladega Rotary Club. Robbins is an incredible champion fighting for our kids and our communities.
The Alabama Trails Foundation works to develop Alabama’s potential as a nationally recognized trails destination. The Foundation partners with other non-profit organizations, state and federal agencies and local governments to catalyze significant destination trails to become premier recreation resources and economic engines for Alabama.
Feed the Hikers sponsors
Serving freshly prepared food crafted with quality ingredients every day of the week (except Sunday, of course). Our restaurant offers everything from Chick-fil-A menu classics, like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets and Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, to breakfast, salads, treats, Kid’s Meals and more.
If you're looking for great food nearby, it's our pleasure to serve you.
L'Acosta Mexican Restaurant in Sylacauga, AL, is a local favorite known for its incredible food, generous portions, and friendly service. With great prices and a welcoming atmosphere, it's the go-to spot for delicious Mexican cuisine and refreshing drinks.
A must-visit for anyone in town!
