The Choice
We selectively partner with Northwest-based companies to provide for a sustainable event.

REI

As a Northwestern Original, we chose REI to be the title Spawnsor for this event because of their continued commitment to the community and the environment. Next time you go in the store, thank them for supporting Bellingham Traverse and theorganizations that provide stewardship for Whatcom County, the Puget Sound Region and nationwide.

Boundary Bay Brewery

Start and Finish at the social hub of Bellingham. Boundary will be brewing Traverse Red Ale again this year.

Delta Kayak

Our northern neighbor, in British Columbia has partnered with us to provide a beautiful kayak as a big piece of bait to help encourage fundraising.

 Vital Choice Seafood

All Vital Choice wild salmon products — frozen and canned — come from wild Alaskan and British Columbia fisheries that are certified sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). We are proud to partner with this Whatcom-based business.

La Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza / Fiamma Burger

Two examples of a locally owned businesses, sourcing locally!

Adventures NW Magazine

The region’s favorite outdoor recreation, sports and lifestyle magazine, focusing on all that Washington (and beyond) has to offer casual and serious athletes, avid and armchair outdoors people, newcomers and families—anyone who likes to experience the outdoors in some fashion or another.

Kulshan Cycles
This is more than just a place to buy bikes. Great staff, excellent selections and tons of information on where to go. Their motto is: "Friends don't let Friends Ride Junk" and they are the consistent winners of the Cascadia Weekly's Best of Bellingham.

Sustainable Connections

Buy Local, Play Local, Race Local. Great partnership with the leading business network in the Fourth Corner.

YMCA
The best place to work out downtown. Bring your family or escape from the office.

 Cascadia Weekly

Your alternative news and information source for the Fourth Corner.

 Flying Fish

A portion of the proceeds from every case of Flying Fish sold is donated to The Ocean Conservancy to help them continue their mission of promoting healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems through research, education, and science-based advocacy.

Backcountry Essentials

Building a community for those who enjoy the backcountry and selling new and used gear along the way. Gear up. Go Play.

 Community Food Co-op

The place to shop for groceries and other items.

Wright Inspection Services

Honest. Thorough. Professional.

Port of Bellingham

Thank you for supporting the Traverse through the use of Marine Park and "Glass Beach" at the end of Cornwall.

Fairhaven Pizza

The Passion of the Crust. I recommend the Cousin Vinny (meat) or the Chrome Dome (veggie) - named after Tom, the bald owner.