If you're thru-hiking a Triple Crown trail or bikepacking a major trail in the U.S. in 2027, we'd love to hear from you. We're teaming up with Big Agnes and Mountain House to sponsor three thru-hikers and one bikepacker for the 2027 trail season.
This program is more than just a gear hookup. It's a full-season partnership with three brands who are obsessed with backcountry comfort, performance and protecting the places we explore. Meet our 2026 ambassadors.
For the 2027 summer season, we're looking for one hiker for each of the legendary long trails in the United States: the Appalachian Trail, the Pacific Crest Trail and the Continental Divide Trail. Plus we're looking for one "thru" bikepacker who is tackling a long distance bike trail.
We encourage anyone planning a long bikepack or thru-hike in the U.S. in 2027 to apply to this ambassadorship program, including those in the LGBTQIA, BIPOC and other minority groups.
Apply by October 31 to be considered. APPLY NOW >
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for ambassadors who:
- Embody the spirit of Ridge Merino, Big Agnes and Mountain House: down-to-earth, dirt-loving and dedicated to leaving the outdoors better than you found it
- Practice Leave No Trace principles and encourage others to do the same
- Are accepting of all trail users, including those in LGBTQIA, BIPOC and other minority groups
- Love sharing your journey through trail updates, social media storytelling and/or epic sunrise selfies
- Are based in the U.S. or Canada and are 18+ when you apply
What You'll Get
We'll outfit you for your whole adventure.
From Big Agnes:
- A full Big Agnes backpacking OR bikepacking camp gear kit to support your time on trail
- Trail support and stoke from the Big Agnes team
From Ridge Merino:
- The softest, stink-fighting, trail-ready Merino apparel you'll want to live in (seriously): a full layering system including but not limited to Merino wool base layers, sun hoodies and accessories built for high output days and unpredictable weather
- Ongoing support and exposure from Ridge Merino's marketing team
From Mountain House:
- An initial stash of Mountain House meals to fuel your journey from day one
- Food drops sent to resupply locations along the trail, including some of Mountain House's newest recipes to keep things interesting
- Support from Mountain House's marketing team to help bring the adventure to life online
Sound like a good fit?
