Join American Hiking Society today and help build and maintain hiking trails, conserve America’s natural landscapes, and ensure that tomorrow’s hiking experience is even better than today’s. Your membership will help us to protect the places you love to hike.

You can give a one-time membership gift or join our Summit Club and donate monthly. Small, affordable donations add big muscle to American Hiking Society.

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Hiker Level

When you join American Hiking Society at the Hiker Level -$50, you become a member of the national hiking community and receive the following benefits:

The satisfaction that you're helping protect the places you love to hike
Backpacker magazine (If already a subscriber, subscription will be extended by a year)
Discounted registration fees on Volunteer Vacations
Directly contact your representatives about issues critical to hikers
25% off BACKPACKER's Backcountry Navigation Course
$10 credit to Huckberry.com

Explorer Level

When you join American Hiking Society at the Explorer Level -$100, you become a member of the national hiking community and receive the following benefits:

The satisfaction that you're helping protect the places you love to hike
Backpacker magazine (If already a subscriber, subscription will be extended by a year)
Discounted registration fees on Volunteer Vacations
Directly contact your representatives about issues critical to hikers
25% off BACKPACKER's Backcountry Navigation Course
$10 credit to Huckberry.com

Leadership Council Level

When you join American Hiking Society at the Leadership Council Level -$500, you become a member of the national hiking community and receive the following benefits:

The satisfaction that you're helping protect the places you love to hike
Backpacker magazine (If already a subscriber, subscription will be extended by a year)
Discounted registration fees on Volunteer Vacations
Directly contact your representatives about issues critical to hikers
25% off BACKPACKER's Backcountry Navigation Course
$10 credit to Huckberry.com
PLUS Recognition in printed Annual Report
PLUS Bi-Annual Leadership Progress Report

Life Member Level

When you join American Hiking Society at the Life Member Level -$1000, you become a member of the national hiking community and receive the following benefits:

The satisfaction that you're helping protect the places you love to hike
Backpacker magazine (If already a subscriber, subscription will be extended by a year)
Discounted registration fees on Volunteer Vacations
Directly contact your representatives about issues critical to hikers
25% off BACKPACKER's Backcountry Navigation Course
$10 credit to Huckberry.com
Recognition in printed Annual Report
Bi-Annual Leadership Progress Report
PLUS One pair of Leki Trekking Poles

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change my contact info?

Why do you ask for my e-mail address and what do you do with it?

Does American Hiking Society lead any hikes that I can go on?

For what does American Hiking Society use my membership dues?

What portion of my membership dues is tax-deductible?

Are members who reside outside the US eligible to receive Backpacker magazine?

Who do I contact with questions or concerns regarding my membership?

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Organizational Membership

Roger Ashley

The Alliance of Hiking Organizations

American Hiking Society’s Alliance of Hiking Organizations is a network of trail groups, hiking clubs, land trusts and other organizations working to promote and protect hiking trails, trail lands, and the hiking experience. American Hiking Society and its Alliance are the primary force in pressing for increased funding for trails and protecting places special to hikers.

Membership Benefits

Platinum Level

When your group joins the Alliance of Hiking Organizations at the Platinum Level, your $1,000 donation will provide you with the following benefits:

Special Membership Drives:

AHS membership add-on. Your organization may sell American Hiking Society individual memberships to your members at a discounted rate. Individual AHS memberships come with a subscription to the popular Backpacker Magazine, and much more.

Trail Stewardship Assistance:

7% discount on trail tools, safety gear, and more from Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
Eligibility to receive and host volunteer crews for trail projects through AHS’ Volunteer Vacations program

Advocacy Insider:

Updates on federal agency policy changes and legislative happenings through our e-newsletter, Paperless Trail
Opportunities to directly contact your representatives on issues important to your organization and hikers.
A voice in the nation’s capital on recreation, conservation, and trail policy issues

Publicity & Exposure:

Access to post on AHS’ hiking blog twice a year (a $500 value)
Eligibility to be highlighted in “Alliance Member Spotlight” on AHS’ Social Media Channels (a $500 value)
Two specially-curated organic social media posts for AHS’ Facebook (265k+ followers) and Instagram (60k+ followers) accounts (a $1,000 value)
Host an NTD event and AHS will highlight the event leading up to NTD on their social media platforms
Your organization listed as Platinum Level member of American Hiking Society’s Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Discounts

Included: 1-year subscription to Backpacker magazine
15% off advertisements placed in American Hiker Newsletter and Paperless Trail eNewsletter (a $50 value)

Special Offer: Platinum Plus

Recommended for growing organizations.

Platinum Plus will give you access to Alliance Platinum Level benefits listed above, and AHS will also sell your individual memberships in conjunction with AHS’. Call Heather Klein Olson, Senior Director of Development, 301-565-6704 x 701 for details.

Gold Level

When your group joins the Alliance of Hiking Organizations at the Gold Level, your $500 donation will provide you with the following benefits:

Special Membership Drives:

AHS membership add-on. Your organization may sell American Hiking Society individual memberships to your members at a discounted rate. Individual AHS memberships come with a subscription to the popular Backpacker Magazine, and much more.

Trail Stewardship Assistance:

7% discount on trail tools, safety gear, and more from Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
Eligibility to receive and host volunteer crews for trail projects through AHS’ Volunteer Vacations program

Advocacy Insider:

Updates on federal agency policy changes and legislative happenings through our e-newsletter, Paperless Trail
Opportunities to directly contact your representatives on issues important to your organization and hikers.
A voice in the nation’s capital on recreation, conservation, and trail policy issues

Publicity & Exposure:

Access to post on AHS’ hiking blog (a $250 value)
Eligibility to be highlighted in “Alliance Member Spotlight” on AHS’ Social Media Channels (a $500 value)
Two specially-curated organic social media posts for AHS’ Facebook (265k+ followers) and Instagram (60k+ followers) accounts (a $1000 value)
Host an NTD event and AHS will highlight the event leading up to NTD o their social media platforms
Your organization listed as Gold Level member of American Hiking Society’s Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Discounts

Included: 1-year subscription to Backpacker magazine
15% off advertisements placed in Paperless Trail eNewsletter (a $38 value)

Silver Level

When your group joins the Alliance of Hiking Organizations at the Silver Level, your $250 donation will provide you with the following benefits:

Trail Stewardship Assistance:

7% discount on trail tools, safety gear, and more from Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
Eligibility to receive and host volunteer crews for trail projects through AHS’ Volunteer Vacations program

Advocacy Insider:

Updates on federal agency policy changes and legislative happenings through our e-newsletter, Paperless Trail
Opportunities to directly contact your representatives on issues important to your organization and hikers.
A voice in the nation’s capital on recreation, conservation, and trail policy issues

Publicity & Exposure:

Access to post on AHS’ blog (a $250 value)
Eligibility to be highlighted in an “Alliance Member Spotlight” on AHS Social Media Channels (a $500 value)
Host an NTD event and AHS will highlight the event leading up to NTD on our social media platforms
Your organization listed as Silver Level member of American Hiking Society’s Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Discounts

Included: 1-year subscription to Backpacker magazine
10% off advertisements placed in Paperless Trail eNewsletter (a $250 value)

Bronze Level

When your group joins the Alliance of Hiking Organizations at the Bronze Level, your $125 donation will provide you with the following benefits:

Trail Stewardship Assistance:

7% discount on trail tools, safety gear, and more from Forestry Suppliers, Inc.
Eligibility to receive and host volunteer crews for trail projects through AHS’ Volunteer Vacations program

Advocacy Insider:

Updates on federal agency policy changes and legislative happenings through our e-newsletter, Paperless Trail
Opportunities to directly contact your representatives on issues important to your organization and hikers.
A voice in the nation’s capital on recreation, conservation, and trail policy issues

Publicity & Exposure:

Host an NTD event and AHS will highlight the event leading up to NTD on their social media platforms
Your organization listed as Bronze Level member of American Hiking Society’s Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Discounts

Included: 1-year subscription to Backpacker magazine

Join the Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Corporate Sponsorship

Dan Holz, Osprey

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Choose opportunities that compliment your business vision.

Sponsor events that promote outdoor recreation, protect the environment, and honor a healthy lifestyle.

"L.L.Bean encourages people to be good stewards of the environment. We applaud American Hiking Society’s efforts to establish, protect, and maintain America’s foot trails. We are proud to sponsor the National Trails Fund, to support a variety of projects at the local level with much-needed resources.”

Janet Wyper, Community Relations Manager, L.L.Bean

Please fill out this form and the appropriate staff person will respond promptly.

Other Ways to Donate

Austin Neill

Workplace Giving

Support American Hiking through your work. Our CFC # is 11784.

Matching Gifts

If your employer has a matching gift program, please consider having your gift to American Hiking Society matched by your workplace. Your gift can be doubled or tripled at no additional cost to you. Find out here!

Gifts in Honor or Memory

If you would like to make a gift to American Hiking Society in honor or memory of a friend or loved one, please contact Heather Klein Olson, Senior Director of Development at 301-565-6704 x 701 or [email protected]. She will be happy to assist you.

Gift of Stock or Appreciated Securities

Please contact Heather Klein Olson, Senior Director of Development at 301-565-6704 x 701 or [email protected] for information on how you can give a donation of stock or appreciated securities to American Hiking Society.

Bequests and estate planning options

Please consider including American Hiking Society in your will. Please contact Heather Klein Olson, Senior Director of Development at 301-565-6704 x 701 or [email protected] for more information on how you can experience the rewards of making a planned gift.

Donate while shopping

Amazon Smile. Choose American Hiking Society as your charity and Amazon will donate .5% of your purchase to us!

The Giveback Endeavor. Go to Teton Sports and shop online. Use the discount code AdamKnoll when checking out and Teton Sports will donate 5% to American Hiking Society!

Support Trails

Working together, we can protect the places you love to hike.

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Ryan Nelson

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Trevor Cleveland

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Individual Membership Information

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Member Benefits

Hiker Level

Explorer Level

Leadership Council Level

Life Member Level

Frequently Asked Questions

Organizational Membership

Roger Ashley

The Alliance of Hiking Organizations

Membership Benefits

Platinum Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

Corporate Sponsorship

Dan Holz, Osprey

Janet Wyper, Community Relations Manager, L.L.Bean

Other Ways to Donate

Austin Neill

Workplace Giving

Matching Gifts

Gifts in Honor or Memory

Gift of Stock or Appreciated Securities

Bequests and estate planning options

Donate while shopping

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