Since 1991, the Access Fund has been the only national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment. The Access Fund supports and represents over 1.6 million climbers nationwide in ALL forms of climbing; Rock Climbing, Ice Climbing, Mountaineering, and Bouldering. Five core programs support the mission on national and local levels: public policy, stewardship & conservation (including grants), grassroots activism, climber education, and land acquisition.

"America's Largest Rock Gym"

The Pacific Crest Trail Association's website is an awesome resource for information on the PCT.  If you are planning a thru-hike or just want to find out what it's all about, this is a site you must check out.

American Whitewater restores rivers dewatered by hydropower dams, eliminates water degradation, improves public land management and protects public access to rivers for responsible recreational use.

AW's River Stewardship team represents paddlers' interests to restore rivers, eliminate water degradation, improve public land management and protect public access for responsible recreational use.

Since 1990, the non-profit BTA has opened roads and minds to cycling, working to promote bicycle use and to improve bicycling conditions throughout the state of Oregon.

Bikeportland.org is an awesome resource for Portland bikers. Their purspose is to Inform and Inspire.

"The Mazamas, founded in 1894 on the summit of Mt. Hood, is a non-profit mountaineering organization located in Portland Oregon. We offer about 500 hikes and 300 climbs annually. Activities, offered for every skill and fitness level, are open to both members and non-members. To join Mazamas, you need to have climbed to the summit of a glaciated mountain peak."

Mazamas members get a discount on certain products in the shop.

Go right to the source of info on America's forests and recreation options around us.

"The Forest Service was established in 1905 and is an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Forest Service manages public lands in national forests and grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres."

Great website for finding nice hikes around Portland and the northwest, and too find other hiking partners with similar interests. Check out their map, it's pretty useful.

From the website:
"So, this really isn't a "hiking group", instead it's a group of hikers networking together to trade trail information, share experiences and find hiking partners. Most of our content is user-built and maintained. Get started by checking out our forums!"