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Follow on Google News | Backcountry.com to donate returns to Gear to GrowAfter a few months as the founding donor for Gear to Grow, Backcountry.com has now pledged to donate all non-resale-able returns — more than a quarter of a million dollars a year in premium outdoor gear — to the organization.
By: Mike Geraci With the help of Backcountry.com’ “Gear to Grow has already proven to be a successful program in its first year and we’re honored to be a small part of the impact that they make,” says Marit Fischer, spokesperson for Backcountry.com. “We’re happy to build upon and expand our support for this unique organization whose cause strongly resonates with Backcountry.com, our employees, and our customers.” So far this year, Backcountry.com has donated just over $147,000-worth of gear. According to last year’s numbers, Backcountry.com’ “It’s truly overwhelming what our relationship with Backcountry.com has meant to us and our beneficiaries. These organizations never thought they’d see the amount of gear they’ve been receiving, thanks to Backcountry.com,” For more information on Gear to Grow, visit www.geartogrow.org About Gear to Grow: The Gear to Grow Program allows outdoor retailers and manufacturers to donate gear for a tax deduction and for the benefit of educating the public and getting more people involved in outdoor recreation. Simply put, they broker gear between the donors and organizations getting people involved in the outdoors. About Backcountry.com: Backcountry.com is an online retailer of high-end outdoor gear. The e-tailer carries more than 450 brands in various categories, including backpacking, camping, cycling, hiking, climbing, trail running, paddling, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and adventure travel. Backcountry also operates Bonktown.com, Chainlove.com, SteepandCheap.com, Dogfunk.com, Tramdock.com, WhiskeyMilitia.com, Departmentofgoods.com, Realcyclist.com, Hucknroll.com, and Brociety.com. Backcountry.com is a controlled subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation attributed to the Liberty Interactive Group . End
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