for Your Community

The Traverse symbolizes the impressive run of the salmon, a great journey from fresh river water, through the open ocean, and back again. As salmon carry nutrients that fertilize and sustain healthy sea life, the Traverse works to support its community by supporting local and regional organizations.

for Yourself

Become an Adventure Capitalist. Raise money for the groups of your choice. You are not required to raise money, only encouraged*. There are great prizes as incentives. You collect all the money you can and hand it in on Friday or Saturday morning when you pick up your registration packet.

Top Picks for 2011

Each year we choose our favorite organizations to highlight. This is our way of saying thank you, please help us. 

Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association
RE Sources
Kulshan Community Land Trust
Whatcom Land Trust
Sustainable Connections
Whatcom Parks & Recreation Foundation
People for Puget Sound
Conservation Northwest 
Bellingham Bay Community Boating Center 

see the complete list

for the Record

Have the checks made out directly to the benefitting organization. 100% of your Pledge money goes to the group of your choice.

It is also tax-deductable. Fundraising is on an individual basis, but team efforts are encouraged.

*Your registration fee is to cover your entry into the event and is not part of the donation structure.