SPONSORS AND CONTRIBUTORS

The Adventure Learning Foundation is supported solely through donations and contributions. 

Without the support of generous private and corporate sponsors our expeditions and virtual classroom would not be possible.

Please contact us for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities.  Join the Virtual Classroom by making a donation or registering your classroom today.

 

 Telenor Satellite Services is one of the world's leading providers of global mobile satellite communications, offering a full range of land, mobile, maritime and aeronautical services via the INMARSAT satellite network. Telenor Satellite Services offers high-quality voice, data, e-mail, fax and telex services.  Solutions such as remote LAN/WAN access, e-mail, e-commerce, Internet & Intranet access, image transfer and "store and forward" video can now be used wherever needed as well as high quality voice and fax.  Telenor Satellite Services is providing an M-4 Inmarsat-GAN terminal for high speed Internet access via the satellite network and is also providing all of the satellite airtime during each expedition.

 

 Pegasus Imaging Corporation delivers research-driven digital imaging software development tools and compression technologies to a wide variety of industries.  Pegasus has provided ALF with software to prepare expedition photos for the Virtual Classroom.  The JPEG Wizard and PICShow create smaller, faster downloading images without compromising quality.

 
Simple Star makes easy to use personal media software that enables people to manage, make and share personal media in fun and creative ways.  Simple Star has provided ALF with the PhotoShow software to create multimedia slideshows from our expedition photographs.

 

 Lonely Planet is renowned for its first-hand approach, up-to-date maps and commitment to providing the best information for travelers.  All Lonely Planet products are intended for adventurous, independent travelers.  These include guidebooks, phrasebooks, walking guides, atlases and maps. The guides cover the must-see spots but also encourage travelers to get off the beaten track to really get to know the place and people they are visiting.  Lonely Planet has provided all the books and guides used by the Adventure Learning Foundation Explorers.

 

 A world leader in the development and application of sophisticated optical technology, Olympus has created innovative solutions for consumers, health care and industry for over 80 years.  Olympus has provided the explorers with a D-490 Zoom digital camera to use for posting expedition photos to the online photo album.

 

 Eagle Creek is a manufacturer of quality travel gear.  They have provided our explorers with Independent Journey Backpacks to carry all of their supplies while exploring Africa and around the world.

 

 Bushnell® has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 50 years. Bushnell has provided one of their new Perma Focus binoculars.  The binoculars will allow the explorers to have a better view of the wild animals found on safari and of the 2001 African Eclipse.  

 

 The Ride-Rite Division of Firestone Industries have provided the Foundation with Air Helper Springs for installation on the expedition vehicle.  Ride-Rite air helper springs are heavy duty, quality air springs designed to become an additional weight supporting element of the vehicle's suspension system which allow the expedition vehicle to carry all necessary equipment without fear of overloading the vehicle while allowing optimum handling and performance

 

 General Ecology, Inc., a worldwide provider of drinking water purification systems, has provided the Foundation with a Nature Pure Undersink Purifier with Faucet for installation in the expedition vehicle. The Purifier will provide clean water anywhere the explorers travel.  The system removes microbiological contaminants naturally without creating waste water. When traveling without their vehicle, the explorers continue to rely on the First Need Portable Purifier for their fresh water needs.

 


EV Solar Products

 EV Solar Products offers renewable energy solutions for every situation. They specialize in the design, installation, and sale of fully integrated solar electric, wind, water pumping and emergency back-up systems for all residential and RV  applications.  EV Solar Products has provided and installed a solar panel, inverter and meter to provide electrical power to the Foundation's expedition vehicle.

 

 Cobra Electronics Corporation is a leading global manufacturer of two-way mobile communication products designed to keep families and companies in touch. Cobra has a 40-year track record of innovation and award-winning products, and leads the industry in developing many technology "firsts." Cobra has provided the Foundation with two of their microTALK line of Family Radio Service communicators which feature high performance and an extremely compact design to make it even easier for our explorers to stay in touch while they're on the go.

 

 Fan-tastic Vent Corporation provided the high efficiency thermostatically controlled ceiling vent fan installed on the Expedition Vehicle which regulates the temperature inside the camper.  Incorporated in 1984, the company began the production of a patented 12-volt high efficiency ceiling fan.  Products are marketed primarily to the recreation vehicle industry worldwide.

 

 AIRE provided the explorers with a Caracal Inflatable Kayak a lightweight high performance boat.  AIRE designs and manufactures inflatable kayaks, rafts and catarafts utilizing their unique AIREcell system—a separate airtight inner tube (AIREcell) with a highly puncture and wear resistant outer shell which makes their boats safe, durable and easy to repair.  An environmentally friendly, glue free process with our AIREcell system insures a long lasting and tough high performance AIREcraft.

 

 Sun Performance Products is a manufacturer of accessories for Jeeps and Off-Highway vehicles.  Sun Performance has provided a QuickAIR Deflator and Compressor for installation in ALF's Expedition Vehicle.  The Deflator is a tool that will allow the explorers to air down quickly while monitoring the tire pressure. The Compressor will be used to keep the tires filled to the optimal pressure in all types of driving conditions.

 

 Store4power.com is a one-stop-shop for compact, portable power products and accessories. A user-friendly site provides information on battery charging, and portable and backup power solutions.  Store4power has donated a Jazz 500 and a Portawattz 140 power inverter to Adventure Learning Foundation. The inverters provide the Foundation's explorers with household electricity from the expedition vehicle's battery to run things like laptops, satellite terminal and other equipment.

 

 Talkeetna Air Taxi has been flying visitors, climbers and explorers in Alaska for over fifty years.  They hold a special concession for glacier landing operations in Denali National Park.  Talkeetna Air Taxi provided flight services to our Alaska Expedition, including an aerial tour of the Alaska Range and a glacier landing in the Don Sheldon Amphitheater.

 

 The MILEPOST® logs all major highways and most secondary roads, from the 1,488-mile Alaska Highway to the 1.6 mile Anchor River Road.  The MILEPOST® includes logs of attractions, activities and services along 88 scenic highways and roads in Alaska, Yukon Territory and other parts of Western Canada. It also includes general information on the region as well as the Inside Passage. . Morris Communications Corporation has provided copies of The MilePost and Logbook to help the Explorers find their way around the far north.

 

 Rainbow Symphony Inc. is a leading supplier of 3D glasses and has been manufacturing quality paper eye wear and specialty optical products for over twenty five years.  Rainbow has provided our African Expedition with Eclipse Shades™ which will be provided to the students in Zambia so that they can safely view the sun and the solar eclipse. 

 

Forrest Tool Company, Inc.

 Forrest Tool Company has provided a Max Ax tool for the Expedition Vehicle. The Max ax is the ultimate emergency preparedness tool designed to be carried as standard equipment on four wheel drive and off road vehicles and pickups. It incorporates seven basic hand tools into one compact and versatile unit .

 

 J & L Self Defense Products offer a full line of personal safety equipment as well as law enforcement equipment and supplies.  J & L has provided the explorers with key chain pepper spray units for peace of mind and which we hope will never be necessary.

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