Resource Links

PLEASE SUPPORT THE FRIENDS OF CALLEVA: Please check out the pals of Calleva who have offered gear, support, information, and have been tremendous resources to us.

Purchasing Gear/Food Locally:

  • Hudson Trail Outfitters "HTO": Need gear for a Calleva trip - then this is where you should shop! The best name brand gear in the area - and a local business you should support.

  • Bethesda Whole Foods: Great food and committed to local community and environment.

    Other Organizations/ Businesses:

  • Leave No Trace: Responsible Backcountry Ethics

  • C&O National Historic Park: Our backyard and tremendous natural resource in our nations capital.

  • Immersion Research: Our Friends and manufacturers of the BEST kayaking gear.

  • American Camping Association: Accreditation and great resource.

  • Monongahela National Forest: When we go beyond our backyard -this is where we hang!

  • Patagonia Clothing: Responsible clothing and inspirational company.

  • AMGA: American Mountain Guides Association.

  • Whitetail Ski Resort: When we ride locally; this is where we go.

  • Pooles General Store: Our Neighborhood hangout -good food, great people.

  • Traveling Players Ensemble: The one and only camp for aspiring actors.

    Kayaking:

  • Immersion Research: The ultimate paddling gear.

  • Confluence Watersports: Dagger Kayaks and other paddling equipment.

  • ActiveKayak Building your kayak skills for more fun and adventure!

  • Confluence Watersports: Dagger Kayaks and other paddling equipment.

  • MTI: The PDF you can trust with your life.

    Climbing:

  • C.A.M.P.: Quality equipment and great innovation.

  • Metolius: Our holds of choice and our favorite cams.

  • Blue Water Ropes: A rope that can handle the demands of professionals.

  • Bufo Shoes: No other shoes come close -we couldn't destroy these shoes if we wanted to.

    Horseback Riding:

  • Poolesville Tack & Supply: Equipment that inspires a rider.

  • Maryland Horse Industry Board: Our governing body!

  • Stablemates: When we are looking for more equipment, we will travel.

  • Equiery: A subscription that will not expire and amazing resource.

    Caving:

  • National Speleological Society: The only organization like it and a great resource.

  • Black Diamond: You may think Petzl headlamps-but Black Diamond rules!

  • C.A.M.P.: These guys are used everywhere.

    Mountain Biking:

  • GT Bikes: A bike to fit your demands.

    Sailing:

  • Hobie Sailboats: The quickest and best small boats.

  • Backyard Boats: Local dealer with all the right stuff.

    Rafting:

  • NRS: Everything you need in one book.

    Slalom Kayaking:

  • Galasport Kayaks: The boat of Olympians!

    Camping:

  • Kelty: Great backpacks.

  • Alps Mountaineering: The only tent design that we will recommend and purchase.

  • Coleman: Great camping gear when you need bulk!

    Skiing:

  • Skullcandy: Plug in when you are hitting the slopes, and ski the bumps with the thumps... the best headgear to plug into anything.

  • ALTA: Our mountain of Choice -a skiers mountain!

  • Portillo: The wildest ski experience below the equator!

  • TelemarkTips: Great resource for free-heelers.

  • Black Diamond: Skis, bindings, and awesome accessories for backcountry assistance.

    Mountain Boarding:

  • Earthboards: Quality products at a reasonable cost.

    Calleva Gear Team Calleva