Protecting What We Love
Giving Back & Standing Together for the Outdoors
Our Commitment to Conservation, Community, and the Specialty Outdoor Industry
At Mountain Sports Flagstaff, our mission goes beyond simply outfitting adventures—we’re committed to protecting the places we love for generations to come. We’re proud to stand with organizations that reflect our values of environmental stewardship, outdoor access, and collective impact.
1% for the Planet Partners
As a proud member of 1% for the Planet, we donate 1% of our annual sales—not just profits—to environmental nonprofits working to protect wild spaces and support sustainability in our region. Since joining, we’ve contributed over $300,000 to local and regional organizations that restore habitats, conserve water, educate youth, and fight for the long-term health of our ecosystems.
When you shop with us, you’re directly supporting this mission. Together, we’re investing in a healthier planet and a stronger Flagstaff community.
Our local 1% partners include:
- The Arboretum at Flagstaff
- The Azulita Project
- Friends of Camp Colton
- Center for Biological Diversity
- Flagstaff Biking Organization
- Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition
- Flagstaff Foodlink
- Flagstaff Mountain Film Fest
- Flagstaff Trails Initiative
- Flagstaff Youth Riders (FLYRS)
- Friends of Flagstaff's Future
- Friends of the Rio de Flag
- The Oak Creek Watershed Council
- Grand Canyon Conservancy
- Grand Canyon River Guides
- Grand Canyon Trust
- Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project
- Grand Canyon Youth & Healing Lands Project
- Terra BIRDS
- The Conservation Alliance
- Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
The Conservation Alliance: Protecting Wild Places Together
We’re proud members of The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of like-minded outdoor businesses working to protect North America’s wild lands and waters. Through this collective, our voice joins hundreds of others to fund and advocate for the permanent protection of threatened landscapes.
From securing public lands to defending access to outdoor recreation, this partnership helps us leverage our impact on a national scale—because when we work together, we can protect more, preserve more, and ensure future generations can enjoy the same trails, rivers, and vistas we love today.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance: Investing in Independent, Specialty Outdoor Retail
As a member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, we stand with independent retailers and specialty brands that prioritize community, sustainability, and deep connection to the outdoors. This network supports the long-term success of small businesses like ours—helping us serve our customers better, advocate for smart industry practices, and stay resilient for the next 50 years and beyond.
Our involvement with Grassroots strengthens our commitment to keeping the outdoor industry vibrant, ethical, and community-led.
Powered by Purpose: Patagonia Action Works
We’re longtime supporters of Patagonia Action Works, a platform that connects individuals with grassroots environmental groups needing volunteers, donors, and voices. Whether you want to help restore public lands, fight climate change, or support environmental justice, this tool makes it easy to plug into movements that matter.
Explore causes, find local organizations, and take action: Patagonia Action Works
50 Years Strong—and Just Getting Started
For over 50 years, Mountain Sports Flagstaff has called Northern Arizona home. Our longevity isn’t just built on great gear—it’s built on the people and places we care about. As we look to the next 50, we remain committed to using our business as a force for good.
Thank you for being part of this journey. When you support us, you support something bigger.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we protect what we love.