We're a small start-up outdoor apparel and accessory company founded by Stephanie and Ed Raftery in 2002 with financial and consulting assistance from the Disabled Businessperson's Association and the New York State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped.

We're committed to developing unique apparel and accessories for use in a wide range of outdoor activities. Our staff relies on its extensive design experience to develop styles that are a cut above the rest. Please compare our fit, our comfort, our fabrics and our attention to details. We aspire to be your brand of choice for your outdoor adventures.





We believe that it's not only our premium products that keep people coming back, it's the opportunity to support a brand that at least in a small way, is striving to make a difference. We aspire to build a company that stands for more than high quality, innovative products, and we greatly value and appreciate your support as we pursue our goals.

Goals and Objectives

  • Increase awareness, interest and support of organizations that help people overcome challenges of all kinds, whether it be dealing with physical or mental disabilities or battling cancer or other diseases.
  • Promote access to participation in outdoor recreational opportunities. Through participation, people with disabilities can go beyond their boundaries, build both self esteem and confidence, and move toward leading more fulfilling lives.
  • Build partnerships with select local, national and global organizations that enable us to positively impact the greatest number of people.

Our Commitment

  • We're committed to donating a minimum of 10% of our annual profits to our partner organizations. In addition, for certain custom programs, we donate a set dollar amount for the sale of each item.
  • We endeavor to promote our partner organizations through all of our marketing communication efforts, including advertising, point of sale, brochures, web site and more.
  • As a small company, we have a limited budget for product donations, but we are committed to fulfilling as many requests as possible. All such requests must be submitted in writing along with detailed information on your event or program.

For more information, contact us: givingback@trailheads.com

 

 

 

 


We're passionate about producing the highest quality, innovative apparel for outdoor fun and adventure while making a difference in our communities by helping people overcome challenges of all kinds. TrailHeads is deeply committed to raising awareness and funds for our partner organizations that specialize in providing outdoor recreational experiences for those who seek to go "beyond their boundaries".

We work with various charitable organizations that share our mission. Our primary partner is the National Sports Center for the Disabled. To learn more about this great organization, visit www.nscd.org.

TrailHeads' co-founder Ed Raftery is legally blind due to a degenerative retinal disease. Through his work, Ed has come to know several highly accomplished disabled individuals, two of whom he has recruited to serve on the TrailHeads' Advisory Panel: Tom Whittaker the first amputee to climb Mt. Everest, and Candace Cable, a 9-time Paralympic gold medalist. To learn more about Tom and Candace, visit the Trailblazers section of our site.

 

Meet the dedicated and experienced members of the TrailHeads team.
 
 

Our Advisory Panel members are amazing people. Learn more about them and their accomplishments in the TrailBlazers section.