VOGA provides support and promotion for Vermont’s outdoor recreation professionals and hospitality services. We provide listings of guide services for all activities along with support services, lodging, retail and rental equipment, travel information, adventure vacation packages, outdoor education and skill development programs, recreation trails and waterways, youth programs, publications and maps, women's outdoor challenges and Vermont's natural resources. Plan Ahead, Be Safe, Have Fun!

Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA) was organized in 1996 as a non profit 501-C6 organization of recreation based professionals and support organizations. Run by volunteers for over 20 years and assisted by grants from state departments, the state legislature and several other organizations, our membership has grown to nearly 200 businesses. More importantly, our web site has become a primary resource for recreation based information in Vermont. Annually, we are helping over 500,000 visitors find things to do and places to stay in and around Vermont.

As an industry, customer service, access to natural resources, risk management, affordable advertising and resource stewardship are just a few of the issues that we all must deal with. By working together, our members are strengthening Vermont’s image as a destination for outdoor adventure and skill development opportunities while growing their own businesses.

We continue to act as advocates for outdoor professionals regarding access to private and public lands, improved risk management and insurance policies and increased state marketing of our members' services and products by lobbying our legislature and serving on numerous planning committees and councils.

Promoting Teamwork and Partnerships

Working with VOGA

 Advertising
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    Benefits of Membership
    Advertising Rates

Business Assistance
    Events (Free)
    Job Listings (Free)
    Outdoor Education Events (Free)

The Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance is a statewide nonprofit organization that works to educate Vermonters about outdoor recreation and to educate businesses about business development, collaboration opportunities, and outdoor recreation economy policy. VOBA’s network of outdoor businesses and organizations are dedicated to strengthening, expanding, attracting, and retaining outdoor recreation businesses in Vermont.

Outdoor Education

About VOGA Members

Who are the VOGA members?

From mom and pop businesses to resorts, our members are as diverse as the 70 some odd activities that they provide services and products for. 

Our members include recreation based  businesses who are Outdoor Educators, Guide Services, Sporting Goods Retail Shops, Rental Services, Outdoor Gear Manufactures, Recreation Based Lodging and outdoor activities Support Services.

VOGA Members Code of Ethics.

* Obey all State and Federal laws.
* Cooperate with all wildlife officials, land owners and management.
* Provide quality service, programming and equipment.
* Promote conservation and education.
* Promote outdoor safety and ethics.

VOGA members proven to have violated any of the above codes will lose membership and their listing(s) will be removed from our website with no refunds.

Spreading the News

Recreation News and Sponsors

Jackson's Lodge

R & L Archery

Vermont Fish and Wildlife

VT Forests, Parks & Recreation

Discounts for VOGA members.

WELCOME TO Outdoorly!
An exclusive online marketplace for Outdoor leaders that grants substantial discounts on 80+ top brands.

Outdoorly.com provides Vermont Outdoor Guide Association members insider deals to a wide selection of gear, apparel, and food from larger brands like Mammut, Mountain Hardware, and Obermeyer to more niche brands like RXBAR, Liberty Skis, and Klean Kanteen
Outdoorly is your way to access insider deals for the VOGA community. We've partnered with them to make sure that has a pro, you're getting the discounts you deserve. We are stoked to have you onboard! Visit: https://pros.outdoorly.com/voga

Benefits For VOGA Members

As you evaluate your potential membership in VOGA, consider carefully, our exciting array of benefit programs, all designed to make your business more productive and profitable. Links shown in blue will show examples. Call the Office with questions or for more information 802-425-6211.

Partners and Support: Our support members include companies with expertise in insurance, internet, marketing, promotion and more. Networking with VOGA members first can save you time and money. Partnerships between guide services, tour operators, recreation gear shops and various lodging providers create offerings far beyond individual capabilities and increase each partners' visibility at minimal extra cost.

Staff & Communications: Our Staff is available to assist members in fully utilizing all of our benefit programs. VOGA publishes a monthly Email Newsletter of industry information and hosts a bulletin board with Industry alerts. Our Staff also spends significant time assisting and providing member referrals to potential visitors. Our office email and phone provide an constant stream of referrals for our members.

Benefits:

  *  Low cost, high visibility.
  *  Multiple page listings at no extra charge for members.
  *  Multiple links to your web site at no extra charge.
  *  Free Recreation events posting (Outdoor Education, Women's Events, and General Recreation)
  *  Posting of your News & Announcements
  *  Help with risk management. - (Request our risk management sample forms)
  *  Referrals
  *  Free Job Listings
  *  Industry Information Resource (Access to land and waterways, travel data, and more)
  *  Government Monitoring and Advocacy by our staff maintains significant contact with the Vermont Legislature, coordinating testimony and monitoring legislation important to out members and our industry.

Who Should Join?

Membership Printable Application

Guides, outfitters and outdoor educators must have certifications in their field of work. Minimum certifications are First Aid and CPR. We accept state and national and international trade association certifications.

 *  All forms of Recreation Based Lodging
 *  Outdoor Educators
 *  Guide Services
 *  Sporting Retail and Rental Shops
 *  Gear Manufactures
 *  Trail Organizations
 *  College Outdoor programs and Clubs
 *  Tour Operators
 *  Health Services
 *  Support Services
 *  Vacation Planners
 *  Resorts
 *  Farm Tours
 *  Women’s Outdoor Programs
 *  Youth Programs

Membership Dues

Annual dues range from $100 to $300, based on the type of business. Your membership year runs for one year from the month your application is accepted and payment made.

Recreation Based Services and Products Annual Dues

• Guide / Outfitter Member - includes listings of all services that you offer, including lodging & gear.     $150.00
• Hunting Guide - Limited Season -       $100.00
• Associate Member -  Associations, clubs, camps, schools, non profits, etc. - unguided services only.     $100.00
• Support Services Member - Support services include health products and services, luggage transport, photography, insurance, legal services, web services and basically any business that is in some way related to the recreation industry.     $100.00
• Sporting Goods Member -List your retail/rental business on recreation pages that apply; also list events, job openings and news. Membership is per location.   $100.00 (First Location) + $ 50.00 for Additional Locations

Recreation Based Lodging

• Accommodations Member -  With Under 50 Units. Listings with links on accommodations or cabins page and up to 4 activity pages     $100.00
• Accommodations Member -  With Over 50 Units. Listings with links on accommodations or cabins page and up to 6 activity pages     $150.00
• Resorts/Businesses with over 100 employees - Unlimited listings with links  on our web and for your events, job openings and news.     $300.00

When joining VOGA, please be sure to inform your staff and to keep us updated regarding your news, events and job openings.
Your information will be posted online and through other media, at no extra charge to you.

Promote Your Business and Sponsor a Page

Advertising With Your Logo

     
Want More Traffic to your web? Advertising logos will place your business up front.

Target your audience with your logo and link near the top of the page(s) of your choice.

• Logo placement ads per year rates: $499 for front page, $349 for any internal page.
  
• Logo placement ads for 6 months: $349 front page, $249 for any internal page.
  
• One Month on two pages: $60

Special rates for multiple page placement.

Call the Office with Questions and for your specific needs.

Call: 802-425-6211 or email info@voga.org

Many thanks from us all.

Graydon B. Stevens
Executive Director
Vermont Outdoor Guide Association

Insurance for Recreation Providers

If you are looking for insurance coverage for your business or outdoor event,
check several companies as rates can vary.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies
https://www.phly.com

Markel Insurance Company
https://www.markelinsurance.com/

Veracity
https://www.veracityinsurance.com/insurance-program-management/association-insurance

Thompson - Gusic Insurance Group
https://www.thompsongusic.com/

Outdoor Insurance Group
https://oigcorp.com/outfitters-guides-insurance/

Outdoor Underwriters, Inc.
http://www.outdoorund.com/index.html

Sattler Insurance Agency
https://sattleradventuresports.cbiz.com/

Evolution Insurance Brokers
https://www.eibdirect.com/

Worldwide Outfitter & Guides Association
https://www.insureguides.com/

Sadler & Company, Inc.
https://www.sadlersports.com/general-liability-insurance-for-sports-recreation-organizations/

XINSURANCE
https://www.xinsurance.com/risk-class/insurance-outdoor-recreation-industry/

Great American Insurance Company
https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/for-businesses/subproducts-details/specialty-human-services/organizations-we-serve/recreation-and-sports

Allen Financial Insurance Group
https://www.eqgroup.com/association-insurance/