Join VOGA and our growing number of members for affordable promotion of your business. Add your voice as we also serve as advocates for Vermont's outdoor recreation industry.
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 Shops
* Rental Services
* Gear Manufactures
* Trail Organizations
* Outdoor Event and Race Companies
* 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.
Licenses and Certifications
* Guide Services and tour operators are requested to send copies of current certifications or your Certificate of Insurance along with your membership application.
Since the State of Vermont does not license guides, VOGA accepts licenses from other states and certifications from national and international programs such as the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), American Canoe Association (ACA), Wilderness Medical Society, SOLO, NOLS, US Coast Guard and many more.
Recreation Based Services and Products Annual Dues
Recreation Based Lodging
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.
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 Shops
* Rental Services
* Gear Manufactures
* Trail Organizations
* Outdoor Event and Race Companies
* 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.
Licenses and Certifications
* Guide Services and tour operators are requested to send copies of current certifications or your Certificate of Insurance along with your membership application.
Since the State of Vermont does not license guides, VOGA accepts licenses from other states and certifications from national and international programs such as the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA), American Canoe Association (ACA), Wilderness Medical Society, SOLO, NOLS, US Coast Guard and many more.
Recreation Based Services and Products Annual Dues
- * Guide / Outfitter Member / Tour Operator - includes multiple page listings of all services that you offer, including guide services, tours, rental and retail shops and lodging. $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.
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.