Associate members are those that offer a number of items available to the consumer, HSUS members, Prospective members and Guides alike. These Associate members take great pride in their products and we encourage you to look into all of the links provided below for additional information on each of them.
Wary
The Wary uses compressed air to inflate an airbag and “float” the avalanche victim to the surface of the snow slide where they can be easily found and rescued by companions.
www.thewary.com
Backcountry Access (BCA)
Backcountry Access (BCA) is a leading manufacturer of snow safety equipment, including Tracker beacons, shovels, probes, Stash packs, and Float avalanche airbags. Points North exclusively uses Trackers because they’re the fastest and easiest beacons to use. And they’re incredibly durable. We like BCA not just for their products, but because they’re dedicated to the bigger picture: educating people and saving lives.
www.backcountryaccess.com
Caledonian Insurance Group, Inc.
CIG’s aviation insurance brokerage and risk management consultants identify and deliver the right products to protect businesses worldwide. Detecting potential hazards and taking steps to remove or manage complex risks, ensures that the clients never need to worry about these challenges today, or tomorrow.
www.ciginsure.com
Columbia Sportswear
We enjoy the outdoors as much as you do, which means we know what you need. We know that being cold and wet is no fun. Blue eyes may be sexy, but blue lips aren’t. And, while a sunny day is excellent, sunburn sucks. That’s why we make high-quality performance products that keep you comfortable and protected, no matter where your excursions take you.
www.columbia.com
Pro Purchase Info
Expedition Broker / Greg Schlachter
Alaska’s premier adventure travel agency specializing in heli, cat and fixed wing access skiing and snowboarding. Based in Haines, Alaska, our first hand, local knowledge helps us plan your ultimate adventure at no cost to you!
www.expeditionbroker.com
Hacksaw Publishing, Inc.
Hacksaw Publishing, published and distributes the: Professional Snow Data Field Book and the Backcountry Field Card. The field book is used by snow-avalanche safety professionals and backcountry guides. The field card is a useful tool for avalanche educators/students, backcountry newbie’s and even professional guides. Hacksaw Publishing also carries other snow/avalanche related products (Ortovox Checkandride and A3 SWAG book) and is starting to expand its product lines.
www.hacksawpublishing.com
LEKI USA
LEKI is the world’s leading manufacturer of Skiing, Trekking and Nordic Walking poles. For over 60 years, outdoor enthusiasts have appreciated the quality, value and technology that goes into each and every one of our products.
www.leki.com
Ortovox
For 28 years Ortovox has been setting trends and standards in mountain ranges world wide with its revolutionary avalanche transceivers and innovative safety products.
www.ortovox.com
Vertical Aviation
Vertical Aviation is located in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona west of the Scottsdale Airport (SDL), in the Airpark. Since 1980, we have established a reputation of excellence in Helicopter Services, including Sales, Acquisitions, Charter, Management and Maintenance. With our history of performance to back us up, Vertical Aviation is confident in our ability to meet or exceed our client’s expectations every time. To ensure our performance we are committed to listening, being responsive, and doing everything in our power to provide the best service and support in the aviation industry. We offer comprehensive services to fulfill your needs, and if we cannot satisfy your requirement immediately, we will exhaust every resource at our disposal until we do.
www.verticalaviationllc.com
Sattler Insurance
Jim Sattler and Sattler Insurance Agency has been committed to the Outfitter and Guide Insurance Industry since 1979. We have worked hard each year to continue to provide tailor-made insurance coverages for your business as well as to support the outfitting industry.
www.sattlerins.com
Worldwide Outfitter & Guides Association
The Worldwide Outfitter & Guides Association (“WOGA”) is a non-profit industry association of professional outfitters and guides that provides individual members with access to liability insurance through the association. WOGA provides a solution for insurance needs.
www.insureguides.com