October, 2024 Vermont Guideline

Vermont Outdoor Recreation
Industry News

Vermont Outdoor Guide Association Mission Statement


"Dedicated to the support and promotion of professional outdoor leadership,

education, and stewardship."

Friends and Members of VOGA,


We are currently posting services and destinations for this coming winter and for next year. If you'd like to have your business, events, job openings or news posted, let us know.


Joining VOGA is easy and inexpensive and can help you build your customer base. We lost a lot of businesses over the last 4 years and we have a shortage of services in several activities. We need lodging that offers outdoor recreation nearby, services for ice fishing, biking, hiking and nearly all winter activities. We are also short on retail and rental businesses.


Membership includes multiple page listings on our directory, all with links to your website.


To get listed:


Join online at: Membership Form

You can sign up and pay online or print the form and mail it to us along with your check.


If you have the time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation industry today, how changes in the industry are affecting your business.

Email: gray@voga.org


Have fun and be safe out there,


Gray


Graydon B Stevens

Executive Director

Vermont Outdoor Guide Association (VOGA)

www.voga.org

gray@voga.org

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What's Happening in Vermont's Outdoor Recreation Industry


Recreation Job Openings - https://www.voga.org/recreation-jobs.html


Recreation Based Events - https://www.voga.org/vt-recreation-event-calendar.html


Outdoor Education Events - https://www.voga.org/outdoor-education-events.html


Women's Outdoor Events - https://www.voga.org/womens-outdoor-programs.html


Recreation Industry News - https://www.voga.org/recreation-industry-news.html



Recreation Industry News


New England Outdoor Life Podcast Promotes Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Heritage in New England


Vermont’s Wildlife Action Plan Stakeholder Survey Underway


MasterClass Survival Instructor, Jessie Krebs Coming to VT to Teach Women's Survival Classes in October.


NAVITOUR Seeks Accommodation Partners in Vermont. Contact:Shay.Bellas@navitour.com


The 2025 VAST Early Bird TMA Trail Pass is available NOW!


ANR releases management plan for Worcester Range Management Unit


Vermont’s Only National Park May Expand


April 28-29, 2025, 40th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit at Hotel Champlain, Burlington, VT.


Village Sport Shop exiting ski industry and permanently closing 511 Broad Street location in Lyndonville.


Vermont Trails & Greenways Council Launches New Website


Congratulations to Local Motion for 25 years of making it safe, accessible, and fun for everyone to bike, walk, and roll in Vermont.


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NaviTour Seeks Partnerships with Distinctive Vermont Properties


NaviTour connects guests with local guides to create unique experiences, from walking history tours and food adventures to outdoor activities like hiking and paddling. In Maine, we've successfully onboarded 175 guides and collaborated with accommodation partners to provide a place for people to stay and enjoy their bespoke experiences, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and encouraging longer stays for the accommodation partner.


We’re excited to expand into Vermont and are looking to partner with distinctive properties. Our international travel buyers constantly seek authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences and frequently ask for accommodation recommendations.


We’d love to discuss how your property can benefit from this partnership or if you are a guide what experiences you offer. Email, call or text if you would like to chat shay.bellas@navitour.com (207) 632-8471

Outdoorly 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 as a pro, you're getting the discounts you deserve.

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Marketing and Networking Opportunities in 2024 - 2025



October 5, 2024, Dead Creek Wildlife Day

If you enjoy wildlife be sure to make plans to attend the 23rd annual Dead Creek Wildlife Day in Addison, Vermont on Saturday, October 5. Activities at Dead Creek Wildlife Day are especially for people who enjoy hunting, fishing, birdwatching, or learning about Vermont’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems. The event will be held at the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department’s Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on Route 17, west of Route 22A. Retriever dogs will be working in the area ponds, pointing dogs will be nearby, and all the favorite nature walks will be happening. All events are free, and a free shuttle bus will provide regular access to nearby field events throughout the day. https://vtfishandwildlife.com/watch-wildlife/dead-creek-wildlife-day


October 22, 2024, Snowsports Industries America Eastern Regional Summit

Burlington, VT - Building on the success of last year, the Summit Series is a dedicated platform to address the industry’s most pressing challenges, while defining new and critical opportunities for the future of the industry. No matter what your role in the industry, this is a prime opportunity for you and members of your team to share best practices, learn from your peers and come together in-person as an industry to network and have fun. All three events will feature expert speakers, tactical workshops and thought provoking discussions on topics including: the changing consumer, evolving buy-sell cycle, global compliance challenges including opportunities for collaboration, business operations and the circular economy in the winter outdoor industry. The one-day regional events will feature time for networking and mingling in addition to multiple session. While, the Global Summit taking place over three nights and two full days, will provide exclusive on-snow activities, awards, movies, parties and more! https://www.snowsports.org/sia-summit-series-2024-2025/


November 12, 2024, Sixth Annual Vermont Outdoor Economy Summit

Woodstock Inn and Resort, Woodstock, Vermont - Register for the Outdoor Economy Summit and Member Meeting on Tuesday, November 12 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Woodstock Inn and Resort in Woodstock, Vermont. VOBA's sixth annual gathering will bring together 125 outdoor businesses, organizations, education and service providers, funders, and policymakers from around the state for networking, education, and business development. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/voba-sixth-annual-outdoor-economy-summit-and-member-meeting-tickets-1024957875597


January 13-16, 2025, Northern New England Recreation & Parks Conference

For over 70 years, the Northern New England Recreation & Parks Conference has been one of the highest quality parks & recreation conferences in all of New England. The conference is organized by a committee made up of parks & recreation professionals and exhibitor representatives from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont & Massachusetts. https://nnerpc.myrec.com/info/default.aspx


January 17-19, 2025, The Yankee Sportsman's Classic

Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, VT - Join us for three days full of fun and learning. Check out photos from previous years and watch the Human, Nature documentary. Visit with some of the best vendors in the nation. Bring the kids and let them experience the wonders of the outdoors. A portion of our show proceeds benefit Camp Ta-Kum-Ta! https://www.yankeeclassic.net/


January 17, 18 & 19, 2025, The Fly Fishing Show

Marlborough, MA. - With sold out exhibitor space in 2024 and record crowds, we are excited for the 2025 season to be one of the best ever! https://flyfishingshow.com/marlborough-ma/


March 1-2, 2025, The Boston Outdoor Expo

The Boston Outdoor Expo is coming to Boston, MA, Spring 2025. The expo offers a full weekend of inspiration for outdoor enthusiasts, like you. See influential speakers, take part in activities, and shop the latest gear, tech, nutrition and advice. It is a one stop shop to prepare you for your next adventure. If you love hiking, climbing, water sports, camping, mountain biking, trail running or just being outside, you don’t want to miss it. https://thebostonoutdoorexpo.com/


March 22 - 23, 2025, The Montréal Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show

The Outdoor Adventure Show is the LARGEST consumer show in Québec that brings together buyers and sellers of outdoor adventure products and services! We found a fantastic niche in attracting a highly passionate audience who love the outdoors, have disposable income, enjoy learning about new destinations and products and are open to new adventure activities and pursuits. Over 220 exhibitors in the outdoor sports industry found great success at the 2019 show, including: camping, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, hiking, biking, climbing, outdoor gear and apparel, education, nutrition, destinations, clubs, associations and MUCH MUCH MORE! Set yourself up for success and get access to your prime location now! https://outdooradventureshow.ca/montreal-exhibitor


April 28-29, 2025, 40th Annual Vermont Tourism Summit

Hotel Champlain, Burlington, VT. - The Vermont Tourism Summit draws one of the largest gatherings of tourism professionals in the state including owners, managers and employees of the many businesses connected to this important segment of the economy. If you are part of a tourism-related business or have an interest in the Vermont tourism industry, we invite you to join us to: Strengthen your business with expert insight from leading consultants, Master the latest tools, technologies and tactics, Learn smart strategies from marketing and media practitioners. https://www.vttourismsummit.org/

Women's Outdoor Survival Classes

with

"Alone" Season 9 Participant

and

MasterClass Wilderness Survival Instructor, Jessie Krebs


Last Call - Don't Miss Out!!


** For all of our one and two-day courses we are offering $25 off if you register by September 4! Code: ENDSUMMER **


We are pleased to announce the return of nationally known survival instructor, Jessie Krebs who will be teaching women's outdoor survival skills for 3 weekends in October, 2024.


October 12, 2024: One Day Women's Survival Course

Monkton, VT - 9 - 5 pm - This “crash course” in basic outdoor survival principles is excellent for those who are short on time, yet want to feel more confident in the outdoors. This is the perfect course for an introduction to core concepts that will help keep you centered and making healthy decisions if things get hairy. It's mostly lecture-style with some hands-on training on topics such as staying warm, building fires, signaling for help, navigation concepts, knife sharpening, building emergency shelters, and more. Young, old, injured or otherwise are welcome! Class cost: $150.00. https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?category=3txj8yh2r2omnxpw


October 13, 2024: Shelter Craft for Emergencies

Monkton, VT - 9 - 5 pm - Shelters are a primary survival tool with a wide variety of styles and building techniques depending on the environment and resources available. They are a survivors' second line of defense, and basic knot craft is a natural pairing with shelters. Building and living/staying in shelters can also be a lot of fun! Class cost: $150.00. https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?category=3txj8yh2r2omnxpw


October 19-20, 2024: Practical Fire Craft

Monkton, VT - 9-7 Saturday, 9-5 Sunday - Fire is the “sexy” and “cool” survival skill that draws our attention. “One channel, everyone watches!” An extremely useful tool, fire is a skill that can be very difficult, especially if a survivor is hurt, inexperienced, or dealing with wet conditions. In this two-day course we explore approaches for: finding and gathering various types of fuel; preparing fuels by breaking them down (or up!) into stages; the fire triangle and how to modify fire lays (how to put fuel/wood on a fire) to fit form to function; ignition styles and concepts; finding and preparing tinder in various environments and conditions; a multitude of different uses; and how to bank a fire (keeping a fire going overnight so you don't have to start from scratch in the morning). Students may camp on property Saturday night. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns! Class cost: $350, https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?event=fjg5a4ej1jf87fx9


October 25-27, 2024: Women's Weekend Core Survival Principles

Monkton, VT - Friday 4 pm to Sunday 4 pm - What do you do when things go wrong? There is a lot of false information out there around wilderness survival skills, so come learn the real deal. Included is information on: the five basic needs of a survivor, knife selection and sharpening, finding and disinfecting water, signaling for rescue, basic knots and shelter building, fire concepts, scouting technique and basic compass use, survival kit building and design for all contingencies, and food principles. We hope you can join us! Class cost: $520 https://go.thryv.com/site/6zyw7zstcjg3hf6c/online-scheduling?category=n15slu2zhgecfhvv


Gift Certificates are available.


Questions regarding these classes can be directed to Jessie at: owlsskills@gmail.com

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