Outdoor Research VIP Program

Please provide current guide accreditation.

Mountain Guides:

1. ACMG/AMGA/IFMGA - must be certified as a guide, apprentice guide, or instructor

Other Guides

1. Valid guiding license or certification if applicable
2. Recent paystub from reputable guide service or other documentation proving employment as a guide

Accepted credentials:

1. PSIA/CSIA Level I or higher
2. NSP/CSP member card

Accepted credentials:

1. NASAR membership
2. Local Search and Rescue ID

Please apply with company-issued email for faster approval and upload most recent paystub if prompted. Reciprocal deals for OR employees are appreciated.

Paid employees of organizations that focus on conservation or environmental sustainability. Volunteers do not qualify. Please apply using an official email address issued by the organization and provide most recent paystub if prompted.

Active duty or active reserve members only. Please apply with your personal email to avoid firewall/VPN issues.

Accepted forms of credentials:

1. Recent paystub or Leave and Earnings Statement

Military credentials NOT accepted:

1. CF1FC Cards
2. Orders
3. Course certificates

Please provide valid ID or most recent paystub.

Only students and faculty in the following categories:

• Employed by the university outdoor recreation program
• Provide most recent paystub

• Involved in extensive outdoor fieldwork as part of undergraduate or graduate program
• Provide proof of coursework or letter from research team lead including applicant name for verification

We will accept applications from professional photographers, writers, or content creators that focus on the outdoor industry. Please submit a link to your website or portfolio to vip@outdoorresearch.com along with any other supporting evidence that you may have after submitting the application.

If you do not fit into any of the other categories, please provide any credentials that you think are relevant when submitting your application.