Pro Purchase Credentials
AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA Guide
***INITIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS****--Copy of Certification Card showing full “Rock, Alpine or Ski Mountaineering ” Guide status or Rock Instructor.
--You will be approved for product lines needed to guide in that discipline only, unless further documentation is provided showing need for additional product lines.
--AMGA SPI/CWI qualifications May be accepted with proof of current employment guiding in the relative discipline.
--Aspirant status MAY be accepted with proof of employment in the discipline guiding.
*******RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS*******
--Guides that have previously provided proof of certification showing full “Rock, Alpine or Ski Mountaineering Guide” or Rock Instructor status we will only need contact info updated as needed, when submitting a renewal application.
--Upload any new certifications as it may open up new lines of product, and deeper discounts.
--AMGA SPI, and CWI qualified guides will need to show proof of employment in that guiding discipline.
-- Guides with Aspirant status (ACMG) will need to provide proof of employment in the discipline guiding
Avalanche Professional
-Pay Stub showing full time paid status
-Business card and/or copy of certifications
-Letter of explanation of duties
Individual Guide (Non-AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA)
-Resume
-2 Letters of Reference (1 client, 1 other guide)/ and or recommendations
-Pay Stub if working for a reputable guide service or other documentation proving full time employment as a guide and experience.
-Brochure, and link to website
-Business Card
Industry
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA***
-To qualify the company must be a member of SIA or OIA and present booths at one of these shows annually
--A group account in the company’s name must be created by the individual responsible for such deals, before any other application are submitted.
--Applications must be submitted using an officIal company email address
--A reciprocal deal must be provided to Black Diamond.
--Outside reps (without an official company email address) must provide adequate proof of employment in order to ship to individual addresses. A letter from the HR dept., copy of pay stub and business card are usually adequate.
***RENEWAL CRITERIA***
--Current contact info
--Proof of current Industry status (official work email address usually suffices..)
Military/Government Employee
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA***
--Apply using official Federal email address (can be changed after approval of application) or provide Pay Stub showing full time paid status
--Written description/information detailing need for BD gear (can include in "Additional Info" section of application.
--For access to discounted Climbing or Ski gear: Letter from immediate supervisor stating need or other proof of need, such as attachment to a Special Forces/Operations unit.
--Official Govt Purchases in taxable states will need to place tax exempt orders directly through our Governemnt Sales Program. Email us at Government@bdel.com for more info ( Taxable Areas: CA, CO, ID, MN, NC, NY, UT, TN, VT, WA,) --All orders shipping to Canada are subject to GST.
**********RENEWAL CRITERIA***
--Pay Stub or other documentation showing full time paid status, such as a govt email address with indication that you are still in the same line of work.
PSIA Ski/Snowboard Instructor
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA****
--If you hold a Level II or III, or Examiner certification card that is all we need to see.
--Level 1 may be accepted with proof of paid status as a ski or snowboard instructor.
--Certified coaches may also apply with copies of certifications and proof of paid coaching status.
****RENEWAL CRITERIA****
--Copy of any new certifications and copies of existing certifications if previous card has expired.
--Update Contact Info Online
--Proof of current full time employment for those with Level I certification, and copy of existing certifications if previous card has expired.
Guide Service- Group Account
**** INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA****--Applying for a group account requires one person from the group to act as the coordinator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for assisting us in preventing abuse of the account, and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. Orders may be forced to ship to the official group address provided on the application.
--Please Submit the Following
-Brochure, and link to website
-Business Card
-Copies of Certifications
-Any other applicable documentation
-Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
***RENEWAL CRITERIA*** --Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
--Any new or updated information that may be pertinent
--Current contact and shipping info
--Notification of change of group coordinator if applicable
--Updating Roster of qualified individuals
NSP Paid- Group Account Only
You must be on the official roster that was sent to us by the NSP. Check the NSP website for a link to the instructions or just go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/nsp
NSP Volunteer- Group Account Only
You must be on the official roster that was sent to us by the NSP. Check the NSP website for a link to the instructions or just go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/nsp.
Outdoor Education/Educators/Institutions-Group Account Only
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA***--Applying for a group account requires one person from the group to act as the coordinator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for assisting us in preventing abuse of the account, and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. Orders may be forced to ship to the official group address provided on the application.
--Eligible programs will have a strong emphasis on wilderness and outdoor leadership training, and must offer a substantial number of climbing, mountaineering and backcountry ski programs in order to qualify for that gear. Many programs without technical programs may qualify at the BDMS or Gym/Challenge level.
--Please Submit:
-Brochures, links to websites, and other program related documents (schedules/course descriptions)
-Statement describing the program’s needs for BD gear specifically
-Copies of Certifications/Affiliations: (AORE/AMGA/ACA/WEA etc..)
-Copies of Site Management Plan for climbing areas used for courses (when pertinent )
-Copies Risk Management plan (when pertinent )
-Individual personal orders will be allowed for full time instructors/staff requiring our gear for their work
-One person from the organization will coordinate the account for purchases for the program and other qualified individuals
-Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
***RENEWAL CRITERIA***
--Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format (email us for a copy of the roster template***.
--Send documentation on need for NEW lines of product only (i.e. added a ski program etc..)
--Individual members of the group account just need to submit renewal applications online, and will be automatically approved. No additional documentation will be required.
--Individuals that are not on the roster will not be able to submit applications.
Search and Rescue-Group Account Only
Applying for a group account requires one person from the group to act as the coordinator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for assisting us in preventing abuse of the account, and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. Orders may be forced to ship to the official group address provided on the application.
Please Submit:
-Copies of Unit or Director/Group Coordinators SAR certifications, preferably NASAR/MSAR
-Statement describing the program’s specific needs for BD gear
-Letter from local law enforcement agency responsible for call-outs (Sheriff?), detailing the unit’s mission and specific need for high angle, ice and mountaineering, or ski gear if applicable.
-Individual personal orders will be allowed for highly active members to buy gear for their training/missions.
-One person from the organization will act a “Group Coordinator” for the account and manage purchases for the program, and extending ordering privileges to other qualified individuals
-Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
Ski Patrol- Group Account Only
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA***--Applying for a group account requires one person from the group to act as the coordinator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for assisting us in preventing abuse of the account, and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. Orders may be forced to ship to the official group address provided on the application.
--Only full time, paid, NSP Pro certified patrollers qualify at this time
--We must have a group account set up by the Patrol Director or acting Pro Coordinator
--The Director can then submit a Roster of qualified patrollers (patrollers do not need to submit individual documents)
--Patrollers may ship to individual address -Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
***RENEWAL CRITERIA***
--Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
--Individual patrollers will just submit renewal applications under the Ski Patrol category as a member.
--Individuals not on the roster will be declined.
-Individuals not on the roster will be declined
Other
***INITIAL APPLICATION CRITERIA***--Rafting companies, backcountry outfitters, licensed fly-fishing guides, and other outdoor professionals may apply for a limited (BDMS) purchase group account. Submit an application and provide any relative supporting documents including detailed brochure and/or website. Military and Government employed individuals may apply as a group under this category to be treated as a group.
--Applying for a group account requires one person from the group to act as the coordinator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for assisting us in preventing abuse of the account, and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines. Orders may be forced to ship to the official group address provided on the application.
Submit the Following
-Brochure, and link to website
-Business Card
-Copies of Certifications
-Any other applicable documentation
-Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses at time of application or upon approval.
***RENEWAL CRITERIA***
--Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
--Any new or updated information that may be pertinent
--Current contact and shipping info
--Notification of change of group coordinator if applicable
--Updating Roster of qualified individuals
AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA Guide
-Guides that have previously provided proof of certification showing full “Rock, Alpine or Ski -Mountaineering Guide” status we will only need contact info updated as needed.
-Let us know if you have gained new certifications as it may open up new lines of product.
-AMGA SPI, Rock Instructor and TRSM qualified guides will need to show proof of employment in that guiding discipline.
-Aspirant status (ACMG) will need to provide proof of employment in the discipline guiding
Avalanche Professional
-Pay Stub showing full time paid status
-Update Contact Information
Individual Guide (Non-AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA)
-2 Letters of Reference (1 client, 1 other guide)/ and or recommendations
-Pay Stub if working for a reputable guide service or other documentation proving full time employment as a guide and experience
-Copies of new certifications
Industry
--Current contact info
--Proof of current Industry status (official work email address usually suffices..)
Military/Government Employee
--Pay Stub or other documentation showing full time paid status, such as a govt email address with indication that you are still in the same line of work.
PSIA Ski/Snowboard Instructor
--Copy of any new certifications and copies of existing certifications if previous card has expired.
--Update Contact Info Online
--Proof of current full time employment for those with Level I certification, and copy of existing certifications if previous card has expired
Guide Service- Group Account
-Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
-Any new or updated information that may be pertinent
-Current contact and shipping info
-Notification of change of group coordinator if applicable
-Updating Roster of qualified individuals
NSP Paid- Group Account Only
You must be on the official roster that was sent to us by the NSP. Check the NSP website for a link to the instructions or just go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/nsp
NSP Volunteer- Group Account Only
You must be on the official roster that was sent to us by the NSP. Check the NSP website for a link to the instructions or just go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/nsp
Outdoor Education/Educators/Institutions-Group Account Only
--Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format (email us for a copy of the roster template***.
--Send documentation on need for NEW lines of product only (i.e. added a ski program etc..)
--Individual members of the group account just need to submit renewal applications online, and will be automatically approved. No additional documentation will be required.
--Individuals that are not on the roster will not be able to submit applications.
Search and Rescue-Group Account Only
-Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
-Send documentation on need for NEW lines of product only (i.e. added a ski related missions..)
Ski Patrol- Group Account Only
-Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
-Individual patrollers will just submit renewal applications under the Ski Patrol category as a member.
-Individuals not on the roster will be declined
Other
-Group account coordinator must update contact info and provide updated info on qualified members and submit electronic roster in Excel template format.
-Any new or updated information that may be pertinent
-Current contact and shipping info
-Notification of change of group coordinator if applicable
-Updating Roster of qualified individuals
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