Black Diamond
Pro Purchase Credentials

Pro Purchase Credentials

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Thank you for your interest in the Black Diamond Pro Purchase Program. Please read through the following categories and criteria to help determine your eligibility, and the documentation required for the application. Individual applicants will be asked to provide personal documentation (listed below) showing qualifications for the program. Verification of employment must be provided annually in most cases, along with other documentation as requested. Remember that you are not only trying to show your need for our gear to do your job but also that you will be a great marketing and public relations asset to our company and our retail dealers!

GROUP ACCOUNTS

Categories marked with an * below are required to be set up as “Group” accounts. This requires that we have one person who will act as the Coordinator/Administrator for the account. The coordinator will be responsible for submitting documentation, maintaining the account, and submitting rosters of qualified staff when requested. The group coordinator will also be responsible for helping prevent any abuse of the account and ensuring all participants adhere to the program guidelines.

PRO PURCHASE APPLICATION CATEGORIES/REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

INDIVIDUAL GUIDES: SKI/ROCK-ALPINE CLIMBING/MOUNTAINEERING
AMGA/ACMG/IFMGA GUIDE
  • Up-to-date Certifications or Card.
OTHER GUIDE : WITH GUIDING LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION
  • Pay Stub showing FULL TIME employment.
  • Link to the company’s website.
  • Copies of any applicable certifications or other documentation.
*GUIDE SERVICE - GROUP (WITH MULTIPLE QUALIFIED GUIDES)
  • Link to the company’s website.
  • Copies of any applicable certifications or other documentation.
  • Provide roster of qualified individuals with names and email addresses.
  • See Group Account info above.
NSP SKI PATROL
  • NSP Certified Patrollers can qualify with either Paid or Volunteer status.
  • NSP card with nonexpired date We must have a group account set up by the Patrol Director or acting Pro Coordinator.
PATROLLERS WITHOUT NSP CERTIFICATION
  • Current paystub showing FULL TIME status.
PSIA SKI/SNOWBOARD INSTRUCTOR
  • Examiner certification card.
  • Certified coaches must submit copies of certificates and proof of paid coaching status.
AVALANCHE PROFESSIONAL
  • Pay Stub showing FULL TIME paid status.
  • Copy of certifications.
  • Explanation of duties.
MILITARY/GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE
  • Pay Stub showing FULL TIME paid status (Paystub or LES).
  • Job description/information detailing need for BD gear.
  • Official Government Purchases will need to place orders directly through our Government Sales Program by emailing us at government@bdel.com. All orders shipped to Canada will be taxed appropriately.
  • May apply as a “Group” under “Military/Government” category for programs with multiple individuals that qualify (see Group Account info above).
INDUSTRY
  • To qualify the company must be a member of Outdoor Industries Association or Snowsports Industries America and present a booth at one of the Outdoor Retailer shows annually.
  • A reciprocal deal of equal or greater value must be provided to Black Diamond Employees.
  • For automated approval use your company email. Otherwise submit a current paystub showing FULL TIME employment.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
  • Eligible programs will offer several climbing, mountaineering and/or backcountry ski programs to qualify for that type of gear. Submit your state tax exempt certification with your application, and we will send you additional instructions once received. If you have further questions, please call customer service.
  • Link to website, and other program related documents (schedules/course descriptions).
  • Copies of Certifications/Affiliations: (AORE/AMGA/ACA/WEA etc.)
  • Individual personal orders will be allowed for FULL TIME instructors/staff requiring our gear for their work.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
  • Certifications, preferably NASAR/MSAR.
  • Letter from local law enforcement agency, detailing the unit’s mission and specific need for high angle, ice and mountaineering, or ski gear if applicable.
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