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Insights and tips for protecting your adventure sports business, offering peace of mind to outfitters, guides, and operators.

Mastering Winter Road Conditions to Keep Your Business SafeFeatured

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Mastering Winter Road Conditions to Keep Your Business Safe
Weather Disaster Preparedness
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February 14, 2025
Weather Disaster Preparedness
    February 14, 2025
    Weather Disaster Preparedness

    Disaster preparedness often means the difference between reopening and shuttering your doors for good. Here are our top disaster prep tips for outfitters.
      Preparing Your Outfitter for Busy Season
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      February 11, 2025
      Preparing Your Outfitter for Busy Season
        February 11, 2025
        Preparing Your Outfitter for Busy Season

        As an outfitter, seasonal transitions can be a ton of work. Here’s how you can prepare your outfitter business for busy season.
          Do I Need a USDOT Number for My Outfitter Business?
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          February 06, 2025
          Do I Need a USDOT Number for My Outfitter Business?
            February 06, 2025
            Do I Need a USDOT Number for My Outfitter Business?

            As an outfitter, you might need a USDOT number for your fleet of vehicles. Here’s everything you need to know.
              7 Ways to Reduce Your Business’ Auto Claims
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              February 03, 2025
              7 Ways to Reduce Your Business’ Auto Claims
                February 03, 2025
                7 Ways to Reduce Your Business’ Auto Claims

                If your outfitter and guides business owns a fleet of vehicles, here are a few ideas on how to reduce your auto claims.
                  Travel to New Heights with These Auto Insurance Tips
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                  January 29, 2025
                  Travel to New Heights with These Auto Insurance Tips
                    January 29, 2025
                    Travel to New Heights with These Auto Insurance Tips

                    Adventure sports outfitters are responsible for travel to and from the next trek. Here are tips for outfitter insurance buyers.
                      Hard Market Outlook for Outfitter Businesses
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                      January 24, 2025
                      Hard Market Outlook for Outfitter Businesses
                        January 24, 2025
                        Hard Market Outlook for Outfitter Businesses

                        Following multiple years of consistency, most insurance experts are discovering a hardening market across commercial lines of insurance.
                          New Year, New Adventures — Starting an Outfitter Business
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                          January 21, 2025
                          New Year, New Adventures — Starting an Outfitter Business
                            January 21, 2025
                            New Year, New Adventures — Starting an Outfitter Business

                            Looking to own an outfitter business is both overwhelming and exciting. Here are some tips to help new owners along the way.
                              Should Your Outfitter Business Become an LLC?
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                              January 16, 2025
                              Should Your Outfitter Business Become an LLC?
                                January 16, 2025
                                Should Your Outfitter Business Become an LLC?

                                The structure of your outfitter business can help mitigate your potential risk. Here is why creating an LLC might be your best bet for risk mitigation.
                                  Preparing Your Winter Outfitter
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                                  January 13, 2025
                                  Preparing Your Winter Outfitter
                                    January 13, 2025
                                    Preparing Your Winter Outfitter

                                    Here are ways you can ensure your outfitter is ready for winter and capitalize on winter sports this season.
                                      Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Adventure Sports Businesses
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                                      January 08, 2025
                                      Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Adventure Sports Businesses
                                        January 08, 2025
                                        Understanding Workers’ Compensation for Adventure Sports Businesses

                                        As a small business owner, one of your goals is to reduce your risk as much as possible. Learn more about workers’ compensation for your outfitter.
                                          Running a Campground – Risks to Consider
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                                          January 03, 2025
                                          Running a Campground – Risks to Consider
                                            January 03, 2025
                                            Running a Campground – Risks to Consider

                                            From property exposures to crime exposures and everything in between, here are risks that need to be addressed to run a successful campground business.
                                              Hiking Safety Tips for Outfitters and Guides
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                                              December 26, 2024
                                              Hiking Safety Tips for Outfitters and Guides
                                                December 26, 2024
                                                Hiking Safety Tips for Outfitters and Guides

                                                As an outfitter or guide, it is your number one priority to ensure the safety of your clients. Here are six tips to protect your company and your clients.
                                                  Canoe, Kayak and SUP Paddling Safety for Outfitters and Guides
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                                                  December 23, 2024
                                                  Canoe, Kayak and SUP Paddling Safety for Outfitters and Guides
                                                    December 23, 2024
                                                    Canoe, Kayak and SUP Paddling Safety for Outfitters and Guides

                                                    People rely on outfitters to provide a fun and safe time on the water. From proper gear to watching the weather, here are five tips to keep your clients safe.
                                                      Is Your Business Vulnerable to a Ransomware Attack?
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                                                      December 13, 2024
                                                      Is Your Business Vulnerable to a Ransomware Attack?
                                                        December 13, 2024
                                                        Is Your Business Vulnerable to a Ransomware Attack?

                                                        Learn how to protect your outfitters business from cyber threats
                                                          Employment Practices Liability: Is Your Business Covered?
                                                          Article
                                                          December 10, 2024
                                                          Employment Practices Liability: Is Your Business Covered?
                                                            December 10, 2024
                                                            Employment Practices Liability: Is Your Business Covered?

                                                            The insurance you have for your adventure sports business might not be enough to protect against claims of harassment or discrimination. See how EPLI can fill in the gaps.