Partners & Brands we Trust
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing Leave No Trace programs, education, training and outreach in all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the globe. Utilizing the power of science, education for all, and stewardship to support and protect nature, Leave No Trace is on a mission to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet.
At Leave No Trace, there is no substitute for nature. From neighborhood walks to backcountry treks, the outdoors is for everyone. But it all has an impact. More use, over use, trash, endangered wildlife and around it all: climate change. Leave No Trace empowers people to be the solution to conservation. Through pioneering science, sustaining partnership and activating our proven training and education systems, Leave No Trace leads the way. No matter where or why you get outside, it’s yours to protect. Leave No Trace. Learn more at: www.LNT.org.
Lens Pro To Go
LensProToGo is the largest camera equipment rental company in the USA. They are also headquartered right here in Massachusetts, and they are the best in the business when it comes to quality and customer service. We at BlueHour have personally been using LPTG for our own rental needs for years, so we are happy to be able to offer all of our students, clients, and travelers a discount on any rental. Rent anything you need here, shipped direct to your door.
f-stop®
f-stop Gear produces some of the best adventure camera packs in the business. They focus on innovation, form, function, and sustainability. Each pack offers unmatched performance, protection and versatility for your prized camera equipment, in addition to long-wearing comfort for any adventure you’re after. Best of all, they stand by their products, offering incredible warranties of up to 20 years on their most popular packs. If you have any questions, you can always ask Allie for a personalized recommendation for what is best for you. Browse for your next pack here.
Vallerret®
Vallerret® designs premium gloves customized to fit the needs of adventurous photographers in their battle against cold hands. They offer a full line of photography gloves enjoyed world-wide by all types of photographers; from amateur landscape photographers to professional snowboard photographers. They keep all of our instructor’s hands warm in the most demanding of shooting conditions. All tour and workshop participants can receive a discount toward their products.
XTRATUF®
XTRATUF® - Alaska Proven, Built for All. We swear by XTRATUF when it comes to waterproof boots; in fact, co-owners Allie & Paul have been wearing the same pair of boots for over 10 years. Built for the toughest conditions, a set of boots from XTRATUF is sure to last and get the job done. Waterproof boots are the difference between a good shot, and an incredible shot.
Sun Surveyor
Sun Surveyor provides you with everything you need at your fingertips to plan ahead or adapt to changing conditions in real-time. It’s a photographer’s best friend, and that’s why we always recommend it for serious landscape photography. We love it so much that BlueHour actually produced all of the tutorial videos in the app’s Help section! Some of our students and travelers can receive a free Pro version. Download this app!
RedPoint
RedPoint provides comprehensive travel and trip insurance for any and all needs. We have partnered with them directly to be able to offer an easy, integrated solution for our travelers who want to protect their investment and experiences with us. Follow the link here and get a custom quote, or we can even provide one for you for a specific trip!
Backblaze
We know all too well how precious our photos are to us. That’s why you need a “backup plan.“ Backblaze offers hands-off and affordable cloud-based data storage for all of your data - not just your images. No worrying about cords, drives, data caps, or remembering to back-up; Backblaze takes care of it all in the background. Don’t wait until tragedy strikes — back up your files today!