Partners & Brands we Trust

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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.

The logo of the brand f-stop, with a circular icon resembling a mountain or camera aperture on the left and the brand name in bold black letters on the right.
A person with a red backpack stands on a mountain trail overlooking rocky, jagged mountain peaks and a cloudy sky.

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.

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A man dressed in outdoor winter gear holding a camera on a tripod in a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks and cloudy sky.

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.

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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.

Logo with a red circle and black text that reads 'Sun Surveyor'.
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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!

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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!