Cascadia Outfitters

Madison Ellington | Brendan Colbert | Olivia Hortegas | Cayla Gleaton

Taking the common outdoorsman

to uncommon places

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Table of Contents -------------------------------------Supervisor Introductions -------------------------------Business Description -----------------------------------Mission -----------------------------------------Vision ------------------------------------------Setting -----------------------------------------Location ---------------------------------------Climate ----------------------------------------Resources --------------------------------------Population -------------------------------------Equestrian Programs ----------------------------------Program Area ----------------------------------Activities ---------------------------------------Personnel Rates ---------------------------------Supplies Budget ---------------------------------Capital Outlay ----------------------------------Budget Summary -------------------------------Instructional Courses Programs -------------------------Program Area ----------------------------------Activities ---------------------------------------Personnel Rates ---------------------------------Supplies Budget ---------------------------------Capital Outlay ----------------------------------Budget Summary -------------------------------Gear Lab Programs -----------------------------------Program Area ----------------------------------Activities ---------------------------------------Personnel Rates ---------------------------------Supplies Budget ---------------------------------Capital Outlay ----------------------------------Budget Summary -------------------------------Guiding and Transportation Programs ------------------Program Area ----------------------------------Activities ---------------------------------------Personnel Rates ---------------------------------Supplies Budget ---------------------------------Capital Outlay ----------------------------------Budget Summary -------------------------------Financial Statement -----------------------------------

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Supervisor Introductions
Gear Labs Supervisor
Madison Ellington was born and raised in the rugged wilderness of Alaska. Eventually, she made
her way to Eastern Washington University where she received a BA in Recreation and Tourism
Management. She brought her degree back to Alaska and worked as a NOLS instructor, directed
Alaska Pacific Universitys outdoor program, and managed an Adventure Therapy Bereavement
camp for children. Growing up with no electricity or running water, and days from any civilized
villages, she learned early on what the essentials and amenities are while in the woods. After
gaining valuable experience, she decided to move back to Washington and share her knowledge
of gear and the backcountry with others. She is a handy woman who believes that there is no
such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.

Instructional Course Supervisor

Cayla Gleaton has been instructing outdoor recreational programs and classes for the past five
years. She is a graduate from Eastern Washington University with a bachelors degree in
Recreation and Tourism Management. After graduating from EWU she worked for a year for
Un-Cruise Adventures following her internships, jobs and courses through NOLS where she
worked for three years before coming here to work full time. She is passionate about being
outside and getting more people outside to experience all that the outdoors has to offer.

Equestrian Programs Supervisor

With vast knowledge on all things horses, Olivia Hortegas is responsible for running the ranch as
well as supervising all trips involving horses and mules for transportation and packing. Olivia
not only grew up on a ranch but graduated from Eastern Washington University with a degree in
Outdoor Recreation. Her knowledge about horses as well as her passion for the outdoors will
allow participants an enjoyable and educational experience.

Guiding and Transportation Supervisor

Like many founders of Cascade Outfitters, Brendan has a unique and rather unlikely past.
Brendan was born and raised in the rural community of Okanogan, Washington. Okanogan High
School was the source of his diploma, though, unlike many of his peers, this for a time was the
highest academic achievement he held. His young adulthood was spent tending a deep fryer at a
local fast-food joint. However, he found this work to be deeply unsatisfying, and he realized that
a change was necessary. He began work at a local ranch where he cared for horses, and began
pursuing his dreams of exploring the wilderness. Realizing that he could indeed make a career
for himself in this area, he took certification after certification, class after class in pursuit of his
dream of leading backcountry trips. His acquired skill with horses combined with his love of the
backcountry made the preparation easy, and soon enough, he was sharing his passion with
anyone who would register for his classes at the newly founded Cascadia Outfitters.

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Business Description
Cascadia Outfitters is a backcountry gear rental and guide service that offers instructional
courses for various aspects of wilderness travel and stay. We also offer transportation packages
to take you where you need to go. Our knowledgeable staff and experienced guides will work
with you to create an adventure of a lifetime. Join us for an hour long class learning how to make
your own snowshoes, or embark on a weeklong adventure with one of our professional guides.
Whatever adventure you choose, it will be worth it if you choose Cascadia Outfitters.

Mission
We strive to provide transportation and knowledge to the common outdoorsman to assist them in
the transition from front-country thinking to backcountry preparedness.

Vision
To become the premier provider of commercial backcountry services in the cascade region.
Setting
Cascadia outfitters is a private commercial recreation business.

Location
Our office is located right outside of the Cascade Mountains in a location that has mountain trails
accessible. Our guided tours take place in the mountain ranges surrounding us and the majority
of our classes and activities take place at our office.

Climate
We are open year round and will operate in warm and cold climates. A thick layer of snow is
present from autumn to spring with temperatures ranging depending on the region you are in.
Systems coming in from the Pacific Ocean provide lush green geography, and plenty of water in
the warmer months. Cascadia Outfitters has gear for all seasons and will be available to supply
you with a guide year round. If you are just looking to rent gear or attend a course, our services
will provide you with the essentials for any season or climate within the Cascades.

Resources
The staff at Cascadia outfitters works hard every season to obtain the permits and licenses
needed to travel in the backcountry of the cascades. Cascadia Outfitters has obtained a business
license to operate in the state of Washington and has also taken out a loan from the Bank of
America to cover capital expenses.

Population
We are marketing ourselves primarily to the common outdoorsman and woman who want to
experience what the Backcountry has to offer but does not have enough knowledge or gear to get
themselves out there. We want to open our services to all experience levels, but our primary
market will be those who need a little extra help making their way through the mountains.

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Equestrian Programs

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Program Area
Supervisor Title: Equestrian Supervisor
Program Year: 2015-2016
Component Costs of Programs:
Direct Labor:
$15,455
Materials:
$56,950
Admin Overhead:
$26,712
Total Program Cost:
$99,117
Cascadia Outfitters offers a variety of equestrian programs suitable for every ability and
knowledge level which allows clients to gain valuable experience and increase their capabilities
regarding horsemanship in the backcountry. Our goal is to be the preferred choice for
backcountry equestrian programs for anyone wishing to expand their understanding and skill.
Cascadia Outfitters offers three different levels of programs in order to best serve the needs of
individuals with differing skill levels and previous experience. The following describes the three
different program levels.
Level 1: This type of program is designed to give participants information in a workshop style
class that educates them on horsemanship in the backcountry.
Classes such as Trail Etiquette 101 and Get Ready to Ride are prime examples of programs that
are offered in this level which provide useful information and education to prepare participants
for the backcountry.
Level 2: This category is a hands-on, educational and interactive class which allows participants
to gain vital experience and knowledge of some possibilities that they may come across in the
backcountry as well as providing the skill they need to prepare for a backcountry trip with
horses.
All Tied Up and Saddle Care are a few examples of classes that are included in this section.
These classes allow individuals to put their newly gained knowledge to practice right away.
Level 3: This program type allows for participants to gain actual experience involving horses and
riding in a safe and informative environment.
Horseback Riding Basics and Saddle Attachment Techniques are two examples of the classes
included in this level which allow clients to gain confidence and practice in their newly acquired
skills.

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Equestrian Activities
Horse Back Riding Basics: This hands-on class is ideal for those who have little experience with
trail riding. You will not only learn how to properly groom, bridle, saddle, mount and ride a
horse safely but will have the opportunity to put your knowledge to practice with the help of the
instructor. Be prepared for a short trail ride! Cost: $51.80
Trail Etiquette 101: Learn the basics of trail riding etiquette and safety. In this informational
class, topics such as handling adverse weather conditions, encountering others on the trail and
dealing with unruly horses will be covered. Cost: $22.40
Packing for the Trail: Understanding the correct way to pack saddle bags on a horse is essential
for the success of your trip and comfort of the animal. This lesson will walk you through the ins
and outs of packing for your trip and supply you with a list of recommended items to bring on
excursions. Cost: $14
Get Ready to Ride: Geared towards horse and mule owners, this course will ensure that your
horse or mule is prepared for your backcountry trip. You will learn all you need to know in order
to condition your animal for the journey with instructions on specific workouts to train your
horse, medical precautions to take prior to the expedition and tips on making your animal
comfortable during the trip. Cost: $14.70
All Tied Up: Get first-hand experience in this short but informative class by learning and
practicing how to effectively secure packs onto horses. Cost: $16.80
All About Horse Highline: Learn how to properly set up a highline to allow for more comfort for
your horse or mule at camp. You will become familiar with the best equipment to use for high
lining as well as the methods to allow for the easiest and quickest set ups and the fewest tangles
in your line. Cost: $78.40
Saddle Attachment Techniques: This class will allow you to become accustomed to different
ways of attaching and balancing camping tools and rifles to your saddle safely and efficiently.
This class is not for beginners. Cost: $37.80
Saddle Care: Maintaining tack is of the utmost importance, especially for those who participate
in back country excursions. Aimed towards horse owners this lesson will teach you the essentials
of leather cleaning, conditioning, storing and protecting. Cost: $25.75
Horse Care on the Trail: Get to know everything about how to properly take care of your animal
friend on the trail before you leave. Cost: $15.40
Equipment Selection: Get suggestions on packing and camping equipment from experts who
know best. A detailed description of each recommended item will be provided as well as the
proper maintenance for each. Cost: $23.80
Leave No Trace with Horses: Come learn how to have an enjoyable backcountry horse riding
experience without having a negative impact on the environment. During this fun, day long
venture you will discover techniques to lessen the impact that humans have when they interact
with nature so that you can minimize your effect during future backcountry trips. Cost: $74.20
How to Stake Out: In this class you will obtain the skills needed to stake out your pack horse or
mule in order to let them graze on your backcountry visit. You will get a chance to try for
yourself after learning the proper safety and training of the horse that is involved. Cost: $22.40

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Equestrian Program Personnel Rates

Classes

F W SP S

Horse Back Riding Basics

Trail Etiquette 101

Packing for the Trail

Get Ready to Ride

All Tied Up

Number
of
Personnel

Rate

Hours Per
Week

Number of
Weeks

Personnel
Subtotal

Personnel
Total

$20.00

24

$2,880.00

$2,880.00

$10.00

30

$300.00

$300.00

$20.00

25

$2,000.00

$2,000.00

$10.00

30

$300.00

$300.00

$10.00

25

$500.00

$500.00

$10.00

20

$200.00

$200.00

20

$2,400.00

$2,400.00

All About Horse Highlines

Saddle Attachment
Techniques
Saddle Care

$10.00

30

$600.00

$600.00

Horse Care on the Trail

$10.00

30

$600.00

$600.00

10
11

Equipment Selection

30

Leave No Trace

$10.00
$20.00

20

$300.00
$5,600.00

$300.00
$5,600.00

12

How to Stake Out

$10.00

15

$150.00

$150.00

x
x

$20.00

TOTAL

$15,830.00

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Equestrian Program Supplies Budget

Classes

Horse Back Riding Basics

Trail Etiquette 101

Packing for the Trail

Get Ready To Ride

All Tied Up

SP

All About Horse Highline

Saddle Attachment
Techniques

Saddle Care

Horse Care on the Trail

10

Equipment Selection

11

LNT With Horses

12

How to Stake Out

Item

Price

Carry Comb
Lunch
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Water Canteen
Lunch
Snack
Backcountry Manual
Horse Workout Guide
Power Bar
Rope
High Line Swivels
Tree Straps
Nylon Rope
Attachment Handbook
Lunch
Saddle Soap
Saddle Conditioner
Tack Sponge
First Aid Handbook
Snack
Horse Tack Magazine
Notepad
Pencil
LNT Book
Lunch
Snack
Photo Handbook
Rope

$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$3.00
$5.00
$15.00
$20.00
$20.00
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$10.00
$3.00
$5.00
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00
$1.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$10.00
$5.00

Items Per
Program

Programs
Per Year

10

24

10

30

10

25

20

30

25

10

20

10

20

10

30

20

30

10

30

10

20

10

15

Supply
Subtotal
$2,400.00
$2,400.00
$1,200.00
$3,000.00
$1,500.00
$1,250.00
$2,500.00
$1,250.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$375.00
$625.00
$3,000.00
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$900.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$3,000.00
$1,500.00
$300.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$750.00
TOTAL

Supply Total

6,000.00

4,500.00

5,000.00

6,000.00

1,000.00

$ 11,000.00
$

3,000.00

6,900.00

6,000.00

4,800.00

5,000.00

2,250.00
$61,450.00

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Equestrian Program Capital Outlay

Item #1: Pack Horses
Pack horses are imperative for the equestrian program in order to offer hands on experience to
clients in packing and riding. An increase of business will occur when customers without their
own pack animals sign up for programs that use real animals in them. Once clients feel more
comfortable riding and packing the animals themselves they will be more likely to sign up for
more classes and trips offered by the business.
7-year-old mare that has been ridden in the mountains, was a pack lead and is good with
crossing rivers, carrying packs etc. | Cost: $1,500 Each or $15,000 for 10
http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php
Back country horse with experience in hunting camps, packs and rides. Very good horse
for unexperienced riders. | Cost: $1,500 Each or $15,000 for 10
http://www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-1061549
Trail mare who is experienced in traveling busy roads as well as high lining in the
backcountry. | Cost: $1,200 Each or $12,000 for 10
http://www.horseclicks.com/black-mustang-mare-ideal-backcountry-horse/horses/842186
Item #2 Saddles
In order for Cascadia Outfitters to allow guests the opportunity to pack and ride, it is essential for
enough saddles to be provided for each horse available. By offering the use of saddles to clients,
they are more likely to attend classes since the provision of their own saddle will not be required.
This will allow for a higher participation level in many of the classes and programs offered by
Cascadia Outfitters which will lead to an increase in profits as well.
Super Cushion Trail Saddle offers comfort for the horse and rider on the trail. Comes
with matching bridle and saddle pad. | Cost: $530 Each or $5,300 for 10
http://www.chicksaddlery.com/page/CDS/PROD/1003/SS_20500X
Synthetic Trail Saddle Package comes with everything a rider needs for a comfortable
and secure trail ride. Made of durable materials and includes a 5 year guarantee. | Cost:
$310 Each or $3,100 for 10
http://www.statelinetack.com/item/king-basic-synthetic-trail-saddlepackage/SLT901222/#LongDescr
Comfortable Western Saddle good for trail riding or general riding. The underside is
padded with synthetic fleece to ensure comfort for the horse and rider alike. Comes with
matching reins, headstall and breast collar. | Cost: $300 Each or $3,000 for 10
http://www.saddleonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=18575&utm_term=18575&
gclid=COOlxfTN8MoCFQEGaQodrSoG-A

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Equestrian Program Budget Summary

1
2
3
4
5

Name of Program

Horse Riding Basics

Trail Etiquette 101

Packing for the Trail

Get Ready to Ride

All Tied Up
All About Horse High
Lines
Saddle Attachment
Techniques

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

SP

Saddle Care

Horse Care on the

Trail

Equipment Selection

Leave No Trace with

Horses
How to Stake Out

x
x

TOTALS

Direct
Labor

Materials

Admin
Overhead

Total Cost

$2,880.00

$6,000.00

$3,552.00

$12,432.00

$300.00

$4,500.00

$1,920.00

$6,720.00

$2,000.00

$500.00

$1,000.00

$3,500.00

$300.00

$6,000.00

$2,520.00

$8,820.00

$500.00

$1,000.00

$600.00

$2,100.00

$200.00

$11,000.00

$4,480.00

$15,680.00

$2,400.00

$3,000.00

$2,160.00

$7,560.00

$225.00

$6,900.00

$600.00

$7,725.00

$600.00

$6,000.00

$2,640.00

$9,240.00

$300.00

$4,800.00

$2,040.00

$7,140.00

$5,600.00

$5,000.00

$4,240.00

$14,840.00

$150.00

$2,250.00

$960.00

$3,360.00

$15,455.00

$56,950.00

$26,712.00

$99,117.00

People
Per
Class

Classes
Per
Year

People
Per
Year

10

24

240

10

30

300

10

25

250

20

30

600

25

125

10

20

200

10

20

200

10

30

300

20

30

600

10

30

300

10

20

200

10

15

150

Fee

Revenue

$51.80

$12,432.00

$22.40

$6,720.00

$14.00

$3,500.00

$14.70

$8,820.00

$16.80

$2,100.00

$78.40

$15,680.00

$37.80

$7,560.00

$25.75

$7,725.00

$15.40

$9,240.00

$23.80

$7,140.00

$74.20

$14,840.00

$22.40

$3,360.00

$99,117.00

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Instructional Courses Programs

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Program Area
Program Title: Instructor Supervisor
Program Year: 2015 2016
Component Costs of Program:
Direct Labor:
$8,785.00
Materials:
$9,402.56
Admin Overhead:
$7,275.02
Total Program Cost:
$25,462.58
Cascadia Outfitters wants to make sure every experience you take either on your own or with our
company, you are knowledge and ready for various situations you may come across. These
classes are aimed towards adults however we welcome all ages, especially for our Leave No
Trace (LNT) classes.
These instructional courses cover a wide variety of skill levels for all age groups. Our courses at
Cascadia outfitters wants to make sure that anyone can receive training to make outdoor
recreation a lifelong hobby. Our courses are not only informational, but fun and have a lot to
offer for any type of adventure you are looking for. Parents, do you need a way to better involve
your kids? We have a class for that! Hunters, do you need new ideas for your fresh game? We
have a class for that!
Level 1 Classes- Informational Classes: These classes are very informational. You will go in
depth about who owns certain land and what their rules and regulations in our Rules and
Regulations in the Backcountry class. These classes also include etiquette, ethics, and an intro
into safety. Our LNT, and Etiquette and Safety in the Backcountry classes are also included in
this level.
Level 2 Classes- Beginner Classes: These classes cover beginner skills for those that are getting
into outdoor recreational activities such as backpacking. They go over basic skills such as knot
tying in our knot tying 101 class, and our navigation skills goes over how to follow a topographic
map so students can find their way if needed. I highly recommend that if you are looking for
more beginner skills such as how to pack a backpack to look into the rental programs we offer.
Level 3 Classes- Supplemental Classes: These classes are not the basics but may come in handy
to add that extra level of knowledge or fun to your next adventures. Classes cover anything from
what to do if you see a bear in our predator safety class, to identifying plants to our fire starting
and safety class. This is also the section for you if youre a hunter looking to cure your meat, or
trying to add more fun for yourselves or kids with our Wilderness entertainment class.
Level 4 classes- Advanced Classes: These classes are designed for the catastrophes that do in
fact occur in the back country and teach students how to deal with different scenarios. These are
our advanced classes because they are more in depth, intense and longer classes. We offer
Wilderness First Responder for a safety course and an Avalanche training for the winters.

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Instructional Courses Activities

Etiquette and Safety in the Backcountry: This course will give a general idea of how to behave
while in the back country amongst nature, animals, other people. Cost: $11.52
Plant Identification: This course will go over different plants found in the Cascade region, which
ones are most common, their different uses, and if they are safe to eat or not. Cost: $31.50
Navigation: This course goes over map reading and topography so you can feel more
comfortable navigating on your own adventures! Cost: $83.13
Wilderness First Aid (WFA): WFA, or Wilderness First Aid will cover basic and advanced first
aid in case of incidents occurring in the back country. Cost: $147.70
Leave No Trace (LNT): LNT, or Leave No Trace goes in detail on back country etiquette and
ethics. This class covers how to help conserve the back country for others to enjoy after you!
Cost: $33.92
Predator Safety Class: If you spend enough time in the back country, you increase your chances
of running into a larger animal. Be prepared by taking this class for prevention and procedures
for bigger animals. Cost: $65.63
Rules and Regulations in the Backcountry: There are many different organizations that own the
lands we use, and each one has their own rules and regulations. Be prepared for the different
permits and regulations for the land you are going to use, especially if you are taking your pet or
a pack animal! Cost: $15.20
Wilderness Entertainment: There can be a lot of down time out in the woods, so take this class if
you are looking for fun for yourself, friends, and family! Cost: $38.03
Avalanche Safety: This class is for our more advanced clients who may be trying to find the
freshest powder or those trying to get to the top of a mountain. Know how to judge conditions to
keep yourself and whoever is with you prepared for the worst. Cost: $166.60
Fire Starting and Safety: Fires are a common form of entertainment in the woods so learn how to
do it right! This class will also cover LNT's ethics on campfire building and different rules when
in the back country. Cost: $32.55
Knot Tying 101: Whether you are climbing or setting up camp, knots are useful, and just because
you know one knot, does not mean you need to tie a lot! Cost: $18.06
How to Cure Your Meat: This course is for our hunters who want to learn what to do with their
fresh meat, or are looking for new ideas! Cost: $59.50

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Instructional Courses Personnel Rates

Name of Class

Rate

Hours
per
Week

Number
of Weeks

Personnel
Subtotal

Personnel
Total

$15.00

12

$360.00

$360.00

$12.50

$800.00

$800.00

$15.00

10

$600.00

$12.50

10

$500.00

$15.00

18

$1,080.00

$12.50

18

$900.00

$15.00

12

$1,080.00

$12.50

12

$600.00

$15.00

$90.00

$12.50

$75.00

Number of
F W SP S
Personnel

Etiquette and Safety in the

Backcountry

Plant Identification

Navigation

Wilderness First Aid

Leave No Trace Class

3
4
5
6

$15.00

$12.50

$100.00

Predator safety class

Rules and Regulations for

Backcountry

Wilderness Entertainment

9
Avalanche Safety

10

Fire Starting and Safety

11

Knot Tying 101

12

How to Cure Your Meat

$180.00

$15.00

24

$720.00

$12.50

24

$600.00

$12.50

24

$600.00

$1,100.00
$1,980.00
$1,680.00
$165.00
$180.00
$100.00
$1,920.00

$12.50

$200.00

$200.00

$12.50

$150.00

$150.00

$15.00

$150.00

$150.00

TOTAL

$8,785.00

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Instructional Courses Supplies Budget

S
P

Plant Identification

Navigation

Wilderness First Aid

Leave No Trace

Classes

Etiquette and Safety

in the Backcountry

6 Predator Safety Class

Rules and
Regulations
Wilderness
Entertainment

7
8

x
x

Avalanche Safety

10

Fire Starting and

Safety

11

Knot Tying 101

12

How to Cure Your

Meat

Item

Price

Informational Packet
Quick Info Sticker
Informational Packet
Snack
Compass Lanyard
Snack
Lunch
WFA Handbook
Lunch
Snack
Personal First Aid Kits
LNT Sticker
LNT Pamphlet
Bear Spray
Mini Flashlight
Informational Packet
Stickers
Outdoor Handy Book
Deck of Cards
Avalanche Book
Snack
Lunch
Fire Starting Pamphlet
Fire Starter Kit
Book of Knots
Cordage
Curing Salt
Carcuterie: Craft Of

$5.00
$0.23
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$5.00
$15.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
$12.50
$0.23
$10.00
$35.00
$5.00
$5.00
$0.23
$13.00
$10.00
$10.00
$5.00
$10.00
$10.00
$7.00
$5.00
$2.00
$10.00
$20.00

Items Per
Program
10
10
8
8
8
8
8
15
15
15
15
10
10
12
12
8
8
6
6
15
15
15
8
8
8
8
6
6

Programs
Per Year
12
8
4

4
12
2
4
4
2
4
4
2

Supply
Subtotal
$600.00
$27.60
$320.00
$320.00
$160.00
$160.00
$480.00
$900.00
$600.00
$300.00
$750.00
$27.60
$1,200.00
$840.00
$120.00
$160.00
$7.36
$312.00
$240.00
$300.00
$150.00
$300.00
$320.00
$224.00
$160.00
$64.00
$120.00
$240.00
TOTAL

Supply
Total
$627.60
$640.00
$800.00

$2,550.00
$1,227.60
$960.00
$167.36
$552.00
$750.00
$544.00
$224.00
$360.00
$9,402.56
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Instructional Courses Capital Outlay

Item #1: AED Trainers
As a part of the Wilderness First Responder Training, an AED would allow participants to be
certified as AED administers too. An AED trainer would help get more people instructed on how
to use an AED if they were to come across an accident in the front or back country. Cascadia
Outfitters strives for our clients and students to be the most prepared they can be and this is an
additional way that we can help prepare them.
$1,218 ($406 per unit) Cardiac Science Full-Size AED Trainer- This is a full trainer that
would allow students to get the full training. It can teach Semi-Automatic and fully
automatic defibrillation. http://www.aedsuperstore.com/
$1,110 ($370 per unit) Nasco Life/AED Trainer- This trainer covers all four
recommended AED scenarios giving our students a wide variety of training! http://firstaid-product.com
$1,197 ($399 per unit) Cardiac Science Powerheart G3 Trainer- This realistic trainer has
the ability to vary situations to keep our students on their toes! As a plus it has reusable
training pads to help reduce our impact. http://www.aed.com
Item #2: Avalanche Shovels
Having avalanche shovels will be essential for our avalanche trainings. We want our students to
have practice with certain scenarios so that if something happens they have an idea what to do.
After all, experience with a certain situation will help them to react faster in a real scenario.
Ideally I would want 15 different shovels to provide enough for the class along with extras.
$1,019.4 ($67.96 per shovel) Back Country Access Dozer Hoe Shovel- This shovel is
aluminum with a slide proof shaft that would help make the shoveling a little easier for
students. http://www.backcountry.com/
$660 ($44 per shovel) Back country Shovel- This shovel is aluminum and tough with a
D-Grip and light weight for carrying to the site. http://www.backcountry.com
$1,049.25 ($69.95 per shovel) Black Diamond Deploy 3 Shovel- This shovel is the whole
package with an aluminum blade, Hybrid D/T handles and a collapsible shaft to make it
easier to pack.

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Instructional Courses Budget Summary

Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Etiquette and
Safety
Plant Identification
Navigation
Wilderness First
Aid
Leave No Trace
Predator Safety
Class
Rules and
Regulations
Wilderness
Entertainment
Avalanche Safety
Fire Starting and
Safety
Knot Tying 101
How to Cure Your
Meat

F W SP S
x

x
x

x
x

Admin
Overhead

Total
Cost

$360.00

$627.60

$395.04

$1,382.64

10

12

$800.00
$1,100.00

$640.00
$800.00

$576.00
$760.00

$2,016.00
$2,660.00

8
8

Fee

Total

120

$11.52

$1,382.64

8
4

64
32

$31.50
$83.13

$2,016.00
$2,660.00

x $1,980.00 $2,550.00

$1,812.00

$6,342.00

15

60

$105.70

$6,342.00

x $1,680.00 $1,227.60

$1,163.04

$4,070.64

10

12

120

$33.92

$4,070.64

$165.00

$960.00

$450.00

$1,575.00

12

24

$65.63

$1,575.00

$180.00

$167.36

$138.94

$486.30

32

$15.20

$486.30

$100.00

$552.00

$260.80

$912.80

24

$38.03

$912.80

$1,920.00

$750.00

$1,068.00

$3,738.00

15

30

$124.60

$3,738.00

x
x

Material
s

$200.00

$544.00

$297.60

$1,041.60

32

$32.55

$1,041.60

$150.00

$224.00

$149.60

$523.60

32

$16.36

$523.60

$150.00

$360.00

$204.00

$714.00

12

$59.50

$714.00

x
TOTALS

People Classes People

Per
Per
Per
class
year
Year

Direct
Labor

$8,785.00 $9,402.56 $7,275.02 $25,462.58

$25,462.58

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Gear Lab Programs

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Program Area
Supervisor Title: Gear and Maintenance Specialist
Program Year: 2015-2016
Component Costs of Program:
Direct Labor:
$5,970.00
Materials:
$21,783.25
Administrative Overhead: $11,101.10
Total Program Costs:
$38,853.85
At Cascadia Outfitters, we strive to offer state of the art gear that is in good condition when it is
rented out, and upon return to us. We offer a multitude of classes to help you learn to use and
maintain our gear, or a piece of your own gear. We also offer classes to teach you simple
wilderness etiquette skills that will in turn help you enjoy your stay in the woods more, and leave
minimal impact to the great wilderness areas that we have the opportunity to use. By teaching
you to properly use your gear and conserve our environment, we are fulfilling our mission to
Provide transportation and knowledge to the common outdoorsman to assist them in the
transition from front-country thinking to backcountry preparedness.
Our Gear Labs are geared towards any type of outdoorsman or woman. We have classes ranging
from generic knowledge to specialized skills that would be appropriate for an adventurer of any
age. Our classes are split into three categories for convenience of the customer. We want our
customers to come to our office and choose classes that will help prepare them for the adventure
they are embarking on. The categories help the customer gain a better understanding of the uses
for each class.
Category 1: How To For the Back Country These classes prepare anyone who is going to
be spending an extended period of time in the back country. You will learn essential skills to use
your gear to your advantage and be efficient. This category includes:

How to Pack for the Backcountry

How to Apply a Patch

How to Set Up Camping Tents

Stove School

Category 2: Helpful in the Backcountry These classes are offered as helpful tips that our
customers may not have knowledge on if this is their first time embarking on an adventure. The
classes we offer in this category are:

Intro to Backcountry Gear

Setting up a Wall Tent

Backcountry Dishes
Staying Warm in the backcountry

Category 3: Extra Tips to Make Your Stay Comfy These classes are offered as fluff
classes, or classes that will make your backcountry stay more comfortable and rich in experience.
These classes include:

Ski Maintenance
Climbing Gear Maintenance

How to Make Snowshoes

Fly Tying

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Gear Labs Activities

Intro to Backcountry Gear: Are you unfamiliar with the gear you need for your backcountry
excursion? Come on over and join us to learn all about the gear you need for your trip and how
to use it. We will introduce to you the essentials in the backcountry. Cost: $34.41
How to Pack for the Backcountry: Are you planning on carrying a giant backpack through the
wilderness that you are not quite sure how to pack? In this class, we will share our favorite tips
and tricks on how to get the most out of the space inside your pack and how to prepare the gear
inside for any weather. Cost: $3.39
Stove School: Bring your own stove or borrow one of ours for our stove school. We will teach
you how to use them and weigh the pros and cons about which stove is best for your adventure.
Cost: $2.56
How to Apply a Patch: From the early days of duct tape invention, we have all seen and used
different ways to patch up our gear. Bring in your favorite piece of gear that needs some TLC or
pick from our assortment of ripped material and learn how to apply a durable and permanent
patch to all kinds of gear. Cost: $4.66
Setting Up a Wall Tent: We have wall tents available for our customers to rent, however, they
are not as straight forward to set up we would hope. Come join us in learning how to use one of
these wilderness homes so your next outing can be as luxurious as we like to believe our tents
are. Cost: $5.37
How to Set up Camping Tents: With the ever changing world of technology comes the ever
changing world of gear. Are you new to setting up tents? You found the class for you. This class
is designed for beginners who want to know more bout their tents and how to best use them for
their adventures. Cost: $2.94
Backcountry Dishes: When backpacking through the wilderness without running water or
dishwashers, one may be under the impression that dishes are impossible to clean. False. We will
teach you how to clean your cookware and properly dispose of the remnants in any weather.
Cost: $4.26
Ski Maintenance: Do you love skiing and snowboarding but have some gear you have never
learned to take car of? Come to our ski/snowboard maintenance class to learn how to set your
dins, adjust your bindings, wax your boards, and more! Cost: $7.06
Climbing Gear Maintenance: Soft material and cordage comes specific cleaning techniques,
storage places, and things to know. In this class, learn how to evaluate, clean, store, and how to
get the most longevity out of the gear you own or borrow. Cost: $7.81
Fly Tying: Come learn the basics of tying flies for different occasions! We will supply the
materials and hooks for you to make a fly for any fish you are catching. Cost: $95.90
How to Make Snowshoes: Sometimes we get caught in the back country in the middle of a
snowstorm and are forced to trudge through the knee high powder just to get back to camp. Join
us in creating our own snowshoes out of simple materials you will find in the wilderness and in
your pack. Cost: $8.00
Staying Warm in the Backcountry: One of the most important parts of having fun on your
adventures is making sure you stay warm. Learn how to layer properly, what gear to bring, and
tips and tricks to stay warm on any type of adventure. Cost: $3.95

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Gear Labs Personnel Rates

$13.50

Hours
per
Week
2

Number
of
Weeks
30

$15.00

1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1

$13.50
$14.00
$14.00
$12.00
$14.00
$12.00
$13.50
$15.00
$14.00
$15.00
$15.00

$13.50

F W

S
P

Number of
Personnel

Rate

3
4

Intro to Backcountry Gear

How to Pack for the
Backcountry
Stove School
How to Apply a Patch

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

Setting Up a Wall Tent

x
x
x
x

x
x

x
x
x

Classes
1
2

6
7
8
9
10
11
12

How to Set up Camping

Tents
Backcountry Dishes
Ski Maintenance
Climbing Gear Maintenance
Fly Tying
How to Make Snowshoes
Staying Warm in the
Backcountry

x
x

x
x

Personnel
Subtotal

Personnel
Total

$810.00

$810.00

30

$450.00

$450.00

1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3

25
25
20
20
20
20
30
15
15
15
25

$337.50
$350.00
$560.00
$480.00
$280.00
$240.00
$810.00
$225.00
$210.00
$450.00
$1,125.00

$337.50
$350.00
$
760.00
$
240.00
$810.00
$225.00
$210.00
$450.00
$1,125.00

15

$202.50

$202.50

TOTAL

$5,970.00

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Gear Labs Supplies Budget

Classes

W SP S

Intro to Backcountry Gear

How to Pack for the

Backcountry

Stove School

How to Apply a Patch

Setting Up a Wall Tent

How to Set up Camping Tents

Backcountry Dishes

Ski Maintenance

Climbing Gear Maintenance

10

Fly Tying

11

How to Make Snowshoes

12

Staying Warm in the

Backcountry

x
x

Item

Price

Water Filter
Cliff Bar
Gallon Ziplock
Bags
Trash Bags
Stove Fuel
Tin Foil
Tenacious Tape
Fabric Repair Tape
Tent Manual
Cliff Bar
Tent Manual
Cliff Bar
Dish Soap
Rubber Gloves
Ski Wax
Snack
Rope Cleaner
Climbing Chalk
Fly Tying Kit
Fly Tying Thread
Duct Tape
Tree Branch
Hand Warmers
Cliff Bar

$20.00
$1.25

Items Per
Program
10
15

$0.21

20

$0.50
$13.00
$0.05
$5.30
$14.00
$0.05
$1.25
$0.05
$1.25
$0.24
$0.10
$20.95
$1.25
$20.00
$3.31
$63.00
$2.50
$8.00
$0.05
$0.67
$1.25

10
1
20
1
1
15
15
15
15
10
10
2
15
1
15
10
10
5
15
15
15

Programs
Per Year
30
30
25
25
20
20
30
15
15
15
25
15

Supply
Subtotal
$6,000.00
$562.50
$126.00
$150.00
$325.00
$25.00
$132.50
$350.00
$15.00
$375.00
$15.00
$375.00
$72.00
$30.00
$628.50
$281.25
$300.00
$744.75
$9,450.00
$375.00
$1,000.00
$18.75
$150.75
$281.25
TOTAL

Supply
Total
$ 6,562.50
$

276.00

350.00

482.50

390.00

390.00

102.00

909.75

$ 1,044.75
$ 9,825.00
$ 1,018.75
$

432.00
$21,783.25

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Gear Labs Capital Outlay

Item #1 - Storage Shed 8 x10

Suncast Tremont Shed Series $849.99

Newport Steel Shed | Cost: $318.00

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Arrow-Newport-10-ft-x-8-ft-Steel-Shed-NP10867/100211354
Heartland Ridgeview Gambrel Engineered Wood Storage Shed $1098

Large double doors with windows allow you to move and store any outdoor items
whether they be large or small within your shed. The Suncast Tremont shed is
constructed of blow molded resin reinforced by steel, ensuring rain or shine, outdoor
lawn items stay dry and safe no matter what the season giving you peace of mind
during those intense rain or snow storms.
http://www.target.com/p/suncast-tremont-shed-series/-/A16851335#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=8x10+storage+shed
Electro galvanized steel for corrosion resistance with gable design and comes in two
colors. Lockable sliding door that helps keep your stored belongings safe, the shed's
doors have a tall walk-in style for convenient access. A floor foundation kit is included
for plywood floor installation (wood not included).
The Ridgeview 80-sq ft gambel style storage shed allows for extra storage possibilities.
Features extra-wide 56-in double doors and 6-ft tall side walls. LP siding is treated to
resist termites and decay and is factory-primed and ready to paint. Includes heavy-duty
keyed-locking T-handle.
http://www.lowes.com/pd_538361-57658-181160_1z0wg8a__?productId=50121145&pl=1

Item #2 - Backpacks

REI Traverse 70 Pack | Cost: $239.00 Each or $2,390 (10)

Gregory Baltoro 75 Pack | Cost: $319.00 Each or $3190.00 (10)

Built for comfort and stability on long hauls with large loads, the REI Traverse 70 lets
you customize the fit for ideal support and load balance, while the ventilated mesh back
panel keeps you cool.
http://www.rei.com/product/893980/rei-traverse-70-pack
Winner of Backpacker magazine's 2015 Editors' Choice Gold Award, this extended-trip
pack has a fully customizable suspension that adapts to your body for a light and agile
feel with a heavy load.
http://www.rei.com/product/881000/gregory-baltoro-75-pack
Osprey Volt 75 Pack | Cost: $199.95 Each or $$1,999.50 (10)

The Osprey Volt 75 pack provides essential features for backcountry travel and offers an
incredibly versatile fitall at a great value.
http://www.rei.com/product/895597/osprey-volt-75-pack

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Gear Labs Budget Summary

Name of Program
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Intro to Backcountry
Gear
How to Pack for the
Backcountry
Stove School
How to Apply a Patch
Setting Up a Wall
Tent
How to Set up
Camping Tents
Backcountry Dishes
Ski Maintenance
Climbing Gear
Maintenance
Fly Tying

10
11
12

How to Make
Snowshoes
Staying Warm in the
Backcountry

F W SP S
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

x
x

TOTALS

Direct
Labor

Materials

Admin
Overhead

Total Cost

$810.00

$6,562.50

$2,949.00 $10,321.50

$450.00
$337.00
$350.00

$276.00
$350.00
$482.50

$290.40
$274.80
$333.00

$1,016.40
$961.80
$1,165.50

$760.00

$390.00

$460.00

$1,610.00

$240.00
$810.00
$225.00

$390.00
$102.00
$909.75

$252.00
$364.80
$453.90

$882.00
$1,276.80
$1,588.65

$210.00

$1,044.75

$501.90

$1,756.65

$450.00

$9,825.00

$1,125.00

$1,018.75

$857.50

$3,001.25

$202.50

$432.00

$253.80

$888.30

$4,110.00 $14,385.00

$5,969.50 $21,783.25 $11,101.10 $38,853.85

People Classes People

Per
Per
Per
Class
Year
Year
10

30

300

10

30

300

15
10

25
25

375
250

15

20

300

15

20

300

10
15

30
15

300
225

15

15

225

10

15

150

15

25

375

15

15

225

Fee

Revenue

$34.41 $10,321.50
$3.39
$2.56
$4.66

$1,016.40
$961.80
$1,165.50

$5.37

$1,610.00

$2.94
$4.26
$7.06

$882.00
$1,276.80
$1,588.65

$7.81

$1,756.65

$95.90 $14,385.00
$8.00

$3,001.25

$3.95

$888.30

$38,853.85

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Guiding and Transportation Programs

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Program Area
Supervisor Title: Lead Guide
Program Year 2015-16
Component Costs of Program:
Direct Labor:
Materials:
Administrative Overhead:
Total Program Costs:

$14,050.00
$10,799.70
$9,939.88
$34,789.58

At Cascadia Outfitters, we guarantee that anyone can find a guided service right for them. From
exposed climbs to leisurely horseback trips, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The
guiding principles of Cascadia Outfitters ensure that we hit the target each and every trip:
To provide educational, safe, and enjoyable adventures for all.
This simple but powerful statement has led to the creation of many programs, with enough
variety to serve any participants. These activities can be organized into three levels. Level 1
programs are those that best serve the newfound outdoorsman, with components of education in
basic backcountry skills. Level 2 programs are excellent for those who have some background in
outdoor pursuits, but feel they could learn a little more or use a little help getting into the
wilderness. Finally, level 3 programs are best suited to experienced outdoorsmen and generally
cater fast-paced guided adventures, such as backcountry skiing on rugged peaks. Regardless of
level, Cascadia Outfitters welcomes you and guarantees you will walk away from any of our
programs with new knowledge and great memories.
Level 1: Programs found in this level are primarily educational, and seek to provide participants
with the necessary skills to become competent wilderness travelers. These classes include:
Backcountry Cooking
Survival Essentials
Backcountry Kitchens
All About Fishing
So You Shot an Animal
Level 2: In this level, we offer programs generally based around navigation and travel in the
backcountry. Level 2 courses are generally intended to develop participants ability to travel, and
range from guided backpacking trips, to snowshoeing, to horse packing services. Programs
include:
Horse Packing Service
Winter Travel: Skiing
Carry it Yourself! (a backpacking Winter Travel: Snowshoeing
based guided program)
Level 3: Designed for the experienced and intrepid backcountry explorer, this level of service
covers adventure sports for all four seasons. Participants can expect to gain technical knowledge
and have a thrilling time. Programs include:
Crag 101
Backcountry Scrambles
Backcountry Skiing

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Guiding and Transportation Activities

Backcountry Kitchens: This introductory class covers the ins and outs of setting up a kitchen in
the backcountry in all seasons. Other skills such as setting up bear hangs are included.
Cost: $20.56
Carry it Yourself!: As the name implies, this class instructs participants on wilderness
backpacking skills, such as how to pack a pack and navigate. Cost: $18.60
Winter Travel: Skiing: For those who still want to get out in the winter, this class provides guided
cross-country skiing opportunities. Cost: $4.27
Winter Travel: Snowshoeing: Similar to the above class, this class provides more leisurely
guided treks on snowshoes. Cost: $10.00
Backcountry Skiing: Designed for more experienced outdoorsmen, this service provides guided
first descents of rugged peaks. Cost: $59.44
Horse Packing Service: Who doesnt like letting a horse carry their gear for them? In this
service, well carry participants gear for them and allow them to travel comfortably to remote
locations. Cost: $24.96
Backcountry Cooking: Similar to our backcountry kitchens class, this class focuses on food.
Essentially, we will go over what to bring, how to cook it, and have some delicious meals.
Cost: $3.66
All About Fishing: For those who have never fished or have never fished in the backcountry, this
class covers techniques, special gear (such as telescoping poles) and types of fish found in
mountain streams and lakes. Cost: $4.38
Survival Essentials: For any backcountry traveler, one must be prepared for the worst. Luckily,
theres our Survival Essentials class. Participants will learn to build debris shelters, start fires
with a bow and drill, and other crucial survival skills designed for all four seasons.
Cost: $$10.32
So You Shot an Animal: Hunting is a very popular sport in the backcountry, but shooting an
animal is just the first step. In this class, well cover how to dress an animal in the field and how
to get all that meat to your freezer. Cost:$5.76
Crag 101: It has been said that some of the best climbs can be found in the wilderness. Designed
for more experienced outdoorsmen, this class will take participants into the backcountry for
scenic climbs. Traditional climbing techniques will be used. Cost: $4.27
Backcountry Scrambles: Some of the highest peaks can be conquered without a rope or harness,
and in this program we intend to do just that. This is a physically challenging class for the
experienced, but we promise you views of a lifetime. Cost: $6.25

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Guiding and Transportation Personnel Rates
Activities

SP

Number of
Personnel

Rate

Hours per
Week

Number of
Weeks

Personnel
Subtotal

Personnel
Total

Backcountry Kitchens

$11.00

30

$660.00

$660.00

Carry it Yourself!

$11.00

10

25

$2,750.00

$2,750.00

Winter Travel: Skiing

$12.00

10

$240.00

$240.00

Winter Travel: Snowshoeing

$12.00

10

$240.00

$240.00

Backcountry Skiing

$12.00

10

$240.00

$10.00

10

$200.00

Horse Packing Service

$14.00

20

20

$5,600.00

$10.00

15

20

$3,000.00

Backcountry Cooking

All About Fishing

Survival Essentials

10

So You Shot an Animal

11

Crag 101

12

Backcountry Scrambles

x
x

5,800.00

3,000.00

$11.00

30

$330.00

$330.00

$11.00

10

$110.00

$110.00

$11.00

20

$220.00

$220.00

$11.00

10

$220.00

$220.00

$12.00

10

$240.00

$240.00

$12.00

10

$240.00

$240.00

TOTAL

$14,050.00

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Guiding and Transportation Supplies Budget

Classes

F W

S
P

Backcountry
Kitchens

Carry it Yourself!

Winter Travel:
Skiing
Winter Travel:
Snowshoeing

3
4
5

x
x

Backcountry Skiing
Horse Packing
Service
Backcountry
Cooking

6
7

x
x
x

All About Fishing

Survival Essentials

10

So You Shot an
Animal

11

Crag 101

12

Backcountry
Scrambles

x
x

x
x

Item

Price

Stove Repair Kit

White Gas (Quart)
Parachute Cord (100')
LNT Stickers
Ski Wax
Emergency Blanket
Duct Tape
Custom Mug
Glide Wax
Custom Hat
Basic Ranch Ropes
Horse Feed (50lbs)
Spice Kit
Cooking Oil (1 Gal)
Rooster Tails
Fishing Line
Cotton Balls
Flint Fire Starter
Sharpening Stone
Parachute Cord (100')
Climbing Chalk (100g)
Athletic Tape Roll
Topographic Maps
Prusik Cord

$29.95
$12.99
$7.89
$1.50
$15.00
$1.35
$8.00
$7.89
$7.89
$4.11
$7.89
$38.50
$9.95
$5.17
$3.19
$10.00
$3.86
$8.09
$5.64
$7.89
$3.96
$1.99
$8.00
$10.95

Items Per
Program
2
5
1
10
1
5
1
5
2
10
10
1
1
1
5
2
1
5
2
1
5
1
5
1

Programs
Per Year
30
25
10
10
10
20
30
10
20
10
10
15

Supply
Subtotal
$1,797.00
$1,948.50
$197.25
$375.00
$150.00
$67.50
$80.00
$394.50
$157.80
$411.00
$1,578.00
$770.00
$298.50
$155.10
$159.50
$200.00
$77.20
$809.00
$112.80
$78.90
$198.00
$19.90
$600.00
$164.25
TOTAL

Supply Total
$

3,745.50

572.25

217.50

474.50

568.80

2,348.00

453.60

359.50

886.20

191.70

217.90

764.25
$10,799.70

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Guiding and Transportation Capital Outlay

Item #1: Bear Proof Panniers, or Bear Boxes
To better suit the needs of participants and to adhere to Leave No Trace guidelines, the purchase
of four bear boxes is necessary. Bear boxes allow horses and other stock to carry rations
comfortably. Additionally, the bear boxes can be used to store food securely at camp. This
lessens the impact of typical bear hangs, and allows participants to easily and securely store large
amounts of food. Many areas require the use of bear boxes by law.

Bid 1: Outfitters Supply of Montana: TrailMax Bear Proof Pack Panniers

Cost: $449.95 each or $899.90 for (4)
Bid 2: Discount Horse Supplies: High Country Plastic Bear Panniers
$339.99 each or $679.98 for (4)
Bid 3: Mad Cow Metal Works: Custom Bear Proof Aluminum Panniers
$785.00 each or $1570.00 for (4)

Item #2: Avalanche Beacons

With advances in technology come advances in safety. During the winter, many outdoor pursuits
involve avalanche risk. Although steps can be taken to avoid avalanches, backcountry skiing,
snowshoeing, and cross country skiingthree activities which our company providesare
inherently risky. With avalanche beacons for the participants, we can mitigate risks associated
with avalanches and be prepared for the worst. We will need a minimum of five beacons.

Bid 1: Backcountry.com: Backcountry Access Tracker DTS Beacon

$239.95each or $1199.75 for (5)
Bid 2: Up North Sports: Backcountry Access Tracker 2 Avalanche Beacon
$299.95 each or $1499.75 for (5)
Bid 3: REI: Mammut Pulse Barryvox Avalanche Transceiver
$490.00 each or $2450.00 for (5)

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Guiding and Transportation Budget Summary

Name of Program F W SP S
Backcountry
Kitchens

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

$660.00

$3,745.50

$2,750.00

$572.25

$240.00

$217.50

$240.00

$474.50

$5,800.00

$568.80

x
x

x
x

People Classes People

Per
Per
Per
Class
Year
Year

$6,167.70

10

30

300

$4,651.15

10

25

250

$183.00

$640.50

15

10

150

$285.80

$1,000.30

10

10

100

$8,916.32

15

10

150

$7,487.20

15

20

300

$1,762.20
$1,328.90

$2,547.52

Fee
$20.56
$18.60
$4.27
$10.00
$59.44

Revenue
$6,167.70
$4,651.15
$640.50
$1,000.30
$8,916.32

$3,000.00

$2,348.00

$330.00

$453.60

$313.44

$1,097.04

10

30

300

$3.66

$1,097.04

$110.00

$359.50

$187.80

$657.30

15

10

150

$4.38

$657.30

$220.00

$886.20

$442.48

$1,548.68

15

10

150

$220.00

$191.70

$164.68

$576.38

10

10

100

$5.76

$576.38

$240.00

$217.90

$183.16

$641.06

15

10

150

$4.27

$641.06

$240.00

$764.25

$401.70

$1,405.95

15

15

225

$6.25

$1,405.95

TOTALS

Admin
Total Cost
Overhead

x
x

Materials

Carry it Yourself! x
Winter Travel:
Skiing
Winter Travel:
Snowshoeing
Backcountry
Skiing
Horse Packing
Service
Backcountry
Cooking
All About Fishing
Survival
Essentials
So You Shot an
Animal
Crag 101
Backcountry
Scrambles

Direct
Labor

$14,050.00 $10,799.70

$2,139.20

$9,939.88

$34,789.58

$190.00

$24.96

$10.32

$7,487.20

$1,548.68

$34,789.58
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Financial Statement
Expenses

Admin
Overhead
$26,712.00
$7,275.02
$11,101.10

Equestrian Program
Instructional Courses
Gear Lab
Guiding and Transportation
$9,939.88
Department

$15,455.00
$8,785.00
$5,969.50

$56,950.00
$9,402.56
$21,783.25

Capital
Outlay
$20,300.00
$1,878.00
$3,239.99

$14,050.00

$10,799.70

$2,179.73

$36,969.31

$98,935.51
44%

$27,597.72
12%

$225,820.73
100%
100%

Wages/Labor Supplies/Materials

Total

% of Total

$119,417.00
$27,340.58
$42,093.84

53%
12%
19%
16%

Totals $55,028.00
Percentage
24%

Revenues

Fees/Charges
Grants/Donations

$44,259.50
20%

EP
$99,117.00

IC
$25,462.58

GL
$38,853.85

GTD
Total
% of Total
$34,789.58 $198,223.01
86%

$27,597.72
14%

Totals

$229,654.29

100%

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