The Outdoor Business Coalition is a group of Vermont retailers that support the work of GMC. Join by May 1, 2023 to become an official sponsor of Hiking Season. Your $500 donation supports free and low-cost hiker education. In turn, GMC will promote your business to our highly engaged audience of Vermont hikers and GMC Members.
Current Members
- The Mountain Goat, Manchester
- Eastern Mountain Sports, South Burlington
Your Benefits
- Advertising in the Long Trail News, GMC’s quarterly Vermont hiking magazine (see below)
- Promotion on GMC’s social media channels (see below)
- Recognition in GMC’s hiking season press release
- Opportunity for additional GMC member event partnership
Your Business in the Long Trail News
Mailed to 6,500 GMC Member households quarterly. (Mockup, copy and layout subject to change)
Social Media Promotion
GMC reaches approximately 40,000 engaged outdoor enthusiasts on our social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) with an average engagement rate of 13.5% across channels.
Your membership in the OBC includes participation in a social media campaign:
- 1x inclusion in a “Round Up” carousel/slideshow highlighting all members
- 1x inclusion in a “Round Up” story with tagged accounts and links
- 1x standalone Feed post + Story promoting your business with the event, deal, or message of your choosing
- Special event promotion based on partnership details
Thank you for supporting the Green Mountain Club and sponsoring everyone’s favorite season, Hiking Season!
