This section of the website will serve as the launching page to get you to all your resources related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The impact of the spread of Coronavirus is a rapidly developing situation. In response, America Outdoors is taking several steps to support our members and the outdoor recreation industry. Through guidance documents, sharing of approaches, dissemination of best industry practices, and connections with experts, AO is getting information where it is needed. Thank you for joining the conversation.
Resources for Outfitters
Financial and Loan Information
Payroll Computation Sample Updated for New Rules 2021, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted March 15, 2021
Interim Final Rule- PPP as Amended by Economic Aid Act 2021 with Highlights, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted March 15, 2021
Select Guidance on PPP1 & PPP2 from Interim Final Rule, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted March 15, 2021
Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act FAQ's, America Outdoors, posted January 1, 2021
PPP Forgiveness Update, America Outdoors in partnership with Swan Mountain Consulting, posted August 24, 2020
EIDL Portal Reopened, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted June 18, 2020
Q&A PPP Loan Forgiveness: Manage Outcomes, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted May 5, 2020
PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted April 30, 2020
Q&A Follow the Numbers: Tactics & Action Steps for the Next 90 Days, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted April 14, 2020
Canada Funding & Guide, Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon, posted April 13, 2020
COVID-19 Business Relief for Outfitters Payroll Protection Program FAQ’s, America Outdoors, posted April 2, 2020
Computation of PPP Loan, Swan Mountain Consulting, updated March 31, 2020
Template to Calculate COVID-19 Financial Impact, Swan Mountain Consulting,updated March 25, 2020
Pandemic Action Plan Including Scenario Planning, Swan Mountain Consulting,updated March 25, 2020
Expenses to Cut in Response to Covid-19 Impact, Swan Mountain Consulting, updated March 25, 2020
GENERAL RESOURCES
Outfitter Operations Update: August 2020, America Outdoors, posted August 24, 2020
Sample Affidavit 14-day Quarantine Requirement, Swan Mountain Consulting, posted May 19, 2020
Navigating Your Insurance Program During & After COVID-19, Granite Insurance, posted May 19, 2020
7 steps for Outfitter Operations in a COVID-19 World, America Outdoors, posted May 6, 2020
Staff Housing Protocols, National Park Service, posted May 6, 2020
Q&A Insurance Coverage Approaches for Adventure Operations During COVID-19, Granite Insurance, posted May 6, 2020
Template for Outfitter Operations Plan, Bridger Teton National Forest, posted May 6, 2020
Status of State Park Systems During COVID-19, America Outdoors, posted May 6, 2020
Guide Resources and FAQs During COVID-19, Redside Foundation, posted April 9, 2020
America Outdoors Guidance for Outfitters During Coronavirus Pandemic, America Outdoors, updated March 30, 2020
Sample Employee Communiqué in Response to Covid-19 , Swan Mountain Consulting, updated March 25, 2020
Sample Client Communiqué in Response to Covid-19, Swan Mountain Consulting, updated March 25, 2020
Insurance Considerations and Impacts During COVID-19, Van Ness Feldman, updated March 19, 2020
Coronavirus Impacts on Outdoor Travel, America Outdoors, updated March 16, 2020
Outfitter Polling Results
Pulse of the Outfitter Industry During COVID-19 Updated, America Outdoors, posted April 20, 2020
Benchmarking Report for Outfitter Response During COVID-19, America Outdoors, posted March 27, 2020
Pulse of the Outfitter Industry During COVID-19 Outbreak, America Outdoors, posted March 20, 2020
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Developments in Washington DC Impacting Outfitters, America Outdoors, posted April 23, 2020
How the Covid-19 Relief Package Impacts Business Decisions for Outdoor Recreation Outfitters, America Outdoors, posted March 27, 2020
Briefing on HR 6201, Familes First Coronavirus Response Act, America Outdoors, posted March 20, 2020
AO letter to Senate leadership re: Coronavirus relief, America Outdoors, sent March 18, 2020
AO letter to House leadership re: Coronavirus relief, America Outdoors, sent March 18, 2020
Public LAnds Guidance
US Forest Service Guidance During COVID-19 UPDATED, US Forest Service, updated May 1, 2020
US Forest Service Guidance During COVID-19, US Forest Service, posted April, 9, 2020
National Park Service Public Health Update (including park closures)
US Forest Service COVID-19 Updates
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