57hours

Overview 57hours is an online platform and marketplace designed to connect outdoor enthusiasts with certified local guides. The company's goal is to make it as easy to book a guided outdoor adventure—such as rock climbing, backcountry skiing, or mountain biking—as it is to order a pizza. Key Missions & Values Empowering Local Guides: They aim to help local guides grow their businesses by providing a steady flow of clients and a global reach. They charge lower commissions than traditional outfitters to ensure more money stays with the guides. Safety & Certification: All guides on the platform are vetted to ensure they have the proper permits and are certified by recognized organizations like the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) or the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG). Sustainability (1% for the Planet): As a member of 1% for the Planet, 57hours pledges 1% of its gross sales to environmental non-profits like Access Fund and Protect Our Winters. Diversity & Inclusion: They have a self-imposed "1% Women Equality and Diversity Education Fund," where 1% of gross sales goes toward guide education grants, with half allocated specifically to female and BIPOC guides.