Become a Member today
SOARE is a member-driven non profit organization, and is designed for adventure-based media, technical gear and apparel design, and advanced manufacturing. Your membership allows us to actively drive change not only within SOARE, but bolster how we can advocate for the Outdoor Industry at large. By becoming a member, you join a collective of innovative brands and businesses, helping uplift the sector for us all.
Membership pricing is scaled based on the size of your business. We believe larger players in the industry hold a greater responsibility to help shape the future, and support smaller organizations.
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Co-working space with 6 hot desks
Bookable office pod for meetings
Specialized in-person programming & events every month
Industry specific training sessions every quarter
Networking opportunities & socials every quarter
Leverage Member connections and grant funding resources
Some of our current Members
Membership Pricing
All membership tiers are priced as fiscally low as possible; with the revenue generated only accounting for a fraction of our operating costs. SOARE relies on the support from larger players and organizations in the Outdoor Industry to keep this non-profit focussed on uplifting those who need it the most.
If this cost is a barrier, please email JoJo at jojo@soare.org to work on another solution.
Ideal for the sole operator, start up, or just someone who is looking to get their own rec-tech business running from scratch. Work next to other local entrepreneurs and get inspired by this innovative community!
Have a sprint you that you need some dedicated space to help bring to the finish line? Or just passing through for a season? The Monthly Membership gives you all the same perks, but flexible for your timeline here in Squamish.
If you are an Established Business (e.g. already have product in market / numerous employees / etc. ), or an organization that does not fit within our Core Membership (adventure-based media, technical gear / apparel design, & advanced manufacturing), please see the Support page for more details on how to get involved and help grow this community.
Take advantage of SOARE even further with full access to Basecamp; this tier is perfect for those who are looking to add to the co-working access, with specialized tooling and high-end machinery to get their projects done.
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All the Member benefits as above (co-working, office pod, event access, etc.) with the following equipment and tools.
There are no additional charges for machines time or use. Prototyping takes times and mistakes; feel free to keep iterating here at Basecamp!
Sewing Equipment:Consew Model 230 (straight stitch machine)
Juki LU - 1508N (heavy single needle machine)
Juki LK - 1900HS (high speed bartacking machine)
Various accessories (cut mats, fabric scissors, t-rulers, etc.)
Fabrication Equipment:
Insta Heat Press Model 221
24” x 24” Axiom Auto Route V5 CNC machine
Trotec Speedy 400 CO2 Laser Cutter
Bambu X1 Carbon 3D Printer with 256 × 256 × 256 mm³ build volume
Universal tensile tester
Taber type abrasion tester
Flexometer Crumple machine
Creative Equipment:
Photo backdrop wall (white, black, grey)
Basic studio lights with umbrellas
Large work tables
MemberPlus Pricing
MemberPlus is an expansion of a regular Membership. This gets you access to all of the same perks of being a Member, and all the fun tools and toys in the space. Ideal for those Members who need that extra space and machines to prototype and iterate, make mistakes, and try again. There are no additional costs for machine time or use.
Join SOARE as a Member
Becoming a SOARE member starts with completing the application below. Please fill out all fields.
If you were already a Member during our free period, no need to fill out the form again - please send JoJo an email with what type of Membership you would like!
Please review the SOARE Code of Conduct and Membership Agreement prior to applying to become a Member.
If you have questions please SOARE’s Development Manager JoJo at jojo@soare.org
