Welcome to BerkshireHiker.com. In the spirit of full transparency, this page explains how we use affiliate links and how those links may affect the content you see on this site.
Participation in Affiliate Programs
BerkshireHiker.com participates in various affiliate advertising programs, including the Amazon Associates Program. The Amazon Associates Program is designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. We may also participate in other affiliate networks and partner programs.
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on certain links on this website and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the merchant or network at no additional cost to you. These commissions come from the seller as a referral fee and do not increase the price you pay. Affiliate links may use tracking cookies or similar technologies to ensure qualifying purchases are properly attributed.
Examples of affiliate link behavior
- Click a product link to be taken to a merchant’s site (for example, Amazon).
- If you buy something within the merchant’s qualifying window, we may receive a small commission.
- Your purchase price remains the same whether you use an affiliate link or not.
Editorial Independence
BerkshireHiker.com’s product recommendations, reviews, and content are not influenced by affiliate relationships. We recommend gear, books, and services based on our experience, research, and what we believe will serve our readers best. Affiliate partnerships do not determine editorial decisions or the ratings and opinions expressed on this site.
What This Means for You
- You can trust that recommendations are made with readers’ interests in mind.
- Using our affiliate links helps support BerkshireHiker.com and allows us to continue creating free content, guides, and trail reports.
- There is no additional cost to you when you use an affiliate link; any commission we earn comes from the merchant’s existing marketing budget.
Changes to This Disclosure
We may update this disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our affiliate relationships or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Thank you for supporting BerkshireHiker.com. Your clicks and purchases through affiliate links help keep the site running and free for other hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.