Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How can I learn more about Lodgepole

Click on the "Learn more" tab for options with an online demo, trial versions, etc. Or click here to submit your request.

How long does it take to setup Lodgepole for my property?

It depends. If you have a small retreat center with a few buildings, it may take you 6-8 hours to input the information about the buildings, waterlines, etc. If you have a larger operation, more time is needed. Of course that assumes that you already have the data at your fingertips, and don't need time to go into the field and collect it!

Do I need to enter in all my data all at one time?

• There are very few fields that are required, allowing you to chose whether you want to include that piece of data.
• You can enter in the data at any time, in any order.

What's the difficult part of using Lodgepole?

• Time. Finding time to input data.
• Working with people who aren't comfortable with technology. We worry about the "geeky" stuff and have worked hard to make Lodgepole user-friendly. Still we know the comfort level needs to be built. We have suggestions for you - please ask.

How much of Lodgepole is customizable?

• You can customize any dropdown list (equipment type, waterline materials, etc.)
• Fields are standard for all camps and centers (date constructed, building description, etc.) are non-customizeable.
• There are comments field for each type of data, allowing you to enter in any miscellaneous data that does not fit in one of the other fields.

What's the advantages of a database versus my paper system or an Excel spreadsheet?

Databases are much more powerful. You can save time (you only need to change the name of a building in one location, vs. all locations). You can do queries (pull out all the information about a building...). It connects data together (this picture is related to information about a waterline).

Can I install Lodgepole on my network and a laptop at the same time?

Yes. Licensing is by the property, not by the computer or user. We'll teach you how to manage your data.

Who else can use Lodgepole besides my site manager?

• Supervisors. Information is not lost during staff transitions.
• Accounting. Compute straight line depreciation. Manage the replacement costs for insurance purposes. Know the original costs of the assets.
• Insurance. Property schedules and property portfolios are printed at the click of a button.
• Master site planners. You are the best one to gather all the information about your property, including inventory, local regulatory authorities, adjacent neighbors, etc. Print off reports, or export data to Excel for them to use. When the construction begins, you continue to enter in the data.
• Fund development. Tells the story (data and pictures) about the assets.
• Alumni. Have all the information about any site/facility need.
• Administrative assistant. Some operations are developing systems for their admin person to run Lodgepole, and coordinate work with the site manager. With the printed work orders and management lists, you have tools at your fingertips.

Do you take suggestions for another version?

• Absolutely! We continue to listen to the field and continually add fields. Version 4.0 has over 160 new fields, many from suggestions of clients.

Have another question? Email us, using the email address below.

Callippe Solutions, LLC
PO Box 26624
Colorado Springs, CO 80936-6624

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