SHIFT’s sponsors support our mission of leveraging outdoor recreation for conservation gains. Contributions are tax deductible. If you support our mission, too, and wish to be part of SHIFT, click here for the 2017 Sponsorship Guide.
Founding Sponsor
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board‘s mission is to effectively spend lodging tax funds to promote travel and tourism to Teton County in a manner that is consistent with the shared values of our community. Our actions will reflect stewardship of our natural resources, highlight our outstanding assets and amenities and strive toward sustainability.
Middle Teton Sponsors
Snake River Brewing: At Snake River Brewing, the concept was to create a restaurant and brewing space that was open to their customers, to draw guests into the process of making beer. They wanted a simple and unpretentious neighborhood watering hole for locals to gather and Jackson Hole tourists to taste beer from the Great State of Wyoming. From the beginning they were determined to create a brewpub building that was both excellent in style architecturally and offered excellent food and beer. They felt strongly about the quality of workmanship in the restaurant, from its beautiful windows and ceiling to its mahogany curved bar.
They decided to plan for quality, substance and longevity. They knew that Jackson Hole’s citizens would judge us on the quality of our beers and food. Our mission statement became- “The world doesn’t need another beer, but a better beer!”
South Teton Sponsors
National Wildlife Federation / Artemis Sportswomen: Wildlife’s ability to survive the challenges of the 21st century is becoming outpaced by the events that are transforming our world. Global warming, the loss of habitat, and people becoming more disconnected from nature than past generations are converging on a dangerous path for our planet. The work of NWF and our affiliates across the country provides answers to these challenges and will help ensure America’s wildlife legacy continues for future generations.
Artemis envisions a world where a growing movement of sportswomen are empowered andactively engaged in enjoying, defending, and advocating for the conservation of America’sirreplaceable lands, waters, and wildlife. Artemis serves as an open community and platform for the archetypal and emerging sportswoman.The woman who is dedicated to wildlife and wild places wherever they exist, and in turn,ensuring these places are conserved for present and future generations. The woman who canskin a deer, hook a trout, or fight for the larger ecosystems these species are a part of—and thewoman who wants to learn how. The woman who can navigate the backcountry as easily as thehalls of congress or her local game commission. The woman who is a leader, a spokesperson, anadvocate, and a mentor and teacher for the next generationof hunters and anglers.
The Wilderness Society’s mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. They contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations.
Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the effort to permanently protect nearly 110 million acres of wilderness in 44 states. They have been at the forefront of nearly every major public lands victory.
1908 Brands: At 1908 Brands, they manufacture, manage, and market a family of natural product brands. They envision a world of trusted products that inspire happiness by adapting with the ever-changing needs of our planet and people. At their core, they are environmentalists. They are driven to create quality, trusted products that adapt with the ever-changing needs of our planet and people. They proudly disrupt markets that have poor environmental and health impacts. They reject the idea that safer, healthier products must come with a sacrifice. They create innovative products that inspire a “yes” moment. Most importantly, they invite you to join them to create a better world.
Klean Kanteen: A leader in BPA-free, stainless steel drinkware and food transport, Klean Kanteen is family owned and operated, with distribution in 40-plus countries worldwide. Our products are the vehicles that deliver this promise, starting conversations, and inspiring people to make conscientious choices every day. A certified B-Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, Klean Kanteen is committed to using business as a force for good and has donated over $2 million to environmental organizations globally.
Your Forests. Your Future: Your Forests. Your Future. needs you to decide how your public lands will be managed in the future. Brought to you in part by the U.S. Forest Service, Salmon Valley Stewardship, and the creators of More Than Just Parks, Your Forests Your Future is a national campaign to get Americans involved in shaping the future of their forests.
adidas TERREX: Sure, you can follow the beaten path or you can soar above it, following your own route and going where only you can go. Because you’re a creator. You’re a believer. You live for the new, for the indescribable, for the feeling of limitless possibilities, of pure focus and flow. You’re always ready to challenge and shake up the norm. Whatever you’re doing and wherever you’re doing it, you live in a place beyond trails and paths. You live in the moment.
Live without limits.
Vail Resorts: Vail Resorts, Inc. is the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations.
The Riverbend Fund
Teewinot Sponsors
Conservation Legacy is a national organization cultivating local action to produce enduring widespread impact in communities, ecosystems and people. Conservation Legacy is a purposeful and strategic organization that operates a national cadre of corps and service programs that:
Engage Young Americans in Service. Conserve, protect, and promote each community’s greatest gifts. Build America’s future.
The Sierra Club: Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization — with three million members and supporters. Our successes range from protecting millions of acres of wilderness to helping pass the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act. More recently, we’ve made history by leading the charge to move away from the dirty fossil fuels that cause climate disruption and toward a clean energy economy. For more information, see our Mission Statement.
Silicon Couloir: Silicon Couloir is an exciting non-profit organization grown from a need to connect aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed. Our core programs help entrepreneurs connect with intellectual, human, and financial capital.
Our Teton regional community enjoys a highly educated workforce, yet is facing housing challenges in a highly seasonal tourist economy. Technology now enables businesses to launch and be headquartered locally while serving a global customer base. We believe the best way to create sustainable jobs is to support entrepreneurs who create sustainable companies. Our community is as rich in intellect and experience, as it is in ambition. We believe great things happen when the right people connect and ask questions.
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Their vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.
“AT THE HEART OF THE NORTH FACE IS A MISSION TO INSPIRE A GLOBAL MOVEMENT OF OUTDOOR EXPLORATION AND CONSERVATION.”
At The North Face, the desire to share their passion for the outdoors is the catalyst behind all they do as a company and the reason that they work to manage their products and operations responsibly. At their new headquarters office in California, more than 100% of their electricity is provided by renewable source and they have developed industry-leading strategies with their Responsible Down Standard and Clothes the Loop apparel and footwear recycling program. Their athletes are empowering students to take action on climate change through Hot Planet/Cool Athletes presentations, and the Explore Fund is helping young people across the country experience and explore the outdoors.
Cotopaxi: We create innovative outdoor products and experiences that fund sustainable poverty relief, move people to do good, and inspire adventure.
Snow King Sponsors
Columbia Sportswear: Columbia is made up of real people who are as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And, while our products are available around the world, we’re based in the great Pacific Northwest, where majestic forests frame volcanic mountains and a rugged coast. This is where we hike, ride, fish, hunt, climb, camp, golf, paddle, run, and just enjoy fresh air with friends. Come join us.
Stio: Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Stio was founded to inspire connection with outdoors through beautiful, functional products infused with mountain soul. Stio is apparel you can live in- in both the epic and everyday moments of outdoor life.
Trout Unlimited: Founded in Michigan in 1959, Trout Unlimited today is a national non-profit organization with 150,000 members dedicated to conserving, protecting and restoring North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. Our staff and volunteers work from coast to coast to protect, reconnect, restore and sustain trout and salmon habitat on behalf of today’s anglers and coming generations of sportsmen and women who value the connection between healthy, intact habitat and angling opportunity.
Their mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds.
By the next generation, Trout Unlimited will ensure that robust populations of native and wild coldwater fish once again thrive within their North American range, so that our children can enjoy healthy fisheries in their home waters.
Grand Teton National Park Foundation:
The Grand Teton National Park Foundation (GTNPF) is a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to fund projects that enhance Grand Teton National Park’s cultural, historic, and natural resources and to help others learn about and protect all that is special in the park.
By funding initiatives that go beyond what the National Park Service could accomplish on its own, the Foundation initiates improvements, critical research, and projects that help better connect visitors to the park, creating a stable future for Grand Teton and the experiences of those who visit.
Grand Teton National Park Foundation is widely recognized as one of the strongest and most successful friends groups to partner with the National Park Service. To date, the Foundation has raised more than $40 million for projects in the park.
Sierra Club Foundation: The Sierra Club Foundation promotes climate solutions, conservation, and movement building through a powerful combination of strategic philanthropy and grassroots advocacy. The Foundation is the fiscal sponsor of Sierra Club’s charitable environmental programs.
West Bank Sanitation: Westbank Sanitation has been providing trash collection in Lincoln, Sublette and Teton Counties since 1987. During that time, they’ve become well-known for their reliable and cost-effective Western Wyoming trash removal services.
Emerging Leaders Program Supporters
Vermont Community Foundation: The Vermont Community Foundation was established in 1986 as a permanent source of support for the state. They are a family of hundreds of funds and foundations created by Vermonters to serve their charitable goals. They provide the advice, investment vehicles, and back-office expertise to make your giving easy and inspiring. Together, their funds and programs provide more than $12 million a year in grants in Vermont and beyond.
Clif Bar Family Foundation: The Clif Bar Family Foundation was started to support grassroots groups led by people whose vision and commitment they deeply admired. They know what a few people with innovative ideas and persistence can accomplish – Clif Bar’s roots are grassroots.
Over the years, they’ve been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to conserve wild places and open spaces, advocate for pedestrian- and bike-friendly communities, and expand urban forests and restore watersheds. These nonprofits often are on the front lines, striving to safeguard public health and the environment by expanding organic farming acreage, improving local and global food security, investigating the impact of environmental toxins, and tackling the root causes of climate change.
People’s Banquet Coordinator
Slow Food in the Tetons: Slow Foods of the Tetons, a chapter of Slow Food USA, is a non-profit based here in beautiful Jackson, Wyoming that connects the Teton community with local healthy food.
We do this in a variety of ways. We host a year- round farmers market where local growers sell their food, we host cooking classes where kids and adults learn where their foods comes from and are empowered to make healthy choices, we make locally grown food easier to find through our Teton Food Guide and we hold events throughout the year to celebrate our food community.
Our ultimate goal is to increase the amount of food being grown locally so we can all eat better and healthier while growing our economy and making a more positive impact on the planet.
