Our Sponsors.
Bandits' Grill & Bar
W3T '19-'23 sponsor and venue for the W3T drinking event
Bandits’ Grill & Bar was founded in California in 1989 by head Bandit, Ron Parker. Utah locals and long time friends of Ron, Shane and Jenifer Barber opened Bandits’ on Main St in Park City in 2003. And now Cottonwood Heights, UT in 2015. Bandits began its journey to Utah when Jen’s parents bought a home in Utah in the 80’s. It was their escape from populous Los Angeles. When Shane met Jen and began vacationing with her family, He fell in love with the land. So, they convinced Ron to teach them everything he knew and they packed their stagecoach!
Some say it was that they could both ski and surf, but the truth is that their hearts and souls felt at home in Utah. Bandits' takes their food seriously. They strive to source and provide the most incredibly fresh and highest quality ingredients. They purchase from local farmers and ranchers whenever possible and make everything in house. In 2019, Shane and Jen welcomed W3T to join their table and feel at home!
Brighton
W3T seven-year sponsor ('14-25)
Don’t look for flashy ads. Brighton does minimal advertising. You’ll hear about Brighton from your friends or from skiers and riders who are also soaking in your hotel’s hot tub.
Brighton is Utah’s only resort that can boast that 100% of its terrain is accessible by high speed quads. Five quads, one triple and magic carpet service 1,050 acres and 1,875 vertical feet of incredible Utah skiing.
The mountain averages 500 inches of snow a winter. The snow is traditionally light, fluffy and dry making it a paradise for riders and skiers. Brighton is located directly in the path of winter storms and it is also at the very top of Big Cottonwood Canyon so it gets the very best of the “greatest snow on earth,” and lots of it.
Rep Your Water
W3T eight-year sponsor ('13 - '22)
RepYourWater is an apparel brand dedicated to providing uniquely designed, top quality gear for anglers and hunters while increasing support of local conservation and inspiring exploration. Learn more about their conservation donations HERE.
Parlor Skis
W3T three-year sponsor ('18 - '22)
Parlor began among three friends in an abandoned funeral parlor in Cambridge, MA.
Over years and many late nights honing the science and art of ski building, fueled by desire, beverages, and the most delicious pizza in all of Boston, Parlor Skis was born. After designing and building three models considered worthy by three dried-up ski racers, they sold an initial run of 25 custom pairs and never looked back. They are now the largest ski manufacturer in New England. They believe strongly in the New England tradition of hard work and making things the right way, with your hands. They are proud to make each pair of skis to order in our East Boston factory.
Golden Fly Shop
W3T '22 sponsor
Squadron Posters
W3T five-year sponsor ('15 -'22)
The world’s most unique original art company. They make amazing travel posters and have never charged a design fee to their customers. They will create just about any travel poster and have four methods to choose from to get your idea on their drawing board! The best way to follow them is to like their Facebook page. See more information on Commissioning new artwork Here.
Squatters Craft Beers
W3T seven-year sponsor ('14 - '22)
Squatters is dedicated to providing their customers world-class handcrafted beer and food in a warm, friendly environment. As they have grown, they continued to embrace a Triple Bottom Line philosophy of People Planet Profit, where supporting a healthy community is a priority.
Regear
W3T '20 sponsor
Outdoor gear consignment shop in Boone, N.C. Regear owner and co-founder, Rio Sawhill grew up in North Carolina, ultimately settling in the beautiful town of Boone. Passionate about the outdoors, Rio quickly found a network of like-minded people who shared his desire to recycle, live simply and generally save the earth. He soon realized three things:
1. Boone has some of the best outdoor stuff that America has to offer, 2. It’s never a good idea to talk shit to the person who writes copy for your website, and 3. His new town was filled with caring folks who wished there was local consignment for outdoor gear.
Watauga River Fly Shop
W3T '19 sponsor
Located on the Watauga River just outside of Boone, NC, Watauga River Fly Shop is a full-service fly shop and fly fishing guide service. In 2016, Texas native Jeff Dean retired from 14 years as a firefighter in Dallas, TX, and Boone, NC, to grow his dream of owning a fly shop.
Whether you are looking for a new setup or need a couple flies, the shop has everything you need to get on the water. If you are in town for the weekend or are a seasoned local, get out on the river to float or wade with one of our experienced guides. Let us help you experience the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains and the N.C. High Country, and, most importantly, land that fish of a lifetime.
Banner Elk Winery
W3T '19 sponsor
Banner Elk Winery & Villa is the jewel of the North Carolina High Country. Nestled in the awe-inspiring majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, Banner Elk Winery is the High Country’s original winery. Setting the standard for crafting wines in the High Country that stand among the finest in the country, our vineyards offer hard-to-find varietals and a glimpse into what the storied High-Country Wine Region is truly made of. Visit the tasting room for sips of something special, while you listen to live music or roast marshmallows over the firepit. Quality wine, beautiful scenery, and warm hospitality. Banner Elk Winery is the perfect place to relax for the weekend, host an event, or just get away for the day.
Valle Retreat
W3T '19 sponsor
The Galleher family offers this beautiful 3 bedroom / 2 bath home in the heart of Valle Crucis, NC. The home sits within easy walking distance from the historic Mast Store and Annex and Valle Crucis Community Park, which offers a paved walkway, grills, and river access. Hiking, fly fishing, cycling, snow skiing, snowboarding, and many other outdoor activities are enjoyed in Valle Crucis and the surrounding areas, including Boone, Blowing Rock, and Banner Elk, NC. In the winter months, you are within a short drive from 3 ski resorts on state-maintained roads. Step into the beauty of Valle Crucis and enjoy the North Carolina High Country during your stay!
Hatchet Coffee Roasters
W3T '19 sponsor
Hatchet Coffee Roasters is the North Carolina High Country’s newest coffee shop. Hatchet Coffee roasts quality beans sourced from the growers, creates unique specialty drinks using local ingredients, and provides a welcoming atmosphere for relaxing, studying, or simply gathering. The Hatchet team enjoys cultivating strong relationships with the surrounding community, from hosting pop up art shops, to teaching classes on coffee brewing, to serving as a meeting place for book clubs to co-working. At Hatchet, quality coffee is only the beginning.
Derek DeYoung
W3T '15 sponsor
Derek DeYoung was born on a bayou near the shores of Lake Michigan where his love of fishing was ignited. Over the years his art has veered from the classical fishing art, placing more importance on using a unique style and palette. Using oil paints on canvas, he artfully captures all the subtle intricacies fish possess; their patterns, dimension and texture. In his artwork DeYoung is constantly pushing the limits by painting fish in beautiful and original ways. Derek and his wife, Janell are a dynamic duo that spend part of the year in Livingston, MT.
Montana Fly Company
W3T two-year sponsor ('14 and '16)
The Team at Montana Fly Company strives to be the best in the industry. Since the founding of the company in 1998 they have made many break-throughs in fly patterns and materials, and will continue to do so year after year. With an extremely large production capacity, and the best quality control in the industry, rest assured that every pattern ordered from MFC will be of extremely high quality and delivered on time.
Tenkara USA
W3T '15 sponsor
It is possible to make many things in life complex. We can choose to carry multiple fly patterns with us. We can carry multiple line weights. We can carry accessories along.
When we don’t know any better, it may seem like the burden of carrying additional things in our fishing packs (in addition to the burden of then having to think about those additional things) will add value to our fishing and make it easier. Often it does not. Tenkara USA exists to tell people that fly-fishing is much simpler than it seems. They exist because we believe that with more people taking up fly-fishing the more closely they will connect with their environment and help take care of it. They exist because they want to share the fun of tenkara. The tenkara story tells us we can leave many things behind. And, after we know that we can leave stuff behind, what we then do is simply a matter of choice.
World Cup Supply
First W3T sponsor and ski bib supplier
Since 1991, World Cup Supply has been providing ski areas and events with supplies and innovative solutions. They’ve worked hard over the years to offer the best products in the market and premier customer service. They value the partnership with their customers and pledge to continue the tradition of delivering exceptional customer service. World Cup Supply is committed to providing innovative and quality products to the ski racing, resort and event industries. Furthermore, they strongly believe in the role they play in enhancing safety in alpine skiing, alpine ski racing and other action sports. In every aspect of their business, beginning with the highest level of personal attention and service, they strive to exceed the expectations of our customers.
Simms
W3T '14 sponsor
Whether you’re a seasoned guide or a kid taking her first cast from the family dock. Whether your home waters are Tokyo Bay or Bristol Bay. Whether you pull a drift boat or tournament-ready rig, Simms is committed to lowering the barriers that stand between the world’s rivers, lakes and open waters and those who hear their call. Because we’ve seen with our own eyes the power our sport has to unite people, relieve stress, develop character, restore watersheds and ease personal suffering. Which is why we believe the more people who pick up a rod and take a cast, the better off we’ll all be.
Silver Fork Lodge
Seven-year host for W3T events ('12-'18)
The Silver Fork Lodge is a restaurant, lodge, and event venue that has been a part of Big Cottonwood Canyon since the mining tent community of Silver Fork was established in the 1850s. The building was once a general store for the community and has been the home to a dining room and lodge since the 1950s. The current owner, Dan Knopp purchased Silver Fork in 1993 and has been a friendly face and known figure in Big Cottonwood Canyon since. Dan stops by to visit our W3T event every year. If you book early, you can get a room sight at W3T central in the Silver Fork Lodge.
Beardo
W3T three-year sponsor ('14, '15, and '17)
Beard hats are the invention of Jeff Phillips, a Canadian-born winter enthusiast who has a passion for snowboarding.
Jeff was chasing powder runs all around the globe and came up with the first make-shift Beardo in Whistler, B.C back in late 2006 while atop the Blackcomb mountain summit, at 7th heaven. The very first prototype was made using an old knit scarf with a hole in it, and it was far from perfect, but it has since been severely refined to the innovative and fully Patented design that you see today! As soon as the first few Beard hats were released to the public, the response said it all. They were quickly purchased up by a range of people, including skiers and snowboarders, even outdoor workers started using them on the job! The response was crazy and they saw them sell out of the entire stock in the first month.
Wasatch Brewery
W3T '12 sponsor
“Where’s the beer? Where are the breweries?” Those were among the first thoughts Greg Schirf had after moving to Utah from Milwaukee in the early 80’s. Incredibly, drinking and brewing were all but forbidden.
Greg took matters into his own hands and did what any self-respecting midwesterner would do: He started a brewery. Wasatch was the very first brewery in Utah – and one of the first craft brewers in all of the U.S. – brewing award-winning brews since 1986.
In 1988, Greg Schirf proposed another bill to the Utah Legislature making brewpubs legal in Utah and opened the first brewpub at the top of historic Main Street in the resort town of Park City. Wasatch continues to misbehave, turning out naughty beer after naughty beer year after year.
Sportsman’s Warehouse
W3T two-year sponsor ('13 and '14)
Sportsman's Warehouse is "the great indoors for those who love the great outdoors." Their mission is to provide outdoor enthusiasts with quality merchandise in a friendly, low-key shopping environment. When you combine wide selection and great prices with a knowledgeable, expert staff that is eager to assist you, there's really no reason to shop for your outdoor needs anywhere else.
Providing a unique shopping experience is only the start at Sportsman's Warehouse. They are a part of the outdoor communities they serve, and take every opportunity to be actively involved in enlightening and educating their customers through special events, classes, seminars and expert presentations. No matter what your level of expertise, you'll find a wealth of information to help you expand your horizons, develop your skills and gain even more enjoyment from your outdoor activities.
Red Rock Brewery
W3T '13 sponsor
Red Rock Brewery opened its doors on March 14, 1994. From the very beginning, setting out to brew high-quality craft beers and serve delicious food.
Over the past 20 years, Red Rock Brewery has earned a national reputation as one of the most creative breweries in the country. Their beers have earned more than 100 regional and national awards and their restaurant was been named ‘Brew Pub of the Year’ by Brewpub Magazine and ‘Large Brewpub of the Year’ by the Great American Beer Festival.