PREVIOUS SPONSORSHIP
Previous event sponsors include many of the world's leading sports manufacturers, research foundations and service companies. The Primary Event Sponsor in 2004 was Arc'teryx Equipment, Inc. Major Sponsors included: Mammut/Barryvox, Backcountry Access, Inc., Ortovox and Life-Link Backcountry Products.

CURRENT LOCAL SPONSORSHIP
We have already received funding and support for the ISSW 2006 from the following entities: Telluride Foundation, Town of Telluride's Commission for the Arts and Special Events, Telluride Mountain Village, Telluride Ski and Golf Resort, Telluride Ski Patrol, Colorado Avalanche Information Center, San Juan Outdoor School, Telluride Websmith, Silverton Forecast Center, San Juan Field School, Colorado Department of Transportation, Snow Science Services, Telluride Helitrax, San Miguel County Search and Rescue, San Juan Search and Rescue, Telluride Avalanche School, Silverton Avalanche School, Center for Snow and Avalanche Studies, Mountain Studies Institute, and Silverton Mountain.

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION & IN-KIND SPONSORSHIP
The ISSW 2006 is a function of Telluride's premier source for field-based experiential education, the San Juan Field School (www.sanjuanfieldschool.com). This 501(c)3 non-profit organization will provide your company with the ability to make your sponsorship of a tax-deductible donation. The ISSW 2006 may also be willing to consider in-kind donations for a portion of sponsorship fees.

SUPPORTING SPONSOR - ( One Remaining Out of 4 ).
please contact Mike Friedman for pricing : sponsors@issw.net
Sponsor will receive:

• Recognition in the opening remarks on one morning of the event.
• Supporting Sponsor positioning on the ISSW web site (link).
• Prominent position of logo on Event Tee Shirt.
• Prominent position on Conference printed material, including Proceedings Book and Workbook
• Banner representation over the podium on "sponsored day"
• Recognition as Supporting Sponsor of either beer social, coffee, or snack break on first choice basis.
• E-mail list of conference attendants
• Premium booth will be larger in size than regular booths in an area of good visibility and traffic during designated exhibitor booth times as well as all beer, coffee, and cookie breaks.
• Opportunity for gift placement in welcome bag
• Free deluxe lodging accommodations including full spa access at the exclusive Wyndham
• Peaks Resort & Spa for up to two people (based on double occupancy) during the conference.
• Two passes to the Conference.
• Breakfast and lunch food package plus banquet tickets for up to two people during the conference.

CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR - ( None Remaining Out of 6).
please contact Mike Friedman for pricing : sponsors@issw.net

Sponsor will receive:

• Name and Hot Link on sponsor page of web site
• Printed sponsorship acknowledgement in Proceedings Book and Workbook
• Will be acknowledged as sponsoring coffee or cookie break verbally and with banners etc.
• Can be split or shared with another sponsor
• Two passes to the Conference

Mike Friedman, Sponsorship Chair
phone:970.596.4025
email: sponsors@issw.net