POW Programs

In addition to our regular grants, Protect Our Winters directs some funds raised from our corporate and individual members to foster development of specific projects that have a positive effect on global warming and our winter climates.   Please contact chris@protectourwinters.org for further information about these programs.

Solar 4R Schools

POW has provided funds to the Solar4RSchools program, helping to educate students and teachers on the functions and benefits of solar electric power through donation of a demonstration-scale photovoltaic solar system to the participating school. In addition to producing clean, renewable energy, each school’s solar power system includes a curriculum package that uses the web-based, real-time data generated by each installation to provide students with a comprehensive, interactive learning experience.  POW has already installed panels on schools in Park City, UT, Jackson, WY and Hinesburg, VT.

My Own Two Feet Premieres

POW is supporting “My Own Two Feet,” a winter sports film released in Winter, 2008 by Leeward Cinema.  “My Own Two Feet” is the first human-powered action sports film. Shot in remote locations, where helis and snow machines have never traveled, the film showcases some of the most incredible snowboarding performances, proving that sometimes the best riding is accessible by foot.

POW is making the film and all promotional assets available for free to our supporters to raise funds for local-market climate change initiatives.  Every dollar raised at each premiere will be directed to a POW-approved environmental program in that specific market.

POW Riders Alliance

Protect Our Winters has created an opportunity for international pro riders community to credibly offset their carbon footprint created by travel, etc. throughout the winter.  The POW Riders Alliance invests riders’ pooled contributions to purchase, re-plant and permanently protect land in Atlantic rainforest, the largest carbon bank in the world.