Nikki Smith is a climber, photographer, illustrator, and outdoor storyteller who’s spent more than 30 years immersed in wild places—and just as long advocating for their protection. A member of the POW Athlete Alliance, Nikki uses her art to spark connection and...
Photo by Micheli Oliver Last week I was at a climate leadership summit with powerful individuals from the outdoor industry. In this room, full of predominantly white men and a few women representing an elite class of climbers, skiers, Olympians, etc, the question was...
Photos by Clayton Hermann POW Alliance Members Emily Harrington, a professional rock climber and mountaineer, and Adrian Ballinger, a professional mountaineer and skier have an impressive resume of first ascents and descents. Their expeditions have led them to the far...
Graphics by Nico Schiavone For pro mountain biker and POW Athlete Alliance member Christopher Blevins, the bike is more than a ride—it’s his lens on the world and the communities he loves. This perspective sparked his latest project, “How To Recall,” a...
Photos by Austin Smith When POW Athlete Alliance member and pro snowboarder Austin Smith set out on a cross-country road trip in his new all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5, he was doing more than just exploring a new way of travel. He was experiencing firsthand the profound...
Photos courtesy of Bloomberg Last month, POW Alliance Director Graham Zimmerman put POW at the forefront of climate action by attending The Bloomberg Green Festival in Seattle. The event brought together global leaders and activists to tackle the climate crisis,...
