Photos by Nate Bender We all connect with the outdoors in a special way—whether it be to seek solitude, connect with ourselves or with others, complete a goal or challenge ourselves. For Nate Bender, one of our newest POW Trail Alliance members, seeking out long days...
Dear Hilaree, It’s been a bit over a week since you’ve been gone and already, you are transitioning from friend and role model to mythic legend. The anecdotes, stories, and tributes from friends, climb-ski partners, and people worldwide who never had the opportunity...
Photos by Ming T. Poon Before starting POW 15 years ago, I had never envisioned myself in a suit debating energy policy on Capitol Hill. But we quickly realized that to actually protect winters, and summers, we were going to have to think really big. And driving big,...
Photos courtesy of AP This spring, a group of Olympians, POW and I ran circles around DC. We shared our stories about the changes we are seeing in the mountains and most importantly what we must do right now (if not two decades ago) to protect the places we live and...
Photos by Alton Richardson The Senate’s passage of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act—the most impactful climate legislation EVER—is a lesson in perseverance. This climate package shows what is possible when you don’t give up, even when everyone says that your...
Photo by Stephen Shelesky We’re big fans of summer. With longer days and sunny weather we’re able to spend more time out on the trail or at the crag making it one of our favorite seasons to get outside and do the things that we love. However, we can’t ignore the fact...
