From gold medalists to resort and brand CEOs, a delegation representing the $887B outdoor and snowsports industry delivered a strong economic argument for climate action During a dramatic day on Capitol Hill, professional athletes and outdoor industry leaders laid...
For County Commissioner Karn Stiegelmeier and POW Alliance member and Olympian Taylor Gold, the mountains of Summit County, Colorado are more than an outdoor escape, they’re home. But as the impacts of climate change become more apparent, taking meaningful action to...
Engaging the Trail Running Community in Climate Action With a name like Protect Our Winters, it’s no surprise that our history is rooted in the snow community with snowboarders and skiers. But if you’ve been following along with POW, you know that protecting our...
This winter, I found myself sitting center stage, part of a panel discussing climate change at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Sitting to my right was former Vice President Al Gore and to my left was Christiana Figueres, two well-known figures on the...
The last 20 years have left their mark on the world’s polar ice caps. As an international explorer and guide, I’ve seen firsthand how a warming climate is changing our planet. Each year it becomes increasingly easier to ski to the north pole because of decreased...
I grew up a happy-go-lucky kid who absolutely loved being outdoors with her family. My parents were the kind of brave souls who weren’t afraid to pack up their two small children into an even smaller tent and spend a week on a backcountry canoe trip. Before I could...
