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January 21, 2021
The POW Dispatch: Our take on climate news, January 22, 2021
January 19, 2021
Looking Ahead to 2021
January 15, 2021
The POW Dispatch: Our take on climate news, January 15, 2021
January 13, 2021
The Paris Agreement for Dummies: Part 4
January 7, 2021
The POW Dispatch: Our Take on Climate News, January 8, 2021
January 6, 2021
Protect Our Winters’ Statement on the Events in Washington D.C.
January 6, 2021
The Paris Agreement for Dummies: Part 3
December 22, 2020
The Paris Agreement for Dummies: Part 2
December 18, 2020
The Top POW Athlete Alliance Films of 2020
December 17, 2020
The POW Dispatch: Our Take on Climate News, December 18, 2020
December 17, 2020
The Paris Agreement For Dummies: Part 1
December 10, 2020
The POW Dispatch: Our Take on Climate News, December 11, 2020
December 8, 2020
The Best POW Collabs of 2020
December 3, 2020
The POW Dispatch: Our Take On Climate News, December 4, 2020
December 1, 2020
POW Europe Leads The Way on Paris Agreement Goals
November 25, 2020
The POW Dispatch: Our Take on Climate News, November 27, 2020
November 20, 2020
The POW Dispatch: Our Take On The Climate News, November 20, 2020
November 12, 2020
Climate Week In Review: November 13, 2020
November 7, 2020
Our Common Ground Is The Winner
November 4, 2020
Our Democracy Is Stronger Because You Voted
November 3, 2020
Trust The Process
October 29, 2020
Protections for Alaska’s Tongass National Forest Gutted
October 28, 2020
You’ve Cast Your Ballot, Now What?
October 21, 2020
Vote: Extinguish A Flaming Climate
September 16, 2020
Take Action On National Voter Registration Day
September 14, 2020
Fires Have Closed The Forests On The West Coast
August 28, 2020
Summer 2020 Reveals the Impact of Climate Change on Outdoor Enthusiasts
August 19, 2020
Protecting our Playgrounds: Connor Ryan and Cody Townsend
August 7, 2020
In Case You Missed It – August 7, 2020
August 6, 2020
Let’s Find Out How Outdoor Playgrounds in North Carolina Will be Impacted by Climate Change
July 31, 2020
In Case You Missed It – July 31, 2020
July 24, 2020
Changing Weather and a Changing Climate is Changing Outdoor Recreation in Maine
July 24, 2020
In Case You Missed It – July 24, 2020
July 23, 2020
New Hampshire’s Outdoor Recreation Will Dramatically Change Because the Climate is Changing
July 17, 2020
In Case You Missed It – July 17, 2020
July 16, 2020
The Impacts of Climate Change on Outdoor Recreation In Michigan
July 14, 2020
Faith E. Briggs: Ultra-runner, Ultra-advocate
July 13, 2020
The Impacts of Climate Change on Outdoor Recreation in Nevada
July 9, 2020
In Case You Missed It – July 9, 2020
July 7, 2020
How Climate Change is Impacting Outdoor Recreation in Colorado
July 2, 2020
In Case You Missed It – July 2, 2020
June 26, 2020
In Case You Missed It – June 26, 2020
June 19, 2020
Mike King: Skiing, Surfing, Farming and Advocating in “Feast or Famine”
June 19, 2020
ICYMI – June 19, 2020
June 17, 2020
Moving from Climate Advocacy to Lifestyle Advocacy
June 12, 2020
ICYMI – June 12, 2020
June 2, 2020
Climate and Race: Protect Our Winter’s Next Steps
May 28, 2020
1-800-CALL-YOUR-REPS
May 22, 2020
ICYMI – May 22, 2020
May 19, 2020
What is Lobbying Anyway?
May 15, 2020
POW Staff Picks
May 15, 2020
In Case You Missed It – May 15
May 14, 2020
Dear Citi: It’s Not Me, It’s You.
May 8, 2020
In Case You Missed It – This Week’s News
May 7, 2020
Rebuilding with Clean Energy: ‘Like You’re 8’
May 4, 2020
Stimulus Round 2: Let’s Talk Stabilization
May 1, 2020
In Case You Missed It – Your Weekly News Highlights
April 30, 2020
THE STAKES FOR THE OUTDOOR STATE IN THE NEXT COVID-19 PACKAGE
April 24, 2020
Feast or Famine
April 24, 2020
In Case You Missed It – The News This Week
April 22, 2020
I’m Breaking Up With JPMorgan Chase – You Should Too
April 17, 2020
In Case You Missed It – This Week in the News
April 10, 2020
In Case You Missed It – What’s Happening in the News
April 9, 2020
Slickrock – A Sticky Situation
April 7, 2020
Stop the Money Pipeline
April 3, 2020
Friday Wrap-Up 4/3
April 1, 2020
A Month of Crushing it 4 Climate
March 27, 2020
Friday Wrap-Up 3/27
March 25, 2020
POW Staff Picks
March 20, 2020
Friday Wrap-up
March 3, 2020
Climate Emergencies
February 26, 2020
From Athlete to Activist
February 18, 2020
The IPCC Report
February 10, 2020
Tales From The Trails
January 27, 2020
It’s Electric!
January 14, 2020
But Seriously, What’s in Your Wallet?
January 10, 2020
Australia Bushfires –– What You Need to Know
December 19, 2019
Hot Podcasts For Cold Nights
November 22, 2019
Methane: Why You Should Care About It
November 21, 2019
5 Tips for Talking Climate at Thanksgiving
November 15, 2019
Optimism And The Climate – Graham Zimmerman
November 14, 2019
2019 Volunteer Training Recap
October 17, 2019
Yard Sale Sweepstakes
September 27, 2019
POW Action Fund: We Crushed it On Capitol Hill
September 26, 2019
FIS Update: Ski federation Signs onto UN Climate Change Initiative
September 12, 2019
Dispatches from the Road
August 2, 2019
Chris Davenport: We Can’t Keep Hoping Someone Else Will Take the Lead
July 30, 2019
The Pitkin County Solar Facility
July 8, 2019
POW Summer Staff Picks
June 21, 2019
Jessie Diggins Gives Back To POW
June 20, 2019
Graham Zimmerman: It’s Time to Pass The Clean Energy Jobs Bill
June 10, 2019
It’s Time to Raise the Bar for Renewable Energy in Maine
May 21, 2019
Spring Sweepstakes 2019
May 9, 2019
Solutions Series Vol. 2
April 15, 2019
What We’re Learning From Your Survey Results
April 8, 2019
How We’re Pushing to Reduce Emissions in Colorado
April 4, 2019
How Pro Skier David Wise Does Climate Action
March 28, 2019
Solutions Series Vol. 1
March 20, 2019
Inspiration From The Youth Climate March
March 13, 2019
POW Staff Picks
March 11, 2019
What We’re Working On In 2019
March 11, 2019
POW Climb – Uniting the Climbing Community on Climate Advocacy
February 19, 2019
The Power Of The Snowsports Community
February 7, 2019
How Climate Change Will Impact The Snowsports Industry
January 29, 2019
Winter Sweepstakes
January 23, 2019
Gov. Jared Polis To Attend Annual POW Party
January 22, 2019
Chloe Kim Joins POW Alliance
January 11, 2019
Four Stories To Follow In 2019
January 8, 2019
POW’s Throwing A Party
January 4, 2019
2018 In Review
December 14, 2018
Help House the Victims of the Camp Fire
November 20, 2018
Give a Buck. $1. That’s It
October 24, 2018
It’s Party Time: Let’s Drop In & Vote
October 13, 2018
POW Presents, Hill to Hill, New Virtual Reality Experience
October 11, 2018
Preseason Sweepstakes
October 2, 2018
POW Teams with Athletes and Industry Leaders to tell Congress that to Save Jobs We Must Save Snow
August 30, 2018
Gearing Up For The Climate March
August 28, 2018
Trump’s ‘Affordable Clean Energy’ Rule Is a Dirty Energy Scam That We Can’t Afford
August 24, 2018
Olympian and county commissioner: Let’s protect Summit’s outdoor recreation economy
August 14, 2018
POW Trail
August 13, 2018
I’M GOING TO RIDE MY BIKE A LOT AND HERE’S WHY YOU SHOULD CARE
July 31, 2018
Andrew Wheeler and What’s Next for the EPA
July 23, 2018
The Climate Solutions Caucus Just Failed to Vote for Climate Solutions
June 27, 2018
Ski Butlers Commits to an Electric Fleet
June 25, 2018
Electric Vehicles and the Future of Transportation
June 20, 2018
Summer Solstice Sweepstakes
June 18, 2018
Burton Advocates for Putting a Price on Carbon
June 18, 2018
Carbon Pricing 101
June 11, 2018
The Future of Renewables is Bright
June 1, 2018
The Intersection of Public Lands and Climate Change
May 23, 2018
Hilaree O’Neill Steps onto the Global Stage
May 16, 2018
The Dirt On Primaries
May 8, 2018
Jessie Diggins: With a Medal in My Pocket
May 8, 2018
Doug Stoup: A Perspective from the Poles
April 24, 2018
Winter Olympians Call for Action on Climate
April 12, 2018
Prepare for Earth Day by Educating Yourself on Climate
April 11, 2018
Josh Jespersen Speaks at The National Press Club
April 10, 2018
POW Alliance Member Maddie Phaneuf and NY State Senator Brad Hoylman Find Some Common Ground
April 5, 2018
Climate Leadership Summit at Telluride Mountainfilm
March 29, 2018
Become a Citizen Scientist for the Community Snow Observations Project
March 28, 2018
Ikon Pass Joins Forces With Protect Our Winters With 50K Donation to Create The Ikon Pass Fund
March 7, 2018
Work of National Importance – An American Dream and What It Means to Fight for It
February 11, 2018
Auden Schendler: Every Olympic athlete in Pyeongchang should be vocal about climate change
February 9, 2018
Steven Nyman: Winter Olympics future is murky if we don’t get a handle on climate change
February 9, 2018
Colt Whitley Is Dedicating His Ski Season to Climate Advocacy
January 28, 2018
Pep Fujas: Pass Clean Energy Jobs bill
January 18, 2018
POW’s Having a Party
January 8, 2018
Jones Hovercraft Snowboard Giveaway
January 4, 2018
Will High-Pressure Ridge in Pacific Cause Rockies to Stay Dry ’til January?
December 22, 2017
A Life of Exploration and Dedication to the Environment
December 22, 2017
Going Solar with Sunrun
December 22, 2017
Rossignol Re-ups Support for POW at 10-Year Anniversary
December 19, 2017
2017: The Year In Climate Change
December 12, 2017
Getting Governor Cuomo to Go Big on Climate
December 6, 2017
Donna Carpenter: For the Love of the Mountains, Let’s Put a Price on Carbon Pollution
December 5, 2017
Moving Colorado Towards Renewable Energy
December 4, 2017
A Navy SEAL’s Appeal to Secretary Zinke on behalf of Public Lands
November 21, 2017
Breckenridge Votes to Go 100% Renewable
November 20, 2017
The Quiet Policy That Could Kill Solar
November 17, 2017
Reflections from The Summit: An Open Letter from new POW Executive Director, Mario Molina
November 16, 2017
Cole Sport Partners with POW
November 16, 2017
The Struggle for Classroom Science Hasn’t Ended
November 7, 2017
It’s Time To Get Off the Sidelines
November 6, 2017
8 Tips for Writing a Climate Change Op-Ed
October 31, 2017
Why The “Overly Subsidized” Argument Against Clean Energy Is BS
October 24, 2017
Taking Back the Clean Power Plan
October 10, 2017
Protect Our Winters announces new Executive Director Mario Molina
October 10, 2017
Greenland Ice Cap: The Melting Question
October 4, 2017
Drilling the Arctic Refuge Doesn’t Belong in the Budget
September 28, 2017
EPA: Keep Our Cars Clean
September 27, 2017
Alex Deibold and Kaitlyn Farrington talk Capitol Hill and the future of snowboarding
September 27, 2017
POW Takes On DC
September 15, 2017
Hurricane Irma Relief Initiative – Jones Snowboard Giveaway!
September 14, 2017
Josh Jespersen: Life is too short to be arrogant
September 13, 2017
#WitnessingChange: The Last Chance by Everett Sapp
September 11, 2017
POW Heads to Washington DC
August 29, 2017
POW at the Discrete Cirque Series
August 8, 2017
Ted Ligety: Solar adoption in Utah
August 8, 2017
The Future of Solar in Utah
August 7, 2017
POW Partners with Jack Johnson’s 2017 Summer Tour
August 6, 2017
Forrest Shearer: Carbon threatens Utah’s economy
August 6, 2017
Power play: How outdoor retailers are positioned as a political, economic and social force for change
August 2, 2017
POW Heads to Outdoor Retailer
July 29, 2017
Dakota Jones: Yes to recreation economy, say no to coal
July 28, 2017
Chris Davenport and Jake Black: The climate-wrecking methane bomb beneath Colorado’s Sunset Roadless Area
July 19, 2017
POW Small Business Partner: The Bullock Group
July 17, 2017
Hilaree O’Neill: Say no to drilling in the Arctic Refuge
July 14, 2017
On the Run
July 12, 2017
Climate Study Suggests Grim Scenario for Ski Resorts
July 11, 2017
Hickenlooper Steps Up on Climate Change
June 20, 2017
#IAmStillIn
June 19, 2017
Give Your Gear New Life While Supporting POW’s Efforts
June 19, 2017
POW’s Summer Reading List
June 13, 2017
Seth Wescott: Time for Maine lawmakers to lead the transition to a clean energy economy
June 9, 2017
Dear Secretary Zinke
June 8, 2017
Thousands comment on CO coal mine expansion plan, including POW’s own Gretchen Bleiler and Chris Davenport
June 6, 2017
Sheep, Locals, and Wet Snow
June 1, 2017
Trump bailed on Paris. What’s next?
May 31, 2017
The Wrong Side of History?
May 17, 2017
Win a pair of Shred goggles signed by Ted Ligety!
May 10, 2017
EPA: Please Do Your Job
May 5, 2017
Dear Ivanka, Please #KeepParis
May 4, 2017
Reflections on the People’s Climate March in DC
May 3, 2017
Naomi Oreskes and Jeremy Jones: Want to protect the climate? Time for carbon pricing.
May 3, 2017
SmartWool for Smart Riders at Arapahoe Basin
May 3, 2017
Jeremy Jones heads to the Hill
April 24, 2017
Watch “Dear Mr. President”
April 21, 2017
Arapahoe Basin and POW Host Climate Science Panel
April 19, 2017
Protect Our Winters to be Benefactor of the 2017 Discrete Cirque Series
April 19, 2017
St. POWtrick’s Day Fundraiser Recap
April 13, 2017
#KeepParis
April 13, 2017
Dear Governor Hickenlooper
March 31, 2017
Forever Wild
March 30, 2017
POW Riders Alliance Athletes Catch up with Climate Scientists and Politicians to Talk Climate Change
March 30, 2017
Is Divestment Your Lever to Stand Up to the Bullies of the Fossil Fuel Industry?
March 28, 2017
Trump’s Biggest Action Against Climate Change Yet
March 21, 2017
Chris Davenport: Sen. Gardner should oppose repealing the BLM’s methane rule
March 21, 2017
Climate Change Discussion Elevated at the 2017 Audi FIS World Cup in Aspen
March 21, 2017
POW + Waterkeeper Alliance Take Squaw
March 21, 2017
POW “Phones it in” at the Burton US Open
March 14, 2017
Gretchen Bleiler: Neither Colorado nor Utah deserves Outdoor Retailer show
March 14, 2017
Phone It In – Methane Matters
March 8, 2017
Why We Need to Defend Climate Science Now
February 23, 2017
POW Action Summit Brings the Aspen Community Together to Fight Climate Change
February 21, 2017
Tomorrow Watch Olympic Medalist and POW Riders Alliance Pro Alex Deibold speak about Climate Change with Representative Mike Foote
February 21, 2017
Win Next Year’s Jones Mountain Twin Signed by Jeremy Jones!
February 21, 2017
The Global POW Team Unites in Innsbruck
February 9, 2017
Climate Change and Activism Top of Mind at SIA SnowShow
February 9, 2017
Protect Our Winters Partners with Shred to Inspire Change in the Snowsports Industry
January 29, 2017
Pow Day Returns to Utah with Over 1,000 Skiers and Riders
January 24, 2017
“Lightning Rod” Dr. Naomi Oreskes to Speak at 3rd Annual POW “Burritos and Bloodies” Breakfast at SIA
January 23, 2017
Squaw Valley Expands World Cup Weekend With Addition Of Toyota Ski ProAm Competition
January 13, 2017
We all need to do more
January 11, 2017
Confirmation Hearings Are Coming, Contact your Senator and #FightDenial
January 11, 2017
The Alpine Collective Joins Protect Our Winters as a Contributing Partner
December 22, 2016
POW heads to Squaw Valley for the 2nd Annual POW Riders Alliance Athlete Summit
December 8, 2016
Who the heck is Scott Pruitt, anyway?
December 5, 2016
Fight Climate Change with the POW + SPY Ace Goggle
December 1, 2016
Action Doesn’t Require Perfection
November 16, 2016
New Belgium Brewing and Ben & Jerry’s Join Forces to Help Protect Our Winters Fight Climate Change
November 6, 2016
Feed Your Adventures with Clif + Support POW
August 31, 2016
POW Joins Other Athletes and Pro Leagues at The White House
August 24, 2016
Lindsay Bourgoine Joins POW as Manager of Advocacy and Campaigns
July 19, 2016
Clif Bar & Company Contributes to Protect Our Winters
June 1, 2016
VICTORY! EPA RULES IN FAVOR OF CLEAN AIR!
May 19, 2016
CONTRIBUTE TO POW AND GET YOUR UNIQUE BURTON GIFT!
May 17, 2016
Arizona Business Group Fights Utah Coal Pollution
May 11, 2016
Powder Grant Overview: Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy
May 11, 2016
Protect Our Winters Receives Generous Contribution from Burton
May 9, 2016
Think Big, Part 2 | How Squaw Valley’s Partnership with Tesla May be the Beginning of a New Energy Model
May 3, 2016
Think Big, Part 1 | Squaw Valley’s Leverage to Change the Energy Grid for Good
April 18, 2016
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows Announces Free Premium Parking for Carpools with “POW Parking” Program
April 18, 2016
Engaging the Youth One School at a Time
April 11, 2016
POW Board Chair, Auden Schendler, Shares His Opinion of the Federal Coal Program and Leasing of Public Lands
April 10, 2016
Join the Live Snapchat Feed from POW Riders Alliance Pro Adrian Ballinger on Everest
March 28, 2016
SIA SnowShow Highlights Climate Solutions
March 14, 2016
100+ Colorado Businesses Urge EPA to Protect National Parks from Coal Pollution
March 14, 2016
U.S. EPA Administrator, Gina McCarthy, Discusses Climate Change and The Snowsports Industry’s Fight to Save Winter
March 7, 2016
POWer To The Athletes
February 26, 2016
NOW MORE THAN EVER, IT’S TIME TO STAY THE COURSE.
February 22, 2016
POW Adds 12 New Athletes to Riders Alliance
February 18, 2016
Pro Skier Chris Davenport’s Plea For Clean Air
January 20, 2016
Pro Skier Brody Leven: Must Fight for Clean Air in Utah
January 20, 2016
Brody Leven Believes the Youth Will Save Us All
January 19, 2016
NPR: Squaw Valley Adapts to a Changing Winter Season
January 19, 2016
Introducing +swappow, Winner of SIA’s & POW’s GreenShopComp
January 14, 2016
Support Reform of the Federal Coal Program, Protecting Public Lands
January 4, 2016
POW Riders Alliance Pros Featured on VICE
December 18, 2015
Protect Our Winters applauds EPA draft plan option that would control pollution from Utah’s two dirtiest power plants.
December 17, 2015
SIERRA MAGAZINE Features Protect Our Winters
December 17, 2015
New Belgium & Ben and Jerry’s Donate to POW
December 10, 2015
The President of North Face Urges Washington to Act on Climate Change in Paris
December 3, 2015
Tybalt Peake is the Youngest Brit to Sail the Pacific Northwest Passage and He Has a Very Important Message for World Leaders in Paris
November 2, 2015
Brody Leven’s Love For Snow and Ice Cream Has Him Turning Up the Heat in Washington DC
October 26, 2015
Marie-France Roy’s Love of Nature Fuels Her Passion for Protecting the Environment
October 26, 2015
Chanelle Sladics – An Ambassador for B Corps and a Voice for Change
October 22, 2015
Ben & Jerry’s and New Belgium Brewing Unveil Next Piece in Partnership
October 14, 2015
100+ Outdoor Businesses and Athletes Urge EPA to Protect Utah National Parks from Coal Pollution
October 14, 2015
Over 100 Outdoor Sports Businesses, Athletes, and Organizations Send Letter to EPA Asking for Clean Air for Utah
October 1, 2015
POW Travels To The White House For The Clean Power Plan Launch
October 1, 2015
SIA, NSAA And POW Release Clean Power Plan Statement
September 24, 2015
Pro Skier/POW Riders Alliance Pro Julian Carr In Today’s SLC Tribune
September 24, 2015
POW, SIA & NSAA Assemble Industry Leadership Calling For Climate Action In Paris
September 24, 2015
Ski Utah Partners With POW to Protect “The Greatest Snow On Earth”