Protect Our Winters
American alpinist Graham Zimmerman, winner of the Piolets d’Or 2020, sees see firsthand the effects of human-driven climate change on the world and decides that he must take action. This forces him to confront his personal carbon footprint to become an Imperfect Advocate.
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Whether you climb, hike, snowboard, surf, or swim—we all have a reason to vote and ensure our cherished outdoors are protected for generations to come. Visit protectourwinters.org/stoke-the-vote to learn more and triple your impact by asking three friends to vote!
#stokethevote #ProtectOurWinters #SurfriderFoundation
*As 501c3 organizations, the Surfrider Foundation and Protect Our Winters do not support or oppose any particular candidate or political party*
🎙️ Jeremy Jones | The Bomb Hole Episode 202
thebombhole.com/blogs/episodes/jeremy-jones-the-bomb-hole-episode-202
#TheBombHole #ProtectOurWinters
Voter registration deadlines are coming up fast. Do you have a plan to vote?
Get fired up and #stokethevote 🔥 protectourwinters.org/stoke-the-vote
Featuring POW Climb Alliance legends Abbey Smith, Olivia Hsu, and Dani Reyes-Acosta.
🎥 Brendan Davis
#protectourwinters
This is your chance to protect the natural spaces that inspire us—vote for a future where the snow and surf can thrive for generations to come. Visit http://www.protectourwinters.org/surfrider-pow to learn more and make a voting plan.
*As 501c3 organizations, the Surfrider Foundation and Protect Our Winters do not support or oppose any particular candidate or political party*
We’re hitting 600 minutes of activity by October 31st to get you stoked to bring the energy to the polls. Grab a friend and hit the trails.
Join the challenge 💪strava.com/challenges/Stoke-the-Vote-with-POW
#ProtectOurWinters #StokeTheVote
-Chris Shane, POW Creative Alliance Member
Head to bit.ly/3SOEFe8 to triple your vote impact by texting three friends to vote!
#stokethevote #protectourwinters
- Elizabeth Burakowski, climate scientist, POW Science Alliance Member, and passionate skier.
As a Research Faculty member at the University of New Hampshire, Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space, Liz studies the effects of climate change in the Northeast. She joined POW for the filming of Purple Mountains Live Free or Die to highlight these critical issues.
Watch Purple Mountains Live Free or Die at Stoke Fest! We’ll see you in Missoula, Montana TONIGHT!
Next up: Glenwood, Durango, and Reno. Or join us virtually on 10/29 presented by 11th Hour Racing !
Tickets: bit.ly/StokeFest2024
🎥 Josh 'Bones' Murphy
A huge thank you to 11th Hour Racing, The Alliance For Climate Transition, and Land and Sea for All.
#ProtectOurWinters
Whether you ride, run, bike, swim, or skate—whatever gets you moving, we’re all in. Get out, catch some fresh air, and make it count. See you at the polls (and on the trails).💥
Head over Strava now to join the challenge and start logging your activities to earn a POW badge and the chance to win epic prizes from our partners!
Thank you to Fat Tire and Visit County Cook for making this possible!
Written and produced by Emily Tidwell.
Cinematography and editing by Beau Larson.
Additional cinematography Spencer Duclos.
Audio Design Keith White.
Color Design by Jonny Siroteck and Logan Pehota.
Professional snowboarder and POW founder Jeremy Jones has always had a deep connection to the outdoors. It’s not just his escape—it’s his identity, his passion and his legacy. Growing up in New England, Jeremy carved out his beginnings in the mountains, but in the years since, he’s witnessed troubling changes: wilder weather, fewer snow days and mountain towns struggling to survive.
In this sequel to Purple Mountains, Jeremy returns to his roots in New Hampshire, revisiting the mountains that shaped him. Motivated to protect the places he loves, Jeremy embarks on a journey to bridge the political divide over climate change. He finds common ground with outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, understanding their hopes and fears while tackling the issue head-on—from the Mount Washington Valley to the unfrozen waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.
With stunning visuals and raw emotion, Purple Mountains Live Free Or Die offers a timely perspective going into the most critical election of our lifetimes: we may stand on different sides of the climate debate, but our shared love for the outdoors can bring us together.
A film by Josh "Bones" Murphy
Thank you to our partners: 11th Hour Racing, The Alliance Climate Transition, Land and Sea for All.
00:00 The Outdoor State
00:53 Climate is on the ballot
02:13 New Hampshire
03:40 Abenaki Ski Team
07:40 Access to the outdoors
11:50 "Ice Out" on Lake Winnipesaukee
14:00 Northeastern warming
15:20 Pond Hockey Classic
18:35 Climate wasn't always a political issue
19:39 Dixville Notch
21:30 Tuckerman Ravine
26:08 Finding Common Ground
28:40 Unity
Don’t miss this powerful film leading up to the biggest election of our lifetime.
🎥 Josh Bones Murphy
A huge thank you to our partners 11th Hour Racing, The Alliance for Climate Transition, Land and Sea For All.
#protectourwinters
‘Saving Silence’ dives deep into mental health, the critical importance of public lands, and the unsettling presence of microplastics in some of the world’s most remote places. Emily reconnects with Arctic explorer Lonnie Dupre and Clare Shirley, owner of Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, to discuss why protecting this pristine wilderness is more crucial than ever.
Full film dropping 10/2, stay tuned!
Thank you to our partners: 11th Hour Racing, The Alliance Climate Transition, Land and Sea for All.
Professional snowboarder and POW founder Jeremy Jones has always had a deep connection to the outdoors. It’s not just his escape—it’s his identity, his passion and his legacy. Growing up in New England, Jeremy carved out his beginnings in the mountains, but in the years since, he’s witnessed troubling changes: wilder weather, fewer snow days and mountain towns struggling to survive.
In this sequel to Purple Mountains, Jeremy returns to his roots in New Hampshire, revisiting the mountains that shaped him. Motivated to protect the places he loves, Jeremy embarks on a journey to bridge the political divide over climate change. He finds common ground with outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life, understanding their hopes and fears while tackling the issue head-on—from the Mount Washington Valley to the unfrozen waters of Lake Winnipesaukee.
With stunning visuals and raw emotion, Purple Mountains Live Free Or Die offers a timely perspective going into the most critical election of our lifetimes: we may stand on different sides of the climate debate, but our shared love for the outdoors can bring us together.
A film by Josh "Bones" Murphy
Thank you to our partners: 11th Hour Racing, The Alliance Climate Transition, Land and Sea for All.
Drop in and snag your tickets today: bit.ly/StokeFest2024
This year, we’re gearing up for the most crucial election of our lifetime, and we’ve curated the perfect film fest to fire you up for the polls. Expect fresh, inspiring films, powerful panel discussions with climate change warriors, and the chance to hang with legends like POW Founder Jeremy Jones. Plus, score some killer prizes! 🎿
🎬 Must-see films include Jeremy Jones’ Purple Mountains New Hampshire, Amie Engerbretson’s The Hypocrite, and more!
📍Coming to a mountain town near you THIS October.
October 7: Bozeman, MT
October 8: Missoula, MT
October 10: Glenwood Springs, CO
October 11: Durango, CO
October 15: Reno, NV
October 29: Virtually, from anywhere!
This animation and poem communicate that solving climate change means reorienting our natural connections with the outdoors. Through animation and spoken word, we highlight the stark reality of our society’s exploitative ways and show the simple reality of our human connection to our environment. The animation and poem arc reflects who and what we are and how we go beyond our current entrenchments that have harmed our planet.
Written by: Christopher Blevins
Directed by: Nico Schiavone
Produced by: Protect Our Winters // Stilspoke // Nico Schiavone // Christopher Blevins
Music and Sound Design by: David Goldman // Robby Fields
Animation by: Nico Schiavone
Watercolor by: Marley Seifert
Edited by: Ryder Schwartz
Check your current voter registration and get involved to Stoke The Vote: bit.ly/3SOEFe8
This animation and poem communicate that solving climate change means reorienting our natural connections with the outdoors. Through animation and spoken word, we highlight the stark reality of our society’s exploitative ways and show the simple reality of our human connection to our environment. The animation and poem arc reflects who and what we are and how we go beyond our current entrenchments that have harmed our planet.
0:00 Intro
0:28 We sure know how to build
1:10 We do not have to be perfect
3:40 How do we solve
4:54 When we forget how to step forward
Written by: Christopher Blevins
Directed by: Nico Schiavone
Produced by: Protect Our Winters // Stilspoke // Nico Schiavone // Christopher Blevins
Music and Sound Design by: David Goldman // Robby Fields
Animation by: Nico Schiavone
Watercolor by: Marley Seifert
Edited by: Ryder Schwartz
Check your current voter registration and get involved to Stoke The Vote: bit.ly/3SOEFe8
bit.ly/3SOEFe8
We’re rallying the entire Outdoor State—all 175 million of us—to stand up for our planet. We believe in clean air, clean water and a healthy planet for all. But let’s be real: climate change is putting all of it at risk, and the upcoming election is our best shot to protect what we love.
Visit stokethevote.com to check your voter registration and take the first step towards climate activism! Now’s the time to SHOW UP, SPEAK OUT, and VOTE like your adventures depend on it. Because they do.
Video edited by Jonathon Chandler
Music by Goth Babe
Narrated By Hilary Hutcheson
Script written by: Donny O'Neill
Cinematography (in order of appearance):
Teton Gravity Research
Colby Elliot
Donny O'Neill
Anna Callaghan
Jonathon Chandler
August Thurmer
Brian Walker
Nelson Brown
Oliver Rye
Jake Burchmore
Chris Shane
Evan Green
Written by: Christopher Blevins
Directed by: Nico Schiavone
Produced by: Protect Our Winters // Stilspoke // Nico Schiavone // Christopher Blevins
Music and Sound Design by: David Goldman // Robby Fields
Animation by: Nico Schiavone
Watercolor by: Marley Seifert
Edited by: Ryder Schwartz
However, the greatest obstacle remains the infrastructure to deliver that clean energy across the country. As members of the Outdoor State, we advocate for responsible development that advances clean energy while benefiting the communities we serve. Come learn about what POW is working on and how you can be an (imperfect) advocate, understanding how and why your voice truly matters in creating lasting change for the future of our climate.
This film takes us into the remote mountains of southeastern Utah as much as on the deeply personal journey of self-exploration of two women traveling through them.
This is a story about becoming.
Watch the full film: outlierfilmseries.com/elementor-95/outlier-trust-episode-1
You have until April 22nd (Earth Day) to complete only 250 minutes of outdoors activity. ANY activity counts. … we just want you to get outside!
Join us: bit.ly/3W1r9Xd
The Dolores River Canyon is facing imminent threats from the mining industry.
Nestled on the western border of Colorado, this land stands as a testament to the state's natural beauty, boasting awe-inspiring landscapes rich in the indigenous history of the Ute people. The lands offers a wealth of natural and cultural resources.
We need your help – this area faces imminent threats from the mining industry. People have been fighting to protect portions of this landscape for over 50 years.
We are calling on Senators Bennett and Hickenlooper to work with the President to utilize the Antiquities Act to formally designate the national monument for lands in Montrose and Mesa counties.
The Supreme Court declined to hear cases challenging the President’s right to establish national monuments, which is great news as we move forward with our campaign to establish the Dolores Canyons National Monument.
Join us in leaving your comment to our elected officials to protect Colorado’s public lands: p2a.co/AONRFiD
#protectourwinters #protectpubliclands
Join us TODAY in this call for action.👇
Protect our public lands: p2a.co/BlwcD9X
The Ruby Mountains are a total of 450,000 acres (!!) of public land, holding a rich cultural history and providing endless opportunities for skiing, hiking and angling.
Nevada is the country’s most mountainous state, meaning that it has the most named mountain ranges and peaks above 10,000 ft in the lower 48.
We urge the Biden Administration and Secretary Deb Haaland to prohibit oil and gas leasing in the Ruby Mountains and Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Join us TODAY in this call for action.👇 To the Biden Administration: we emphasize the vital connection between the protection of public lands and the health of local economies and a sustainable future for our planet.
p2a.co/BlwcD9X
Watch 'The Hypocrite' on TGR's YouTube channel.
This is the intersection of snowsports, climate, and the perceived hypocrisies of it all.
Head over to TGR's YouTube channel to watch the full film.
She exists at an imperfect intersection – the pursuit of snow and advocating for a sustainable future. She relies on fossil fuels to ski big mountains. She is an outspoken climate advocate who uses her platform to create systemic change.
Can you do both?
#protectourwinters
“Climate change is the biggest challenge of our lifetimes. To protect the planet from the worst impacts we need to transition away from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy…like yesterday,” said Science Alliance member Peter Howe. “To fully transition, the United States needs a lot more clean power and the infrastructure to support it”
“Think of transmission lines like train networks. Good trail networks can create access to large swaths of land that connect many different places. But trails can become overgrown and then they impede our progress. They need some TLC,” said Dakota Jones. “Transmission infrastructure in the US is in dire need of updating and expansion.”
“If we can harness the power of outdoor communities to participate in permitting reform, then we can balance the urgency of the clean energy transition with the need for environmental and community care,” said Ti Eversole.
“The U.S. has a huge opportunity to lead the climate fight and create a lasting legacy for future generations. Unlocking the full potential of the IRA is a key component of that,” said Nina Williams.
We’ve been talking about how we need a just and equitable transition away from dirty energy sources for a long time now, but you might still be wondering how we make that happen. We know that sacrificing time outdoors to read policy documents may not be at the top of your to-do list, so we did a deep dive into it for you.
With the support of Creative Alliance members, we’re stoked to introduce a new video series “Adventures in Energy Transition.” Narrated by POW Athlete and Science Alliance members, this short series will give you a better understanding of the IRA, why the clean energy transition is needed, what it will take to implement solutions at scale and why it’s important to the Outdoor State.
We don’t want to give too much of the fun away though, so let’s get to it!
Script: Anna Callaghan
Cinematography: Sara Robbins, Iz La Motte, Colby Elliot, Donny O'Neill
Editor: Anna Callaghan
Director, Writer, Producer: Micheli Oliver
Cinematographer: Luke Kaneb
Editor: John Rawlins