Protect Our Winters

With Election Day just around the corner, we’re in the final sprint—and there’s still time to make a difference! Join us in mobilizing environmentally-focused voters by signing up for daily phone banking and canvassing with the Environmental Voter Project leading up to November 5th: https://lnkd.in/gEgUsfuG You can also make a personal impact by friend banking with Climate Changemakers, reaching out to the voters in your own network. Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/gp5cMHE8 The finish line is in sight and it’s all hands on deck to get us there!

Climate change stories are front and center with our latest film, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die, featured in Forbes alongside 11th Hour Racing. “11th Hour Racing has given grants to POW in support of its films series aimed at telling stories that inspire change, and is helping fund new podcasts and nature expedition and photography projects. 11th Hour Racing also recently sponsored POW’s latest film, Purple Mountains Live Free or Die, in which POW founder Jeremy Jones returns to his native New England and discusses climate change and the state of outdoor sports with locals.”  - Forbes Reporter Vitas Carosella To read more about this impactful partnership and watch Purple Mountains Live Free or Die visit: https://lnkd.in/ed8j_-T4 #protectourwinters

🌎 Join the Conversation: Climate, Community, and the Power of Voting 📩 We’re excited to announce an impactful evening at Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville, MA! We'll kick it off with a screening of Purple Mountains—Live Free or Die, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2020 film. Follow Jeremy Jones, Founder of Protect Our Winters (POW), as he returns to New Hampshire to bridge political divides, meet outdoor enthusiasts from different backgrounds, and tackle climate challenges—from the peaks of Mount Washington to the waters of Lake Winnipesaukee. Following the screening, we're hosting a powerful panel discussion featuring: ⭐ Joe Curtatone – President of ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition ⭐ Torey Lee Brooks, LEED AP – Professional Skier & Protect Our Winters (POW) Athlete Ambassador ⭐ Rahsaan D. Hall – President & CEO of the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts ⭐ Mardi Fuller – Contributing writer to Outside magazine, SKI magazine, Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Melanin Basecamp, and more, and serves on the board of the Appalachian Mountain Club. Together, they’ll explore what’s at stake for the Northeast’s Outdoor State and Environmental Justice (EJ) communities in the upcoming elections. These conversations are crucial because 🌎 Climate is on the ballot 🌎 As Jeremy Jones, professional snowboarder and founder of POW, says: "Although the policies seem complex and the benefits may be hard to grasp, climate is on the ballot this year, and these policies will bring significant advantages to communities. We know that in order for democracy to work, everyone needs to vote, no matter what side of the aisle you are on. It’s up to us." 💡 Your voice matters. Join us, learn more, vote, and be part of the movement. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eCb-uAzW #ClimateAction #POW #EnvironmentalJustice #Vote2024 #PurpleMountainsFilm #ProtectWhatYouLove #IVoteEnvironment #ACT

In 2020, 8 million environmental voters stayed home. If we’re not stepping up for our planet, who will? We’re 10 days from Election Day, and now is the time to take action. If you are passionate about making an impact, it’s time to get involved. Join us alongside these incredible organizations that are putting in the work right up to November 5th: Environmental Voter Project is targeting inactive environmentalists and transforming them into consistent voters. Join a phone banking session, write letters, and help rally undecided voters: https://lnkd.in/gEgUsfuG The Climate Mobilization is bringing everyone into the conversation of climate justice and working with communities on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change. Triple your vote at https://lnkd.in/gxgNPsRq by reaching out to three friends and make sure they get out to vote.

Congrats to our partners at GU Energy Labs for the Change & Innovation award last week at 1% for the Planet’s Global Summit. Keep up the excellent work!

Action starts at the polls, and this November we're calling on The Outdoor State to step up like never before. We need leaders who understand the urgency of protecting our planet. The stakes are higher than ever, and we believe in taking action. Check your registration, make a voting plan, and get your friends and family out to vote. https://lnkd.in/gxgNPsRq

Mark your calendars for October 29th at 6:00 PM MT for an unforgettable virtual event. Your hosts Jeremy Jones and Amie Engerbretson will lead us through an evening filled with impactful films, a live Q&A with the POW Alliance, and presentations from our partners. Featured films: Jeremy Jones, "Purple Mountains Live Free or Die" 11th Hour Racing, "Between Waves" with special guest Francesca Clapcich. Peyton Thomas, "Breath of Gloster" Christopher Blevins, "How to Recall" Emily Tidwell, "Saving Silence" Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/dzNNmuZW Thank you to 11th Hour Racing for making this event possible.

Last week, POW CEO Erin Sprague joined Dylan Bowman and Aaron Lutze on their podcast, Second Nature Media. In the latest episode, "The Power Crystal of the Outdoor Industry," Erin talks about POWs' mission, the business imperatives behind driving climate action, and innovative ways to communicate the urgency of climate change. In this episode, Erin explains how we mobilize the outdoor community for environmental action. Second Nature has featured inspiring outdoor industry leaders like Rebecca Rusch, Matt Sharkey, Mike Rogge, and Arielle Knutson. Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eN3wgN73 #protectourwinters

From the summit to the sea, we all have a reason to show up, speak out, and VOTE. Join Jeremy Jones, Professional Snowboarder and Founder of Protect Our Winters, and Chad Nelsen, CEO of the The Surfrider Foundation, and get ready to Stoke the Vote! 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 https://lnkd.in/eruAbwXD to learn more and make a voting plan.  #stokethevote #ProtectOurWinters #SurfriderFoundation    *As 501c3 organizations, the Surfrider Foundation and Protect Our Winters do not support or oppose any particular candidate or political party*

“A week ago I wrote about Hurricane Helene, now recovery from Milton is also underway. This is not normal. Extreme weather is a cost of climate change and none of us are exempt from paying the bill when it comes due. Back-to-back hurricanes bearing down on millions of Americans show us the presence, power, and pushback nature wields.” - Alex Lee, POW Science Alliance Captain Team POW member William Stikeleather, Meteorologist for the North America Peril Advisory team at Guy Carpenter, shared that Hurricane Milton was incredibly destructive, intensifying faster than almost any storm on record—going from a category 1 to a category 5 in just 18 hours. Though the storm weakened before landfall, its impact was still severe, bringing extreme winds, widespread tornados, flooding, and storm surges to communities in west-central Florida. In Florida alone, we have 3,100 POW community members. The Southeast is home to 62 National Parks and nearly 90 million Americans, including millions of runners, climbers, hikers, paddlers, fishermen, swimmers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. As recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continue, these communities need our support more than ever. If you are able to offer support to those in need, please visit Project HOPE , Greater Good Charities and Charity Navigator. Read more from Alex and Will on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dwBBjTYT #ProtectOurWinters