Any visitor to the Australian Alps would be no stranger to the snow gum. Its rainbow bark and twisted trunk are synonymous with the high country itself. “They are the iconic tree of the mountains”, says Cam Walker of Mountain Journal fame and Friends of the Earth.
Tragically, Cam says, because of climate change, the trees are “facing the prospect of ecological collapse”
Snowboarder, artist and climate change policy advisor… meet MJ, the person behind POW’s 2023 merch designs. Discover her passion for the natural world, snowboarding and using art as a powerful tool for climate activism.
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Hidden in between Charlotte Pass and Perisher Valley in New South Wales, lies a small snow recording station called Spencers Creek, run by Snowy Hydro. Since 1954, it has quietly collected valuable data, becoming the backbone of scientific research by The Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO, and several universities.
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Over the last year, we’ve been asked by passionate people in the winter sports community for stickers, hats and t-shirts countless times. The support for POW’s brand and mission is undeniable, and we are now inviting you to join us on the journey.
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STEEP REFLECTIONS was brought to life by POW Australia ambassador Cameron ‘Woody’ Wood, who tapped into the Jindabyne backcountry community to create a film that aims to both inspire exploration and action to protect our winters.
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Did you know that ‘Team Pow’ is run entirely by volunteers? To help us achieve our goals and enjoy a future where POW can go back to being the fluffy white stuff on the ground after a snowstorm, we need your help!
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After two years of lockdowns and the pandemic, this was the winter we all needed. And it certainly delivered, with an early start – massive snowfalls in mid June saw some resorts open a week early – and despite boom and bust cycles, we ended the official season with good snow pack across the resorts.
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Protect Our Winters Australia is excited to present a once in a lifetime opportunity for you and a friend to ride at Thredbo Resort for a morning with Australian winter olympian – Valentino Guseli – and do it on a brand new Burton Snowboard!
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Final instalment of Ways To Act Wednesday and it’s time to follow the money trail.
Super and banks don’t just leave your money in a little box, they invest it. In some cases it’s invested in fossil fuels and deforestation.
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