Author: POW Australia
The untold story of Spencers Creek snow monitoring and climate change
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.
READ MOREPOW Merch Is Here
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.
READ MOREMaking A Ski Movie in Australia – Q&A With Steep Reflections Creator Cameron ‘Woody’ Wood.
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.
READ MOREGet Involved – Join Us
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!
READ MOREA Season Of POW – End Of Season Wrap 2022
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.
READ MORECompetition: POW Laps With Val
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!
READ MOREWays To Act Wednesday – Week 4. Follow the money
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.
READ MOREWeek 3 of Ways To Act Wednesday. Reusing and Repairing
A super simple concept that most of us have already figured out, but if we go on consuming the way we are, we will continue to produce greenhouse gases and eventually run out of resources.
READ MOREWeek 2 of Ways To Act Wednesday. On your bike! (or skateboard/scooter/walk/public transport/carpool).
Let’s face it. We cry a little every time we go to fill our car up with fuel.
But let’s flip this to a positive. If we drive less we are emitting less carbon dioxide.
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