Podcast Archives - Protect Our Winters Australia

Climate Change in the Backcountry with Dave Herring – POWcast Episode 6

9 November 20243 January 2025 by Alastair McLeod

Episode 6 of the POWcast features long-time fixture of the Aussie backcountry scene, Dave Herring. Dave has channelled his backcountry skills he has picked up around the world into his work as a ski guide, which has done in Australia and Japan for over 10 years. Many may know Dave through Alpine Access, which he runs with his wife Pieta,... READ MORE

A Changing Reality in the Alps with Ruby Olsson – POWcast Episode 5

29 September 20248 November 2024 by Alastair McLeod

Episode 5 of the POWcast unpicks Our Changing Snowscapes, a report on the impact of climate change on the Australian Alps. We’re joined by the report’s lead author, Ruby Olsen, a researcher at the Australian National University’s Fenner School of Environment. The episode also features POW directors Sam Quirke, Alastair McLeod and Jess Willemse, who break down the importance and impact of the report, and the next steps for the Aussie alpine-loving community.

Chess & Divya talk Aussie Backcountry – POWcast Episode 4

3 July 202416 August 2024 by POW Australia

Episode 4 of the POWcast features power-duo of the Australian backcountry, Chess Smee and Divya Gordon. Chess is a ski guide, instructor and educator whose love of the mountains is infectious and empowers others to enjoy the alpine environment. Divya, an accomplished outdoor filmmaker, has spent her adult life bringing inspiring stories of adventure to the screen. Fittingly, these women... READ MORE

Advocacy Through Adventure with Huw Kingston – POWcast Episode 3

22 May 202419 June 2024 by POW Australia

Episode 3 of the POWcast features adventurer and changer-maker, Huw Kingston. Huw has spent his life embarking on epic expeditions, exploring the world on skis, by boat, bike, and on-foot, often in support of social and environmental issues. Huw has never shied away from a challenge, and is one to take matters into his own hands when he sees a... READ MORE

POWcast Episode 2

6 May 202410 June 2024 by POW Australia

Business For Change with Scott Brandon from Bright Brewery In Episode 2 of the POWcast we chat to the owner and founder of Bright Brewery - Scott Brandon. Scott has taken his love of adventure and passion for the environment and put them at the forefront of how he runs his business in the mountain town of Bright. Bright Brewery... READ MORE

Introducing the POWcast

1 April 202410 June 2024 by POW Australia

Protect Our Winters Australia is excited to present POWcast, our very own podcast channel where we discuss our love of the mountains and our shared journey to protect them. In these fascinating discussions we chat to the people who bind our mountain culture together, weaving stories of adventure, environment and community into a yarn of passion and purpose. The POWcast... READ MORE