Protect Our Winters Australia presents fascinating discussions about our love of the mountains and our shared journey to protect them. 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 keeps you up to speed with the issues facing these wild and fragile places and stories celebrating the landscape and lifestyle we are fighting to preserve.
The POWcast is available on Youtube and Spotify.
Climate Change in the Backcountry with Dave Herring – POWcast Episode 6
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,...
A Changing Reality in the Alps with Ruby Olsson – POWcast Episode 5
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
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...
Advocacy Through Adventure with Huw Kingston – POWcast Episode 3
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...