Donald Trump Gave $5,000 To Protect Our Winters In 2014 According to the NY Daily News, the Donald J. Trump Foundation gave $5,000 to Protect Our Winters in 2014, despite his claims that climate change is a “hoax.” This donation was recorded through tax records, which is a surprising entry in the tax forms of the Republican businessman’s nonprofit foundation. Trump has repeatedly stated that climate change and environmental management […] Industry News Chris Wallner | March 15, 2016 0 Comments
With POW Bike, Cycling Community Gears Up to Protect the Places We Ride, Lifestyle We Love As smoke drifts east and berms loosen, Protect Our Winters (POW) is helping the cycling community shift into high gear to take action for cleaner air and a healthier planet. With the launch of POW Bike, POW will organize pro athletes, brands, and the larger bike community to protect the places we ride and the lifestyle we love, along with […] Cycle CycleBrains | July 21, 2022 0 Comments
Thredbo, Australia Goes Green: Sustainability in the Ski Industry The skiing industry is a dirty business: energy for hotels and lifts, gas for travel and snowcats, water for snowmaking and guests, and literally tons of waste do not exactly make it a green activity. It is in the ski industries best interest to limit their emissions and work together to protect winters. Many ski resorts have realized they need […] Industry News Joseph Phillips | August 2, 2019 0 Comments
Ikon Pass Adds Renowned St. Moritz in Switzerland for Winter ’24/’25 Score the Lowest Prices of the Season Through April 18 Ikon Pass welcomes St. Moritz to the Ikon Pass community for winter 24/25, joining Zermatt in Switzerland for a total of six incredible European destinations. April 18, 2024, is the last day to score your Ikon Pass at spring’s lowest prices; prices go up $110, and savings end. Ikon Pass […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 4, 2024 0 Comments
U.S. Ski Industry Set to Lose Billions Due to Climate Change 2023 was the hottest year on record across the globe. The effects of anthropogenic climate change vary but warming and the effects in mountain regions have outpaced other regions. Less snow, lower yearly snowpacks, and warmer winters are already being felt. But just how much is it affecting the ski industry? Already, resorts have experienced shorter ski seasons due to […] Industry News Samantha Gates | March 12, 2024 0 Comments
Hidden Gems of NY: Oak Mountain, Speculator, NY There are many great national parks in the U.S. and one of the best is the Adirondack Park located in the State of New York. The Adirondack Park was created in 1882 by the New York State government and is constitutionally protected to remain a “forever wild” forest preserve. The Adirondack Park contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United […] Industry News Gregg Frantz | March 8, 2024 2 Comments
Investigating The Ski Town Housing Shortage It’s no secret: one of the ski industry’s biggest concerns is affordable workforce housing. It’s an epidemic that has plagued mountain towns since their inception. Although locals remain grateful to live in a place where vacationers flock and the wealthy come to play, mountain communities have faced their fair share of challenges over the years. Whether it be economic inequality, […] Brains Nick DeRiso | February 23, 2024 9 Comments
Arcade Announces POW x Joseph Toney Collab Belt Arcade Belts, a brand on a mission to revolutionize the way a belt functions and allows you to move freely, today announces the POW x Joseph Toney belt, a collaboration that supports the efforts of Protect Our Winters (‘POW’) to help the people and places most impacted by climate change. Joseph Toney is a visual artist operating out […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 22, 2024 0 Comments