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THE FIRE FIGHTS BACK
Climate action is sometimes framed as a choice: should we focus on reducing emissions, or should we prepare for the impacts of a changing climate? The answer is simple: we need both. Reducing emissions...
Read More ShareHOW FIRE SEASON IS CHANGING THE OUTDOORS
In 2023 and again in 2025, Canada reached National Preparedness Level 5, the highest wildfire preparedness level possible, for nearly the entire fire season. Every available domestic firefighting resource was committed. Smoke blanketed cities thousands...
Read More ShareBURTON X PROTECT OUR WINTERS CANADA: LEADING THE RIDE TOWARD CLIMATE ACTION
For decades, Burton Snowboards has helped shape the culture of snowboarding, pushing boundaries, building community, and redefining what it means to ride. But today, leadership in snowsports means more than progression on the mountain....
Read More SharePOW CANADA WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS FUELING OUR FALL SEASON
At Protect Our Winters Canada, we know we can’t do this work alone. Our partners are an essential part of the movement. Not only funding our campaigns, but also giving energy to POW, bringing...
Read More SharePOWER IN PARTNERSHIPS: HOW SALOMON AND POW ARE SHOWING UP FOR WINTER
In collaboration with Protect Our Winters, written by Ollie Bowen When Salomon athlete and ambassador Mike Douglas was training and working at Whistler Blackcomb in the 1990s, the Horstman Glacier was a proving ground for...
Read More ShareDEAR MR CARNEY...
Our athletes' message is simple. As Canada tackles affordability, housing, the economy, and health care, climate change must remain a priority including strengthening our commitments to meeting Canada’s climate targets. Our athletes are the...
Read More ShareWE GAVE OUR TWO CENTS | FEDERAL BUDGET 2025 SUBMISSION
Just like training for the upcoming season, putting in the work to improve isn’t always flashy. Here at POW, we're pushing for bold change and building a better future. Backed by a community of...
Read More ShareBEHIND THE ROPE: ALANNAH YIP & WILL GADD
During the Arc’teryx Climb Academy in Squamish, POW Canada’s Steph Korolyk sat down with Athlete Alliance members Alannah Yip and Will Gadd for a casual chat that mixes lighthearted banter with deeper reflections. Both...
Read More ShareWILDFIRE FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Wildfires aren’t the only thing spreading fast, disinformation blows up faster than the Pinkbike comment section on a product review… But seriously, a lot of people still don’t understand how climate change actually connects...
Read More ShareSAFETY FIRST | TRUSTED SOURCES TO KEEP YOU SAFE
Whether you're navigating smoky skies or just want to FireSmart your backyard, we've got you covered with trusted resources: 🔥A live interactive map showing wildfires and smoke forecasts across North America 🌫Smoke in...
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