On the Program:

• POW Canada Presentation / Intro
• Film (Assembly, directed by Thana and Nic from the Calgary Chapter
• Prize Raffle
• Food Waste Workshop with The Mindful Appetite
• Letter Writing Session
• Social - ‘88 Bar/Kitchen will be open.

Why Come?

It's more than a gathering, it's an evening to celebrate the upcoming snow season, chat about what we can do to protect the natural spaces we love to spend time in, and learn how to support POW initiatives in Calgary and beyond! Every donation helps fund Protect Our Winters Canada's climate action work. 

T’was the night before Whistmas...
...and all through the mountains, the stoke was high.

Thank you to our sponsors who have generously donated to this event:
Climb On Vancouver
Arc'teryx - Fit and Feel session including a Gore-Tex ski shell and gloves, valued at up to $1,340
Grouse Mountain - AST 1 course, valued at $299
Scandinave Spa - Two Thermal Journey passes, valued at $250
Mammut - Alugator Ride 3.0 Shovel and SpeedLock 320cm Probe, valued at $205
Granite - Annual membership x3, valued at $48 each
Mt Seymour Resorts - Two ski/snowboard ticket & rental, valued at $280
Red Bull
Faculty Brewing Co.

Why Come?

It’s more than a gathering, it’s a celebration of community, winter, and climate action. Come hang out with like-minded people, get your gear dialed for the season, and learn how to get involved with Protect Our Winters Canada locally and beyond!

What to Expect: 

On the Program:

• Meet the POW Edmonton Team
• Practice your ski and splitboard transition skills with the Alpine Club of Canada's Edmonton Chapter
• Learn from a SWIX rep on how to keep your ride fresh for the winter season
• Get yourself ready for winter with 10% hard goods, 15% soft goods and accessories, and 25% a major or minor tune from Sundance Ski and Snowboard
• Silent Auction to raise funds for POW featuring an item donated by Arx’teryx Edmonton
• Drinks from Athletic Brewing, Redbull, and Supplement World Edmonton

Why Come?

It's more than a gathering, it's an evening to celebrate the upcoming snow season, chat about what we can do to protect the natural spaces we love to spend time in, and learn how to support POW initiatives in Edmonton and beyond! Every donation helps fund Protect Our Winters Canada's climate action work. 

Date: Thursday, November 20th
Time: 6PM - 9PM
Venue: Smartwool Banff - 138 Banff Ave

Join us for an evening that brings together movement, community, and purpose, celebrating the places we love with a community run up to Tunnel Mountain.

What to Expect:

We’ll kick things off with a community run/hike up Tunnel Mountain and back to the Smartwool store. Whether you’re chasing your best pace or just along for the vibe, this run is for everyone. Don't forget to pack:

• A headlamp (required)
• Potentially traction for shoes, depending what Mother Nature does! 
• Water 

After the run, stick around at 7:30 PM for snacks, drinks, and a talk with Laura Hughes, POW Science Alliance member and Associate Director of Communities and Decarbonization at the Pembina Institute. We’ll dive into Bow Valley–specific initiatives, upcoming events, and how we can all take action to protect the places that make our adventures possible.

The Program:

• Run/Hike up Tunnel Mountain led by Helly Hansen’s run group leader, Dan Evans
• Raffle to raise funds for POW Canada with prizes from POW, Smartwool, Salomon & Helly Hansen
• Salomon Demo Shoes: Test them out on the trail
• POW Canada Presentation: Learn how you can take action for winter 

In Collaboration With:

• POW Canada – organizer, prizing & guest speaker
• Smartwool Banff – your host for the evening
• Salomon – demo shoes & giveaways
• Helly Hansen – prizing & run group leader

Come for the run, stay for the community, and leave inspired to protect winter. 

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Date: Thursday, November 20th
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Venue: Backcountry Brewing in Squamish

Dreaming of fresh tracks and snow in the forecast? Us too, and we think that deserves a major kick-off! We’re launching a beer collab with Backcountry Brewing to celebrate and protect our winter season in Squamish Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, BC, on November 20th, 2025! 

What to Expect

A weekday après party that merges winter, fresh snow, tasty beers and good vibes! Plus, fifty cents from every pale ale sold in the brewery, $1 from every four-pack, and $50 from every keg will be donated to POW!

On the Program

• Meet the POW Canada team & POW Ambassadors
• Bingo game & giveaways from POW Canada, Backcountry Brewing, and Mountain Hardwear
• Raffle to raise funds for charity
• Taste the new POW x Backcountry Brewing flavour!
• Live DJ & good vibes!

Why Come?

It’s more than a party, it’s an evening to celebrate the upcoming snow season, talk about how we can protect it, and learn how to support POW initiatives in the Sea To Sky. Every raffle ticket or donation helps fund Protect Our Winters Canada’s climate action work.

Interested in volunteering? Head to this page to sign up!

Thanks to Our Event Partners!