In the mountains, unexpected storms can force us to bivouac, to temporarily shelter in place until the storm has passed. COVID-19 has forced the entire world into an allegorical bivouac. Like all storms, this one too will pass. But the decisions our elected leaders...
By Mike King Growing up I didn’t necessarily think about my impact. Not that I was ignorant, but I just didn’t know much. I remember the first day I learned about “global warming.” My brother Frank and I were swimming at Torch Lake, just down the road from our house....
The Outdoor State of Mind Have you heard about the Outdoor State? We are a community of more than 50 million passionate skiers, snowboarders, trail runners, mountain bikers, climbers and anglers. Even from a distance and across borders, we are united by our passions....
A few weeks ago, POW asked you to dig into this report card and see how your bank stacks up when it comes to financing dirty energy. Thirty-five international banks have not only been sustaining their investments and support in fossil fuel companies, but actively...
Yep, we’re still talking about COVID-19, but with a fresh spin. We’ve heard a lot about how the economy is being impacted right now; where does renewable energy fall on that spectrum? Spoiler alert: It’s not great news. Also, our public lands (and the American West in...
This week, we’re kicking of the news wrap-up with some really good stuff. From outdoor brands kicking ass when it comes to taking care of their communities, to the good news about the future of renewables, there are some great things happening in the world right...