Protect Our Winters Spurs Climate Action with New Stoke Fest Film Tour

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Protect Our Winters (POW) has announced an expanded Stoke Fest Film Tour, featuring six fall stops across Colorado, Montana, and Nevada, along with a virtual event open to all. As part of POW’s Stoke The Vote initiative, this tour will showcase top-tier content from the POW Grant program, visiting public venues and college campuses. POW Founder and Professional Snowboarder Jeremy Jones, along with Professional Skier and POW Alliance Athlete Amie Engerbretson, will be present at each tour stop, joined by local Alliance Creatives, Scientists, and Athletes.

“At POW, we’re all about rallying the outdoor community to make a real impact on climate, and storytelling is one of our key tools to make that happen. We’re dedicated to sharing powerful stories of climate action that inspire the Outdoor State to take meaningful steps for their country and communities, both now and in the future,” says Donny O’Neill, POW Content Director. “This commitment shines through in the exceptional films we’re bringing to this year’s Stoke Fest tour, and it’s echoed by our Alliance members who are passionate about sharing these narratives with our audience and beyond. This isn’t just a film tour; it’s a reflection of the climate movement in action.”

POW invites the Outdoor State community to unite for films, panel discussions, and the opportunity to win prizes from POW brand partners. With the tour happening just weeks before a critical election, Stoke Fest is more than a celebration—it’s a rallying call to engage, speak up, and cast a vote.

Stoke Fest Film Festival Tour Dates:

• October 7: Bozeman, MT at The ELM Theatre
• October 8: Missoula, MT at The Wilma Theatre
• October 10: Glenwood Springs, CO at Colorado Mountain College
• October 11: Durango, CO at Fort Lewis College
• October 15: Reno, NV at the University of Nevada
• October 29: Virtual Stoke Fest + Election Phone Banking Event

The tour will feature new films debuting in the coming weeks, including The Hypocrite, a documentary by Amie Engerbretson that explores the complexities of climate advocacy and personal carbon footprints. Engerbretson shares her internal conflict and connects with other athletes to discuss their shared love for the outdoors and commitment to climate issues.

Each stop will offer a unique lineup of national and regional film projects, accompanied by panel discussions with members of the POW Alliance to foster community dialogue. Select tour locations will also feature photo exhibits by Creative Alliance members Ming Poon, Brennan Lagasse, and Sofia Jaramillo. Exhibits include:

• “Education Unbound”: A showcase of Ming and Brennan’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge journey, highlighting community stories and advocating for the Arctic’s permanent protection.
• “A New Winter”: Sofia’s exploration of the skiing industry’s historical exclusion of BIPOC communities, reimagining iconic ski images with BIPOC models to promote inclusivity in winter sports.

For those unable to attend an in-person event, POW’s FREE Virtual Stoke Fest will be available on October 29, featuring Jeremy Jones and other Alliance members, just one week before the election. Join from the comfort of your home and be part of the action.

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