#WINTERNEEDSUS

We inspire and equip UK based outdoor communities to take positive action to address the climate crisis and to accelerate the transition to a carbon neutral society.

What we do

ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TO A CARBON NEUTRAL SOCIETY.

Make Changes

We can all make small changes to reduce our own carbon footprints.

Take the first steps on our green run and find out how you can become #WINTERwise.

Influence Others

We can’t change the world on our own, we need everyone to take action.

Take some turns on the blue run and find out how to get your friends on board.

Be Sustainable

We are calling on all companies to commit to a low-carbon future.

Check out our red run to discover what your company can do to reduce its carbon footprint.

Invest Responsibly

Do you know what happens to your savings or pension after you invest it?

Tell your bank to invest in sustainable companies and avoid high carbon assets.

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Partners

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our corporate partners, which enables us to continue our work raising awareness of the climate crisis.

POW UK Alliance

We work with a community of athletes, scientists and creative influencers to raise awareness of the problems and solutions to effect individual, local, national and international change.

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Latest News

Stay safe out there powder hounds: POW UK & Covid-19

To be responsible during this time and protect those most vulnerable, we must respect advice on social distancing and isolation to do our bit.

Local Loss in a Global Crisis

How does one face this change, this struggle, as an adventurer? By nature of purpose, my life is a black mark on the carbon history of the world. Individual, sure. Small, indeed. Insignificant, no.

Resolution #3: Climate action in deed and in word – telling better stories

Telling stories is key - start telling yours differently. Focus on the behaviour you have changed and why you have changed it.

“If I can just turn a light on inside of people…”

“The climate crisis is a process of understanding. I didn’t wake up one day and think, oh wow, climate change is a big issue! Instead, you hear about climate change, and you read about it, you ‘zoom in’ and learn about different aspects" - Mat Schaer

Dark Ice on the World’s Glaciers

Dr. Nathan Chrismas is a climber and scientist studying ecological genomics. In this article he explains the causes and implications of dark glaciers.

Protect Our Winters UK Volunteer Training Day: A Personal Account

The reflections of a POW UK Volunteer on our recent training day.

WHO ARE WINTER GUARDIANS?

Winter Guardians are POW UK volunteers in outdoor sports communities. They raise awareness in their communities of the actions that they can take to combat the climate crisis.

WHERE ARE WINTER GUARDIANS BASED?

Our Winter Guardians are part of outdoor sports communities both in the UK and Europe. Outdoor sports communities aren’t just ski and snowboard groups, they can be climbing, sailing, walking, diving, exploring, camping, caving, surfing… the climate crisis is going to affect anyone who takes part in outdoor sports and we all need to come together and take action.