We’re ready for winter.
And We’re ready for climate action.
Join our actions over opening weekend (Saturday June 11).
We all know that winter is in trouble. Cold powder and snow pack are in decline. We have a window of opportunity to protect winter. But we need to act now.
The recent federal election brings welcome news for the mountains we love and the winters we adore.
After years of delay, the need to act on global warming is firmly on the mainstream agenda. The ALP have ousted the federal Coalition, and one of the first statements from the new PM Anthony Albanese was that his party would act decisively on climate change.
A wave of community based climate independents have been elected on a strong platform of climate action, gender equality, integrity in government, and tackling corruption.
The Greens had their best ever showing, with new politicians elected and a commitment from leader Adam Bandt to pressure the new government to set a hard deadline for an Australian phase out of coal.
This is a fantastic start. And we have an opportunity to push the government to do more.
The ALP has committed to an emission reduction target of 43% by 2030. Analysis suggests that if enacted globally the current climate commitments of the Australian government would lead to 2oC of warming, which would spell the end of winter as we know it. The climate Council says we need to be aiming for 75% reductions by 2030.
That’s where you come in. The ALP must do more.
Please join together with other winter lovers and show your support for our government taking stronger action on climate.
WHEN: Saturday June 11.
WHERE: Wherever you are – resort or backcountry. There will be events at Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Jindabyne (full details soon)
WHAT: If there is no organised event, please take a photo of yourself, or your mates, or the mountains. Write a simple message to the PM and tag in the Climate Minister on whatever platforms you use. Eg:
Congratulations @AlboMP and @chrisbowenmp for your commitment to act on climate. We must do more. I support a target of #75by2030
#WelcomeBackWinter
Full contact details if you would like to send them a longer message:
Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister
Twitter, insta and facebook: @AlboMP
Hon Chris Bowen MP
Minister for Climate Change and Energy
Twitter: @Bowenchris
Facebook and Insta: @chrisbowenmp
The events
Mt Hotham: Bright Brewery Tap Showcase
Where: Zirkys
When: Saturday June 11th, 3-5pm
Facebook Event: More here
About:
Welcome Back Winter 2022!
POW Pale Ale 2022 Launch
Bar Shout + Merch Giveaways
Hosted by Bright Brewery + Zirkys Mt Hotham, in association with Protect Our Winters Australia.
Join us at Zirkys for the launch of Bright Brewery’s POW Pale Ale – a Protect Our Winters collaboration. Plus a Bright Tap Showcase, Bar Shout + Giveaways to Welcome Back Winter!
The Welcome Back Winter campaign implores the Australian government to commit to emission reduction targets of at least 75% by 2030. Without serious action on climate now, winter as we know it will be lost, as will the livelihoods of those in the industry that rely on it.
#welcomebackwinter #75by2030
Falls Creek: POW Community Gathering
Where: Slalom Plaza
Saturday June 11th, 10:30am: Protect our Winters gathering at Slalom Plaza
Saturday June 11th, 10:35am: Falls Creek resort management CEO Stuart Smythe will open the event
Saturday June 11th, 10:50am: Participants invited to board Halley’s Chair. Meet at the top and prepare for a group run down Wombat’s Ramble back to the village, leaving at 11am. This will be livestreamed to POW’s social media.
Saturday June 11th, 10:30 – 11:30am: The POW info tent in Slalom Plaza will have staff from the environment program at Falls Creek plus reps from Bright Brewery, who will have their branded POW beer doing sales and giveaways.
Falls Creek: Bright Brewery Tap Showcase
Where: Frying Pan Inn
When: Saturday June 11th, 2-4pm
Facebook Event: More here
About:
Welcome Back Winter 2022!
POW Pale Ale 2022 Launch
Bar Shout + Merch Giveaways
Hosted by Bright Brewery + The Frying Pan Inn Falls Creek, in association with Protect Our Winters Australia.
Join us at The Frying Pan for the launch of Bright Brewery’s POW Pale Ale – a Protect Our Winters collaboration. Plus a Bright Tap Showcase, Bar Shout + Giveaways to Welcome Back Winter!
The Welcome Back Winter campaign implores the Australian government to commit to emission reduction targets of at least 75% by 2030. Without serious action on climate now, winter as we know it will be lost, as will the livelihoods of those in the industry that rely on it.
#welcomebackwinter #75by2030
Jindabyne
9 – 11am. Ess Boardstore
Lake View Plaza Cnr Snowy River Ave &, Gippsland St, Jindabyne NSW 2627
4 – 5pm. Holly Go Lightly. 6 Thredbo Terrace, Jindabyne
Join us for a members sign on, coffee, schooner and conversations to help create a positive mindset for a cleaner, cooler future. For every coffee or schooner bought during these times, $1 will go to POW.
Mountain Journal 
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