Join us on May 31st for the premiere of Pedal for POW - a film that follows two friends on a human powered journey through the mountains by bicycle and splitboard. Pedal for POW demonstrates what is possible when people commit to more responsible adventures, and also highlights the importance of voting in the upcoming ballot on the CO2 Bill in Switzerland on June 13th.Â
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The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about the CO2 Bill moderated by TV-host and journalist Tanya Koenig, with guests Patagonia Ambassador and Protect Our Winters (POW) Switzerland board member Nicholas Wolken, activist and snowboarder James Niederberger, POW Switzerland founder Nicholas Bornstein and Patagonia Ambassador Josh Dirksen.
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Join the event to learn more about the upcoming CO2 Bill and why it is so important to exercise your right to vote.
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Photo: Aaron SchwartzÂ
You can stream the event by clicking here.Â
Nicholas founded Protect Our Winters Switzerland in 2017 out of the desire to combine his passion for the mountains with meaningful climate protection. He graduated in political science with a PhD on Swiss environmental policy and has worked for the Swiss government, a health-policy think tank and also in political communications. Passionate about skiing and mountaineering, he spends as much time as possible in the mountains, passing on his love for them to his three daughters.
Tanya was born in Australia but grew up in Switzerland, and is a reporter, moderator, show host, and digital producer. She produces and hosts the video podcast ‘Swizz Art Biz.’
Previously, she worked at Ringier, Swiss National Television (SRF), and CNN Money Switzerland.
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Tanya studied in Zurich and Beijing, and before that she attended the Ringier School of Journalism.
Nicholas is a psychologist and professional snowboarder. He co-founded the snowboard brand Koruashapes and has been a Patagonia and POW Switzerland Ambassador for several years.
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During the summer, he works part time as a mental health counselor and shapes snowboards for the coming season. As soon as the snow arrives you’ll find him carving turns in the mountains around Graubünden where he grew up.
James was born and raised in Switzerland. He is a passionate snowboarder and flyfisher and an environmental engineer by profession. He wrote his thesis on the effects of hydropower on brown trout in rivers, and is now working on researching new methods of fish stocking.
He also works for a company that specializes in developing construction projects and techniques that utilise environmentally sustainable materials and produce low CO2 emissions.
Josh is a Swiss / Canadian / American professional snowboarder and Patagonia Ambassador living in Oberrieden, Switzerland, with his wife Fabienne and their 8-year old daughter Alana.Â
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His 30 year snowboarding career has seen him compete at the highest level, land cover photos and film with many of the sport’s top production companies.
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Josh is also a dedicated climate advocate and member of Protect Our Winters. His lifetime of experience in the mountains gives him a unique and authentic perspective on the impact of climate change on the outdoor places that we all love.