Past Event
An Uphill Rally and Après Discussion
Climb It for Climate
Mar
29
Sat
Date & Time
Mar. 29, 2025
4:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
The Climb It for Climate series returns!Join our Friends of the Mad River and Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition for an uphill rally and climate-focused event. After the successful inaugural event in December that brought together the outdoor recreation community to contemplate their role in combatting climate change, the event is returning with a different twist - we're bringing climate advocates to skin & après with you!
Tour
The event will kick off with a community skin, climbing to the top of the Gatehouse Quad and, for the adventurous, up North Lynx. Members of MRVBC will be there to direct you if you are unfamiliar with the route. The skinning group will gather at the Schoolhouse and begin their ascent. Our special guests will be skinning with the group, providing the opportunity to interact with them and share in the love of winter recreation.
Après
Following the skin, we will gather to grab drinks/food and hear from POW athlete, Noah Dines, representatives from Protect Our Winters (POW), and other special guests. You might be thinking - will this be some boring PowerPoint presentation or formal panel? No, it will not! You will get the chance to hear from fellow skiers and boarders as they tell you about their thoughts on the intersection of climate change, environmentalism, and the outdoor community. You will then have the chance to interact with them and ask your burning questions. If you do not want to tour, you are still more than welcome to join the après and discussion!
Schedule:
4:30 - Touring group gathers
5:00 - Touring group begins ascent
6:15 - Touring group returns
6:30 - Bar opens and après begins
6:45 - Special guest discussion and Q&A begins
8:00 - Discussion wraps up
Come shred and stay for a thoughtful conversation about being a snow-loving community in the era of climate change. Participants may participate in touring or the après, or both! Food and drinks available.
Tour
The event will kick off with a community skin, climbing to the top of the Gatehouse Quad and, for the adventurous, up North Lynx. Members of MRVBC will be there to direct you if you are unfamiliar with the route. The skinning group will gather at the Schoolhouse and begin their ascent. Our special guests will be skinning with the group, providing the opportunity to interact with them and share in the love of winter recreation.
Après
Following the skin, we will gather to grab drinks/food and hear from POW athlete, Noah Dines, representatives from Protect Our Winters (POW), and other special guests. You might be thinking - will this be some boring PowerPoint presentation or formal panel? No, it will not! You will get the chance to hear from fellow skiers and boarders as they tell you about their thoughts on the intersection of climate change, environmentalism, and the outdoor community. You will then have the chance to interact with them and ask your burning questions. If you do not want to tour, you are still more than welcome to join the après and discussion!
Schedule:
4:30 - Touring group gathers
5:00 - Touring group begins ascent
6:15 - Touring group returns
6:30 - Bar opens and après begins
6:45 - Special guest discussion and Q&A begins
8:00 - Discussion wraps up
Come shred and stay for a thoughtful conversation about being a snow-loving community in the era of climate change. Participants may participate in touring or the après, or both! Food and drinks available.
Mar
29
Sat
Past Event
An Uphill Rally and Après Discussion
Climb It for Climate
Date & Time
Mar. 29, 2025
4:30 PM — 8:00 PM
Please note, this event has happened in the past.
The Climb It for Climate series returns!Join our Friends of the Mad River and Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition for an uphill rally and climate-focused event. After the successful inaugural event in December that brought together the outdoor recreation community to contemplate their role in combatting climate change, the event is returning with a different twist - we're bringing climate advocates to skin & après with you!
Tour
The event will kick off with a community skin, climbing to the top of the Gatehouse Quad and, for the adventurous, up North Lynx. Members of MRVBC will be there to direct you if you are unfamiliar with the route. The skinning group will gather at the Schoolhouse and begin their ascent. Our special guests will be skinning with the group, providing the opportunity to interact with them and share in the love of winter recreation.
Après
Following the skin, we will gather to grab drinks/food and hear from POW athlete, Noah Dines, representatives from Protect Our Winters (POW), and other special guests. You might be thinking - will this be some boring PowerPoint presentation or formal panel? No, it will not! You will get the chance to hear from fellow skiers and boarders as they tell you about their thoughts on the intersection of climate change, environmentalism, and the outdoor community. You will then have the chance to interact with them and ask your burning questions. If you do not want to tour, you are still more than welcome to join the après and discussion!
Schedule:
4:30 - Touring group gathers
5:00 - Touring group begins ascent
6:15 - Touring group returns
6:30 - Bar opens and après begins
6:45 - Special guest discussion and Q&A begins
8:00 - Discussion wraps up
Come shred and stay for a thoughtful conversation about being a snow-loving community in the era of climate change. Participants may participate in touring or the après, or both! Food and drinks available.
Tour
The event will kick off with a community skin, climbing to the top of the Gatehouse Quad and, for the adventurous, up North Lynx. Members of MRVBC will be there to direct you if you are unfamiliar with the route. The skinning group will gather at the Schoolhouse and begin their ascent. Our special guests will be skinning with the group, providing the opportunity to interact with them and share in the love of winter recreation.
Après
Following the skin, we will gather to grab drinks/food and hear from POW athlete, Noah Dines, representatives from Protect Our Winters (POW), and other special guests. You might be thinking - will this be some boring PowerPoint presentation or formal panel? No, it will not! You will get the chance to hear from fellow skiers and boarders as they tell you about their thoughts on the intersection of climate change, environmentalism, and the outdoor community. You will then have the chance to interact with them and ask your burning questions. If you do not want to tour, you are still more than welcome to join the après and discussion!
Schedule:
4:30 - Touring group gathers
5:00 - Touring group begins ascent
6:15 - Touring group returns
6:30 - Bar opens and après begins
6:45 - Special guest discussion and Q&A begins
8:00 - Discussion wraps up
Come shred and stay for a thoughtful conversation about being a snow-loving community in the era of climate change. Participants may participate in touring or the après, or both! Food and drinks available.
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The Descent to Rise Above Challenge
This season, participate in a challenge to raise up to $50,000 for mental wellness and resilience by skiing and riding a BILLION vertical feet in a single season. But on a slightly more purposeful level, the Challenge looks to create chances to connect and possibly share some of the less-than-comfortable stories we all may carry. Lift rides and long runs tend to be great conversation starters. They’re also great for showcasing a boundless remedy that’s right beneath our boots: the infinite healing power offered by the outdoors. rich-text, responsive-table
This season, participate in a challenge to raise up to $50,000 for mental wellness and resilience by skiing and riding a BILLION vertical feet in a single season. But on a slightly more purposeful level, the Challenge looks to create chances to connect and possibly share some of the less-than-comfortable stories we all may carry. Lift rides and long runs tend to be great conversation starters. They’re also great for showcasing a boundless remedy that’s right beneath our boots: the infinite healing power offered by the outdoors. rich-text, responsive-table
Help Us Keep Tracking!
We're over halfway to our vertical goal! Download either the Sugarbush or Ikon app. When you come to the mountain to contribute your vertical to the Challenge, open the app and click on “TRAIL MAP & TRACKING.” And then simply click on “START TRACKING.” Every bit counts to hit our goal this season!
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We're over halfway to our vertical goal! Download either the Sugarbush or Ikon app. When you come to the mountain to contribute your vertical to the Challenge, open the app and click on “TRAIL MAP & TRACKING.” And then simply click on “START TRACKING.” Every bit counts to hit our goal this season!
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