🎧 SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 79 | Erin Sprague – CEO of Protect Our Winters

Erin Sprague became Protect Our Winters' (POW's) CEO at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has spearheaded fighting climate change.

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Built to Inspire and Inform. This episode of the SnowBrains podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Erin Sprague became Protect Our Winters' (POW's) CEO at the beginning of 2024. Since then, she has spearheaded the organization and movement of outdoor recreationists fighting climate change. POW's mission is to "depoliticize the climate discussion and bring together those from all backgrounds to advocate for the outdoor spaces we love most." Before working at POW, Erin was the youngest woman to run a marathon on every continent and spent time in the finance world, along with a tenure at Aspen Skiing Company. Please enjoy! SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 79 | Erin Sprague – CEO of Protect Our Winters This episode of The SnowBrains Podcast is brought to you by Club Med. Escape to one of Club Med's more than 20 mountain resorts in Europe, Japan, Canada, or China, where you'll find world-class ski and snowboard terrain, exceptional service, and endless adventure. With their all-inclusive packages, you'll get everything you need for an unforgettable ski vacation, all taken care of. lift tickets, ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ski levels, gourmet meals, lively apres-ski activities.  Visit ⁠www.clubmed.us⁠, call one eight hundred CLUB MED, or your travel advisor today. The SnowBrains Podcast Season 1 Episodes: Episode #1: "Why Is The Colorado Backcountry the Deadliest in the USA?" Episode #2: "Are Ski Resorts Safe To Visit During COVID-19?" Episode #3:  "Why Do Skiers Tear Their ACLs So Frequently?" Episode #4: "What's The #1 Tool Available To Skiers & Riders in Avalanche Terrain?" Episode #5: "Renaming Squaw Valley, CA & Squaw Alpine's 2020/21 COVID Strategy" Episode #6 | Alta Ski Area – Skiing First, COVID, Canyon Traffic, & Possible Mt. 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