Causes
Protect Our Winters (POW) and Volcom have combined efforts to create a POW branded line of men's and women's performance outerwear. The line is available now, online at the POW website and at Volcom retail outlets. Proceeds from the merchandise will go to support POW.
POW unites wintersport enthusiasts toward the common goal of reducing climate change and has over 30,000 supporters globally.
The collaboration line will include a men's Hydro Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt, men’s beanie, a women’s 1/4 Zip Hooded Pullover and Women’s Technical Crew.
Timberland will return to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival as the Official Footwear and Outerwear Sponsor. The film festival will be held January 19-29 in locations around Utah ranging from Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance.
Horny Toad has announced its support of the Telluride AIDs Benefit (TAB) through two partnerships. Until December 27 Horny Toad will donate 20 percent of its profits from online sales using the promotional code ““DOGOODTAB”. In addition, two percent of all net web sales will also go to the nonprofit organization.
Alpenglow Sports has launched their 2011 Lake Tahoe Backcountry Vertical Challenge. The Challenge is the first ever free, community-wide fundraising initiative to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Center. Alpenglow has challenged the Tahoe backcountry community to reach a cumulative goal of 15 million feet of human-powered uphill travel.
The non-profit Gear to Grow and Cordura have partnered to host a gear drive at the upcoming Winter OR show. From January 19 to 22, Cordura's booth (#39217) will serve as the official collection point for gear.
Polar Bottle has launched a promotion to support the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado while providing customers with a unique product. Until December 22nd customers can order one-of-a-kind bottles emblazoned with photos of their pets.
The North Face has awarded the second round of Explore Fund grants for 2011. By the numbers this cycle, The North Face granted over $125,000 to 51 projects reaching more than 30,000 children across the nation. Since the Explore Fund began in 2010 the program has provided more than half a million dollars in grants to organizations that get youth outdoors.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced its final research plan on hydraulic fracturing. The EPA has been requested by Congress to better understand the potential impacts on drinking water from fracturing.
