Monday, July 13, 2009

Brita Climate Ride – Space Still Available – Sept 26 to 30 « It’s Getting Hot In Here
Alison Gannett: world champion free skier, Patagonia Ambassador, founder of the Save our Snow Foundation, and star of Warren Miller ski films. Alison will be pedaling with the Climate Riders all the way to DC! In her free time, Alison converted the 1st Solar-powered SUV PHEV in the world to get 100+mpg. This amazing athlete and climate change warrior also leads ski expeditions to Pakistan, Bolivia, Bhutan and India to document global warming.
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Friis Arne Petersen, Denmark’s Ambassador to the US, will be joining the ride on Night 4, right before the riders begin their journey to the US Capitol. Mr. Petersen will brief the group on the upcoming COP15 United Nations Climate Conference, which will be the next phase of the Kyoto Protocol being negotiated in Copenhagen Denmark this December. Three Climate Riders will be chosen for an all-expenses paid trip to Denmark during the conference, courtesy of the Embassy of Denmark.
Alison Gannett [above] asks the immortal question here:  "Do you guys want to help save our snow by eating some organic Clif Bars?"

Alison Gannett | Athletes | Karhu Ski Co
Home Base: Crested Butte, CO
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Recent Accomplishments: First female ski descent of Workman Peak in Pakistan and training with Al Gore and The Climate Project. Led the Clif Bar Save Our Snow Tour and the Chasing Glaciers project in Pakistan.

Recent Media: Named as one of 23 Green All-Stars of 2007 by Outside Magazine, alongside Willie Nelson and Leonardo DiCaprio!

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