Author: Caroline

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February 2nd, 2020

I’m so happy to be back home in Utah, even if it is only for a few days. When it’s snowing in the Cottonwood canyons, there’s no place I’d rather be. ⁣⁣⁣⁣Here’s a quick reminder to use public transit, ride share apps or carpool when you’re visiting Alta, Snowbird, Solitude or Brighton. Not only does it save money, it’s better for the environment.⁣ ⁣⁣⁣Looks like there’s a big storm on the horizon! Can’t wait to ski some Wasatch powder tomorrow. ⁣⁣#skicity @skicity #sponsored

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February 2nd, 2020

I was up until 2:30 am vomiting, with diarrhea the night before the climate rally. I don’t know what it was – whether it was nerves or something I ate. I tried to remain calm but, truthfully, I was freaking out because I had invested a ton of time and energy into planning the march and rally, and I was worried that I would be too ill to lead.⁣⁣Does anyone else get diarrhea before doing something scary?⁣⁣I remember I had it the night before I climbed and skied Mt. Rainier/Tahoma. Maybe this is all TMI, but it’s the truth.⁣⁣The point is, diarrhea sucks, and I care about doing everything I can to act on climate change a lot. I care about this work more than any mountain I’ve climbed or skied.⁣⁣My partner, @rob.lea, had to run out and grab me some medicine and he fed me electrolyte drink. I finally fell asleep, long after my desired bedtime.⁣⁣I wasn’t sure how it was going to go the next day, but YOU showed up. And somehow, I held it together. Hundreds of us marched through the halls of OR and down the streets of Denver to hear from an amazing line-up of speakers at the Colorado Capitol. YOU showed you care. I’m inspired by everyone who was there, and I know there were others who would have been there if they could.⁣⁣Activism inspires activism – it has a snowball effect. My hope is that everyone will dig deep and continue the momentum from Friday in their city, state and country.⁣⁣I woke up this morning, tired and achy, physically and mentally exhausted. My throat is hoarse and my voice croaks from hours of chanting in the streets.⁣⁣And now that it’s over, I can fall asleep with a feeling of satisfaction knowing that I did everything I could for this rally. I feel at peace knowing that our passion to take action on climate will continue to endure.⁣⁣More to come, but for now, sleep. #climaterally2020 Photos: @ksenia_k_photography#

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January 31st, 2020

Today, we rally. #ClimateRally2020

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January 30th, 2020

What would we do without snow? Current climate projections indicate that many U.S. ski seasons will be cut in half by 2050, with my hometown of Park City losing all of its snowpack by 2100. It’s estimated that a single inch of snowfall is worth $2.8 million to the state of Utah. ⁣⁣Being worried about losing snow is understandable, but it’s time we broaden our worldview. People around the world are losing their homes and their lives because of climate change. This isn’t about what might happen in the future. It’s happening now. Wildfires are raging, earthquakes are worsening, entire species are going extinct. We need to look beyond how this impacts us and our community and leverage our collective voice for those who are being impacted now.⁣⁣Clean air, clean water and access to the outdoors are human rights. It’s time for us to wake up and speak up for the people in the world who are losing their homes and their lives because of climate. It’s time for us to elevate Indigenous voices who have been stewards of the land for time immemorial. It’s time for our leaders to wake up to the biggest crisis of our time and end our dependence on fossil fuels. ⁣⁣Our climate rally in Denver is tomorrow. We need everyone to show up and speak up. I can’t wait to hear from our amazing speakers tomorrow. If you can’t make it, stay tuned for a toolkit and more ways to get involved. ⁣⁣#ClimateRally2020Photo: @rob.lea

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January 29th, 2020

I’ve been a climate activist since I first learned about global warming in middle school. I gave a speech in high school and urged my fellow students to hold fossil fuel companies and government accountable. I became a climate activist because I care very deeply about people and the planet. And because I want to make my mom proud. ⁣⁣My activism was first inspired by my mom, who works tirelessly as a dermatologist. She goes to work every day to take care of other people and has always encouraged me to dream big. ⁣⁣Seeing her leadership at a young age, I was inspired to serve others in my own way. In elementary school, she helped me write a petition to my religious school to allow girls the option of wearing pants instead of skirts. A few years later, they changed the rules and we were able to wear pants in the winter. ⁣⁣This year, I wanted to continue to push myself and my leadership skills on climate and gender equality. Our climate rally on Friday is one of my greatest challenges to date and I’m so grateful for all the interest so far. I'm hopeful for a big turnout in Denver on 1/31 to support the leadership of the youth and mobilize the outdoor industry on climate activism. I want to dispel the notion that we have to choose the planet over profit. Doing what’s best for the planet is what’s best for profits! And I am excited to pass the mic to an awesome line up of speakers like @go_barefoot, @climateactivist, @jeremyjones, @katieboue, @nonookeiht_bee3eisei, @clare_gallagher_runs, @marlowbaines and @madhvi4ee. RSVP to the March and rally via the link in my profile. I can’t wait to see your lovely faces there!#climaterally2020

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