The Race Against Global Warming began with my Bar Mitzvah project. I wanted to combine my love of skiing with my concern that if climate projections are correct... skiing is going to be increasingly dependent on snowmaking, not natural snow.
-- Joshua Wolfgang

Conceived as a Mitzvah, The Race saw over 100 racers compete in its inaugural season, and many more attend the apres race party at the Town and Country Lodge in Stowe, VT. Generously supported by the Stowe community and nationally recognized industry brands The Race received wide publicity in area media, raising the green profile of donors and sponsors.

The level of media support, the generous sponsorship by area businesses and the ski industry, and the enthusiastic participation of over 100 racers, raised over $2000.

Proceeds from the race went to support bringing speakers to Stowe to address climate and environmental issues before Stowe students and the community.

Going forward the project's goal is to create a scholarship to be awarded to a gifted Lamoille County student enrolled in a degree program focusing on biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental sciences. Competition for the scholarship will be based on the student's academic standing, community service, and a submitted essay focusing on their career goals and aspirations.

Does the future depend on scientific advances and new sources of clean energy...or does it require changes in our own behavior and consumptive habits? We believe it depends on both. The Race Against Global Warming is our ski community's response to the challenges facing the industry and the environment.

We encourage you to support next season's Race: participate, donate, come to cheer the racers on.

And we encourage you to make some changes in how you impact on the environment. Take the Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge. Change your light bulbs. Hang your laundry outside this summer. Visit Stowe and rent a bicycle for the weekend as part of the Bicycle Benefits program you'll save some green by going green.

We're all in this race together.... Thanks for listening.... Joshua Wolfgang

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