FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PoetSkis Announces Partnership with Power To Be: Empowering Accessible Outdoor Adventures
Victoria & Vancouver, BC, Canada — November 1st, 2024
PoetSkis, a leading snow-sports brand dedicated to inspiring peak experiences, expression & human connection, is excited to announce a new partnership with Power To Be, a non-profit organisation that empowers people living with barriers to explore nature. This partnership will focus on expanding access to outdoor adventures and creating impactful ski-related fundraising initiatives.
Through this collaboration, PoetSkis will contribute a portion of its proceeds to Power To Be, supporting their programs that provide inclusive outdoor experiences for people of all abilities. Additionally, PoetSkis will play an active role in facilitating ski-focused fundraising events like Power To Ski, a weekend of cat skiing and connection in the Monashee Mountains. PoetSkis will also donate products to Power To Be's annual silent auction, amplifying their mission of creating life-changing outdoor opportunities.
Power To Be's vision aligns with PoetSkis’ ethos of fostering community and adventure in nature, making this partnership a natural fit. Together, both organizations are poised to create memorable experiences and broaden access to the outdoors.
For more information on Power To Be and their programs, please visit
“We are proud to partner with Power To Be and align our passion for skiing with a greater cause—making outdoor adventures more accessible to everyone,” said Chad Weir, Co-Founder of PoetSkis. “This collaboration represents our commitment to giving back and using our platform to support communities and individuals in need.”
About Power To Be:
Power To Be is a non-profit organization that empowers people living with physical, cognitive, social, or financial barriers to connect with nature through accessible adventure programming. Their inclusive approach helps foster resilience, well-being, and community.
About PoetSkis:
PoetSkis is a brand driven by a passion for the mountains and the belief that outdoor adventure brings people together. More than just a snowsports brand, PoetSkis is dedicated to fostering community through adventure, creativity, and connection to nature. By supporting initiatives that make outdoor sports more inclusive and accessible, PoetSkis is committed to helping more people experience the transformative power of adventure and the outdoors.
At PoetSkis, we promote flow—not just in snow-sports, but in life. This flow represents the balance between effort and ease, challenge and mastery, solitude and community. Our mission is to inspire peak experiences, authentic expression, and human connection. We use the outdoors as a platform for personal growth and a sense of belonging, while giving a voice to artists of all kinds. By creating space for creativity, passion, and unique perspectives, PoetSkis embraces every rider, maker, and dreamer, building a community where all can thrive.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Sydney Funk (she/her)
Marketing and Communications Lead
Power To Be
250-385-2363
Chad Weir & Lee White
Co-Founders
Poet Skis & Snowboards