Woodwell Climate returned as a non-profit partner at Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO. This year, we were joined by The Nature Conservancy in Colorado, which shares our goal of inspiring climate action and environmental stewardship.
photo by Abigail LaFleur Photography
We hit the ground running with our first stop at Telluride Mountain School, where Dr. R. Max Holmes and Allie Cunningham talked with students about all things Woodwell Climate and Science on the Fly.
The weekend continued with a reception with local donors and friends, and two Happy Hour panel discussions in collaboration with The North Face. These talks featured inspiring champions committed to doing their part to fight climate change—world-class athletes, talented filmmakers, committed citizens, and Woodwell Climate representatives Holmes, Cunningham, and Dr. Wayne Walker.
photo by Abigail LaFleur Photography
The team participated in several other events, including a screening of the film Canary, where Holmes moderated a panel with paleoclimatologist Dr. Lonnie Thompson, who has led expeditions to the world’s far-flung polar regions to collect ancient ice cores.
photo by Abigail LaFleur Photography
Woodwell Climate has been a Mountainfilm partner and participant for several years. As always, the memorable experience brought fresh ideas, connections, and collaborations.
Thursday May 23
Woodwell Climate’s Mountainfilm Nightcap | 8-11pm at Smuggler Union
Woodwell Climate hosted an opportunity for festival participants to meet and mingle after the Filmmakers Dinner.
Saturday May 25
Coffee Talk | 8-9am at Mountain Lodge
Ancient Ice
Glaciers are the proverbial canary in the coal mine, with their rapid disappearance providing an early warning sign of the climate chaos to come. Join two scientists and explorers to delve into what ice from the past can tell us about the future of planet Earth. Lonnie Thompson is a paleoclimatologist who has led expeditions to the world’s far-flung polar regions, collecting ancient ice cores. Max Holmes is the President and CEO of Woodwell Climate Research Center and served as director of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Arctic Systems Science Program. Moderated by Jon Tukman, Snow Safety at Telluride Ski & Golf.
Featuring Dr. R. Max Holmes and Lonnie Thompson, with Jon Tukman moderating.
Canary Screening | 10am at The Palm
Enjoy a screening of Canary, followed by Q&A with Lonnie Thompson moderated by Dr. R. Max Holmes.
The North Face Happy Hour – Conversations that Matter | 3-5pm at Elks Park – The North Face Basecamp
The stakes to protect the world’s freshwater systems have never been higher. The Nature Conservancy’s 2030 Goals for freshwater push us to do more than ever for our planet’s lakes, rivers and wetlands. Unless we course correct now, our freshwater resources will continue to deteriorate at alarming rates and the impacts – including flooding, water scarcity and biodiversity loss – will worsen.
Featuring Dr. R. Max Holmes, Nicole Silk, Pete McBride, and The North Face Athletes Olivia Amber, Tayler Godber, and Jim Morrison. Moderated by Carlos Fernandez.
Sunday May 26
The North Face Happy Hour – Conversations that Matter | 3-5pm at Elks Park – The North Face Basecamp
Featuring Allie Cunningham, Dr. Wayne Walker, Nichole Barger, and The North Face Athletes Erika Flowers, Dennis Ranalter, and Chantel Astorga. Moderated by Conrad Anker.