# Enviro-Concious Snow Gear Venture POW Snowboards Give Back to Winter By Alex Scott | Published 2010-02-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venture-pow-snowboards References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/venture-snowboa.php) & [venturesnowboards](http://www.venturesnowboards.com) Venture Snowboards is a company based out of Colorado that has recently teamed up with a nonprofit environmental group called Protect Our Winters, or POW. Together they have created a [graphic design contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saved-by-skateboarding) for a collection of [limited edition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistdesigned-ski), handcrafted Venture POW Snowboards. With the challenge to create a cool design for a snowboard, the winner will have their design featured in the collection as well as receive a custom board with their design printed on it. A portion of the proceeds from the Venture POW Snowboards will support POW in mobilizing the [winter sports industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-gear1) to take action against climate change. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Snow Gear:** Opportunity for companies to create environmentally-conscious snow gear that supports sustainability initiatives. - **Partnerships with Nonprofits:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with nonprofit organizations to create unique products and support important causes. - **Graphic Design Contests:** Opportunity to engage consumers and foster creativity by organizing graphic design contests with attractive incentives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for the outdoor recreation industry to incorporate sustainable practices and partner with nonprofits to promote environmental advocacy. - **Sporting Goods:** Opportunity for sporting goods companies to develop eco-friendly products that resonate with environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Nonprofit Sector:** Opportunity for nonprofit organizations to collaborate with businesses in creating innovative products or initiatives that support their cause. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Ski Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordica-unleashed-outreach.md) - [Candy Bar-Branded Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twix-doughboard.md) - [Brewery-Led Sustainability Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sierra-nevada-1.md) - [Sleek Freestyle Snowboard Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-x-686.md) - [Fashion House Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-snowboard.md) - [Playful Performance-Ready Snowboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiff-snowcraft-the-lynx.md) - [Plant-Based Winter Sport Waxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainflow-ecowax.md) - [Cutting-Edge Snow Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-storage.md) - [Adventurer-Focused Sustainable Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadbyrd-trademark-ecowear.md)