An evening of storytelling, photography, and film with local photographer and cinematographer Ming Poon, alongside Brennan Lagasse of Informed Experiences, in partnership with Protect Our Winters. Through visuals and firsthand stories from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, we’ll explore how what happens in the far north ripples into our own mountains, snowpack, and communities… Continue reading The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: What’s at stake? | Patagonia Reno, NV 3/5 6pm
There’s no way to sugarcoat it, or any reason to deny it. 2025 has been an extremely challenging year for those that care about the well-being of people and the planet. In a focussed look at the Arctic Refuge, one could say that its facing its greatest threat yet, once again being forced towards development… Continue reading For the Arctic Refuge | 2025 Year in review
By: Megan Michelson POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse recently returned from an emergency gathering with the Gwichʼin Nation—here’s what he learned. In early September, POW Creative Alliance member Brennan Lagasse was invited to join an emergency gathering of the Gwichʼin people, to be held in Vashrąįį Kʼǫǫ, also known as Arctic Village, Alaska.… Continue reading Protect Our Winters | Why You Should Care About the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge—And What You Can Do to Help Protect It
In late August, after a wonderful Informed Experiences trip to Vashraii K’oo and the Arctic Refuge, I was honored to be invited back to IMAGO for the third time. If this is the first time you’re hearing about IMAGO check out the link above, the work of SILA, and then watch this: IMAGO represents a… Continue reading IMAGO 2025
I had a great conversation with Hannah over at Mountain Gazette about my article in issue 201. The article centers on the work of my nonprofit, Informed Experiences(IE), working alongside longtime partners in Arctic Alaska. Enjoy! And learn more about IE here and please reach out if you have interest in joining a trip, supporting… Continue reading Lessons from Alaska’s Arctic Refuge with Brennan Lagasse | Mountain Gazette & Informed Experiences 501c3
Have you heard the good news? That’s right…in some GOOD news for people and the planet, the federally mandated lease sale for the Arctic Refuge flopped! Zero bids offered!! It’s important to celebrate every win and this is a BIG ONE!! A great way to celebrate, if you can make it, is in Cardiff… Continue reading Celebrate the New Year with Patagonia Cardiff & the Sunshine Daydream Launch Party
A special piece for Mountain Gazette #201 that I wrote supported by photos from Ming Poon. This story focussed on our summer 2023 trip, an adventure that was several years in the making. You can subscribe to Mountain Gazette and even order issue #201 individually by going here. From Outdoor Sportswire: Readers of the print… Continue reading Mountain Gazette #201| The Spot
With the threat of drilling on the jagged horizon of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a skier and conservationist looks to the local Indigenous community for answers. Words and photos by Brennan Lagasse This article was originally published in The Backwoods Issue | No. 156. To read more, pick up a copy, or subscribe to see… Continue reading THE SACRED PLACE WHERE LIFE BEGINS | BACKCOUNTRY MAGAZINE
