JP Auclair, professional skier and climate change activist, died in an avalanche in Chile yesterday. An article on Powder's website does JP and Andreas Fransson's death more justice than I could, so read about it HERE.
Not only was JP a fantastic skier, who was looked up to and admired by many who share his passion for the sport, but he was also a hugely important influencer in the battle against climate change. With his organisation ALPINE INITIATIVES, he engaged the snow sports community in becoming aware of environmental and climate change issues, and to actively partake in mitigating them. The organisation's words: "AI engages the snow sports community in sustainable initiatives that connect people and planet."
Source: AI website. Bottom: ski collaboration with
Armada, the brand Auclair co-founded
I was lucky enough to communicate with JP about possibly setting up a project with AI, and getting my artwork involved for the website. In his last e-mail he told me he was on the road a lot, and just wanted to let me know not to worry if I didn't hear back for a while: he was excited to get this going but didn't have a lot of time at the moment.
I am still excited about setting up a project with AI, and am certain that there are dedicated people out there, ready to continue his work. But there are many grieving today, for their personal loss, for the snow sports community and for all he wanted to do but can't anymore.
JP, ski some clouds for us up there, and trust us to continue what you so wonderfully started. You won't be forgotten. On that note: have a look at the AI website guys, and see how YOU can get involved.
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