Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Past event
Dec 16, 2023, 5 to 7:30 PM

Destiny Unbound
Saturday, 16 December 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM (EST)
Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center - Film House & Lake Lobby
60 Lake Street
Burlington, VT 05401
Ticket: $15. Purchase on Eventbrite app

Organized by Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance

Vermont-raised, award-winning photographer Ming Poon will describe his recent visit to Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as honored guests of tribal elders of the Neets'aii Gwich'in and of the Iñupiat. Speakers include: Ali Kenney, Chief Strategy Officer, Burton Snowboards; Samuel Dingba, Youth Program Coordinator, Association of Africans Living in Vermont; Jessie Anderson; and Jevika Khanal.

Beginning at 5pm, buy food and beverages from Maharaja Spice and The Pinery.

Bring cash or credit cards to purchase raffle tickets at the show ($5 each or 5 for $20). Bid on auction items at the show or bid here by 5:00 pm on 12/16. See the items listed below.

Proceeds from show, raffle and auction will support climate resiliency advocacy and outdoor equity efforts by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance, POWERED, and the Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV).

Purchase raffle tickets at the show for a change to win prizes from:
Backcountry Magazine subscription from Height of Land Publications
Black Hole Gear Tote, Waist Pack, Duffel from Patagonia
Tech Pouch from Peak Design
$100 gift cards from Taco Gordo
$100 gift cards from Flowlow
4' Hunka Love Bear from Vermont Teddy Bear
Year round lift passes from Bolton Valley Resort
Indoor Climbing Beginner Packages from Petra Cliffs Climbing Center
Holiday gift bag from Lake Champlain Chocolates
Snow Tours Neck Gaiters from Skida Headwear
Socks from Darn Tough
Truckee Caps & Mantra and Truckee Cotton Tees from Jones
Sunscreen Sticks from All Good

Bid on auction items here or at the show!
Globe Haul ST electric bike by Specialized
Men's Custom and Women's Feelgood Snowboards from Burton
184cm Citadel 106 from Renoun Skis
Recon fly rod outfit by Orvis
Backpacking tent, sleeping bag & pad, 22 pack, trekking poles from REI Co-op
Overnight stay at Hotel Vermont
Gift certificate for gloves from Hestra
Indoor Climbing Clinic and Outdoor Program from Petra Cliffs Climbing Center
Legend 02 glasses from Vuarnet
DSCNT 25L Backpack by Jones
Envoy Pro Elektron hard drive from Other World Computing
Hutkeeper Flannel Shirt from Stio
Travel Duffel from Peak Design

See you on Saturday, December 16!

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Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Lake Street, Burlington, VT

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