On January 4, 2007, Representatives Ed Markey (D-MA) and Jim Ramstad (R-MN) introduced HR 39, a bill that would permanently protect the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. While this bill has been introduced in previous congressional sessions, the pro-conservation 110th Congress represents the best opportunity in years to build momentum towards passage of an Arctic Wilderness bill.
Alison Gannett a professional skier from Crested Butte, Colorado, has earned many world titles including: Woman Freeskier of the Year, World Cup Free Skiing Champion, Gravity Games Bronze Medalist, Women's Film Segment of the Year, South American Freeskiing Champion, Japanese Freeskiing Champion, and 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Champion. She is one of the few women featured in the many ski films by Teton Gravity Research and Matchstick Productions, including Uprising, Ski Movie, Sick Sense, Harvest, No Mans Land and Empress. Her real passion is trying to make a difference in the world. She travels the country with her show, Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History, using clips from her movies and photos from her expeditions and life experiences around the world to inspire people to follow their dreams and help save the planet.
The Alaska Coalition thanks Allison for her demonstrated passion for conservation and her
commitment to use her stature as a professional athlete to protect wild Alaska.
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