Come join us for our Annual Winter Film Festival presented by Patagonia and The Mountain Goat on February 6th at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
We’ll be screening the following films:
In the Scottish Highlands, the word “thrawn” means “stubborn,” but stubborn for a good reason—a virtuous struggle to make the most of what’s available. Professional snowboarder Lesley McKenna was raised on this innate tenacity, and has spent her life pushing the boundaries of her sport and advocating for the people and place that shaped her.
Seeking a different way to explore their homeland, a group of Kiwi freeskiers loads up five horses and heads deep into the Aotearoa New Zealand backcountry, balancing their curiosity for what’s over the next ridge with the hard work it takes to get there.
How much can we gain from the mountains? How much can we lose? Between our own perceptions and the reality of the hazards, how much space exists? And in that gap, how do we decide what we are willing to risk? Solving for Z explores IFMGA guide and father Zahan Billimoria’s relationship to the intoxicating highs and crushing blows of a life in the high-consequence environment of big mountain skiing.
300 Miles Melting
Climate change is our planet’s number one threat. And one of its biggest targets is being overlooked: New England. While major ski resorts maintain an image with overwhelming snowmaking, the backcountry of this region paints a real picture of what's going on. And there's no better place to look than Vermont's Catamount Trail, which spans 300 miles up the length of the state. Enter 300 Miles Melting: A film that follows skier and activist, Torey Lee Brooks, as she attempts to ski—and learn from—the entire Catamount Trail amidst a turbulent winter.
Made Back East
The ski community refers to our home as “Back East” assuming that anybody who grew up skiing here would eventually move West seeking “real skiing”. But to us, that assumes too much. Our film focuses on the locals that call these mountains home, as we follow six friends on a long-anticipated ski trip through the New England backcountry. Through patience and persistence, the magic they discover in the trees will keep them coming back for a lifetime.
We’re asking for a $10 donation to benefit Protect Our Winters, a leader in the fight against climate change. Burr and Burton Academy Rock Climbing Team will also be selling concessions to raise money for their season.