Free Ski and Snowboard Movies

Movies are shown at 7 p.m. and admission is free. Locations vary. Check with Cliff Lodge Guest Services for locations.

TGR’s “One For The Road,” 7 p.m., Cliff Lodge, every Friday from December 16, 2011 -April 13, 2012

Wind-Up Films Collection “Clay Pigeons,” “Tee-Time,” “The Flying Circus” and “The Bolero Project” 7 p.m., Cliff Lodge, every Wednesday from December 14, 2011 – April 11, 2012

Warren Miller Film Trailer” Warren Miller’s Movie “Like There’s No Tomorrow,” 7 p.m., Cliff Lodge, every Sunday from December 18, 2011 – April 15, 2012

Adventure Series

Presentations are at 6 p.m. in the Forklift Restaurant.

Seven Summits at Seventeen, presented by Johnny Collinson
December 15
Johnny Collinson who grew up living at Snowbird had a dream to be the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits in one year. See the world through his eyes of traveling from the slums of Katmandu to the top of Everest, and into the jungles of Papua New Guinea.

World Wide Trekking and the Human Outreach Project, presented by Dean Cardinale
December 29, February 2 & February 23
Join Dean as he takes you on a journey to the top of Mt. Everest and around the world on adventures in Africa, Ecuador, Peru, Russia and Europe… Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Elbrus on Safari in wild Africa, tracking mountain gorillas in Rwanda and many exciting places across the globe. Set to stunning photos and videos, Dean will share stories that are sure to entertain.

The History of Little Cottonwood Canyon, presented by Jimmy Collinson
January 5 and March 1
This presentation shows images of the modern history of Little Cottonwood Canyon, beginning with the arrival of settlers in 1850. Silver mining dominated the landscape in the late 1800’s until the mines played out. After a relatively dormant period in the early 1900’s, the presentation ends showing recreational skiing breathing new life into the canyon with the opening of Alta in 1939.

Glaciers: Their Gift to Skiing at Snowbird/Alta, presented by Joe Gates
January 19
Did you know that ancient glaciers actually created most of the features of the ski areas of Little Cottonwood Canyon? This presentation describes glaciers and how they changed the landscape, followed by the story of glaciations in Little Cottonwood Canyon and relates all this to skiing at Snowbird and Alta. Joe also discusses briefly the effects of global warming on the world’s glaciers and ice and how this could affect skiing.

Canoeing the Arctic, presented by Dr. Andrew Taylor
February 16
Dr. Taylor has make over 25 canoeing and kayaking trips to Northern Alaska, Northern Canada, and Greenland including two solo trips. Typically, he and his companions are dropped off by float plane at the headwaters of a northern river and are picked up by float plane or reach a small village 3-4 weeks later. He will share the beauty and excitement of the Arctic rivers and land that has taken him north year after year. He also summarizes the logistics of such a trip, highlights selected rivers and describes the challenges posed by rapids, bears, and mosquitoes.

Skiing the Antarctica, presented by Doug Stoup
March 15
Doug Stoup is an adventurer, ski mountaineer, educator and humanitarian. He has skied at both poles and all seven continents. He will share his passion of adventure, great skiing, and how he educates youth about this amazing planet in which we live.

You Don’t Have to See It to Ski It, presented by John A. Casolo
March 22
John has been totally blind for the past twenty-five years. During this time, he has learned what it takes to live a full, happy, and wonderful life without sight. He has also learned that this same knowledge can be applied to overcoming any major physical loss, including loss of limb(s), loss of hearing, loss of motion, or movement via a stroke, accident or muscle disease. It is this knowledge that he wishes to share with you.

Trek Through Patagonia and Antarctica, presented by John Cotter
March 29
Come share the photos of a 3 month adventure traveling through the southern half of the South American continent ending with a visit to the Falklands Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Utah Adventure Journal Speaker Series

Presentations are at 6 p.m. at the Iron Blosam Lodge in the Wildflower Lounge. (Lounge guest must be 21 years of age.)

Ama Dablam: A Climb in the Khumbu, presented by Tyson Bradley
December 22
Tyson is the senior guide and director for Utah Mountain Adventures, and the author of Backcountry Skiing Utah. He has guided worldwide and been the first to ski some of the planets biggest lines. He’ll present a new show on his recent return to the Khumbu region of Nepal and climbing attempt of a Himalayan giant.

World Wide Trekking and the Human Outreach Project, presented by Dean Cardinale
January 12
Dean has been all over the world and always presents an inspiring show. Be it climbing in Indonesia, exploring Africa, or climbing the world’s highest peaks, the possibilities are always surprising and inspiring.

Mountains of Motivation, presented by Kyle Dempster
January 26
Kyle is one of the leading alpinists in the world today. He is recently returned from biking and climbing across Kyrgyzstan, China and Pakistan, including first ascents. An exclusive show that will surely motivate.

Last Man on the Mountain, presented by Jennifer Jordan
February 9
While living at the base of K2, filming her first documentary, Jennifer discovered the remains of the first man who died on the Savage Mountain, Dudley Wolfe, in 1939. She recounts the heroic attempts of Wolfe, Fritz Wiessner, and Pasang Lama to conquer the mountain in the face of treacherous terrain, furious weather, and unbridled ego, in what has become one of mountaineering’s most enduring and controversial tragedies.

Climbing Around the Globe, presented by Guy Cotter
February 16
Guy is the CEO of New Zealand based Adventure Consultants, a world-renowned mountain guiding company with a legacy of climbing expeditions to the world’s highest peaks, and wilderness treks to the more remote corners of the globe. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear from one of the most respected and talented mountain guides in the world as he presents a global show of climbing in New Zealand and around the world, from skiing on the Antarctic Peninsula to climbing to the top of the Seven Summits.

Climbing, Guiding, and Surviving in Antarctica, presented by Winslow Passey
March 8
Winslow is an AMGA certified Ski Mountaineering Guide. She has been guiding for 9 years, and is a lead guide for Utah Mountain Adventures. Winslow has guided all over the world in Antarctica, Nepal, Mongolia, South America, Alaska, and is a certified yoga instructor. She’ll inspire with her tales from several recent adventures on the icy continent.