Evening Activities at Snowbird
FREE ADVENTURE SERIES
Every Thursday night at 7 p.m. through March 5th and 8 p.m. beginning March 12th, join us in the Summit Room* on Level 10 of the Cliff Lodge for entertaining slide and movie presentations. Topics rotate, there is no charge. Everyone is welcome! (*rooms do change occasionally, check schedule)
Adventure Series Descriptions
“Everest and Beyond” presented by Dean Cardinale
January 8, 2009 / Summit Room / 7 p.m.
January 29, 2009 / Summit Room / 7 p.m.
February 19, 2009 / Summit Room / 7 p.m.
March 19, 2009 / Summit Room / 9 p.m.
Dean Cardinale is currently working on a Seven Summits bid. Join Dean as he takes you around the world climbing mountains, on African safaris and mountain gorilla tracking. From the far reaches of the world he will take you along for an adventure that will be sure to entertain.
“The History of Little Cottonwood Canyon” presented by Jimmy Collinson
January 1, 2009 / Summit Room / 7 p.m.
February 5, 2009 / White Pine Room / 7 p.m.
April 2, 2009 / Summit Room / 8 p.m.
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 1900s, the presentation ends showing recreational skiing breathing new life into the canyon with the opening of Alta in 1939.
“Canoeing the Arctic” presented by Dr. Andrew Taylor
March 26, 2009 / Summit Room / 8 p.m.
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 try to 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.
“Everest: Exploring the High Himalaya” presented by Mike Morris
January 22, 2009
March 5, 2009
Mike spent 11 seasons exploring the Nepalese and Tibetan Himalaya as an explorer and guide. From exploring remote regions of Dolpo and Makalu to a dozen trips to Everest base camp area as a guide. Mike finally got a chance to climb to the Top of the World. Is it really all about the top or is it about the journey. Mike will try to answer these questions for you.
“Glaciers—Their Gift to Snowbird/Alta” presented by Joe Gates
February 26, 2009 / Maybird Room / 7 p.m.
April 9, 2009 / Summit Room / 8 p.m.
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 & Alta. Joe also discusses in short the effects of global warming on the world’s glaciers and ice and how this could affect skiing.
FREE MOVIE SHOWINGS
UNDER THE INFLUENCE this year’s Teton Gravity Research movie, will be playing every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Cliff Lodge, Level C,* from December 16, 2008 through April 14, 2009. (*Check with Cliff Lodge Guest Services on room locations)
CHILDREN OF WINTER this year’s Warren Miller movie, will be playing every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Cliff Lodge, Level C,* from December 17, 2008 through April 15, 2009. (*Check with Cliff Lodge Guest Services on room locations)
