Adventure Series, TGR Movie & Warren Miller MovieALL EVENTS ARE FREEAdventure Series Descriptions & Schedule
“The History of Little Cottonwood Canyon” presented by Jimmy CollinsonDecember 21, 2009 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m.January 7, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. January 28, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. February 18, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. April 1, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 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. “The Seven Summits at 17” presented by Johnny CollinsonApril 8, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m.Johnny Collinson, a 17 year old who has grown up living at Snowbird had a dream to be the youngest person to climb the Seven Summits in one year. Traveling from the slums of Katmandu to the top of Everest, into the jungles of Papua New Guinea, see the world through the eyes of a High School Senior. “Trek through Patagonia and Antarctica” presented by John CotterMarch 4, 2010 / Maybird Room / 7 p.m.March 18, 2010 / Maybird Room / 7 p.m. Come join us to 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. “Where Happiness Begins” presented by John A. CasoloMarch 25, 2010 / Maybird Room / 7 p.m.I had to lose my sight, in order for me to see where happiness begins. I am 77 years old, and I have been totally blind for the past twenty-five years. During this time, I have learned what it takes, to live a full, happy, and wonderful life with out sight. I have also learned that this same knowledge can be applied to overcoming any major physical loss, including loss of limb or limbs, loss of hearing, loss of motion, or movement via a stroke, accident or muscle disease. It is this knowledge that I wish to share with you this evening. “Everest and Beyond” presented by Dean CardinaleDecember 17, 2009 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m.January 14, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. February 4, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. February 25, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m. 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 video Dean will share stories that are sure to entertain. “Art in Motion – The photography of Scott Markewitz” presented by Scott MarkewitzDecember 28, 2009 / Maybird Room, 7 p.m.Scott Markewitz travels the world capturing images of skiers, mountain bikers and other athletes pushing the limits of their sports. Through his lens he will take you into the fast paced world of action sports and the people who make it happen. “Canoeing the Arctic” presented by Dr. Andrew TaylorFebruary 11, 2010 / Maybird Room, 7 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. “Skiing the Planet” presented by Doug StoupJanuary 21, 2010 / Maybird Room / 7 p.m.Doug Stoup is an adventurer, ski mountaineer, educator and humanitarian. He has skied to 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. FREE WARREN MILLER MOVIE SHOWINGS
DYNASTY this year’s Warren Miller movie, will be playing every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Cliff Lodge, Level C,* from December 16 through April 14, 2010. (*Check with Cliff Lodge Guest Services on room locations) FREE TGR MOVIE SHOWINGS
RE:SESSION 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 15, 2009 through April 13, 2010. (*Check with Cliff Lodge Guest Services on room locations) |
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