This collection of films features filmmakers from across the
country showcasing their newest outdoor films in the heart of Vail
Village for free! (A cash bar will be available.) Special thanks to
The
Lodge at Vail for their support.
THE LINEUP:
7pm: VetEx Shorts - "Stop 18" and "9/11 Grand Teton Climb"
7:30pm: "Power in the Pristine"
8pm: "Harmless"
Veteran's Expedition "Stop 18"
USA | 2011 | 7 min
Documentary Short
Director/Producer: Michael Ramsey
Through exposure to the great outdoors, VetEx is working to reverse
the trends of depression, suicide, drug use, homelessness and
incarceration that plague many of the 2.3 million military veterans
in the US.
Veteran's Expedition "9/11 Grand Teton
Climb"
USA | 2011 | 7 min
Documentary Short
Producers: Jackson Hole Mountain Guides
Cinematography: Brandon Gust
On the 10th anniversary of September 11th, seven military veterans
climbed the Grand Teton with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. This is
their story.
"Power in the Pristine"
USA | 2010 | 24 min
Documentary Short
Directors/Producer: James Q. Martin, Christine Kassar
Featuring: Timmy O'Neill, Craig Childs
Patagonia, one of the last untouched places on the planet, is under
attack. Big business seeks to choke two of the region's most
pristine rivers with dams, and plans to decimate unique forest
ecosystems to build the longest power line in the world. Led by pro
athlete, Timmy O'Neill and writer, Craig Childs, Team Rios Libres
journeys from the source of the Baker River to the sea, and learns
why we must act now to keep Patagonia wild.
"Harmless"
USA | 2009 | 26 min
Documentary Short
Director: Stéphane Riendeau
Producers: Tough Guy Productions
Featuring: Lorenzo Worster, JT Robinson, Eric Henderson, Dylan
Crossman, Max Mancini, Mark Tieszen
Shot On Location: Argentina, Canada, Austria, Utah, Japan, Italy,
France, Alaska, California
"Harmless" is a telemark skier's manifested dream to travel the
world, experience new places, learn from other cultures, try
different foods, make new friends and feel alive by exploring new
terrain in deep, fresh powder. Harmless is a dream come true.