February 5th
Hollywood Theater, Portland Oregon (4122 NE Sandy Blvd)
Doors open at 6:30, show Starts at 7:00
Sponsored by CRAG Law Center, and raffle prizes from Next Adventure, US Outdoor, Mountain Shop, Climb Max, Cilo Gear, Mt Hood Meadows, OMC, and a 1 hour professional massage!!!
Cost is $10.00 at the door

Two Films- "Via Bearzi" and "On Sight"

“Via Bearzi” Colorado climber Michael Anthony Bearzi is the man who invented the “M-system” rating for mixed climbing routes. A pioneer of climbing techniques, he was notorious for scouting the great new lines on big mountain faces. One climb that Mike would always return to was the NW Face of Devils Thumb in Alaska, which to this day has yet to see an ascent. His passion for the perfect alpine route up a big face led him to Gyachung Kang in Tibet, to the elusive northeast face. His expedition in 2002 was his last climb and also his first attempt at filmmaking.

When Mike did not return from Tibet, two Portland filmmakers, Jeff Alzner and Brook Kirklin, finished Mike’s film. As an introduction to the Gyachung Kang trip, they recount his numerous attempts on Devils Thumb with Dieter Klose and his first free ascent of Cerro Torre in Patagonia with Eric Winkelman. The result is a tribute to pure mountaineering. Mike’s film was an official selection at more than a dozen film festivals including Mountainfilm in Telluride, Kendal Mountain Film Festival in England, Taos Mountain Film Festival and Edinburg Mountain Film Festival.

“On Sight” will also be screened. It is a gripping adventure into the world of cutting edge rock and ice climbing, documenting a ground up, no practice approach resulting in raw and compelling footage. An all-star cast on extraordinary routes, produced by multi-award winning filmmaker Alastair Lee. Winner Grand Prize and Best Climbing film awards, Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

Hope to see you there!
Kellie
www.savemadrone.org

Glad to see that Jeff finished the film. Mike was one of the best people I ever met. We got along very well. I am hoping to see the film someday!

bump - hope to see some you there. Should be a great night.

Mount Hood Meadows have kicked in a nice raffle prize, too! Dinner, lodging, and lift tickets to a lucky winner who comes to the show!

Hey all -

Because of increasing concerns we have heard from folks about BC access, avy control and uphill travel at Meadows, we invited them to the Madrone Wall event to talk about their policies and take input from the public. Please come and support the Madrone Wall work and tell Meadows how you would like to see them manage the ski area. Thanks.

That's a great idea, thanks for doing it. will be there.

Looking forward to it!

Tomorrow! (bump)

This is a good thing Kellie, thank you.

Thanks to all those that came out! There was probably 250+ folks that made it. After the Hollywood takes their share, we'll know how much we raised. Thanks to Jeff and Brook for sharing their art! Thanks to CRAG Law Center for sponsoring the event, and all of the shops and businesses that donated raffle prizes.

Thanks to Climb Max, Next Adventure, Oregon Mountain Community, Mountain Shop, Cilo Gear, Patagonia, Trader Joes, Off Piste, Mt Hood Meadows, Bright Star Massage Therapy, Mountain Hardwear, and US Outdoor Store for all of the goodies!!

Kellie

Pictures?

Nope. I did not get any. I'll see if Jeff or Keith got any.