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Vertical World presents DIRTBAG: THE LEGEND OF FRED BECKEY with the American Alpine ClubHailed as one of the most influential climbers of all time, Fred Beckey is the original American “Dirtbag"–one who abandons societal norms and material comforts in pursuit of a nomadic mountaineering lifestyle.This rebel athlete’s lifetime of accomplishments set the bar for the entire sport. He shattered records with an unparalleled string of superhuman first ascents, bushwhacking trails and pioneering direct routes thought previously impassable.Beckey burned bridges, eschewed fame and stayed unencumbered so his only obligation would remain conquering the next summit. He kept meticulous personal journals where he mused on everything from arcane geology to his romantic life, to the myriad sunrises he witnessed from vantages not seen by anyone else on Earth. An environmentalist before there was such a term, Beckey’s legacy includes 13 essential books that act as blueprints for new generations. He defiantly continued climbing until passing away in October 2017 at age 94.Tickets are limited and are $10 online and $12 at the door.Beer from Georgetown Brewing will be provided.

The Backcountry Film Festival is produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. Winter Wildlands Alliance is a national nonprofit organization that partners with groups like The Mountaineers at the local level to inspire and educate the backcountry community to protect and care for their winter landscapes. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Don't delay - get your tickets now and save a spot! Tickets $10 for Mountaineers members, $12 for the General Public, $15 at the door. Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture - you’ll find it all in this award winning lineup. Films in this year’s program include: The Space Within - The space within whispers of another world, holding magic unlike anything he has seen before. Follow DPS Cinematic to this world. Ruth Gorge - Follow this expedition skiing piece in Alaska’s Ruth Gorge with Noah Howell and Ben Peters. Adventure Not War - Stacy Bare returns home from war by way of his ongoing project, Adventure Not War: To promote world peace and understanding through adventure. Below 0 - Nature has two meanings, on one hand it is the natural environment where all life develops; on the other hand, nature is understood as the essence of being. The events in Below 0 are narrated metaphorically from Vladimir Kozlov, a Russian-born meteorologist who lived 20 years in the Arctic. Follow Through - In this age of hyper connectivity, which voices do we choose to hear and which do we ignore? A story of loss, of community respect and of belonging, Caroline Gleich sets out to complete her vision. --------- Intermission --------- End of Snow - Join Snow Scientist Dr. Jane Zelikova to embark on a journey into the mountains to find the tales of the past, present and future of snow. Idaho 12vers Project - Project also known as “It’s that peak, that one, just right over there” Genesis - A trio of powder professors ascend Alaska’s Chugach. The mountains become the laboratory in which they embark to form theories of mankind’s oldest questions: how did life begin, and what makes this life worth living? The Space Within - The space within whispers of another world, holding magic unlike anything he has seen before. Follow DPS Cinematic to this world. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-backcountry-film-festival-celebrating-the-winter-human-powered-experience-seattle-showing-tickets-41088399509

The Mountaineers are bringing back the Backcountry Film Festival with a new set of thrilling films for 2018, produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance as a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snowsports community. This screening is co-presented by the Mountaineers Foothills Branch and the City of Bellevue Parks and Community Services department. 50% of the proceeds will go to support the Bellevue TRACKS program that promotes youth outdoor adventure, stewardship and leadership. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! GET YOUR ADVANCE TICKET NOW AND SAVE YOUR SEAT! Adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, ski culture- you’ll find it all in this award winning lineup. Films in this year’s program include: The Space Within, DPS Skis Cinematic | 5 min 28 sec Ruth Gorge, Noah Howell | 8 min 1 sec Below 0, Itai Hagage | 4 min 54 sec The End of Snow, Jane Zelikova and Morgan Heim | 20 min 35 sec Follow Through, Anya Miller and Becca Cahall | 21 min 48 sec Genesis, Ben Sturgulewski and Dan Pizza | 5 min 50 sec Idaho 12ver Project, Mark Ortiz | 12 min 10 sec Adventure Not War, Max Lowe | 7 min 35 sec Get tickets here ($10-$12): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-backcountry-film-festival-celebrating-the-winter-human-powered-experience-bellevue-showing-tickets-41088241035?aff=erelpanelorg