Climbing Movie Benefit
Posted on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
When Alpinist Magazine’s devoted staff members learned they were out of work last week, some went climbing, some called home and all wondered what happens next.
Among the employees is Lisa Walker, designer, Teton Art Lab co-owner and newly expectant mother. Her insurance expires on Oct. 31.
As their first event since the company shut its doors, the folks formerly known as Alpinist are hosting a Lisa Walker benefit event in the form of a climbing movie. They’ll host the REEL Rock Film Tour at 7 p.m. (doors and drinks open at 6 p.m.) THIS FRIDAY at the Pink Garter Theater.
This third annual tour is the brainchild of the boy geniuses of Big Up Productions and Sender Films. The evening will feature gorgeous film segments, including Grand Canyon Walls, featuring Tommy Caldwell and Beth Rodden’s search for new routes, The Aerialist featuring Dean Potter BASE jumping and Sender’s own The Sharp End.
Folks like Cloudveil, the Enclosure Rock Gym, Lynn Murphy of Spring Creek Realty, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, Planet Jackson Hole, Café Ponza, KMTN, Grand Dynamics and Brandon Spackman are all helping to make the evening possible.
In addition to the beer and flicks, Alpinist is also hosting a silent auction, which will also benefit Walker and her new family. Items include gift certificates from Hoback Sports and Wilson Backcountry, massages, Snow King ski passes and a Jackson Hole Ski Club package, which includes free entrance into all its 2008-2009 events.
Come out to support your community and see guaranteed quality films.
