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PDX 2/5/09 Madrone Film benefit
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Although, I lifted this directly from Kellie Rices post on cascadeclimbers.com, but i didn't see it on here and the event is tomorrow.
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.
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