November 12, 2009 (Waitsfield, VT) – The Catamount Trail Association is hosting a Bring On The Snow Celebration, on Saturday, November 14th, from 4-6pm, at the Big Picture Theater and Café, in Waitsfield, Vermont. Following a brief business meeting, there will be a showing the 2008 film, “Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan” (50min) by Nils Larsen. Photographer John Siebert of Lincoln, Vermont contributed to the film and will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions at its conclusion. There will be a pair of skis built in the traditional manner in the Altai on hand to compare modern skis.

Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan takes audiences into the incredible mountain culture of the Altai in northwest China and documents a style of skis and skiing that may represent some of the last remaining links to the birth of skis thousands of years ago. It is a tour of both the place and the people, showing how they build and use an ancient style of skis while living in a harsh but beautiful part of the world. Skiing in the Shadow is a must see for people who ski, travel, or are interested in the history and traditions of the sport.

Bid in the silent auction on items such as Backcountry skis and gear. Enjoy appetizers and cash bar following the film.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. If you plan to attend, please RSVP by November 6 to Catamount Trail Association, email us at info@catamounttrail.org, or call us at 802-864-5794.

October 30, 2009 (Waitsfield, VT) – The Catamount Trail Association is hosting a Bring On The Snow Celebration, on Saturday, November 14th, from 4-6pm, at the Big Picture Theater and Café, in Waitsfield, Vermont. Following a brief business meeting, there will be a showing the 2008 film, “Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan” (50min) by Nils Larsen. Photographer John Siebert of Lincoln, Vermont contributed to the film and will be on hand to introduce the film and answer questions at its conclusion. There will be a pair of skis built in the traditional manner in the Altai on hand to compare modern skis.

“Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan” takes audiences into the incredible mountain culture of the Altai in northwest China and documents a style of skis and skiing that may represent some of the last remaining links to the birth of skis thousands of years ago. It is a tour of both the place and the people, showing how they build and use an ancient style of skis while living in a harsh but beautiful part of the world. “Skiing in the Shadow” is a must see for people who ski, travel, or are interested in the history and traditions of the sport.

There will be a silent auction, with items such as Backcountry skis and gear, as well as appetizers and a cash bar following the film.

The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Please RSVP by November 6 here, or call us at 802-864-5794.