we are a pretty tough bunch here at hurricane ridge… even when the day starts out with rain we don our “sunshine parkas” (also known as hefty bags) and by opening time that liquid sunshine had turned to snow! great snow day at the Ridge suday!
Second Saturday Series Schedule Set
Come out and support the Ridge at our once a month fundraisers
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The lineup for the second annual “Second Saturday Series” of outdoor and adventure sports presentations benefiting Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club has been released.
“The events were a huge hit last year, and we hope to build on that success,” said event organizer Greg Halberg. “Most of the presentations have local ties. We really want to emphasize the outdoor recreation opportunities on the Peninsula and promote our local outdoor culture by both showing what is being done by local athletes as well as by inspiring presentations of what is happening around the globe.”
The schedule is as follows:
December 9, 2011: The Irate Birdwatcher 7 pm Port Angeles Senior Center
http://www.crestpictures.com/irate_birdwatcher
It’s all about wilderness preservation … told in the inspiring words of Harvey Manning – the irate birdwatcher. Follow the legendary Northwest writer and conservationist as he discovers the beauty of Washington’s wildest places and the need to stand up and fight for their very survival.
December 10, 2011: Banff Film Festival 7:30 pm Uptown Theater Port Townsend
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival. Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2011/2012 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. Tickets available from brownpaperticket.com
January 14, 2012: Backcountry Film Festival 7 pm BarN9ne 229 W. Front Street Port Angeles
The Backcountry Film Festival promotes the work of grassroots filmmakers who tell compelling and entertaining stories of backcountry, non-motorized recreation and environmental preservation. This year’s winners include “Solitaire” by Sweetgrass Productions; “Chalk and Ski,” by Purple Orange; and “Breaking Trail,” by Powderwhores; and others.
February 11, 2012: FreeRider featuring Kyle Miller 7 pm BarN9ne 229 W. Front Street Port Angeles
Pacific Northwest Splitboard Mountaineer Kyle Miller will be on hand for the screening of the short film “FreeRider” chronicling his passion for his sport, his great love of the wilderness and mountain scenery, his ski bum lifestyle, his triumphs and disappointments, his pain and his joys, and his unyielding dedication towards fulfilling his riding dreams. In addition, he will speak about his trip with Jason Hummel into the Olympics where they skied the remote Olympic peaks and the Valhalla’s.
March 10, 2012: Hurricane Ridge Backcountry 7 pm BarN9ne 229 W. Front Street Port Angeles
Local backcountry enthusiasts Gary Holmquist and friends will show some of the outstanding backcountry skiing routes and trips that exist 17 miles from sea level in the Hurricane Ridge area.
April 14, 2012 Avalanche! 7 pm BarN9ne 229 W. Front Street Port Angeles
Seattle based backcountry skiers and owner of the “Turns-All-Year” website Marcus and Dave Otter have a candid discussion of the lessons learned from an avalanche incident in which they were involved.
May 12, 2012 VideOlympics 7 pm BarN9ne 229 W. Front Street Port Angeles
Our homegrown film festival starring local filmmakers, athletes, and locations will be bigger and better than ever. Start planning your submission now to compete for the $1,000 purse, and let the talent of your friends and neighbors show the Olympic Peninsula through the lens.
This year the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports club is sponsoring a level 2 avalanche class. The cost is $200.00. The schedule is
Level 2 class 12/15/11 to 12/18/11
First night classroom 12/15 6:00 till 9:30 meeting place TBD
Day 2 field day 9:00 till 4:00 in the field. 6:00 till 9:30 classroom
Day 3 field day 9:00 till 4:00 in the field. 6:00 till 9:30 classroom
Day 3 field day 9:00 till 2:00 in the field followed up by class assessment and wrap up
For more info frank@nxnwsurf.com or Frank 360 452 5144
Get ready for Winterfest. November 19th is time to come Back To The Future at Hurricane Ridge
H.R Winter Sports Area is now closed for the season. Thanks to all our customers, volunteers, employees O.N.P. rangers and road crew for a great season. Stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for H.R. news and events. Have a great summer and see you on the hill next year
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