“Adventure Racing in the Last Frontier”
Seward Winter Film Series
present
Join Darren Hull
founder of the Alaska Adventure Racing Club, as he shares photos of past races and adventures.
Hear about his plans for a 24-hour race in our own back yard, here on the Kenai Peninsula.
You need not be a racer to enjoy this show,
just bring your love of adventure, and enjoy!
The “Film Series” will be held in the Seward AVTEC Auditorium,
“Student Service Center”
519 4th Ave.
Tuesday Night February 16th - 7:00 pm until around 9:00 pm
For more info call Dano 362-1134
WANTED:
People for hazardous journey, low entry fee, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness & safe return doubtful.
Honor and recognition in the event of success.
The” Seward Winter Film Series”
January’s Film Series presents
“Northern Current”
A 1000 mile paddle race by the local Seward couple
Cristan & Alex McLain.
This husband and wife team participated in a paddler’s most grueling race, enduring sleep deprivation, wildfires and travel injuries just to complete the Yukon 1000 Canoe & Kayak Race.
The couple will put it all together and will bringing this race home to us .
The “Seward Winter Film Series” will be held in the AVTEC Auditorium, which is located in the
“Student Service Center” 519 4th Ave.
Tuesday Night , January 19th – 7:00 pm until around 9:00 pm
For more info call Dano 362-1134
The” Seward Winter Film Series”
Due to scheduling difficulties the” Seward Winter Film Series” has been cancelled for the month of December. We are still continuing with our normal monthly schedule in January.
Mark you calendar for our next showing of the New Year, January 19th our billing is our own local Seward couple Cristan & Alex McLain. This husband and wife team endured a paddler’s most grueling race endeavor and participated in the “Yukon 1000 Canoe and Kayak Race”. The couple will put it all together and will bringing this race home to us on Tuesday, January 19th.
The” Seward Winter Film Series” is a venue for outdoor enthusiast
to share their interest of outdoor activity through slides, digital
images and/or short flicks. This event is non-profit and is free to the
public.
Seward Winter Film Series – Getting Dialed In!!!
Join Alaskan Adventurer
Roman Dial
Sharing the journeys he has forged around the state with his
PACKRAFT!
Adventure racer, skier, climber, hiker, explorer
Roman wrote the book on
PACKRAFTING
– literally!
The Film Series is at the
AVTEC Auditorium Student Service Center
519 4th. Ave
November 17th – Tuesday @ 7:00pm
Got Questions? – Call Dano 362-1134
Roman Alaska in a Packraft
Seward Winter Film Series 2009/10
The community of Seward once again made possible the success of last year’s “Seward Winter Film Series”
From the wet chilly month of November onto the delightful breakup of April we have been graced with the opportunity to provide the public a chance to share their experiences in the great Alaskan outdoors. The “Seward Winter Film Series” happens once monthly during this winter time frame.
The ambition for the “Seward Winter Film Series” is to provide a venue for likeminded folks to get together every third Tuesday of each month and enjoy each other’s outdoor experiences through digital images, slides and short movies.
Last season’s affair with imagery was an eclectic array of topics and medias, with each month’s participant using whatever device they had on hand to capture their adventure
In our third year, the participants provided a combination of all the Medias mentioned. The first show of the year, November’s topic was a classic Alaskan bush whack extravaganza! ”Chronic Wetness” was appropriately titled as Eric Parson and Dylan Kentch shared their fat bike and pack raft trip on what is call the loneliest coast in Alaska. Their adventure went from Yakutat to Cordova using bikes for the sandy beaches and the pack rafts to cross big water like Icy bay to the countless rivers and streams that drain the high country into the majestic Gulf of Alaska.
December brought another great show as Harold Faust did his magic with a power point presentation of the 5 day Hearth Mountain trip that he and 3 other locals did in Seward’s backyard mountain play ground.
January had us armchair world adventurers enjoying the 2005 attempt crossing of the Bering Strait with Troy Henkel and his fellow Scandinavian traveler Dixie Dansercoer, a job well done indeed by Troy on the stunning footage as these two travelers endured the brutal and bitter cold that is inheritent of the region.
Following our January show, February brought us the Alaskan adventurer Dick Griffith; Dick graced us with his presentations of his exploit, solo trip across our northern arctic region of this great state. Dick is the master of the modern day Alaskan explorer, a true pleasure indeed to see a man of his age pushing the limits of the body, mind and soul.
The March show had to be canceled but fortunately for us local uni-cyclist Kristopher Peck stepped up to the plate for our April show and he presented to us the season finale with his video premiere – “Wheel of Justice”. Kristopher’s 25 minute video documentary of his father George Peck’s unique title the“Grandfather of Mountain Unicycling” is a combination of his dad’s previous 1990 homemade instructional video called “Rough Terrain Unicycling and some unseen footage that Kristopher put together. This was a thrill for the packed house to view this master piece of a sport George holds national title to. After Kristopher’s showing we had some time left on the clock and continued with some other short films, “Laws of Motion” by Austin Gillespie and “Beg to Differ” a short film I did of some local extreme snow shoeing . Sam Young wrapped it up with a real nice showing of slide taken from his Sunday snow shoe outings he did with other locals throughout the winter.
This year we have a some folks on board to show their fare and to take us to the outdoors while we armchair it in the comforts of the auditorium. First to open the series November 17th is possibly the most well known Alaskan adventurer of our time, Roman Dial. The APU professor humbly accepted my plea to endure the drive down during a very hectic time of the year for this busy individual, so come early to this show as his time is limited and he needs to returns back to Anchorage the same night of the show. Packrafting is the main topic of Roman’s show and Pack rafting is his forte, if you have any questions for Roman regarding this fairly new and increasingly popular sport and means of outdoor travel this will be a good time to meet him. So come and enjoys his prodigious knowledge in the topic he wrote the book on, literally.
Also on our billing is our local Seward couple Cristan & Alex McLain. This husband and wife team endured a paddler’s most grueling race endeavor and participated in the “Yukon 1000 Canoe and Kayak Race”. The couple will put it all together and is bringing this race home to us on Tuesday, January 19th.
Putting an extreme twist, adventure racing is growing in national popularity and what better place than Alaska to push the human body to extremes. Darren Hull from Anchorage is addicted to this sport and has created and instigated a few races himself. Darren will be sharing his experiences and ideas of some up and coming races with us in February. These races are located in different location around the state and Darren has been poking around this area of the peninsula with the help of some local outdoor enthusiasts. Come see what he has in store.
The Film Series has proven interesting to different folks for different reasons; for some it’s for the historic value of the old slide shows and others for the interest in the sport, activity or mode of transportation on display. Whatever the reason, local Sewardites are showing up and enjoying this multimedia event. The Seward Winter Film Series has but one general purpose – to provide free to the public a venue for human powered adventures and outdoor enthusiasts to share their love for the outdoors via the means of old time slides, digital imagery and short movies.
I’m always open for suggestion, so please contact me if you are interested or know of someone who might be. So keep a look out for posting of our fliers in the local store, restaurants and coffee houses. The Seward Winter Film Series takes place every third Tuesday from 7:00pm until 9:00pm and is held in the Auditorium located upstairs in the AVTEC’s Student Service Center, 519 4th Ave.
And remember, this is Seward, mountain country, so come prepared…to have some fun!
NO GEAR REQUIRED !
Has the “Seward Winter Film Series” gone summer?
No way, but we are having a special showing. Delta Junction resident Brookely Bellinger will premiere her new movie The Mount Marathon Experience on July 2 for two showings; at 7pm and 9pm in the AVTEC “Student Service Center” 519 4th Ave. Seating is limited, so come early and with the new construction the parking is very limited, so walk, run or carpool if you can. And the best part its FREE to the public
Here is what it’s all about; Alaska’s favorite extreme mountain race comes to life in this documentary that explores the attraction of this legendary race. Climb 3,022 feet with 71 year-old “Ultra Geezer Jock of the Year” Jerre Wills of Homer, AK as he attempts to beat his record setting pace from the year before. Follow on the heels of ordinary folk and elite athletes as they crawl up the 35-60 degree slope then fly down the other side at break-neck speeds through rock, shale, snow and a creek. Enjoy the thrills from your armchair as racers endure 3.1 miles of torture in what is the second oldest foot race in the country.
Why do they do it?
How do they do it?
This might just be the craziest race around. And that’s just how Alaskans like it.
If you have any questions, call at Dano 362-1134
The Seward Winter Film Series
The Seward Winter Film Series
Presents our season finale, Kristopher Peck’s video premiere –
“Wheel of Justice”
A 25 minute video documentary of the
“Grandfather of Mountain Unicycling” – George Peck
Also featuring short videos,
“Laws of Motion” by Austin Gillespie and “Beg to Differ” by Dano Michaud
The “Film Series” is held in the AVTEC Auditorium, located in the Student Service Center 519 4th Ave. Tuesday Night April 21st - 7:00 pm
For more info call Dano 362-1134
Seward Winter Film Series
Seward Winter Film Seriesvfor the month of March has been cancelled.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the show schedule for March is not to be shown. Please be advised that our final showing for the season is schedule for April 21 at our same location, and will be worth the wait. Stay tune for more information as it becomes available soon!
Seward Winter Film Series present – “Fire, Ice & Snow”
Seward Winter Film Series
Presents – Fire, Ice & Snow
Fire – Dick Griffith, a legendary Alaskan mountain man and northland explorer
Snow & Ice – is Dick’s presentation
February 17, 2009 – Tuesday Night @ 7:00pm
Questions? Call Dano @ 362-1134
HEARTH ATTACK!
“Seward Winter Film Series”
PRESENTS
HEARTH ATTACK!
AN ALASKAN BACKCOUNTRY CLASSIC
Join Local Adventures George Peck, Harold FaustTom Gillespie & Dano Michaud As They Share Their Journey Into The Snow River Drainage To Access A New Route to the Summit of Hearth Mountain.The Film Series is showing in theAVTEC AuditoriumIn the Student Service Center 519 4th. Ave December 16 thTuesday @ 7:00pm
The Monthly Meeting of the Seward Nordic Ski Club Will Follow the Show
Got Questions? – Call Dano 362-1132 *
The “Seward Winter Film Series”
The “Seward Winter Film Series” is to provide a venue for outdoor enthusiast and likeminded folks to get together every third Tuesday of each month in the winter from November until April and enjoy each other’s outdoor experiences through digital images, slides and short movies. The Seward Winter Film Series is held in the Auditorium located in the AVTEC’s Student Service Center, 519 4th Ave.
Our first showing is -
Chronic Wetness!
A Summer of Packraft Induced Mountain Biking,
Denali Park – Kenai Peninsula Coast – Yakutat to Cordova
Presented by Dylan Kentch and Eric Parsons
November 18th, Tuesday Night from 7:00 pm until around 9:00 pm
And it’s FREE
Question Call Dano 224-5575
Seward Winter Film Series – presents “A Tale of Two Crossings”
A Vintage Slide Show of the 1st. documented crossing of the Harding Icefield in 1968 by Vin & Grace Hoeman, Dave Johnston, Bill Babcock & Yule Kilcher. In conjunction with a 1996 Traverse from McCarty Fjord to Exit Glacier. Both shows will be presented by local climbers Clinton Paul & Tom Gillespie.
The “Film Series” will be held in the AVTEC Auditorium, which is located in the “Student Service Center” 519 4th Ave. Tuesday Night @ 7:00 pm March 18th
IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & FREE
Got questions? Call Dano at 224-5575
Seward Winter Film Series
Seward Winter Film SeriesPresentsMount Godwin – First AscentThe Film Series is showing in the AVTEC AuditoriumIn the Student Service Center519 4th. Ave SewardJanuary 15th – Tuesday @ 7:00pm Local Adventures George Peck, Matt & Harold Faust will share pictures & stories from their climb in April 2007 This event is open to the public & free!Got Questions? – Call Dano @ 224 5575
“Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest”
“Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest”
PRESENTS
Eklutna Traverse
AN ALASKAN BACKCOUNTRY SKIING CLASSIC
The Film Fest will be held in the AVTEC Auditorium, Which is located in the Student Service Center 519 4th Ave.
December 18th.Tuesday Night from7:00pm until around 9:00 pm.
Local Seward physician Dr. Ray Robison and his skiing companions Dave Bass, Anthony Larson, Sally Balchin make this 38-mile glacier traverse over White Out pass from Eklutna Lake to Girdwood.
Come and enjoy this digital slide presentation
IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & FREE
Got questions? Call Dano at 224-5575
Ham & Eggs! There Just Not For Breakfast
We are Back!
Yes we are going to do our winter slide series again.
The “Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest” is a venue for outdoor enthusiast to share their interest of outdoor activity through slides, digital images and/or short flicks. This event is non-profit and is free to the public. Our first event will be -
HAM AND EGGS
IT’S NOT JUST FOR BREAKFAST ANYMORE.
Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest Presents Local Ice Climbers Chuck Dimarzio & Jay Patterson, as they make their way into the mighty Ruth Glacier area and visit the Moose’s Tooth. There they climb the route “Ham & Eggs”. Then to seal the bid, they summit Mount Barrille, via the Japanese Couloir. COME SEE THEIR DIGITAL SLIDE PRESENTATION at the AVTEC Auditorium “Student Services Center”519 4th Ave.Tuesday night, November 20th, 7:00 pm until around 9:00 pm. IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC & FREE! Questions: Call Dano 224-5575
Thank you from “Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest”
I would like to thank the many people who supported the “Seward Monthly Winter Film Fest”. It was in my eyes a great success. Our goal was to have local folks share their experiences in the great outdoors via slides, digital images & movies with other who enjoy the same type of life style.
The original format plan was to have a showing every second Tuesday of every month from November through April. And for the most part we pulled that off, with of course a few exception. First of all on the second month (December) I had to move the showing up to the third Tuesday which turned out to be a bad idea because folks turn out on the second Tuesday only to find no one was there. Lesson learned, always try and keep your schedule and never change something at the beginning. The second exception was the last showing (April),I tried real hard to pull that off but I just couldn’t get anyone to commit during that time frame and I wasn’t about to change the time again.
I’m hoping next year I will have folks lined up to fill all the time slots, but I doubt it so I sure could use your help, if you or someone you know has a slide show or a short movie of an outdoor experience please call or email me.
Why a slide show and why in the winter, to most this question does not need to be explained, but for the other just this;
“OLD SCHOOL BUSH WHACKERS & TRAIL BLAZERS“
The Seward Winter Monthly Film Fest presents
“OLD SCHOOL BUSH WHACKERS & TRAIL BLAZERS“
Yes this is an ol’ Fashion slide show.
Join us as we travel from the Upper Paradise Valley to Moose Pass the hard way!
Bob White will present a slide show of his travels with his friend,
The late Mike Vanderbeek.
The March “Film Fest” will be held in the AVTEC Auditorium, which is located in the “Student Service Center”
519 4th Ave.
March 13th
Tuesday Night from 7:00 pm until around 9:00 pm
Question? Call Dano 224-5575
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