FOLA and CTA Offer Adventurous Ski Films Feb. 20 at Ludlow Town Hall
FOLA will join forces with the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) on Thursday, Feb. 20 to present and evening of skiing films in the Heald Auditorium of the Ludlow Town Hall at 6:30 PM.
The evening will feature a short CTA film “40 Years on the Trail” produced by Climb High Productions, followed by the feature film, “Variable” by filmmaker Jamie Kennard. There will be a question-and-answer session with Jamie Kennard after the screenings.
“Variable” chronicles the 10-year journey of two brothers as they attempt to backcountry ski the Adirondack 46ers – a rugged collection of 46 mountains rising to 4,000ft and higher – in a quest to become the first to ski all 81 of the classic high peaks of the Catskill and Adirondack Mountains. The duo face an uphill battle skiing to the summits, navigating through complex terrain of ice, rock, thick trees, and a seesaw of harsh and unpredictable winter conditions.
Physical injury in the mountains, a midnight rescue across thin lake ice, and the tragic loss of a spouse, all test the brothers’ commitment. In an evolving landscape where climate change has the final say on what form winter takes, the two find themselves racing against the clock, and a disappearing snowpack, to finish skiing the last peaks before the decade-long goal melts beneath their skis. A preview of the film may be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koyJYDwGMJE.
A raffle will also be held before the screening for chances to win prizes from Julbo, Jura Alpine Gear, the CTA, the Boot Pro, The Book Nook, and more. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Admission to this event is free but donations will be greatly appreciated to underwrite the costs of this event’s presentation. Proceeds go to benefit both FOLA and the CTA. Doors open at 5:30 PM. Call 802-228-3238 for information or go to the CTA events page for more information: www.catamounttrail.org/fola-cta-ski-film-night.
FOLA Honors Mark Huntley With Musical Event Sat., Feb 22 in Ludlow
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv band are pictured above. From left to right: they are Blake Gowan, Heather Lynne, Jay Osborn, and Rick Redington. The band will be featured at a special musical event on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Heald Auditorium in Ludlow Town Hall.
FOLA will be offering a live musical special event featuring two musical groups on Saturday, Feb. 22 in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow’s Town Hall at 7 PM highlighting the Gypsy Reel and Rick Redington and the LUV.
The event will also be in tribute to the life and legacy of Mark Huntley who brought so much music and joy to us. Among the many features of Mark’s life were his contributions to local groups and service to the community including as a Director of FOLA . Not the least of these was his joy in bringing music to everyone, whether it be in his band or that of other area musicians.
Rick Redington & Tuff Luv will combine forces with Gypsy Reel for a “Night Of Rockin’ World Music, guaranteed to get “You Up Out Of Your Seat & On Your Feet”.
Rick & his Band have just released a new album called “Supermoon” featuring high energy tracks oozing with “Bass, Drums & Percussive Rhythmic Goodness Lead by Sweet Licks, Blazing Riffs with Freight Train Vocals”.
Gypsy Reel Is Like a Celtic Rollercoaster Ride Complete with Musical Twists & Turns That’ll Leave You Brimming with Sonic Joy.
This great event is free – but donations greatly appreciated to underwrite the costs of the event. And, for those so inclined, make sure you’re wearing your “dancing shoes”.
Two Historic Vermont Acts get together for “One Nite of Good Vibrations”.
Doors will open at 6:30 PM. For more info, 802-228-3238.