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Ski films galore

On top of the Rocky Mountain Sherpas’ new film, “The Fine Line: A 16 mm Avalanche Education Film,” making its world premiere here in Whistler tonight, local ski junkies are being treated to yet another high-def movie prior to the season.

On top of the Rocky Mountain Sherpas’ new film, “The Fine Line: A 16 mm Avalanche Education Film,” making its world premiere here in Whistler tonight, local ski junkies are being treated to yet another high-def movie prior to the season.

“Under the Influence” is the latest offering from Teton Gravity Research (TGR). The 16 mm ski and snowboard film predominantly features the people, places and moments that are integral to the winter sport realm, following the adventures of today’s best riders as they travel the world in search of new territory to conquer.

The Jackson Hole-based TGR crew scoured the top ski destinations for the best locations to shoot this film, eventually setting their sights on Alaskan virgin spines, park jumps at Grand Targhee, pristine pillows and powder in the northwest and Jackson Hole backcountry, and as close to home as Pemberton.

Featured riders include Seth Morrison, Dylan Hood, Jeremy Jones and Kye Peterson. To check out a teaser, visit www.tetongravity.com/undertheinfluence .

The Rocky Mountain Sherpas’ “The Fine Line” premieres tonight at MY Millennium Place at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., while TGR’s, “Under The Influence” hits the screens at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2.

 

Gem of an evening

 

Sea to Sky Community Services Society is celebrating its 30th year of enhancing the lives of individuals and families in the region through support services, and to help mark the occasion, they’re holding a gala event entitled, “Diamonds and Pearls” on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Quest University.

“It’s no mean feat for any organization, particularly a social services organization to be in business for over 30 years,” said Doug DeRuska, resource development officer for the society. “It’s quite a hallmark, given the vagaries of government funding and the things that the society relies on.”

The evening includes a delectable buffet menu prepared by Chef Gregg Van Hierden, featuring an assortment of appetizers, mains and desserts, like baked brie with mango chutney, Spanish paella with seafood and Portuguese sausage, and white chocolate mousse with raspberry coulis.

If the mouth-watering food offerings aren’t enough to entice you to come to the event, the music may be. Mountain FM’s Rob Michaels will emcee the evening, which features live music from 3rd Octave Down and Bluesberry Jam Band, and a silent auction to top everything off.

Tickets to the event are $150 apiece, or $800 for a table that seats eight, and they can be purchased at the society’s offices at 38144 Second Avenue, or by phoning 604-892-5796. All of the funds raised will go towards helping the Sea to Sky Community Services Society acquire a new, permanent home for their offices.

 

A picture is worth 1,000 words

 

Professional and amateur photographers alike are being asked to submit snapshots that best represent Whistler.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler is looking for a photographer to tell Whistler’s story through photographs for the Picture B.C. website, which will be launched in December.

“Picture B.C. is a chance to showcase Whistler in a unique way,” said Kevin McFarland, RMOW Parks Planner and Public Arts Committee Chair.

The Knowledge Network is contracting photographers to capture local images, which will later be featured on the Picture B.C. website, a project designed to put the beauty and diversity of British Columbia on display to the world. The project is a partnership between the Knowledge Network and the Union of B.C. Municipalities, with the involvement of the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Arts.

Photographers will receive $500 for each photo accepted for inclusion. For each community, a single photographer will be contracted for delivery of the six photographs, and each selected photographer will have a bio included on the community page to acknowledge their work. The Knowledge Network and the Union of B.C. Municipalities will own copyright of the photos selected for use in the project.

Interested photographers should forward a digital portfolio or web link to Kim Thompson at kthompson@whistler.ca with “Picture BC Application” in the subject line by Friday, Oct. 10.

The winning submission will be chose by a nomination committee, and the selected photographer will be announced by Thursday, Oct. 16.

 

Creepy crawly creative writing comp

 

Halloween is right around the corner, and Pique is looking for your more horrifying, harrowing tales for a short story competition. Submit as many of your original, unpublished scary stories, poems or scripts as you like (up to 2,000 words each). The winner will take home $300, the runner up wins $100 (that’s a lot of candy!), and both will be published in the Oct. 30 issue. All entries should include a short biography of the writer, and be sent to andrew@piquenewsmagazine.com by Monday, Oct. 20.