Tucked deep in the Indian Himalaya is a 21,100-foot behemoth called Papsura, the face of which is split by a line so perfect and massive it pushed the skills of even the most renowned ski mountaineers. Papsura: Peak of Evil follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark from California’s Sierra Nevada to this remote corner of the world’s greatest mountain range, as they harness years of experience in pursuit of the biggest line of their lives.
Join us for a pre-release screening of the film at Brewvies Cinema Pub on Tuesday, January 7th. Meet the filmmakers, connect with your local non-profit, Save Our Canyons and have a chance to win snow gear.
One complimentary ticket RSVP per person. If you cannot make it, please let us know! This event is 21+. Doors at 7pm, screening at 730pm.
Nick Russell is a Sierra Nevada-based big-mountain snowboarder who specializes in human-powered exploratory freeriding. Entranced by an uphill stride and downhill slide, Nick has dedicated his life to moving through the mountains. Utilizing the simplicity of his splitboard to reach seldom visited lines, his true appreciation lies within the process.
Nick is a Patagonia ambassador, a member of the Protect Our Winters Athlete Alliance and recently joined United Shapes Snowboarding to help develop high-performance splitboards.
“The vision for Papsura was inspired directly from the exploits of the late Hilaree Nelson. It was a years-long dream to acquire the necessary skills to organize and lead an expedition to northern India, culminating in the second descent and first snowboard descent of the 21,150-plus-foot peak.”
www.instagram.com/nick_russelll
Blake Gordon is a photographer and cinematographer who focuses on a deep connection to place. This was his third expedition to the Himalaya, and he finds the area’s mountain culture just as enriching as the terrain and mountaineering. He is also a FAA 107-certified drone pilot and lead pilot for the Mountain Rescue Aspen drone team.
"Papsura was a dream expedition and a dream line. There were challenges, but the conditions were a gift and we were able to put in the necessary hard work as a team day in and out to make it happen. Summiting and skiing with Nick and Jerry—all while shooting photos and video and not holding up the team—was one of the more demanding and rewarding days in the mountains I’ve had and the result of a career slowly refining those skills."
http://www.blakegordon.com
Save Our Canyons is dedicated to protecting the beauty and wildness of the Wasatch Mountains.
We are professionals, recreationists, environmentalists, outdoor industry representatives, cabin owners, city dwellers – the Citizens’ Committee to Save Our Canyons! We value open spaces, environmental integrity, places to play, our water quality, scenic views, access to trails and the many, many valued assets that this Wasatch Range provides to our impeccable quality of life!
