Experience ski adventure films in Ludlow

Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m.—LUDLOW—The Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) and the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) present an evening of ski films at Heald Auditorium, Ludlow Town Hall. The event features “40 Years on the Trail,” a short CTA film by Climb High Productions, followed by “Variable,” a documentary by filmmaker Jamie Kennard chronicling a 10-year journey to backcountry ski the Adirondack 46ers. Kennard will participate in a Q&A session after the screenings. A raffle will be held before the event with prizes from local sponsors. Admission is free, with donations appreciated to support FOLA and CTA. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

“Variable” follows two brothers as they attempt to become the first to ski all 81 classic high peaks of the Adirondack and Catskill mountains. Their journey, faced with unpredictable weather, dangerous terrain, and personal loss, highlights the thrill and risks of backcountry skiing. The film also explores the growing impact of climate change on winter sports and the race against a disappearing snowpack. The evening offers a unique opportunity for ski enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers to engage with the filmmaker and learn more about the challenges of extreme skiing.

For more information, visit: catamounttrail.org/fola-cta-ski-film-night.