MountainSummit Makes Its Debut in Aspen

Movies and mountains, it turns out, are a winning combination. Just look at the 30-year run of the Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride, CO. In fact, Mountainfilm has built such a reputation and loyal following that a new spin-off festival was launched this year in Aspen. The first annual MountainSummit Festival debuted August 27-30, 2009. It was a co-production of Mountainfilm in Telluride and the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen.

Like Mountainfilm in Telluride in May, the Aspen festival was also sponsored by First Ascent. The new line of mountaineering gear from Eddie Bauer challenges standard industry practice—it’s the first gear actually designed and built by professional mountain guides. This spring, First Ascent sponsored the Return To Everest Expedition, launching its new line from the top of the world Read More…