Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Chamonix)
Patagonia presents a series of short films about the joy of moving in the snow
Date
Location
22 Cour du Bartavel
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc , 74400 (FR)
Organizer
Description of the
In January 2026, Patagonia is releasing a series of short films dedicated to the joys of snowsports. From the magic of the perfect turn to technical freeriding in the backcountry to the power of passion and community in an old mill in France, each film tells a story about what time in nature can give us and how transformative human movement can be.The Snow Movie Nights are touring Europe, celebrating the stories and characters that make up the snow community and reminding us why it's important to protect winter.At each tour stop, Ambassadors, filmmakers and NGO partners will host conversations about the simple joy of gliding on snow and the shared responsibility we have to preserve these places.
Programme
10:00 am - Visit Rabbit on The Roof (by appointment)
14:00 pm - Exhibition of "Rabbit on the Roof" skis and "KORUA Shapes" splitboards in the Patagonia shop
18:45 pm - Admission at the Vox cinema
19:00 pm - Film screening and Q&A session (tickets on sale)
20:45 pm - Concert, drinks and pizza at the Big Mountain Basecamp in Chamonix
Films
Le Moulin des Artistes - Director: Pierre Cadot
Some people earn their living with their craft. Others can't live without it. In a 16th century mill in the Chamonix valley, Peter and Anati run Le Moulin des Artistes: a ski workshop, an art space and a meeting place for like-minded free spirits.
Simple as a Turn - Director: Pierre Cadot
For Nicholas Wolken, the turn is more than just the foundation of snowboarding. It is the simplest expression of what snowboarding is all about. From his professional career to developing snowboards specifically designed for turns, he has spent much of his life seeking the intense feeling that carving on snow brings
DIG - Director: Nicholas Teichrob
Skiing down a 1,200 metre high wall is one thing, but hiking up it is a completely different challenge. The difference in altitude is so extreme that even a small snowball can quickly turn into a dangerous avalanche and the snow quality can change unexpectedly within a few steps.
Guests & Partners
Peter Steltzner & Anati Graetz
Peter grew up in Sausalito, California, Anati in Florence, Italy. She is an artist, he is a furniture maker. They met in Montreuil and then moved to Chamonix together, attracted by the mountains and skiing. It was here that they founded their handmade ski company, Rabbit on the Roof.
Nicholas Wolken
Nicholas "Nico" Wolken is a professional snowboarder from Switzerland and co-founder of KORUA Shapes. Over the years, Nico has developed one of the most distinctive and influential turn styles in the world of snowboarding. He divides his life between the mountains and his work as a psychotherapist.
Pierre Cadot
Pierre has been making films inspired by mountain culture for more than 10 years. He explores and tells stories about the mountains through captivating stories, documentaries and communication content for brands. Together with Thomas Guerrin, he founded the production company Yucca Films, based in Chamonix.
Disclaimer: The evening will be held in English and French. The English films are provided with French subtitles.
