Patagonia Snow Movie Night (Chur)
Patagonia presents a series of short films about the joy of moving in the snow
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
6:30 pm - Admission
7:30 pm - Main programme
from 9:30 pm - Drinks & Hangout
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
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 turning styles in snowboarding and balances his life between his time in the mountains and his work as a psychotherapist.
Protect Our Winters Switzerland
Protect Our Winters brings together outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, scientists, creatives and committed companies with the aim of strengthening the outdoor community's commitment to climate protection.
Disclaimer: The evening will be moderated in German. The films will be shown in the following languages:
Le Moulin des Artistes (English/French with English subtitles)
As Simple as a Turn (English with German subtitles)
DIG (English with German subtitles)
