Warren Miller ski movie to make global rounds

The movie will feature some of Utah's most talented skiers, among them Jeremy Nobis, Jamey Parks, Jamie Pierre, Julien Carr and Jenn Berg.

Carr is recognized as one of the best freeskiers in the world and noted for his extreme air drops. Last year, for example, he recorded more than 2,100 vertical feet of air off some of Utah's biggest cliffs.

Nobis is a Utah skier who learned his skills working through the junior ranks, then went on to ski for the U.S. Ski Team in both Olympics and World Cup events. He is now recognized as one of the best freeriders in the world, appearing on several magazine covers and is a favorite of ski-film makers.

Pierre is another of the freeskiers noted for his air drops. He set the record for the largest cliff drop at 145 feet, then came back to up the record to 255 feet.

Within the next two months, the movie will play in more than 180 different cities in 35 states, accounting for 400-plus screenings. Markets include those in California, Arizona, Colorado, New York, Chicago, Wisconsin, Oregon and Washington.

The pre-movie introduction presented by Utah will highlight the convenient access to all 13 Utah resorts and the incredible snow. Utah has received more than 600 inches of total snowfall the past two seasons. It will also highlight the magnificent scenery Utah offers. The movie segment will support all of those qualities.

Tickets are available at REI and theater box offices. For Park City tickets call 435-655-3114 or online at www.ecclescenter.org. For tickets to Abravanel Hall call 801-355-2787 or toll free at 1-888-451-2787. And for Ogden call 801-395-3227.

Screenings

Tonight — George S. and Delores Dore Eccles Center in Park City at 8 p.m.

Friday — Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday — Peery's Egyptian Theater in Ogden at 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

Nov. 9 and 10 — Kent Concert Hall at Utah State University in Logan at 8 p.m.

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