The Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series presented by the North Tahoe Chamber, continues on Friday, 1/2, with Chris Benchetler’s presentation of “Illuminating the Threads of Connection”. Attend the event in person at the Palisades Tahoe Olympic Village Event Center, or tune in via the livestream on Alpenglow Sports’ Youtube channel. Either way the show is FREE and all ages are encouraged to participate. The nonprofit beneficiary of the evening is Truckee Roundhouse.
For WSS #2, renowned skier, artist, and filmmaker Chris Benchetler will reveal how nature, music, and collaboration have
shaped his instinctual creative process. From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, his journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature.
Paralleling Chris’ newly released film, Mountains of the Moon, his show will explore the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris hopes to encourage us all to awaken the artist within.
Doors open at 6pm so that attendees can engage with sponsors and brands in the outdoor industry, purchase dinner from MOGROG Rotisserie, enjoy beer and Hoppy Hour from Alibi Ale Works, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks at the bar, participate in exclusive tequila and whiskey tastings with Altamar, and purchase raffle tickets.
Thanks to the event and Chris’ sponsors, there will be TWO epic giveaways! The in-person raffle will be for all attendees who purchase tickets at the event, while the online giveaway is for all tuning in from afar and anyone who purchases online tickets. The prizes for each are different and you can enter BOTH! All in-person winners and the top three online winners will be drawn right before the show. The remaining four online winners will be drawn and displayed right after the event. All online winners will be contacted via email the Monday following the event.
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