"Solving for Z"; A Patagonia Film Showing

191 College Street,Burlington VT 05401

08 February, 2023

Description

"Solving for Z": How much can we gain from the mountains? How much can we lose? Between our own perceptions and the reality of the hazards, how much space exists? And in that gap, how do we decide what we are willing to risk? Solving for Z explores IFMGA guide and father Zahan Billimoria’s relationship to the intoxicating highs and crushing blows of a life in the high-consequence environment of big mountain skiing. Join us AND Zahan Billimoria in person at the Patagonia Burlington store for the showing of the film and a Q&A with Zahan himself! Doors open at 7pmFilm (27 minutes) starts at 7:30pm Q&A begins at 8:00pmWe hope to see you there! Zahan Billimoria - Patagonia Skiing Ambassador Zahan has spent his life searching for winter’s magic moments, where steep mountains, deep snow and quiet wilderness are all part of the experience. His passion for human-powered ski exploration has taken him around the globe, and his professional guiding career includes work with Exum Mountain Guides and Teton Gravity Research to lead remote first descents and teach freeride athletes high-level avalanche and technical skills. Zahan also owns and operates Samsara Mountain Training, which specializes in skiing and climbing exploration of the world’s greatest alpine playgrounds. As a dedicated climber, Zahan embraces long free routes as readily as hard redpoints and sees the intense “in-the-moment” focus of climbing as a perfect complement to the all-day efforts of big-mountain skiing.