Warren Miller’s Ticket to Ride
64th annual film features Washington’s Tyler Ceccanti
By Diane Rudholm
Photo at right: Seth Wescott shreds in Valdez, Ala. Photo © Brian Nevins, courtesy of Warren Miller
Do you hear that? Could it be? Is that the sound of another epic ski and snowboard season on the way? In a word: yes. And it is bringing Warren Miller Entertainment’s 64th annual ski film with it.
This year’s film, “Ticket to Ride,” features a group of daring and talented skiers, including Tyler Ceccanti from Lake Tapps, Wash., ripping it up in exotic locations like the Alaskan Tordrillos and Iceland’s Troll Peninsula.
The Warren Miller film will return to Washington and Oregon in late October and November. (See schedule below.)
Other world-class skiers and mountaineers featured in Ticket to Ride include Chris Davenport skiing the west face of the Eiger in Switzerland and Julia Mancuso powder chasing in the Arctic Circle. JT Holmes makes human flight look easy as he soars off a cliff in the heart of Kazakhstan. Ted Ligety, Seth Wescott, Jess McMillian, Sean Pettit and other phenomenal athletes lead the way through legendary stashes and lines that few humans have ever had the thrill of riding.
Max Bervy, the film’s managing director, said athletes and crew spent last winter in search of amazing terrain and deep snow, in some of the world’s hardest to access ski locales.
Fans will love the jaw-dropping mountain views and glorious action shots they have come to count on in these Warren Miller films.
There are also more serious discussions woven seamlessly into the film’s fun. One particular segment in Switzerland will have viewers holding their breath as it highlights the importance of knowing your stuff when it comes to avalanches. Sascha Schmid and Sigi Rumpfhuber, two skiers who climbed the Eiger, give their expert mountaineering advice.
There are also glimpses into the personal lives of the film’s skiers. Of particular note is the segment of Olympian Kaylin Richardson journeying through the Fjords on her way to access the Sunnmøre Alps of Norway—her family’s homeland. Skiers hoping to head out on their first heli-skiing adventure soon will want to take notes.
And, for the mountaintop diva in all of us, there are a handful of useful beauty tips to keep your skin looking picture-perfect for your next excursion, including picking out the best sunscreens, moisturizers, lip protectant and make-up.
Tickets to the film go on sale Sept. 13. Can’t wait? Check out the preview of Ticket to Ride online at www.warrenmiller.com and check out the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WarrenMillerEntertainment
Ticket to Ride show times
Washington
Yakima, Capitol Theatre, Oct. 24
Spokane, Bing Crosby Theater, Oct. 25
Richland, Chief Joseph Middle School, Oct. 26
Tacoma, Pantages Theater, Nov. 2
Bellingham, Mt. Baker Theatre, Nov. 8
Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center, Nov. 9–10
Bremerton, Admiral Theatre, Nov. 14
Olympia, Wash. Center for the Performing Arts,
Nov. 15–16
Auburn Center for the Performing Arts, Nov. 20
Historic Everett Theatre, Nov. 21
Seattle, McCaw Hall, Nov. 22–23
Kirkland Performance Center, Nov. 26–27
Oregon
Portland, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Oct. 25
Portland, Aladdin Theater, Oct. 27
Bend, Tower Theater, Nov. 15–16
