Join us for a special screening of The Paradise Paradox, a powerful documentary that sheds light on the mental health crisis impacting mountain towns. In partnership with The Descent to Rise Above Challenge this season, this film screening aims to continue the important conversation about mental health. By breaking down stigmas, recognizing its impact, and building a supportive community, we empower everyone—from our staff to our guests—to care for their mental well-being, not just their physical health. Snow sports have always been about mental resilience. Challenging days on the mountain engage both mind and body. We’re proud to facilitate a discussion on how the outdoors can play a healing role in improving mental health.
About the film
Executive produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin, THE PARADISE PARADOX explores the mental health crisis affecting America’s mountain towns and the innovative solutions being developed in response. By opening up the conversation around mental health, the stigmas can start to melt away and real progress can be made for the citizens of these towns and beyond.
When:
Thursday, March 6th
Doors will open at 5:30 with the movie beginning at 6:00PM
Where:
Lincoln Peak
Gate House Lodge
Details:
Free
The Gate House cafeteria will have prepared food and beverages available.
Post-screening Panel Discussion
Join us for a free screening of this moving and insightful film. Following will be a post-screening panel discussion facilitated by members of Washington County Mental Health Services, Hannah’s House and NFI Vermont. The panel discussion will begin after the film at approximately 7:15PM.
The Descent to Rise Above
We’re proud to say we’re almost at 400 MILLION vertical feet so far for the season! Keep it up!
Don’t forget to share your story with us as you track this season. We’re giving away WEEKLY prizes from our friends at Dakine, The North Face, Darn Tough VT and more! Snap a photo or two of your day at Sugarbush, tell us why getting out on the hill improves your mental well-being, and use #beoneofabillion on social media to be automatically entered to win. Every lap counts to reach our goal of skiing and riding A BILLION VERTICAL FEET this season. All of this is an effort to raise mental health awareness, and donate $50,000 to a New England nonprofit specializing in the healing of mental and emotional trauma.
Need some motivation?
Check out our Descent to Rise Above playlist! It’s filled with inspirational tunes to ski and ride to while you recharge on the mountain and track your vert for the DTRA Challenge.
Want to see more songs on there? DM us your favorite motivational songs on Instagram and we’ll add them!