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Grand County’s YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch Hosts Indigenous Films Screening to Support Native Youth Snowsports Camps
Grand County, Colorado – YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch is pleased to announce a free community event on Friday, December 12, from 4-6 p.m., featuring a screening of inspiring short films. A panel discussion and Q&A session with the featured filmmakers will follow the screening.
The event aims to raise awareness and support for the Tlingit and Haida Native Youth Snowsports Camps in Alaska, which directly benefit Native students in grades 3-5 living in Alaska by providing access to winter sports.
The evening will feature four powerful short films exploring themes of identity, land access, and the spirit of snowsports:
- Let My People Go Skiing by Ellen Bradley
- Internal Peaks by Vanessa & Jr
- Back to the Land: Mountain Access by Connor Ryan
- Common Unity (working title) by Connor Ryan
The panel conversation and Q&A session will give attendees a unique opportunity to interact with the directors and discuss the impactful themes of their work.
Snow Mountain Ranch is offering a special incentive for community members to support the Tlingit and Haida Native Youth Snowsports Camps. Attendees who show proof of any donation to the Tlingit and Haida Native Youth Snowsports Camps will receive a free trail pass at the Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center valid for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (December 12, 13, or 14).
"This event is a wonderful way to bring community together, enjoy incredible films, and support breaking down the barriers to accessing snowsports for Native youth on their homelands,” says Kristen Spronz, Social Responsibility Director at Snow Mountain Ranch. "We encourage you to join us for this very special event and donate to support Tlingit and Haida Native Youth Snowsports Camp.”
Event Details
- What: Short Film Screening, Panel Discussion, and Q&A
- When: Friday, December 12, 2025 | 4-6 p.m.
- Where: YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch – 1101 County Road 53, Granby
- Cost: Free; donations encouraged for Tlingit and Haida Native Youth Snowsports Camps.
- Donation Link: https://bit.ly/49qsXzy
About YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch (www.ymcarockies.org)
Stretched across a breathtaking 5,100 acres of rolling meadows, aspens, and spruce-filled forests, YMCA of the Rockies – Snow Mountain Ranch pulses with energy and adventure! An expansive outdoor playground in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, this is the place for four seasons of recreation, connection, and renewal—perfect for vacationers, family gatherings, and group retreats.
About the Grand County Tourism Board (www.visitgrandcounty.com)
The Grand County Tourism Board is Grand County, Colorado's official destination marketing organization. Dedicated to promoting the region as a premier year-round destination, the board highlights Grand County's outdoor recreation, lodging, events, and activities. Located 67 miles west of Denver, Grand County is known for its breathtaking mountain landscapes, vast open spaces, and rich Old West heritage. The county offers one national park, two national forests, six wilderness areas, two national scenic byways, two major ski areas, four dude ranches, four mountain golf courses, Colorado's largest natural lake, and the Headwaters of the Colorado River.
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