Are you a fan of World Cup skiing? Do you live in or near the Boise, Idaho, area? If so, have I got news for you!
Here are the details:
About the Event
World Cup Skier and U.S. Ski Team member Erik Fisher will be hosting a winter sports event on Jan. 3, 2012, at the Egyptian Theatre in Boise, Idaho. The event is slated to kick off at 6 p.m. and includes an autograph session, question-and-answer session, film screening and silent auction.
The 90-minute film on tap is “The Thin Line.” In case you haven’t heard of it before, “The Thin Line” is a downhill ski documentary that was created in conjunction with Jalbert Productions and Rush HD. It is said to feature stunning visuals as well as interviews, with skiers Bode Miller, Picabo Street, Todd Brooker and others. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the screening with begin at 7 p.m. Tickets to the event are $15 each. The event is being presented by St. Luke’s Sports Medicine and all proceeds will go towards Fisher’s work.
About the Venue
The Egyptian Theater is a historic venue that has been a central part of Boise life since the 1920s. It was restored in the late 1990s and still retains its original charm. Those ski fans that also enjoy architecture will find the gilded proscenium in the theater’s auditorium absolutely stunning. One look around and you’ll feel as if you’ve been transported back in time to the era when going to the movies was as much about the venue as it was the film itself. The Egyptian Theater is located on 700 West Main Street. Tickets to all events held there are available for purchase online through the venue’s website.
About Erik Fisher
The 26-year-old alpine skier has been practicing his craft since he was a toddler. Although he has a lengthy competitive record, Fisher didn’t make his foray into the World Cup Circuit until 2005. He is known as “The Flying Fish” by some downhill ski fans and has had to contend with multiple injuries during his ski career, including head trauma, a blown ACL and a broken hand. Stories about him taping his poles to his broken hand in order to continue competing are legendary. His career highlights include wins at the NorAm DH and the NorAm Super G. In addition to his skiing career, Fisher owns an online business.
My family enjoys winter sports and has traveled extensively.
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