The Mountain in My Mind

The Mountain in My Mind is a ski and snowboard film about mental health. Directed by John Padilla, this breakthrough film is the first of its kind to interview skiers across the “Suicide Belt” in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. It makes its debut in Bozeman this Friday, October 14th at the Emerson Center.

Topics include: Suicide, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Sexual Assault, Substance Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Eating Disorders, Body Dysmorphia, etc. The film features nearly 50% men and 50% women and has all types of skiing, including: urban/street skiing, ski mountaineering, sled/snowmobile-assisted skiing, terrain park skiing, snowboarding, pillow skiing, powder skiing, resort/in-bounds skiing, and more!

Tickets are $10 and are available at PhD Skis, Teton Gravity Research on Main Street, by DMing @MountainInMyMind on Instagram, or at the door. All proceeds from the film’s ticket and giveaway sales will go towards suicide prevention in the ski industry. Cash and Venmo accepted or credit card at the door!

Alex Schlopy, former X-Games Gold Medalist, will be signing posters before the show and giving a speech on overcoming mental health challenges.

A group of local licensed therapists will also have a table set up with information about therapy and contact information for Bozeman therapists with current availability.

Giveaway prizes include: 1 pair of Men’s LINE Vision Skis, 1 pair of Women's LINE Pandora Skis, 1 Pair of Women’s Dynastar Pro90 Skis, 1 5’4 StepUp Snowboard from Elevated Surf Craft, 40 Phunkshun Wear facetubes/balaclavas, 20 VIIA wellness products, T-shirts and Hats, 15 Treefort Lifestyles adventure bags, Outerwear and apparel from FlyLow Outerwear, MAP Brewing gift cards and hats, Bridger Brewing gift card, Sidewall Pizza Gift Cards and T-shirt’s, Many pairs of PitViper Sunglasses and apparel, and MORE!

Doors open at 7pm, Giveaway Starts at 8pm, and the movie (55 minutes long) starts at 9pm!