*All Photos Courtesy of 10 Barrel Brewing.
Hey Denver skiers and riders — rejoice!
(And no, this still isn’t a post about how to magically bypass I-70 on a powder day. We’d tell you if we cracked that code — promise.)
But we can help you chase some stoke this summer, thanks to the crew at Level 1 Productions. They’re bringing back a fan-favorite tradition: First Friday Movie Nights. Think of it as a ski-themed après party… just swap out the boots for flip flops and the glades for a cozy seat at Level 1’s HQ.
All summer long, head to the Santa Fe Art District in Denver on the first Friday of each month (starting June 6), where Level 1 will be screening some of the best ski films ever to grace the big screen. They’ve teamed up with some killer brands, and best of all — the event is FREE.
Oh, and did we mention?
Pub Beer from 10 Barrel Brewing Co. will be flowing. FOR FREE. No, you are not reading this wrong, they are actually free Pub Beer.
Honestly, this is about as close as you’ll get to après-ski in July.
🎬 First Friday Movie Night Lineup
🗓️ June 6 — REALTIME by Level 1
🗓️ July 11 — ZIG ZAG by Level 1
(yep, this one’s the 2nd Friday because of the 4th of July — we assume you’ll be busy grilling or getting sunburned)
🗓️ August 1 — PLEASURE by Level 1
🗓️ September 5 — TEDDYBEAR CRISIS by Push Films
Bonus: Level 1 Garage Sale starts at 5 PM — gear deals, anyone?
Doors open at 7:30 PM, movies roll at 8:30 PM.
(We recommend arriving early — the free beer + ski films combo tends to be popular.)
Because Ski Movies + Free Beer = No-Brainer
Whether you’ve been skiing since the days of straight skis and neon onesies or you just landed in Denver hoping to live your best Rocky Mountain life, First Friday movie nights are for YOU.
Meet fellow ski bums, industry folks and that random guy who somehow always gets first chair. Get hyped for next winter (or maybe your next summer glacier trip) all while soaking up some true ski cinema history. These films are legit!
Best part? You can après without having to wake up for first chair the next morning. Cheers to that.
👉 Click here for all the details from Level 1
About the Author
Rich Stoner is the founder of the après-ski lifestyle clothing and media brand, All About Après. He is also the co-host of the Beyond the Après podcast. No stranger to the ski and après-ski scene, Rich has been a long time contributor for many publications on topics like skiing, gear, beer and food. However, his passion is on the slopes and enjoying good times with good people. You can find him perfecting his craft carving turns and drinking beers in the Green Mountains of Vermont. @allaboutapres