A Night of First Descents

Thu, 20 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-07:00

15 W. Aspen Avenue Flagstaff AZ 86001 | Flagstaff

The Orpheum Theater
Publisher/HostThe Orpheum Theater
A Night of First Descents
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The Orpheum & The North Face Present: a screening of "A Night of First Descents" with KPAC on Thursday, November 20th at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff.
ALL AGES | DOORS: 6:30PM | SHOW: 7:00PM
Travel from the Himalayas to The Great Trango Towers in an unforgettable evening of high-altitude storytelling—featuring two films that celebrate the spirit of exploration, resilience, and the raw beauty of the vertical world. Together, these films showcase two expressions of mountain adventure, both driven by the same passion for the unknown.
Huge thanks to our event partner - KPAC!
KPAC's mission is provide avalanche education, safety training, and snowpack information for the San Francisco Peaks and Kachina Peaks Wilderness of Northern Arizona.
Through education and awareness, winter outdoor enthusiasts can better prepare themselves for safer backcountry recreation.
About "Trango":
Prepare to hold your breath as world-class skier Jim Morrison and former Olympian Christina Lusti embark on the first-ever ski descent of the formidable 20,000-foot Great Trango Towers in Pakistan!
About "Lhotse":
Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison complete the first ski descent of 27,940-foot Lhotse, the fourth-highest mountain in the world. Experience this landmark film on the big screen for the first time!
**This film is not yet rated, parental guidance suggested**
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The Orpheum Theater is a historic, indoor venue located on Aspen Street in downtown Flagstaff next to the Weatherford Hotel and Residence Inn.
* Parking is not available on site. Find info on street and garage parking here [https://orpheumflagstaff.com/getting-here/].
* Tickets are the same price at the box office and online
* A Full Bar is available at the venue
* No outside food and beverage is allowed in
* Empty, soft, clear water bottles will be allowed. No hydro flasks, metal, or hard plastic water bottles of any kind will be permitted inside the venue.
* Unless specifically stated by the show, venue has a strict no re-entry policy

*NEW POLICY* Starting September 1st, 2025, our security team will be enforcing a "Clear Bag Policy."
Guests attending public-ticketed events are permitted to bring a 12″ x 6″ x 12″ or smaller CLEAR stadium bag, or a gallon-sized clear zip bag.
Permitted non-clear bags include wristlets measuring 4″x6″x1″ and smaller, and/or diaper/medical bags, which are subject to search.
No other bags are permitted; bag storage is NOT available at the theater. Clear bags are available for purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
For a complete list of Permitted & Prohibited Items click here [https://orpheumflagstaff.com/permitted-prohibited-items/]
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FAQ [https://orpheumflagstaff.com/faq/]
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15 W. Aspen Avenue Flagstaff AZ 86001, 15 W Aspen Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5511, United States

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