The Stoke is back!
First Stop Board Barn and Longview Commercial Real Estate are proud to present the 2nd Annual First Stop Ski & Snowboard Film Festival powered by Salomon, with net proceeds benefiting Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports, helping empower adaptive athletes through outdoor recreation.
Following last year’s show with over 175 guests, this year’s festival is expected to welcome more than 500 attendees for an unforgettable night celebrating the spirit of mountain life — featuring high-energy ski and snowboard films, raffle prizes, giveaways, and community connection.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
You could win!
Each ticket holder can sign up at the event to receive one Free Raffle Ticket for a chance to win prizes from our in-kind sponsors: Arcade, Burton, Darn Tough, Oakley, Hestra, Helly Hansen, Smartwool, Salomon, Skida, The Snowed Inn, and more.
💸Everyone gets a shot at winning, but if you want more chances, bring cash for the night of the event!
Thank You To Our Prize Sponsors
one night only!
The 2nd Annual First Stop Ski & Snowboard Film Festival will take place at the Historic Paramount Theater in Rutland, VT a short drive from Killington, Pico, Okemo, Saskadena 6, and Middlebury Snowbowl.
📍 Paramount Theater, Rutland, VT
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
⏰ Doors open at 6 PM / Show starts at 7 PM
🎬 6 Films • Cash Bar • Rad Prizes
world-class films
The 2025 lineup features world-class films from top production teams, including:
🎥 One Step Ahead and Cold Calls — by Salomon’s Blank Collective
🎥 Paved — by Burton + Red Bull Media House
🎥 Vantage — by Salomon Snowboards
🎥 Where the Woodwose Are — by Départ
🎥 The Path to the Light — a short film by 15-year-old local First Stop Team athlete Donovan Mosca
Vermont Adaptive
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities. They promote independence and further equality through access and instruction to sports and recreational activities regardless of ability to pay.
In 2024, Vermont Adaptive provided 3,746 lessons to adaptive athletes and veterans—helping generate an economic impact of $3,588,848 and supporting 25 employees. Beyond the numbers, Vermont Adaptive brings people to our region every day, enriching our community and strengthening the local economy.
#sportsforeverybody
Featured Films
View the world through the lens of professional filmmakers as they travel the globe with Salomon athletes, the Burton Team, and local riders from right here in Vermont.
Cold Calls
Cold Calls is a ski film pieced together through conversations, memories, and whatever the season decided to offer. from storm cycles in whistler to deep days in japan, big terrain in norway, and rare sun in alaska, each call brought a different story — some hilarious, some heavy, most somewhere in between. what came out wasn’t exactly planned, but it felt right.
Paved
Part history lesson, part hangout, part backcountry odyssey, Paved – a Burton and Red Bull Media House co-production – celebrates the passion and soul of snowboarding in raw, wry and light-hearted style. This 2-year film project features some of the best snowboarders in the world.
One Step ahead
One Step Ahead follows Norwegian skier Bernt Marius as he gets back to doing what he loves: skiing big lines in the Sunnmøre Alps after losing his leg in an accident. The film captures the ups and downs of relearning the sport and working through the mental side of recovery. It’s a raw, honest look at what it takes to keep moving forward when everything changes.
Vantage
Vantage, a snowboard film by Tom Granier, featuring Luke Lund, Blake Moller, Nils Mindnich, Livia Tanno, Simon Gschaider, Victor Davies.
The Edge of Reason
Two veteran professional skiers, hardened and seasoned by tragedy in the mountains seek a rekindling of their aggressive approach to steep terrain by venturing to Norway’s Lyngen Alps with a fearless young phenom--only to find that the mountains have much more to teach them all about risk, reckoning and the thin line between glory and grief.
Where The Woodwose are
A 16mm ski film featuring Salomon Départ crew Sämi Ortlieb, Pontus Pentila, Dane Kirtz filmed & edited by Shane McFalls.
Path to the light
A short snowboard film by 15-year-old local First Stop Board Barn Team Rider Donovan Mosca. Follow his crew as they head from the East to the West and back.
pre-show restaurants
Taco Fresco
This is the best Mexican spot in town and only a few doors down from the Paramount Theater. We love their tacos, enchiladas, fresh margaritas, cocktails, and draft beers too.
Hop'N Moose
This is a great pizza place for the family to grab a pie or snag a spot at the bar to enjoy a fresh draft beer from local favorite Rutland Beer Works before the show.
Brix Bistro
This is our favorite wine bar in downtown Rutland. This cozy spot has a great wine list, small plates, and comfortable vibe. Just around the corner from the Paramount.
Nonna's
A popular Italian spot next to the Paramount Theater. This spot offers reservations for groups of 6 or more!
Roots
Roots delivers minimally processed, locally grown food, including organic crops and humanely raised livestock. A short walk from the theater but worth it if you're looking for a great farm-to-table experience.
Mad Rose
Craft cocktail and small plates lounge in downtown Rutland. It's a few doors down from the theater and has a nice atmosphere for a pre or post show cocktails, a draft beer, or small bite to eat.
saturday 11.22.25
Early bird tickets on sale now.