Jimmy Chin @ Yakima Town Hall Series: Filmmaker, Climber, Athlete

We all long for adventure, but many of us never get the opportunity to really chase it, to embrace it. To conquer it and come out of the experience stronger, smarter, and more full love life than before.

I’m sure that’s why Hollywood action-adventure films are so popular. I remember watching Sylvester Stallone’s 1993 hit, Cliffhanger, when I was a teenager, and I was ready to get some gear and go tackle a mountain.

That dream of conquering the odds and nature didn’t come true for me, but it has for a select few, and one of the best is coming to the Yakima Valley to share his truly inspiring experiences.

Jimmy Chin, professional climber, skier, photographer, filmmaker (and so much more) is coming to Yakima’s Capitol Theatre as part of their Yakima Town Hall speaker series on Wednesday, April 23rd.

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Who Is Jimmy Chin?

Very few have accomplished the feats that Jimmy Chin has. With all of his adventures, he’s been a photographer for National Geographic, a New York Times Best Selling Author, an Academy Award-Winning film director, and that’s not even scratching his athletic accomplishments!

Mountain climber, artist, and storyteller, and Yakima is in for a treat when he speaks at the Capitol Theatre on April 23rd.

“Jimmy Chin is a top sports and adventure photographer, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, and mountain sports athlete known for his ability to capture extraordinary imagery while climbing and skiing in extremely high-risk environments” – Capitol Theatre

Complete the form below for your chance to win tickets to see Jimmy Chin at The Town Hall Speaker Series at the Yakima Capitol Theatre on Wednesday, April 23rd.

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Contest Ends Sunday Night (April 20th) at 11:59 PM. Winners Will Be Contacted.

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