With spectacular footage of the Himalaya as a backdrop, the film intrigues with its intimate portrayal of three climbing teams and their journey to the world’s highest peak. By award-winning documentary filmmaker Diane Whelan whose film “500 Days in the Wild” was screened by Auburn State Theatre in March 2025 to rave reviews.
At 18,000 feet above sea level and over the course of 40 days — the length of an average spring climbing season — this film takes viewers through the challenging and captivating world at Mount Everest Basecamp, from the birth of the camp to its deconstruction. Stories of climbers, the history of the mountain, and the devastating effect of climate change on the area are woven into daily life at Basecamp. In addition, this film provides a modern take on the transformation of Mount Everest from a revered, sacred space to the business enterprise and mountain theme park it is becoming.
Know & go
WHAT: 40 Days At Basecamp screening
Sponsored by The Station Public House
WHERE: Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA
WHEN: Thursday, January 15 – 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
RUN TIME: 1 hr. 28 min.
COST: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Kids 11 and under (includes $2 fee)
TICKETS: Available at AuburnStateTheatre.org or call 530-885-0156