Chris Benchetler
Christian Pondella
Christian Pondella
Jan
2
Fri
Event Details
Meet Chris Benchetler
Chris Benchetler’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature. In this speech, Chris explores the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity.
Chris's Accomplishments
From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, Chris reveals how nature, music, and collaboration have shaped his instinctual creative process. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris invites us all to awaken the artist within.
2025-2026 Season Lineup
Chris's Nonprofit Beneficiary: The Truckee Roundhouse
The Truckee Roundhouse is a non-profit makerspace that supports the teaching, learning, and practicing of a wide variety of crafts, skills, technologies, and arts.
In a 4,600-square-foot hangar located at Truckee Tahoe Airport, the Roundhouse offers five fully functioning shops - Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology - with a robust complement of high-quality tools, including cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutters, and 3D printers.
- Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm
- Streaming Live
- $15,000+ in prizes
- 100% for the Truckee Roundhouse
- N/A, Wine, and Beer available
- Food from Mogrog
Meet Chris Benchetler
Chris Benchetler’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature. In this speech, Chris explores the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity.
Chris's Accomplishments
From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, Chris reveals how nature, music, and collaboration have shaped his instinctual creative process. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris invites us all to awaken the artist within.
2025-2026 Season Lineup
- 12/5: Emily Harrington
- 1/2: Chris Benchetler
- 1/23: Mike Hattrup
- 2/13: Caite Zeliff & The Headwaters Science Institute
- 3/6: Dave Nettle
Chris's Nonprofit Beneficiary: The Truckee Roundhouse
The Truckee Roundhouse is a non-profit makerspace that supports the teaching, learning, and practicing of a wide variety of crafts, skills, technologies, and arts.
In a 4,600-square-foot hangar located at Truckee Tahoe Airport, the Roundhouse offers five fully functioning shops - Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology - with a robust complement of high-quality tools, including cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutters, and 3D printers.
Jan
2
Fri
Chris Benchetler
Christian Pondella
Christian Pondella
Event Details
Meet Chris Benchetler
Chris Benchetler’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature. In this speech, Chris explores the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity.
Chris's Accomplishments
From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, Chris reveals how nature, music, and collaboration have shaped his instinctual creative process. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris invites us all to awaken the artist within.
2025-2026 Season Lineup
Chris's Nonprofit Beneficiary: The Truckee Roundhouse
The Truckee Roundhouse is a non-profit makerspace that supports the teaching, learning, and practicing of a wide variety of crafts, skills, technologies, and arts.
In a 4,600-square-foot hangar located at Truckee Tahoe Airport, the Roundhouse offers five fully functioning shops - Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology - with a robust complement of high-quality tools, including cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutters, and 3D printers.
- Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm
- Streaming Live
- $15,000+ in prizes
- 100% for the Truckee Roundhouse
- N/A, Wine, and Beer available
- Food from Mogrog
Meet Chris Benchetler
Chris Benchetler’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of intuition, manifestation, healing, and creative expression—a story that intertwines his early life, passion for skiing, artistry, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature. In this speech, Chris explores the invisible threads that connect us all, sharing how he healed his mind and unlocked new pathways for creativity.
Chris's Accomplishments
From the slopes of Mammoth to designing skis, glowing skeleton suits, films, and collaborations with legendary artists like the Grateful Dead, Chris reveals how nature, music, and collaboration have shaped his instinctual creative process. Through stories of resilience, connection, and creation, Chris invites us all to awaken the artist within.
2025-2026 Season Lineup
- 12/5: Emily Harrington
- 1/2: Chris Benchetler
- 1/23: Mike Hattrup
- 2/13: Caite Zeliff & The Headwaters Science Institute
- 3/6: Dave Nettle
Chris's Nonprofit Beneficiary: The Truckee Roundhouse
The Truckee Roundhouse is a non-profit makerspace that supports the teaching, learning, and practicing of a wide variety of crafts, skills, technologies, and arts.
In a 4,600-square-foot hangar located at Truckee Tahoe Airport, the Roundhouse offers five fully functioning shops - Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology - with a robust complement of high-quality tools, including cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutters, and 3D printers.
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