Honoring Robert Redford
A Chairlift Vigil that Lit Up A Mountain And Warmed Our Hearts.
Last week, over a thousand people came together on a peaceful evening here at Sundance Mountain Resort to honor the life of our founder, Robert Redford, with a candlelit chairlift ride to the top of the mountain he loved so much.
The scene spoke volumes about the impact he had not only in his art and activism but in connecting with people of all walks of life.
Gatherers shared their memories and appreciation, raising thousands of dollars and awareness for the Sundance Nature Alliance—a cause Redford held dear.
We’d love to share a few wonderful tributes from around the globe, from the New York Times to Warren Miller … a befitting range of media for a one-of-a-kind individual.
The New York Times: Robert Redford and his Beloved Canyon
The story of how Redford left Hollywood for life in a cabin up Provo Canyon, where he found the inspiration to build modern-day Sundance Resort while protecting land that will remain forever undeveloped.
Powder Magazine: Why Skiing Held Everything for the Iconic Actor
All about Redford’s lifelong love of skiing, from his purchase of a tiny local resort in 1968 to his starring role in the film Downhill Racer and his 1980 cover of Powder Magazine.
The Park Record: Sundance Mountain Resort Remembers Robert Redford
A tribute to Redford’s local impact in the Sundance Resort community, in Utah, and around the world through his work not only with the ski resort but in activism and the arts.
CBS News Archives: Three Interviews with Robert Redford
Video footage of three different chats with Redford spanning multiple decades, from 1994 to 2006 and 2018—getting his first-hand perspective on his ties to this place as well as the legacy he was working so hard to build.
CBS News, Robert Redford: An Appreciation
In this moving tribute video from CBS correspondent Lee Cowan, we’re reminded that “A voice in the wilderness can indeed echo a long way.”
The New Yorker: Robert Redford and the Perils of Perfection
A gorgeously written, thoughtful tour through Redford’s films, his characters, and what they say about the man who played them.
Warren Miller Entertainment: Footage From Beyond the Edge
A highlight of Redford’s ski footage from the 1986 Warren Miller ski movie, “Beyond the Edge.”
His dedication to the sport is evident in his precise, powerful turns—as well as in his commentary about striking a balance between building and preserving.