Our mission is to build community and inspire change by showcasing and celebrating impactful stories of adventure.

We are dedicated to uplifting diverse storytellers and stories that allow us to better understand the world around us.

We are guided by our five founding principles: commitment, respect, humility, purpose, balance.

COMMITMENT  ·  RESPECT  ·  HUMILITY  ·  PURPOSE  ·  BALANCE  ·  
COMMITMENT  ·  RESPECT  ·  HUMILITY  ·  PURPOSE  ·  BALANCE  ·  

OUR PARTNERS & DONORS believe in the power of storytelling.
We’re immensely grateful for their support.

If you’re interested in partnering with us, get in touch!

Julie Kennedy Visionaries

Summers Moore
Tito Liotta
Laura Riegel
Studio 133, Inc. 
Terri & Richard Slivka
Marni & Chris George
Susan & Larry Marx
Jonathan D. and Mark C. Lewis Foundation

Trailblazers


Susan Rhea
Brady Foundation

Changemakers


Janet & Arvid Johnson
Ruth & John Ward
Laura Merino & Mark Hardin
Lou Eppelsheimer
SLO Advised Fund at Aspen Community Foundation
Russell Libby
Roger Hennefeld
Julie Lampton
Julia Moore
Chris Dirkes
Goode-Fischer Advised Fund at Aspen Community Foundation
The Arches Foundation 
Julie & Michael Kennedy

Friend of 5 Point


Julia & Ted Behar
Michael Brown
Lala Caffarone
Eleanore De Sole
Folwell Family
Barbara Glass
Lauren Graves
Leslie & Patrick Johnson
Candice Kozark
Keile Kropf
Charlie Lozner

STAFF
Luis Yllanes
Executive Director

Luis Yllanes has spent more than two decades shaping a career in the visual art world. He has worked in multiple capacities through various organizations, including as Chief Operating Officer of the Aspen Art Museum.

Charlie Turnbull
Director of Programming

Charlie Turnbull is a documentary filmmaker with an interest in the American West. His debut feature documentary, The Bikes of Wrath, premiered at 5 Point in 2018. He then joined the organization in 2019.

Christine Helling
Guest Services & Tour Manager

Christine Helling began her career in the Valley with the Aspen Skiing Company. She first volunteered with 5 Point in 2014. Since then, she hasn't been able to stay away.

Tracy Wilson
Volunteers & Education Manager

Tracy Wilson is a passionate educator and climber who has been involved with 5 Point since its inaugural year. She has been focused on expanding the Dream Project, the festival volunteer program, and other educational initiatives.

Benjamin Hunter
Editor & Technical Manager

Ben Hunter is a cinematographer and editor in the Roaring Fork Valley. He first got involved with 5 Point when he joined the organization in 2017 as an intern, and he's been here ever since.

Aly Sanguily
Festival Operations Manager

Aly Sanguily has been producing and running festivals in the Roaring Fork Valley area since 2011. She joined 5 Point in 2022, and is also the Entertainment Director for Carbondale Mountain Fair.

BOARD
Keile Kropf
President
Chris Dirkes
Treasurer
Ryan Burke
Michael Fox
Roger Hennefeld
Derek Johnston
Laura Merino
Summers Moore
Bodhi Dove Stewart
Greg Williams

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