Banff Film Festival Returns!

Experience the Thrill

Join us for an exhilarating cinematic journey at the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, happening on Friday, Feb 21st, and Saturday, Feb 22nd, at the Fox Event Center (123 Cajon St., Redlands). Prepare to be inspired by an extraordinary lineup of short films featuring breathtaking adventures, from pushing limits on Utah’s rugged trails to navigating icy rivers in the Arctic and exploring the untamed beauty of Victoria Falls.

This event, a proud fundraiser for SGWA, begins at 6:30 p.m. each evening, with doors opening at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for students (15 and under) and they can be purchased online or at the door. Each night features a unique program of films, offering two evenings of awe-inspiring outdoor storytelling.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival, originating from the Banff Centre, is the world’s largest and most prestigious mountain festival. After the main event in Banff, Canada, a selection of award-winning films and audience favorites embarks on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. This global celebration reaches over 50 countries, showcasing the spirit of adventure, exploration, and the power of storytelling.

For more information, email us at sgwa@earthlink.net. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the best in outdoor filmmaking! See below for the schedules.

Friday, February 21st (Quartzite)

Schedule

  • “Anytime – Switzerland (Tour Edit)”: Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park, this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution as these women prove they’re not just riding – they’re reigning.

  • “Jamrock: The Birth of Jamaican Rock Climbing”: Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of “Climb for Change,” embarks on a transformative mission to the heart of Jamaica’s emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.

  • “Of A Lifetime”: Of A Lifetime chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family’s journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mia sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.

  • “The Last Observers” (2024 Special Jury Mention): For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At one of the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.

  • “Reel Rock: Jirishanca”: Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-meter peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.

  • “Sliding”: A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled… headfirst.

  • “The Smoke that Thunders” (2024 Creative Excellence Award): Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.

Saturday, February 22nd (Granite)

Schedule

  • “Anytime – Utah (Tour Edit)”: In Utah’s rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what is possible.

  • “Ian”: Meet 72-year-old Australian climber Ian Elliott. Ian’s extraordinary climbing ability defies age stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.

  • “For Winter (Tour Edit)”: Glaciologist and National Geographic Explorer Alison Criscitiello leads her team on an ambitious 10-day climb up Mt. Logan. Through whiteout conditions and precarious icefalls, they unearth thousands of years of climate data in one record-breaking ice core.

  • “House of Bliss”: House of Bliss (Saeluhus) documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the border of reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world.

  • “Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit)”: For years, professional kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has dreamed of running the rivers and waterfalls formed by melting ice caps and gigantic glaciers. Accompanied by a team of expert kayakers and Arctic guides, he ventures into one of the most remote and rugged regions of the planet: Svalbard. Amidst the Arctic’s otherworldly landscapes, reality is about to surpass his wildest dreams.

  • “2 Legs is 2 Easy”: Steve Krcmarczik was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.

  • “A Team Sport”: Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to break records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to wear the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100-mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?

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Purchase your ticket now and join us in celebrating the world's most breathtaking outdoor stories. Don't miss this chance to be part of a global community of outdoor enthusiasts and film aficionados. Buy your ticket today and let the adventure begin!