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Discover the amazing line-up of guest speakers and films for the 20th annual VIMFF 2017 (click on the show names for more details).
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10th 2017Guest Speakers: Marc-Andre Leclerc
Films: Johanna, Tupendeo, The Fledglings
Join us to celebrate the 20th anniversary of VIMFF - featuring presentations and films on mountain sports and culture, plus the VIMFF 2017 Photo Competition Awards.
Films: Blocheads, A Song For Tomorrow, Scenes from The Green, Sonnie Trotter & The Totem Pole
A collection of some of the best new climbing films from around the world!
The World Premiere of Frank Wolf's 'Wild Ones' plus a tale of endurance from Antarctica.
Films: The Last Cavemen, Freedom Under Load
The North American Premiere of 'The Last Cavemen' & a screening of the award winning Sloakian documentary - 'Freedom Under Load.
Guest Speakers: Rebecca Rusch, Justa Jeskova & Steve Storey
Films: Shift, Trail To Kazbegi, Chasing Rainbows, Light Cycles
Presentations from international and local speakers, plus a great selection of international mountain bike films that will make you wish Spring would come sooner!
Guest Speakers: Eileen Bistrisky
Films: Like A Wolf
Travel the globe as we climb and ski around the seven continents of Earth. This show is guaranteed to quench your thirst for travel and adventure!
Guest Speakers: Lynne Quarmby, David Lavalee
Films: To The Ends Of The Earth, Kokota
The Change I Want To See is hosted by Josh Davis and focuses on positive steps we can take as a society and as individuals to make the world a better place.
Films: Claim Freedom, Vorticity, Face To Face, Moving Mountains, The Alchemists
A mix of great mountain films from all genres - something for everybody!
Films: Go Big Or Go Home, Mount Marathan, Full Moon, Not 2 Bad
Four great films from four action sports, guaranteed to get your heart pumping!
Films: Aspirations Of The Pamirs, Afghan Winter
Two amazing adventures through the mountains of Central Asia.
Films: Sea Gypsies, Run Forever, Flow, What If You Fly?
Another great program of top adventure films from around the globe.
Guest Speakers: Joe Grant, Paul Romero
Films: Trail Dog, The Crown Traverse, The Hard Way, A Shepherds Hand
As usual, our Trail Running Show is jam packed full of talks and films from around the world that celebrate the simple joy of pounding the trails with your own two feet.
Guest Speakers: Sam McKoy
Films: Snowmads, Kilian, First Day Of Summer
If you like the thought of long days on skis, travelling through beautiful landscapes and vast icefields, you've come to the right place.
Guest Speakers: Manrico Scremin
Films: The Yukon Blues, North Korean Chronicle, Flashes of The Altai
Journey to the Dolomites with Manrico for a hut-to-hut hiking trip and get inspiration for some unique adventurous travel ideas.
Films: Samuel In The Clouds, The Song Collector, Wolf Hunter
Documentaries that explore the cultures and way of life in remote mountain communities.
Films: Cedarwood Trails, Rad Dad, Their Land, Mira, 70 Some Years
Enjoy the family day holiday with a fantastic group of films for all the ages!
Films: Holy (un)Holy River, Elk River, Namuli
Three amazing films that will make you feel more connected to nature and the environment.
Guest Speakers: Kevin Vallely
Films: Ace & The Desert Dog, Super Salmon, Devotion, Young Guns
It's BC Family Day so bring the kids and get inspired to undertake adventures as a whole family. Heart warming stories and films suitable for all ages.
Guest Speakers: Norm Hann, Chris Christie, JF Plouffe, Jimmy Martinello & Jon Burak
Red Paddle presents a night of Stand Up Paddleboarding Adventures. Find out why we live in the best place to SUP and how local athletes are pushing this growing sport in new directions.
Guest Speakers: Brent Seal, James Frystak
Films: Lunag Ri, Annapurna III, Conquering Ghost Ice, Strong, At What Price?, Monte Sarmiento
An evening about overcoming the challenges in front of us - both physical and mental. Discover how escaping to the great outdoors can help combat mental health issues.
Guest Speakers: Emily Cole
Films: Cooperation WHY?, Locked In, The Eyes Of God
Whether it's endurance sea kayaking adventures, committing whitewater canyons or big waterfall drops - this show is your one-stop-shop for Kayaking inspiration!
Guest Speakers: Benjamin Jordan, Evan Guilbault
Films: 40 Winters, Boys In The Bugs, La Glace Sans Fin, Northern Soul
This show is about celebrating and promoting adventures and exploration by Canadians. Featuring the MEC Adventure Grant awards and presentations from last years recipients.
Guest Speakers: Glenn Woodsworth & Dick Culbert
Films: Jungfrau Marathon, Mirror Wall, NOW, The Pomish Invasion
VIMFF is excited to bring shows to the UBC Campus. A night dedicated to climbing mountains, rock and ice.
Guest Speakers: Lakpa Rita Sherpa
Films: Sherpa
Following the screening of feature doc, Sherpa, join Lakpa onstage in conversation with Eileen Bistrisky, talking about life amongst the biggest mountains on earth.
Guest Speakers: Jonathan Siegrist, Nina Caprez
Films: Triple 14er, Principle Of Hope, Equal Footing, The Unknown, Doing It Scared, The Triple 14
Stories from the cutting edge of rock climbing. What's it like to travel the world, searching for that beautiful climb, right at your limit?
Guest Speakers: Lauren Blackburn & Steven Cossin
Films: Surviving The Fundy Footpath, The Bothy Project, Ace & The Desert Dog
Discover the wonders of the Pacific Crest Trail and the day-to-day simplicities of long distance hiking.
Films: Triggered, Monumental, Ruin & Rose
Three great ski films to celebrate the return of snow and get you psyched to ski.
Guest Speakers: Greg Hill
Films: La Liste, The Highway, Telemark Love Letter
Pow hunters unite! The latest and greatest from the world of back-country, freestyle and ski mountaineering.
Guest Speakers: Jon Turk
Films: Pura Vida, Jondachi
From the wonderful words of Jon Turk - "discover a glorious and sustainable lifestyle that is based on the Deep Wild as a foundation of solace, sanity, compassion, and hope."
Guest Speakers: Elizabeth Leboe & Lenard Reid
Films: Facing The Mountain, Gyalmu's House, iPorter, Return to Zanskar
A night dedicated to the culture and people of the Himalayas and the highest mountain communities in the world.
Guest Speakers: Brette Harrington
Films: The Accord, North Of Known
The 20th Annual VIMFF wraps up with presentations and films on mountain sports and culture, plus the 2017 Film Awards.
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