The Rossland Mountain Film Festival is upon us today! Tuesday!
By Contributor
The waiting is over–events for the Rossland Mountain Film Festival presented by the members of the Nelson & District Credit Union begin on Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Visit our website for the full program at www.rosslandfilmfest.com.
A few of our feature films and some film overview highlights to look forward to:
The Art of Flight – Premiere
Thursday, November 24th at the Flying Steam Shovel Pub
Entry by donation, film begins at 8pm
Two years in the making, this film gives iconic snowboarder Travis Rice and friends the opportunity to redefine what is possible in the mountains.
Solitaire
Friday, November 25th at the Gala Event presented by Teck Trail Operations
Gala tickets $35 – available online and at RossVegas Boardshop
In the high desert of South America, winter takes hold, devouring bleached bones and abandoned shacks. Born in the spires of Argentina’s Las Lenas, a lonely two-year journey begins: wandering the length of a continent from Peru’s Cordillera Blanca to Chilean Patagonia, Solitaire fuses western inspired tales of backcountry gables into landscapes never before visited on film.
Nothing Else Matters
Saturday, November 26th at the Flying Steam Shovel Pub
Free entry, films begin at 1pm
A 2011 ski film based in Europe which follows the athlete Bene Mayr, Paddy Graham, Tobu Reindl, and Thomas Hlawitschka as they take you from backcountry booters to some of the most creative park shots every filmed. Filmed by local Andre Nutini.
Edge of Never
Saturday, November 26th at RSS Auditorium
$5 entry, kids 5 and under free, All Ages Shows begins at 2:30pm
A documentary feature film set in the world of big mountain skiing, The Edge of Never is a real-life coming of age saga about the tribe of skiers who challenge the biggest, most dangerous mountains in the world.
From the Inside Out
Saturday, November 26th at RSS Auditorium
Late Show tickets $35 – available online and at RossVegas, Doors at 6:30pm
Through the film you will be brought along on our adventures as we visit the locations that we’ve always wanted to ride and create the lines that express our vision of mountain biking. Featuring riding from all over BC, including local rider Mike Hopkins and local Rossland trails.
The Asgard Project
Sunday, November 27th at the Rock Cut Neighbourhood Pub
Entry by donation, films start at 3pm
A Banff Mountain Festival World Tour Film, it is a ground breaking film which follows top climber and Berghaus sponsored athlete Leo Houlding ambitious expedition to make the first free ascent of Mt. Asgard’s daunting north face – regarded as one of the most difficult big walls in the world.
40 Days at Base Camp
Sunday, November 27th at the REDroom, Prestige Mountain Resort
Free entry, film begins at 5:30
A feature length documentary film that puts a knife through the heart of the Everest myth with stories of climbers being interwoven with the daily life at base camp. It provides a modern take on the transformation of Everest from what was once a revered, sacred space to the mountain theme park it is sadly becoming.
Don’t miss out on the speakers, workshop, REEL Youth Film Festival, and musical acts that will be happening throughout the festival. Once again, thank you to our major sponsors:
Platinum – Nelson & District Credit Union
Gold – Teck Trail Operations, Kootenay Mountain Culture Magazine, Coast Mountain Culture Magazine
Bar – The Flying Steam Shovel Pub
Media – Mountain FM, Rossland News, Rossland Telegraph, Visitor’s Choice Guide
Apparel – Frozen Laundry
Silver – EZ Rock
Bronze – RossVegas Boardshop, Mountain Shadow Hostel, Columbia Basin Trust, ISL Engineering, Selkirk College, Adventure Engine, Rock Cut Pub, Kootenay Association of Science & Technology, Big Red Cats, Red Room Lounge, Selkirk Security
And all our supporting sponsors for in-kind and door prize donations.
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