Friday
Body of a Line
Directed by: Henna Taylor
Country: USA (2024)
Duration: 10 minutes
In this animated documentary, Madaleine Sorkin undertakes an intimate and creative journey to climb the most difficult rock climb above 13,500 feet in the world: the Dunn-Westbay Direct (5.14 a/b) on Longs Peak (Neniisoteyou’u) in Colorado. Captured entirely in real life, this film kaleidoscopes original artwork, music and poetry. It’s a climbing film unlike anything you’ve seen before.
109 Below
Directed by: Nick Martini
Produced by: Stept Studios
Country: USA (2023)
Duration: 14 minutes
109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.
A Team Sport
Produced by: Salomon and Stept Studios
Country: USA (2024)
Duration: 16 minutes
Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to win 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?
Two Point Four
Directed by: Natasha Brooks
Country: UK (2023)
Duration: 20 minutes
Not your typical family holiday, but this is not your typical family. Leo Houlding, his wife Jess, their two children Freya (9 yrs) and Jackson (5 yrs) climb Norway’s national mountain via a 2000ft big wall.
Yamuska: The Ragged Edge *USA PREMIERE*
Directed by: John Price
Produced by: Sherpas Cinema
Country: Canada (2024)
Duration: 67 minutes
Director John Price follows two modern climbers in the footsteps of their great role models from the 1960s as they set out to celebrate the rich history of one of Canada’s most famous climbing mountains.
Insightful interviews, colorful personalities and witty montages from archive footage of the first ascents of various routes bring the mountain to life as a real character all its own.
Saturday
MAD FOR IT! Tim Emmett’s Insane Life So Far… *USA PREMIERE*
Directed by: Jon Glassberg
Produced by: LOUDER THAN 11
Country: UK (2024)
Duration: 16 minutes
You’ve probably never heard of Tim Emmett, but he is one of the most influential adventurers of our time. He’s on the BBC, he’s hucking off of mountains wearing nothing but a wingsuit, he’s mingling with royalty, and dangling off a cliff with only air and water below. This Brit has been innovating adventure for almost three decades and shows no signs of slowing down. He’s totally mad for it, and as he approaches his 50th year (having retired from B.A.S.E. jumping, thank god) we look back on what he’s done so far, cheeky antics included.
Keep it Burning *USA PREMIERE*
Directed by: Guillaume Broust
Produced by: Manu Moreau
Country: Spain (2024)
Duration: 23 minutes
The Karakorum is the wildest mountain range in the world. One of the spectacular moutains around this Baltoro glacier is the Trango “Nameless Tower”. It’s the biggest free-standing rock tower, and it’s simply just a moutain to be climbed!
Edu Marín, helped with his brother Alex and father Novato, attempts the second free ascent of Eternal Flame. This achievment occurs 33 years after the first ascent of the route by Wofgang Güllich & Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex & Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.
Dropping Molly
Directed by: Cedar Wright
Country: USA (2024)
Duration: 26 minutes
Follow Molly Mitchell’s rollercoaster journey to climb ‘Crank-it’, one of Colorado’s most dangerous routes. After a back breaking fall on the climb, Molly faces her rocky mental health and embarks on a journey of therapy, self discovery, and growth. Dropping Molly is an unforgettable, heartbreaking yet heartwarming film. Molly is forced to ask herself – why do climbers risk their lives for a climb? Is it worth it? And, will she ever return to the climb that broke her back?
To the Hills & Back
Directed by: Mike Quigley
Produced by: Sherpas Cinema
Country: Canada (2022)
Duration: 45 minutes
At a remote backcountry cabin, a veteran mountain guide and his daughter connect and reflect upon a lifetime in the mountains. A torch is being passed within their family’s legacy of guides as they discuss the history of those that have come and gone, some too soon.
Avalanche accidents have been happening in the mountains since humans first started traveling within them and we learn about this evolution of winter recreation and avalanche safety. Stories unfold, from the early pioneers to modern day hard charging enthusiasts, and we hear from several characters including those with life shattering events.
Many of these stories share striking similarities that those who follow can learn from. Unfortunate mistakes, common pitfalls, and decision points where things may have gone astray. Know about those who have succumbed to unfortunate endings. Learn from the wise who have journeyed a long life in these mountains. In a quest to avoid avalanche accidents in your life path, learn, and know before you go.
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