Events
Posted 14 weeks 2 days ago by
Chantal Schauch
Moving Mountains: climbing to gain new perspectives and resilience for ourselves and our communities
Join Climb For Change and friends for one inspiring and thought provoking evening at the 2nd Climb For Change night at VIMFF 2012! Opening the evening will be a panel discussion with bestselling author and professional speaker Warren MacDonald, renowned ice climber and author Margo Talbot, social entrepreneur, naturalist and Explorer’s Club Fellow Jeffrey Whiting, and youth community leader, IDEAS Ambassador, and climber Clinton Shard. Hear from and interact with our guest panellists as...
Posted 16 weeks 2 days ago by
Rob Pearlman
So far the 15th annual VIMFF mountain photography competition has been a resounding success. There are over 333 photos from as far afield as Pakistan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. The submissions are going to Jury on Thursday, January 26th and we are excited to see the results. One thing is certain, the jury doesn't have an easy job because the quality of submissions was so high overall. Stay tuned for more news. The finalists will be displayed during VIMFF in mid February.
The Climb For Change People's Choice Award from Arcteryx went to Pakistan's Muhammad Buttar for his...
Posted 22 weeks 4 days ago by
Rob Pearlman
In the spirit of International Mountain Day 2011 Climb For Change is proud to present the 15th Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival Mountain Photography Competition. The competition runs until January 15th and the winners will be announced at VIMFF in February 2012. This is a great opportunity for all photographers to present their mountain photography to the public and win some great prizes. It is a forum for the sharing of imagery and the exchange of ideas between photographers, mountaineers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
This year, we are running the...
Posted 24 weeks 17 hours ago by
Jodi Derkson
AWARD WINNING FILMMAKER
DIANNE WHELAN’S
NEW MOUNT EVEREST DOC
40 DAYS AT BASE CAMP
at
THE RIO THEATRE
DECEMBER 15TH, 2011 AT 9:30 PM
With Dianne Whelan and Guests for a Special Q &A
Tickets: $ 12
Advance tickets available at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/212623
“ A must-see for anyone who couldn’t put down Into Thin Air ” The Georgia Straight
“ Whelan has an innate feel for a great shot ” The Vancouver Sun
At 18,000 feet above sea level and over the course of 40 days last spring...
Posted 24 weeks 5 days ago by
Andre Caron
Fast and efficient climbing was the best recipe for winning Climbing World Cup Kranj 2011.
Sean at his official website: "I took home a gold medal. It’s the first for me in a world cup and it was definitely one to remember."
http://vimeo.com/32656215
Posted 26 weeks 4 days ago by
Chantal Schauch
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) is thrilled to offer the VIMFF 2011 Fall Series with slide presentations and films. World class local and international guest speakers and climbing films will be featured as part of this program spanning over three days on November 15-17, 2011. The scope of this program is to celebrate the adventurous heart, offer exciting programming, bring together the local outdoor communities, and keep alive the film festival mission. (The main 15th Annual VIMFF will be happening on February 10-18, 2012.)
As part of the VIMFF 2011 Fall Series on...
Posted 30 weeks 3 days ago by
Chris O'Grady
In 1920 the Mount Everest Committee (later called the Joint Himalayan Committee) was set up by the Royal Geographic Society and the Alpine Club to organise and finance a survey expedition to explore possible routes up Mount Everest. The 1921 Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, 90 years ago this year, started a renewed interest in mountaineering, and lead directly to a series of British Everest expeditions culminating in the successful 1953 Everest ascent by Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary.
The 1921 Reconnaissance Expedition was lead by George Mallory, after Colonel Ashton...
Posted 38 weeks 6 days ago by
Andre Caron
prAna is presenting a film by creator and producer Chuck Fryberger called, The Scene. It is a fast-paced ride through the centers of the climbing universe. Chuck infiltrates the biggest scenes in the climbing world including: Moab, Utah - Boulder, Colorado - Innsbruck, Austria - Catulunya, Spain - and Northern Spain, the home to climbing's largest population of elite climbers. Featured climbers Chris Sharma and Steph Davis will be at the premier signing items and answering questions. Trailer looks awesome and I can't wait for the film.
http://www.carlsbadvillagetheatre.com/...
Posted 48 weeks 1 day ago by
Andre Caron
Presented by the good folks at Prana comes their annual festival. Check out info below.
It's that time of the year again and Wanderlust is calling your name!
This is your chance to win 2 all access "Sage" festival tickets which are good for all 4 days of the festival (July 28-31, 2011) and grant you and a friend access to the incredible Yoga and Music events!
We will also outfit you with your choice of two prAna yoga outfits so you’re comfortable and stylin' on the mountain!
Be sure to click the Share link at the top of the page and pass the giveaway on to...
Posted 49 weeks 2 days ago by
Lynn Martel
My new book is out and it would be great if you could make it to the launch at Communitea in Canmore on June 16, from 7 to 10 p.m., but if you can’t make it, you can order your copy from:
www.cafebooks.ca/
or
www.friendsofbanff.com/retail-stores/
cheers!!
Lynn
