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| The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour stops in Santa Cruz Feb. 24-25. Photo credit: Tom Malecha |
What: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
When: February 24 & 25, 2012 @ 7 p.m.
Where: Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
Sponsor: UCSC Recreation
Tickets: $13 Students & $16 general
Local Coordinator: Kathy O'Hara Ferraro, Recreation Supervisor UCSC
Details: Tickets available in person at:
•UCSC Recreation (831) 459-2806
• Pacific Edge (831) 454-9254
• Bicycle Trip (831) 427-2580
And online at santacruztickets.com
Proceeds benefit the UCSC Wilderness Orientation Scholarship Fund
Local Sponsors: Bay Tree Bookstore, Bicycle Trip, Pacific Edge Climbing Gym, Kayak Connection, Seahorse Swim School, Ryan Brandt M.D. & Family, New Leaf, the Buttery, Ocean Honda, Allterra Environmental, Santa Cruz Weekly, Adventure Sports Journal
Friday, Feburary 24 @ 7pm
Reel Rock: Origins – Obe & AshimaA superbly gifted young climber from New York City heads outdoors to the bouldering mecca of Hueco Tanks with her inspiring coach in Origins – Obe & Ashima.
Ski Bums Never Die
An unusual and inspiring band of senior skiers in the Kootenay region of British Columbia shows us that Ski Bums Never Die.
Kadoma
Kadoma takes us on a suspenseful, haunting and ultimately tragic paddling expedition deep into the heart of Africa’s wildest rivers.
All.I.Can: The Short Cut
Stunning time-lapse sequences, creative visuals and imaginative skiing are highlights of All.I.Can. This excerpt from the award-winning feature film looks at both the backcountry and the back alley.
Blue Obsession
Beautiful and ever-changing icefalls of Alaskan glaciers provide a stunning setting for some unusual ice climbing adventures in Blue Obsession.
On the Trail of Genghis Khan: The Last Frontier
Australian Tim Cope travels by horse overland 10,000 km from Mongolia to Hungary.The Last Frontier captures the culmination of his stunning three-year journey, the crossing of the Carpathian Mountains.
Total time – 132 minutes
Saturday, February 25 @ 7 pm
The Freedom ChairThe Freedom Chair follows charismatic Paralympic skier Josh Dueck’s transition from the world of competitive sit-skiing to the thrills of the backcountry.
On Assignment: Jimmy Chin
On Assignment: Jimmy Chin is a brief portrait of an athlete who excels at his two passions – climbing and photography.
The Trail Collector
People collect all kinds of things: stamps, coins, art. This is The Trail Collector’scollection.
SPOIL
In SPOIL, photographers head to British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest to capture images of the mythical spirit bear. They aim to showcase the area’s natural beauty, and halt its industrial development.
Cold
Cold takes us to the top of Gasherbrum II in the midst of a deep, dark winter. Isolated, full of doubt and extremely exposed, these alpinists achieve the first winter ascent on one of the world’s most challenging peaks.
Seasons: Fall
Seasons: Fall takes paddler Kate Wagner into deep canyons with steep, spring-fed creeks for a soulful autumn river session.
Chasing Water
In Chasing Water, a photographer travels the length of the Colorado River, from his family’s ranch to the sea. Along the way, he realizes his personal story is actually a tale of the lifeblood of the American West.
Towers of the Ennedi
The Towers of the Ennedi are in a hot, sand-scoured and unfriendly corner of Africa. A veteran climber and two young stars explore its untouched landscapes.
C.A.R.C.A
C.A.R.C.A. follows one man's quest to revolutionize the world of animal avalanche rescue.
Karen - Thanks for helping to promote the festival. I journeyed to Banff is November and the films this year are outstanding (AGAIN). Tickets are going fast, so don't procrastinate:)
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this year's selection of films in Santa Cruz. Keep up the great work, Kathy!
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