Mountain Film Festival - January 16, 2012

Some, but definitely not all, of the films set for the two and a half-hour show coming to Saskatoon on January 16th, 2012 , are described below. As always, there is the possibility that the lineup can change based on recommendations from the Banff Centre. We usually also include some shorter clips in the lineup as time permits. Keep in mind that our contract with the Banff Centre imposes strict limits on how many minutes of video we are allowed to show, otherwise we would probably just keep the entertainment going on all night :-)

• On The Trail of Genghis Khan (Adventure, exploration, culture)
  • People’s Choice Award
  • Australia, 2011, 46 minutes
  • Classification: General
  • On an epic journey of truly historic proportions, Australian Tim Cope, his band of horses, and his dog Tigon travel overland 10,000 km from Mongolia to Hungary, following the footsteps of legendary warrior and nomad Genghis Khan. Cope visits distant parts of the world rarely seen, places on the cusp of modernity yet proud of nomadic traditions. The Last Frontier captures the culmination of his stunning three-year journey, the crossing of the Carpathian Mountains.

• Seasons: Fall (Kayaking)
  • USA, 2010, 4 minutes each
  • Classification: General
  • Fall: Deep canyons with steep, spring-fed creeks provide Kate Wagner with a soul-session in this paddling paradise.

• Towers of Ennedi (Rock Climbing)
  • USA, 2011, 14 minutes
  • Classification: General – coarse language
  • The Ennedi Desert of Chad is a hot, sand-scoured and unfriendly place. But from its vast belly rise clusters of breathtakingly lovely spires, towers, and rock formations. Veteran climber Mark Synnott – known more for his far-flung adventures than his technical accomplishments – brings young climbing stars Alex Honnold and James Pearson to the Ennedi to explore its untouched landscapes.

Cold (Mountaineering)

• Grand Prize
• Best Film
• USA, 2011, 19 minutes
• Classification: Parental guidance – coarse language
• Experience Gasherbrum II in the middle of a deep, dark winter as seen from the raw, honest perspective of alpinist Cory Richard’s camera. This film deftly captures the interwoven roles of pain, fear, and doubt – and reveals a harrowing descent that amplifies their isolation and exposure.

Tickets should be available by mid-December. Information about prices and where to buy your tickets is available on our website.

People attending the Film Festival should be aware that some videos may be rated Parental Guidance and/or may contain Coarse Language.