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In-Person

Shows

From Nov 13–22, VIMFF takes over theatres across the Lower Mainland and Sea-to-Sky.

The lights go down, the adventures begin. Feel the stoke in a theatre full of adventurers as the year’s best mountain films hit the big screen.

Mountaineering Night: Summit Stories

Buy 3, Get the 4th Free

Centennial Theatre

Saturday Nov 14 / 2026

7:00pm

Stories from the world's highest peaks, with 14 Peaks mountaineer Don Bowie.

Join us for intimate tales of climbing on Everest and Nanga Parbat, and hear Don Bowie – veteran of more than twenty Himalayan expeditions and featured in Netflix’s 14 Peaks – on what keeps drawing him back to the mountains.

Bike Night: Riding Free

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Rio Theatre

Monday Nov 16 / 2026

7:00pm

A trailblazing lineup of adventures on two wheels, plus a look behind the lens.

Ride fresh lines from the summits of Bolivia to the singletracks of Poland, then drop into the Canadian Pacific Northwest for filmmaking with industry legends Scott Secco and Robin Munshaw.

Earth Wisdom Show

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Kay Meek Arts Centre

Thursday Nov 19 / 2026

7:00pm

An illuminating evening connecting us with the environment, each other, and ourselves.

Celebrate our Earth through conversation and cinematic adventure. An evening featuring Tami Simon and author-alpinist Michael Schauch exploring his new book, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom, and the world premiere of What Brings Us Back.

Reel Rock 20 Richmond

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SilverCity Riverport, Richmond

Wednesday Nov 18 / 2026

7:00pm

Big sends, bigger stories. The world's most exciting climbers rewrite history at Reel Rock 20.

Journey behind the scenes of Janja Garnbret’s historic ascent of Bibliographie and Colin Haley’s legendary solo winter ascent of Cerro Torre, then reach new heights in adaptive climbing with Ben Mayforth and sending both 5.15 and V15 with Michaela Kiersch.

Squamish Mountain Mixer

Howe Sound Inn & Brewing, Squamish

Sunday Nov 22 / 2026

7:00pm

Our Grade A lineup: films exploring changing culture and lasting legacies in the mountains.

Hear stories of risk and resilience in the mountains, from the canyons of Utah to the slopes of Mount Washington, then watch women rewrite the history of Yosemite climbing in The Queen Swing.

Can't make it in-person?

Watch online

Select the Online Film Pass

Get access to all films in the online program. Stream worldwide, 24/7, Nov 23 — Dec 31 / 2026.

Online Film Pass

Mountain thrills, from the comfort of home.

Watch Online

Nov 23 — Dec 31 / 2026

$49.00CAD

*Price increases to $49 on Oct 16, 2026. Some films included in the in-person program are not available in the online program.

Featured

Films

The 2026 Fall Series brings the year's best mountain films to the screen. Visit the wildest corners of the Earth, and ride, ski, and climb fresh lines alongside trailblazing adventurers and storytellers.

The Shackleton Row

54 mins |

US |

2026

The world’s best ocean rowers race to retrace history’s greatest survival story with nothing but human power.

Hunter’s Moon

14 mins |

US |

2026

Ski mountaineers Christina "Lusti" Lustenberger and Guillaume "Gee" Pierrel carve a first ski descent on New Zealand's Aoraki / Mt. Cook.

Home

32 mins |

Canada |

2026

Whistler Blackcomb isn’t just a place you visit, it’s a feeling you return to, a mountain that has become home.

The Kitchanian Ascents

39 mins |

Canada |

2026

Two friends enter Alaska’s wildest big wall mountains in search of healing through climbing, friendship, and laughter.

Nanga Parbat – Echoes of Sisyphus

50 mins |

Germany |

2026

After five expeditions over ten years, David Göttler summits the 8,125-meter-high Nanga Parbat, in alpine style.

The Queen Swing

53 mins |

France |

2026

The Queen Swing follows Laura Pineau and Kate Kelleghan as they set out to make climbing history in Yosemite.

The Lost Cache

63 mins |

US |

2026

Eight decades after Bradford Washburn abandoned precious gear on a Yukon glacier, explorers return to solve a haunting mountaineering mystery.

Chasing Antarctica

75 mins |

Canada |

2026

Connor Emeny chases his dream of becoming the first athlete to complete an Iron-distance triathlon on all seven continents.

Where the Air Tastes Like the Sea

17 mins |

Switzerland |

2025

Four athletes sail into Northern Norway, chasing remote lines through wild weather and discovering freedom beyond the perfect conditions.

Mirage

75 mins |

France |

2026

Where the inner journey matters just as much as the achievement.

Featured

Speakers

The 2026 Fall Series speaker lineup features world-renowned athletes bringing epic tales of mountain adventure to the theatre stage. Meet speakers Don Bowie, Connor Emeny, Alenka Mali and more, and hear their stories at select in-person shows.

Don Bowie

Canadian Mountaineer, Adventurer, Filmmaker

Connor Emeny

Endurance Athlete, Adventurer, and Author

Scott Secco

Award-Winning Cinematographer

Michael Schauch

Alpinist and Award-Winning Author

Special Events

Connect with community and get ready for winter in the mountains at our special events this year.

Hike & Connect

By Donation

Mt. Seymour - The Loft

Sunday Nov 15 / 2026

8:00am

A VIMFF community hike at Mt Seymour bringing together the local outdoor community for a morning on the trails, followed by a social hour in the Loft Space.

Join VIMFF, MEC, Arc’teryx & Garmin Outdoor for a morning at Mt Seymour ft a 4.5km hike, gear demos, refreshments & amazing brand giveaways!

Know the Snow

By Donation

MEC Vancouver

Wednesday Oct 28 / 2026

7:00pm

Join us in-store for a workshop and screening in partnership with Avalanche Canada and Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.

Planning any alpine adventures this winter? Join us in-store for a workshop and screening in partnership with Avalanche Canada and Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. Check out snow safety presentations, get hands-on with the latest backcountry safety gear, catch a VIMFF film screening and get a chance to win awesome prizes from Mammut and Arc’teryx.

Snow Safety Social

By Donation

Valhalla Pure Outfitters North Vancouver

Thursday Nov 19 / 2026

6:00pm

Connect with the local snow community for an evening of learning, inspiration and mountain safety.

Join VIMFF, Garmin Outdoor and North Shore Rescue at Valhalla Pure Outfitters North Vancouver for an evening of snow safety, community and adventure. Hear practical backcountry preparedness tips from the experts, enjoy a short VIMFF screening. All donations support North Shore Rescue.