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Join us virtually to enjoy four unique films, including two North American premieres, that celebrate the spirit of adventure while raising questions about inclusivity & environmentalism. Plus we’ll be hosting an engaging live interactive virtual workshop with Canadian explorer, Kevin Vallely, where he’ll share captivating stories from his expeditions & you’ll gain valuable tools to help you plan your next personal adventure.
Ticket Info
Pricing: $15 CAD
Viewing period:
Wed, May 5 at noon PDT – Wed, May 19 at midnight*
*Ticket sales end at midnight on Wednesday May 12. This show includes access to view all the films and workshop listed below.
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Films & Workshop
Workshop: Lessons from the Edge
Thurs May 6 | 6-7:30pm PDT | Zoom
Join Canadian adventurer Kevin Vallely for an exciting, interactive, virtual workshop where he breaks down his key takeaways from over two decades of adventuring around the globe. You'll gain not only inspiration but also tools to plan your next personal adventure, whether that's in your backyard or abroad.
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Salto is the King
Slovakia | 2020 | 63 mins
Rappelling the highest waterfalls on earth becomes a great challenge for a group of Slovak friends and it takes them to places such as True de Fer and Bras Magasin on Reunion Island, Tugela in South Africa and Angel Falls ('Salto Angel') in the Venezuelan Amazon. These expeditions become journeys into the unknown and the only certainty is the power of their friendship. MORE INFO
A Plea for Refuge
United States | 2020 | 30 mins
Two adventurous friends, Jeff Shapiro and Cody Tuttle, have a desire to experience one of the last, raw and truly preserved wilderness areas on the North American continent. Through their attempt to hike and fly paragliders across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in the eastern Brooks Range of Alaska (north of the Arctic Circle), they gain a necessary and visceral connection with the importance of fiercely protecting its’ nature.
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Resolution Race
United Kingdom | 2020 | 45 mins
Four women, two cargo bikes, six days, Edinburgh to Copenhagen. What could possibly go wrong? In 2019, The Adventure Syndicate set out to challenge body and mind. The Resolution Race was not a race in the traditional sense, but a demonstration of how far collective resolve, collaboration and kindness can take us in the race to save our planet. MORE INFO
Where I Belong
United States | 2020 | 9 mins
Chris Hill is an environmental lobbyist and angler based in Haines, Alaska. This film follows Hill’s powerful connection with the wilderness and shares how she’s inspiring other people of colour to create a community of belonging in the outdoors. MORE INFO