An accomplished explorer, photographer, speaker, and more, Chris Burkard shares his Icelandic bikepacking adventures. Plus, enjoy five films from mountain bikers of all ages.
Show Details
Date / Time:
Saturday February 25, 2023
7:00pm
- 10:00pm
Doors: 6:00pm
Venue
Centennial Theatre
2300 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 3L1
Speaker
Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Chris Burkard joins us on the VIMFF stage for a deep dive into his Icelandic bike adventures.
Films
17 mins |
United States |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Elli Thor Magnusson
LANGUAGE(S): English
A film documenting a new route bikepacking through Iceland’s rugged and remote interior.
7 mins |
United States |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Ben Dann
LANGUAGE(S): English
A look into the creation of a universal trail design that not only brings flow, speed, and excitement to adaptive and non-adaptive riders alike but also strengthens the bond within the biking community.
3 mins |
Canada |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Scott Secco
LANGUAGE(S): English
Georgia Astle is on a search for terrain to push her riding, inspired by a rising tide of female freeriders around the world.
12 mins |
Canada |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Graeme Meiklejohn
LANGUAGE(S): English
The Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Nation are using trail building and mountain biking as a way for their community to connect with nature and to share their culture with visitors.
12 mins |
Canada |
2022
DIRECTORS:
Darcy Hennessey, Travis Rummel
LANGUAGE(S): English
After 30 years on the harrowing and hallowed trails of Southern B.C., Betty Birrell still thinks life is one big playground—and that you're never too old to send.
10 mins |
United States |
2022
DIRECTOR:
Thrainn Kolbeinsson
LANGUAGE(S): English
A route dedicated to all those that have explored this unique part of the world via bicycle. Chris and his friends traveled to Iceland and cycled over 1000km (650 miles) through winding fjords and remote villages in the super-scenic northwest corner of the country.
