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Show Genres:

  • Biking
  • Climbing
  • Environment
  • Women

Adventure changes BUT the drive to explore remains.

Adventure doesn’t stay the same forever. This program explores how it evolves across generations, disciplines, and life stages. From chasing podiums to raising kids on big walls and returning to wild places with longtime partners, these films reflect how commitment, curiosity, and purpose deepen over time.

Show Details

Monday Mar 2 / 2026
7:00pm
9:30pm
Doors: 6:00pm

A Decathlon pop-up will be on site with a table showcasing and selling their gear. Enjoy 15% off all products, with a focus on hiking and trekking essentials—perfect for your next adventure.

Films

Big Walls & Bedtime Stories

North American Premiere
23 mins |
UK |
2025
From homeschooling at 2000ft to portaledge snowball fights, the Houlding family scales the Muir Wall on El Capitan!

Climbing Through

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

10 mins |
US |
2025
When obligations swirl endlessly, climbing high above the ground becomes a way to slow down and reconnect with the present.

Fifty-Fifty

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

10 mins |
Canada |
2025
Renowned alpinists Ines Papert and Sarah Hueniken push past perceived limits and the age of 50.

Mountain Of Mystery

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

34 mins |
US |
2025
A wild BC expedition of skiing, paddling, surfing, challenge and camaraderie. Three friends push limits together in breathtaking terrain.

The Search for Milliseconds

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

31 mins |
Canada |
2025
On the final day of the World Cup season, downhill phenom Jackson Goldstone faces the narrowest margin in the sport:
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