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Climbing Show

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Nov 19 — Dec 14 / 2025

  • For The Love

Show Genres:

  • Adventure / 
  • Canadian / 
  • Climbing / 
  • Mental Health / 
  • Mountain Culture / 
  • Women

The Climbing Show spans the globe with eleven unforgettable films.

Witness speed records in the Swiss Alps, bold first ascents in Chile’s Cochamó Valley, Denali’s unforgiving winter, sport climbing breakthroughs in Spain, Jordan’s desert walls, and heartfelt personal stories that reveal the beauty, struggle, and spirit of climbing.

Show Details

Screening Starts

Wednesday Nov 19
Noon
(PST)

Screening Ends

Sunday Dec 14
11:59pm
(PST)
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Films

VIMFF fall series A Guide_s Book

A Guide’s Book

Advisory: Coarse language

World Premiere
23 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Laurent Bilodeau
LANGUAGE(S): English
A young Chamonix guide reveals the unseen preparation, knowledge, and responsibility behind mountain adventure.
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vimff fall series x B.I.G. A World_s First

B.I.G. – A World First

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

North American Premiere
54 mins |
Austria |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Johannes Mair
LANGUAGE(S): English
Jakob Schubert conquers “B.I.G.” in Flatanger, blending history-making ascent with unprecedented livestreamed climbing pressure.
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vimff fall series For the Love

For The Love

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

24 mins |
US |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Ian Dzilenski
Climbers return to Chile’s Cochamó Valley, battling setbacks and weather to free Picaflor’s granite line.
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VIMFF Fall Series Kingdom of Treasures

Kingdom of Treasures

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

World Premiere
23 mins |
Jordan |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Eadan Cunningham
LANGUAGE(S): English
Climber Faisal Al Rifai reveals Jordan’s hidden climbing gems, blending exploration, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
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vimff fall series La Rubia

La Rubia

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

30 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTORS:
Bronwyn Hodgins, Julia Cassou
LANGUAGE(S): English
Burned out on big walls, Bronwyn Hodgins tackles La Rubia, confronting sport climbing’s intense mental demands.
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vimff fall series LeninPeak

Lenin Peak: The Pamir Giant

World Premiere
11 mins |
US |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Ronnie Forslund
LANGUAGE(S): English
SUBTITLES: English
Expedition filmmaker Ronnie Forslund, along with a group of high-altitude mountaineers, set off to climb Lenin Peak.
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vimff fall series Minus Degrees

Minus 103 Degrees

Advisory: Coarse language

North American Premiere
13 mins |
Germany |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Feline Gerhardt
LANGUAGE(S): English
Jost Kobusch’s solo winter Denali ascent reveals extreme resilience, pioneering spirit, and his audacious Everest vision.
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vimff fall series Mountain Roots

Mountain Roots

19 mins |
US |
2025
DIRECTORS:
Carrie McCarthy, Mark Pedri
LANGUAGE(S): English, Italian
SUBTITLES: English
In the Italian Alps, a young climber and her grandfather attempt a summit together, forging bonds and reconnecting a family divided for over a century.
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vimff fall series My Brother_s Face

My Brother’s Face

Advisory: Parental Guidance

7 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Jereme Watt
LANGUAGE(S): English, Nepali
SUBTITLES: English
Shiva Gurung braves Everest’s Khumbu Icefall with Mingma Tsiri Sherpa, seeking closure after his brother’s death.
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vimff fall series Song and Flowers

Songs and Flowers

Advisory: Coarse language, Parental Guidance

27 mins |
Spain |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Julen Elorza
LANGUAGE(S): English
Karina Carsolio and Hillary Gerardi chase Bolivian speed records, confronting grief, closure, and spiritual reunion.
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vimff fall series The Alaskan Ascent

The Alaskan Ascent | A 70 mile Quest for First Ascents

Advisory: Coarse & sexual language, nudity, Parental Guidance

20 mins |
Canada |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Vince Lapointe
LANGUAGE(S): English
With three days’ prep, Jardell and Vinny 2 Crocs traverse Juneau Icefield, then chase first ascents.
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vimff fall series The Fast Line

The Fast Line

Advisory: Violence, Coarse language, Parental Guidance

North American Premiere
30 mins |
Spain |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Jochen Schmoll
LANGUAGE(S): Swiss German
SUBTITLES: English
Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger shatter Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau speed record in a gripping alpine ascent.
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VIMFF fall series a guide_s book.

Zahir

29 mins |
Switzerland |
2025
DIRECTOR:
Julien Nadiras
LANGUAGE(S): French
SUBTITLES: English
Two climbers bike to the Alps to ascend Zahir, testing their limits and commitment to sustainability.
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    Early Bird

    Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $25
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $23

    NEW: Double Programs*

    Two shows in one night

    Sunday Nov 16: Extreme Ascents 1 & 2

    Tuesday Nov 18: Uncharted Adventures 1 & 2

    1 Show
    • Adult: $20
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $18
    2 Shows
    • Adult: $35
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $32

    NEW: All-Access Pass*

    • Adult: $79
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $73

    Regular

    Oct 16 - Nov 18, 2025

    Evening Show

    • Adult: $32
    • Youth/Student/Senior: $30

    NEW: Double Programs*

    Two shows in one night

    Sunday Nov 16: Extreme Ascents 1 & 2

    Tuesday Nov 18: Uncharted Adventures 1 & 2

    1 Show
    • Adult: $25
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $23
    2 Shows
    • Adult: $45
    • Yth/St/Sr*: $42

    NEW: All-Access Pass*

    • Adult: $97
    • Youth/Student/Senior*: $91

    *Double Programs include two shows in one night. Tickets for both shows in one evening are discounted.

    *All-Access In-Person Pass: One pass to experience every in-person Fall Series show. The pass is non-transferable and non-refundable. A valid photo ID may be required at the entrance. To ensure your seat, arrive at least 10 minutes before showtime — seating cannot be guaranteed after that time.

    *Youth: 16 and under / Student: with valid ID / Senior: 65+

    *Venue fees are included in ticketing prices above.

    Please read our In-Person FAQs if you have any questions.

    Online Tickets

    Early Bird

    Oct 1 - Oct 15, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $16
    • Online Film Pass: $59

    Regular

    Oct 16 - Nov 30, 2025

    • Online Single Show: $19
    • Online Film Pass: $71

    *Tickets sales close on Nov 30 at 11:59pm (PST) and you will have until Dec 14 at 11:59pm (PST) to view the films.

    Please read our Online Screening FAQs if you have any questions.

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    Ticket prices have increased slightly this year due to new venue fees and rising production costs. Lock in the best value with Early Bird tickets, or go all-in with the All-Access Pass for unlimited shows. Note: taxes and credit card fees apply at checkout.

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    Get 10% off when you add 2 or more different online or in-person show tickets to your cart. Online and in-person shows can be mixed and matched. Does not include the Online Pass or All-Access In-Person Pass. For in-person, must be the same ticket type to qualify e.g. 2 adult tickets. Discount automatically applied in full cart. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction, under the same email. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

    30% OFF ONLINE FILM PASS:
    Get access to all online films with 30% off the Fall Series 2025 Online Film Pass when you purchase a ticket to an in-person show. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction, under the same email. Discount is automatically applied in cart when conditions are met. Cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.

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