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Opening Night

with Jimmy Martinello & Alenka Mali

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Presented by the ACC

We're launching our 2025 festival with an extraordinary evening you won’t want to miss.

Experience the thrill of sailing through the icy Northwest Passage, immerse yourself in a powerful story of identity and self-discovery on the slopes, gain insights into capturing the spirit of adventure through photography, and witness a breathtaking feat on the rugged heights of Goat Mountain.

Show Details

Friday Feb 21
7:00pm
10:00pm
Doors: 6:00pm

Presentation:

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The Spirit of Adventure: A Journey with Jimmy Martinello and Alenka Mali

Presented by: Photographer Jimmy Martinello and Snowboarder & Base Jumper Alenka Mali
Join us for an awe-inspiring evening celebrating the power of resilience, dreams, and the spirit of adventure. Through breathtaking photography and captivating stories, Jim Martinello and Alenka Mali take us on a global journey that highlights the challenges and triumphs of pursuing one’s passions while embracing the opportunities that life presents.

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Snowboarder & Base Jumper

Based in Squamish, BC, Alenka is a passionate freeride snowboarder, BASE jumper, and adventurer at heart. Growing up between the rugged landscapes of Argentinian Patagonia and the majestic Alps, she followed in the nomadic footsteps of her alpinist parents. Her upbringing instilled a belief that with determination and persistence, anything is possible.

Adventurer & Photographer

Jimmy Martinello’s roots lay in the Sea to Sky Corridor for the last 35 years. His current home base is Squamish, British Columbia, where he has lived with his beautiful wife and two amazing children for the past 18 years. Jimmy has been an avid adventurer his whole life and in the last 30 years, his travels have taken him across the globe. His passions are revealed in his photography and film work through all the documentations of his explorations. His work has been published worldwide, from National Geographic to Epic T.V, Outside Magazine, Outpost, Rock & Ice, Standup Journal, Alpinist, Backcountry, Mountain Life and many more.

Films

Best Mountain Culture Film 2025
35 mins |
Austria |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Michael Haunschmidt, Mathias Kögel
LANGUAGE(S): English
DESCENDANCE follows Dennis, a Black skier navigating identity, racism, and self-discovery in predominantly white spaces.
18 mins |
Canada |
2024
DIRECTOR:
Cristobal Ruiz
LANGUAGE(S): English
Alenka Mali, an adventurous snowboarder and climber, became the first woman to achieve a snowboard BASE jump, honoring her mother.
North American Premiere
25 mins |
US |
2023
DIRECTORS:
Renan Ozturk, Andrew Harrison Brown
LANGUAGE(S): English
An expedition to the Northwest Passage with Mark Synnott provides a glimpse into the age of exploration.
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