The story behind Nepalese trail runner Mira Rai
Mira Rai is a Nepalese trail runner and sky runner. She has participated in many international competitions and has won numerous awards. She was the winner of the 2017 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.
Elladee Brown and Leslie Kehmeier – Bikepacking and Boat Living
Elladee Brown and Leslie Kehmeier present, Bikepacking and Boat Living – A Tale of Traveling By Land and Sea follows their unique mountain bike adventure throughout Croatia. Check out the interview below!
Meet Marisa Pahl | 2019 Featured Artist
We sat down recently to learn more about our 2019 featured artist, the talented Marisa Pahl to learn more about her artwork, her inspiration and her latest series #familiarpeaks.
VIMFF Staff Offer Their Top Picks
We turned to some of our staff to check in with them and get their recommendations, and here are their responses – hopefully, it will help you in your choices.
Rocky Mountain Books Series Presented by VIMFF | Rock, Paper – But Wait, No Scissors Please!
Meet authors Pat Morrow, Jeremy Schmidt, Jamey Glasnovic, Helen Rolfe, David Crerar, and Geoff Powter, and join them during the festival as they help us kick off our new Rocky Mountain Books Series.
2019 Sneak Peek | 22nd Annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival
We are excited to give you a sneak peek into our 22nd Annual VIMFF taking place from February 22-March 3, 2019! Read more to get a glimpse into some of the incredible guest speakers and films we have lined up for you. Our speaker program will be announced on January 21st and film program on January 28th so mark your calendars.
Adventure Grant Recap | Sound Water
Inspired by a curiosity and respect for Howe Sound, Drew Copeland and Jon Chiang, embarked on a journey to capture the story through photography and film about the water that flows into Howe Sound, after being awarded a MEC Adventure Grant in 2018.
Adventure Grant Recap | Biking The Continental Divide Trail
Last year, Elissa Cummings was awarded one of the MEC Adventure Grants to bike along the spine of the Rocky Mountain Chain – 4300km from Jasper, AB, to the Mexican Border. We sat down recently to learn more about about Elissa and what inspired her to pursue this incredible journey. Check out the interview below!
Meet Elise Meakin | Fall Series Guest Artist
We sat down recently to learn more about our Fall Series guest artist, the talented Elise Meakin to learn more about her artwork, her inspiration and her upcoming projects. Elise will be at all our November Fall Series shows at Centennial Theatre doing a live art piece inspired by our local mountains, that will be auctioned off at the end of the Series.
The Dawn Wall | Interview With Tommy Caldwell
Missed our screening of the Dawn Wall film in October? Don’t worry – here’s your chance to see it! Join us at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Sunday, Nov 18 for a screening of the film, plus free climbing workshops and a community marketplace. Check out the interview from Red Bull Media with Tommy Caldwell below and get your show tickets before they are gone!