Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
World Tour in Pittsburgh

Opening Night Lineup

Friday April 5

It’s almost here! Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Pittsburgh’s Byham Theatre April 5-7. Experience incredible highs and agonizing lows through the lenses of some of the most accomplished explorers and adventure filmmakers alive.

Get tickets soon! Remember, last year we sold out. Enjoy the VIP treatment on opening night with a reception at Olive or Twist and special bar access in the Fulton Mini at the Byham Theatre.

Here we have your opening night lineup…

Rogue Elements: Corbet’s Couloir

Rated G

Anyone who has ever skied or snowboarded Jackson Hole knows just how nerve-racking it can be to descend into the infamous Corbet’s Couloir, even in the best of conditions. Doing it in icy conditions on mountain bikes is nothing short of insane, and that’s exactly what we did.

Website | Trailer

Land of the Wind

Rated G

In Patagonia, further South than most people ever dare to venture, there’s a land of infinite vastness and beauty. Fine-art photographer Eliseo Miciu explores this mythical place, and also learns a bit more about himself.

Website | Trailer

Craig’s Reaction

Rated PG – Course Language

Since a 100-foot fall in 2002 that took his right leg and left him with spinal injuries, Colorado climber Craig DeMartino has led one hell of a life. But his day-to-day life story is the one that should be making headlines.

Website | Trailer

Brotherhood of Skiing

Rated G

Since 1973, the National Brotherhood of Skiers has overcome barriers by bringing soul, smiles and a party to the mountain.

Website | Trailer

Liv Along the Way

Rated G

Ever since she first summited Mont Blanc as a teen, Liv Sansoz knew she would make her life in the mountains. In 2017, at 40 years old, Liv set out from her base in Chamonix, France to attempt to climb all 82 of the 4000-metre peaks in the European Alps in a single year. As she’s learned several times throughout her life, things don’t always go as planned.

Website | Trailer

For the Love of Mary

Rated G

When 97-year-old runner George Etzweiler dons his lucky ancient green running shorts, he’s not just running to the summit of Mt. Washington, Etzweiler carries something else special with him: The memory of his late wife of 68 years.

Also, George is from State College! That makes him an honorary Pittsburgher!

Website | Trailer

The Beaver Believers: Meet Sherri Tippie

Rated G

Sherri Tippie, a hairdresser/Certified Live Beaver Trapper is working to restore the North American Beaver – the most industrious, ingenious, furry little engineer – to the watersheds of the American West.

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The Passage

Rated G

In 1974 a small determined team built their own canoes, launched them into the Pacific, and became some the first people in modern history to canoe from Washington to Alaska up the Inside Passage. The Passage is a story about revisiting that journey, fathers and sons, and the wild places that define us.

Website | Trailer

The Frenchy

Rated PG

Jacques is an 82-year-old, badass athlete. But the real story is how he inspires us with his contagious love of life, epic tales of survival and his ability to counter aging through laughter.

Website | Trailer