BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

 
© Ryan CrearyAttracting sold out audiences across the globe, the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival returns to The Outdoors Show for a special highlights screening. Catch an extraordinary selection of the very best films to be shown on the Banff Mountain Film Festival in recent years, showcasing the world's leading adventure film makers.

Exhilarating and thought provoking, this is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and anyone with a spirit of adventure!  

Be transported from ExCeL to the world’s last great wild places, visit remote cultures and experience amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports. Above all, be prepared to have your appetite whet for the upcoming 2012 UK Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour!
 
The films will include:

Dream Result
A group of top athletes and friends are driven by passion to explore the limits of possibility in white water kayaking.  Follow their expeditions to Norway, a quest for waterfalls through Argentina and the US and their mission to set the world record waterfall drop.  Directed by Rush Sturges
 
First Ascent: Alone on the Wall
The story of the groundbreaking and terrifying free solo ascents (no ropes!) of Alex Honnold, one of the world's most elite rock climbers.  After gaining international renown for his landmark free-solo climb of "Moonlight Buttress" in Zion National Park, Alex moves on to the next big challenge - "Half Dome" in Yosemite National Park.  With no gear holding Alex to the wall, his climbing feats will make your toes curl!  Directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen

Project Megawoosh
Bruno Kammerl, a German engineer, works to perfect the world's tallest human waterslide in the Alps.  Directed by Minh Duong

Cat Skiing
Shot and edited in only seven days, discover the true meaning of cat skiing! Directed by Darren Rayner

Following the Outdoors Show, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road for a UK wide Tour with an all new selection of inspiring films - visit www.banff-uk.com for tickets, dates and locations.