January 15, 2007
Adventures for the Insider

You and Mother Nature have a lot in common.  A sunny disposition on most days.  Interrupted by the occasional stormy temper.  And with this crazy on-again off-again winter – it appears she also shares your little ADD affliction (think of your overflowing gear closet – need we say more).

Which is why you should head inside (while Mother Nature sorts herself out) and check out the 2006/07 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Coming to a big screen near you, it’s an attention riveting collection of films about all things mountain –sports, adventure, environment and culture.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features the award-winning films and audience favorites from over 330 films entered in its annual festival.  The films come from more than 45 countries and range from productions created by high school students to professional crews working with companies like the BBC and National Geographic.

Laugh out loud with The Professional Adrenalists, a 5 minute mockumentary on the thrilling world of freestyle walking.  Get your kids dazzled with Kids who Rip, featuring talented kids who ski, snowboard, skateboard and surf.  Or get inspired with Mountains without Barriers, featuring two blind men and a man with no legs as they climb a 1000 ft rock tower.

The actual films shown will vary by location, depending on the local host.  But guaranteed to give you an exhilarating evening with the mountains.

And temporarily distract you from pondering about the inconvenient truth behind Mother Nature’s recent behaviour.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Schedule and details: www.banffcentre.ca