Mountainfilm on Tour - Foothills/Bellevue

Join us on November 5 for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.

Tickets will be available at the door - Cash, check, Venmo Zelle only.  No Credit Cards.

This film event is co-sponsored by the Mountaineers and the City of Bellevue Department of Parks and Community Services.  Any profits will go to support and fund the city's TRACKS outdoor adventure programs and the Mountaineers Foothills Branch's efforts to make outdoor activities and instruction available to all.

Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art and ideas.

Mountainfilm on Tour  will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. 

The Mountaineers historically hosts fundraisers for efforts in education, recreation, and conservation by hosting larger film festivals and events. The proceeds from this film festival will help fund our mission as a non-profit. Come enjoy the world's greatest adventure films with friends and support your outdoor community.

 **NOTE: two of the films do contain swearing...some f-bombs and an s-bomb**

RUN OF SHOW

Saturday November 5, 2022
Show - 7:30 p.m.

TICKET  INFORMATION

General Admission - $25
Mountaineers Members - $20**

**Members must be signed into their profile with an active membership during the checkout process.

Covid-19 Public Health Policy
Although a mask mandate is not currently in effect, masks are recommended in all indoor public spaces. At this time, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required to attend. To help keep others safe and healthy, guests are encouraged to take a COVID-19 rapid test prior to attending.

These are the films that will be screened:

North Shore Betty

Betty Birrell has been biking the fast, flowy, wooden roller coasters of British Columbia for nearly 30 years. She’s a pioneer and legend who pushes limits and instills her love for the outdoor lifestyle in her son. At 73, Betty continues to reinvent herself and inspire younger generations with the belief that life is just one big playground.

Trustfall

A couple of world-class wingsuit flyers, Espen and Amber, attempt an unlikely -routine together as professionals and - partners. The film takes us through a narrative of romance in freefall, diving through narrow windows of completion that redefine the stakes by which trust and compatibility in partnership is defined. The two discuss the beauty and challenges of freefalling through partnership, the importance of trust and what it’s like to fly.

Bacon ‘N’ Laces

In Bacon ‘N’ Laces, a blind single father of three manages a classic diner outside of New York City. This father’s love for his children, his perseverance to defy the odds that come with his blindness and his appreciation for classic sneakers is a dose of joy. This short film is a playful portrait of a dad and his children who refuse to be limited by their struggles.

The Farmer

Through years of simple living, David Van Dame spent over 35 years of his life dedicated to chasing turns in the Cottonwood Canyon and harvesting powder.

The Trails Before Us

Nigel James’s parents and grandmother are immensely proud that he brought mountain biking to their remote corner of the Navajo Nation. His grandmother, Lorraine Herder, is gratified to see old horse trails restored and repurposed. Mountain biking reminds his father Marvin of the sacred bond between the Diné people and horses. Whether they traverse the landscape on horseback or on bike, the journey connects the Diné to their land and traditional culture.

ASCEND: Reframing Disability In The Outdoors

Vasu Sojitra doesn’t want to be called an inspiration. For the Indian-American right leg amputee, it’s not his disability, but instead, the barriers to access the outdoors that must be overcome. His ascent and ski descent of iconic Mount Moran’s “The Skillet,” alongside other mountain athletes of color, brings solidarity and intersectionality to backcountry skiing.

Breaking Trail

Filmmaker and Film Subject Emily Ford sets out with a borrowed Husky sled dog, Diggins, to complete the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in the midst of winter. Not only is she the first woman to attempt the feat, but she is also the first LBGTQ+ person of color to embark on the adventure. As her story gathers momentum in local, national and international press, Emily learns she’s become a figurehead to encourage those who don’t feel like they belong in wild places — especially people of color — to spend more time in nature.

Write Your Line

This is totally a kids’ film. Kids love the internet and the internet loves skiing. This time, watching the internet helped Ben get outside and write his own “ski” line. –Zoe Cooper, age 10