Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

Part of Clark County's Green Week Celebration!

Celebrate Green Week at the Clark County Library with a special screening of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF).

The films, many of which are award winning, provide the outdoor community and armchair enthusiasts inspiring and adventurous thought and action for the betterment of the planet. Get motivated for your next adventure by enjoying this curated selection of films that celebrate the spirit of adventure and the environment.

Titles to be screened: 

"2 Legs is 2 Easy" (6 min): Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn’t prevented him from doing anything and everything he’s ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.

"Meta, Female Pioneers in Mountaineering" (20 min): On June 28, 1870, Meta Brevoort embarked on a daring quest to become the first to summit La Meije in the Dauphiné Alps. Opting for the prominent peak Doigt de Dieu, her party realized too late that the true summit, Grand Pic de la Meije, stood just a few meters higher. An impassable knife-edged ridge thwarted their final ascent. Despite this, reaching Doigt de Dieu was a remarkable achievement, one many deemed impossible. Meta Brevoort emerged as a trailblazing pioneer in alpinism, conquering numerous peaks and shattering societal and gender norms.

In a thrilling homage to Brevoort, modern-day climber Maria Granberg retraces her steps, scaling La Meije and delving into the rich legacy of a woman unjustly overlooked in mountaineering history. This film captures the spirit of adventure, the challenge of the climb, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against all odds. Join Maria as she explores the life and legacy of one of alpinism’s greatest pioneers.

 "Ian" (8 min): A powerful short film that chronicles the incredible journey of Ian Elliott, a 72-year-old Australian rock climber who defies conventional limits of aging. Having only discovered climbing in his mid-fifties, Ian accomplished his hardest climb, a grade 28, just before turning 70—an achievement that astonished the climbing community worldwide. His story showcases more than just technical skill and physical strength; it highlights the boundless human spirit and the possibility of thriving with age. "IAN" challenges preconceived notions about getting older, inspiring climbers and non-climbers alike to pursue their passions and push their boundaries, regardless of age.

"One Inch from Flying" (3 min): A young climber grapples with the complexity of modern life, and celebrates the sense of balance he gets from walking highlines while rigging and walking an alpine highline in Washington's North Cascades.

"109 Below" (14 min): A tale of resilience and grit, “109 Below” traces the aftermath of an attempted rescue on Mount Washington in 1982. How it changed not only the course of two climbers’ lives — but also the lives of the rescuers who came to save them and the future of prosthetics — forever.

"Roots Run Deep" (16 min): After five years of service in the New Zealand Army, Robin Goomes was at a crossroads. She had to decide whether to continue her career as a heavy machinery operator or to pursue her dream of becoming a professional mountain biker. But Robin had never competed outside New Zealand and despite the ever-present risk of injury looming, she decides to roll the dice.

"Prairie Ice Farmers" (15 min): What do you get when you mix a bunch of ice climbers, a frozen prairie, and a whole lot of determination? You get the Prairie Ice Farmers, the coolest (pun intended) group of climbers this side of the Canadian Rockies! In the heart of the Canadian Prairies, a vibrant community of ice climbers live and breathe the thrill of the climb. They pick up where Mother Nature left off, sculpting ice climbing playgrounds on the flatlands. It’s a story that will leave you feeling inspired, awestruck, and maybe even a little chilly!

"Freya" (4 min): Freya Houlding uses nature, climbing and the outdoors to help navigate her neurodiversity and harness its strengths.

"Return of the Bear" (19 min): "Return of the Great Bear" tells the story of the decades-long fight to ban grizzly bear trophy hunting in B.C. Canada. While the ban took effect in 2017, grizzlies still face threats from shrinking salmon runs, climate change, industrial logging, and pushback from the hunting lobby.

"The Warm Up" (7 min): An ego-filled boulderer slowly slips into madness as he fails to send what was supposed to be a warm up climb.

Free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served and may be limited. For more information, please call 702.507.3459.

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