Browse News By Tag: vimff RSS2019-10-16T21:23:00+0000 BCMC & VIMFF present an evening with climbing legend Jim Donini, plus a screening of On The Verge, climbing in the backcountry of Powell River, BC.Purchase Tickets at:  https://vimff.org/jim-doninis-patagonia-and-the-karakoram/ To Obtain Your BCMC $4.00 Discount Code Click HereFor sheer beauty as well as extreme climbing, the Latok-Ogre and the Fitzroy-Torre cirques are unmatched. Their siren call has drawn Jim Donini back to the soaring granite of the Karakoram and Patagonia over five decades. From his epic climbs on Torre Egger and Latok 1 to the towers of the Biafo this summer, Jim’s irreverent tales and spectacular mountain images capture the challenge and history of alpine climbing and portray the colorful cast of characters that are drawn to the planet’s most difficult summits. Date, Time & Location: Fri, Oct 25, 2019, Centennial TheatreDoors 6:30pm | Show: 7:30pm Jim Donini Jim was introduced to climbing while serving in US Army Special Forces in the mid sixties. After the army, he headed west to the Tetons to pursue climbing and became a Guide for the Exum Guide Service 1970 to 1977. He was drawn to Yosemite where he honed his crack climbing skills ready for the world’s greater ranges and in 1973 ventured to Patagonia. On his second trip there he made the first ascent of Torre Egger, considered by many the most difficult summit in the Western Hemisphere. In 1978 Jim joined Jeff Lowe, George Lowe and Michael Kennedy in the historic 26 day epic on the North Ridge of Latok 1 in the Karakoram. Over 5 decades Jim has climbed in such diverse locations as the rainforest of the Orinoco, the frozen ranges of Antarctica, the Pamirs in Tajikistan, and the Diamond Couloir of Mount Kenya. Jim’s alpine climbing has focused on first ascents in Alaska, Patagonia and the Karakoram including the Diamond Arete on Mount Hunter, the Cobra Pillar on Mount Barille,  Shaken, Not Stirred on the Moose’s Tooth, A Fine Piece on Cerro Pollone and Old Smu... Read more

]]>2019-10-16T21:23:00+0000  Time frame.  Plan to be at Centennial Theatre by 5:45 pm to get set-up. Please enter the theatre via the SW door. Centennial Theatre opens to the public at 6:30 pm, the evening show runs from 7:30 - 10:00 pm (around) with one 20-30 min intermission. We need to vacate the premises by 10:30 pm. On site questions.  Pavla, VIMFF’s lobby coordinator or myself will be your contact persons for troubleshooting. Please arrive on time (5:45) and we will be happy to greet you. Tables.  Tables are 5’ x 2.5’.  Centennial Theatre doesn't allow banners to be taped to the wall, but you can tape your banner to the table.  Bring tape if you need it! A table cloth is provided, but you may bring your own. Face time.  You will have about 60 minutes before the show, 20 - 30 minutes at intermission and up to 15 minutes after the show to maximize the value of your table. Be sure to bring handouts, signup forms, stickers, etc.  Consider having a “VIMFF special” to encourage attendees to take action while at the show. Note:  Centennial asks for 15% of your sales profit if you sell stuff at the show. Bonus exposure.  Just after intermission, we have a draw that sees lucky attendees win small prizes.  (e.g. t-shirts, lift tickets, event entries, etc.)  The audience loves this, and it’s great exposure for those who chip-in. Please let me know in advance if you would like to take advantage of this. Your complimentary tickets.  You have two (2) complimentary tickets to the evening for the people at your table. They are reserved under your organization’s name. If you need only 1 ticket please let us know, so we can release the other one to the public for purchase.  If you want more members to help out, they will have to buy tickets online or at the door. Discounted tickets. Tickets are $22 on line and at the door. (Prices vary for matinees, workshops, and youth tickets). We have put aside discounted tickets with $2 off, that need to be purchased online. Discount code is "VIMFF-COMM". Pl... Read more

]]>2019-02-17T23:19:00+0000Tickets for VIMFF 2019 guest speaker shows available now! https://vimff.org/?mc_cid=d49f5e510b&mc_eid=a163518e02 From February 22 to March 3, join us as we get lost in the adventure stories of the 33 incredible guest speakers that will take the VIMFF stage. From award-winning authors exploring the history and meaning of places both near and far, to leading adventurers pushing the boundaries of human potential, to photographers giving a much needed voice to wild places, our 2019 guest speakers are inspiring beyond words. Official film line-up & full program will be announced on Monday, January 28.

]]>2019-01-22T19:18:00+0000It's that time of year - the 2018 Fall Series will be kicking off on October 15 with 6 amazing shows over 5 nights at the Centennial Theatre and Rio Theatre! Catch some of most highly anticipated mountain films - including Free Solo, The Dawn Wall, This Mountain Life and The Condor & The Eagle. Be inspired by our guest speaker line-up - legendary mountaineer Doug Scott, freeride mountain biker Darren Berrecloth, and more. Share this sneak peek with your friends and get ready for an adventure filled Fall Series. Tickets go on sale THIS Mon, Sept 24! And more great news - we are doing a two-part Fall Series this year which means even more environmental, ski, climbing and mountain adventure shows. The second part of the Fall Series will be held from November 13-18 - the November program will be released in October. https://vimff.org/program/

]]>2018-09-23T03:59:00+0000 VIMFF has teamed up with some amazing organizations and companies to bring the VIMFF community some exciting opportunities. Read about them below and be sure to apply before the deadlines!  To Learn More visit: https://vimff.org/initiatives/

]]>2017-11-24T19:08:00+0000VIMFF is excited to announce their 2017 Fall Series dates on November 7 - 10 featuring 3 Reel Rock 12 Shows and 2 gripping Ski Shows. Always a hit with climbers and non-climbers alike, VIMFF will be one of the first to host Reel Rock 12 in Canada this year. Now in its 12th year, the Reel Rock shows consist of five new short films that will deliver heart-thumping action, big laughs and pure inspiration. Read more about the films here.This year we are combining Reel Rock shows with Fall Series programming, so we also have 2 epic Ski Shows to get you pumped for the upcoming ski season (crossing our fingers for snow!). Sylvain Saudan, famously known as the pioneer of extreme skiing, and Martina and Tania Halik, an adventurous mother-daughter duo who embarked on a five and a half month long ski traverse of the Coast Mountains of BC and Alaska, will join us on separate evenings.Program details and tickets are now available on our completely redesigned website by the very talented Lindsay McGhee. Shows sell out, so be sure to save your spot quickly. ... Read more

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]]>2017-02-08T23:02:00+0000VIMFF and MEC are proud to announce a new grant to enable local explorers and adventurers to undertake their dream expeditions. The MEC Adventure Grant will award funds to local teams who have exploratory and human powered objectives in adventurous arenas. Our aim is to support Canadian adventures both in our own backyard and around the world, while promoting a multitude of outdoor pursuits and bringing the resulting story to the VIMFF stage for our community to enjoy. For more details about requirements and application information please see http://www.vimff.org/adventuregrant/  Please email tom@vimff.org with your application and/or any questions about the program. Application Deadline - December 31, 2015

]]>2015-12-02T19:04:00+0000REEL ROCK 10 features athletes Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and a special tribute to the late Dean Potter. Films: Reel Rock 10 - A Line Across the Sky, Dean Potter Tribute, High and Mighty, Showdown at Horseshoe Hell, and Dawn Wall: First Look  Advanced tickets available here - BCMC members are eligible for a special $12 discounted price Use the code: “12VIMFF12” when purchasing online.  This discount is for BCMC members only

]]>2015-10-05T05:41:00+0000“BCMC 800” was achieved on Feb.15 – yup, we are 800 now. Our PR Volunteers Astrid St.Pierre, Bala Kumar, Rob Szpak, Michelle Hyun, Dave Robertson and Francis signed up 14 new members at our PR table at the VIMFF – North Vancouver. Their successful work pushed our ‘active membership accounts’ over the 800 barrier during the VIMFF on Feb.15th ‘Thank You Very Much’ for helping make the BCMC one of the leading Mountaineering Clubs in BC and in Canada. Next steps: We need more trip organizers who organize more trips for all those new members! ● Yes – we are talking to YOU● Don’t be shy – please help - apply via email bcmc.contact@gmail.com to become a trip organizer or club volunteer :)  

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