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2019 Park City â€¢ Salt Lake City

Letter from our Executive Director Festival Sponsors Meet the Director—Zabardast 2018 Film Catalog 2019 Featured Artist Meet the Director—RJ Ripper About Wasatch Mountain Arts A Look at She Jumps Meet the Director—Stirb Langsam 2019 Mallory Award Wasatch Mountain Film Festival Credits 2018 Festival Schedule

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The Leonardo

Salt Lake City, Utah

SCREENING BLOCK 9 7:00 p.m.

SCREENING BLOCK 10 1:00 p.m.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

ABANDONED

Directed by Ben Page & James Hamer

Directed by Lionello DelPiccolo, Grant

| 0:03:45

Robbins & Sara Robbins | 0:23:41

SURFACE

STIRB LANGSAM

Directed by John Rodosky | 0:06:57

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jakob Schweighofer | 0:16:00

RJ RIPPER Directed by Joey Schusler | 0:19:25

WILD UTAH: AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS

NOW OR NEVER

Directed by Chris Lee & Alex Lee |

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jackob

0:11:30

Schweighofer | 0:20:42

Intermission AKUNA Directed by Jess Colquhoun | 0:05:41

BEYOND SKIING EVEREST Directed by Michael Marolt & Steve

QUEEN OF MAUD LAND

Bellamy | 01:16:00

Directed by Taylor Keating & Cedar Wright | 0:27:00

AWARDS

ONLINE SCREENINGS While WMFF has a limited number of live screenings each year, we are thrilled to share an extended selection of virtual-only screening opportunities. If you would like to watch this year’s virtual only films visit us at : wasatchfilmfestival.org Virtual film screenings are included with Festival Passes (and not individual screening tickets). These films will be available to enjoy for 30 days from the first day of the festival.

THE FAR GREEN COUNTRY

FREE FALLING

SAFETY TO NOME

Directed by Eli & Kelly Pyke | 01:10:00

Directed by Katie Cook | 0:23:41

Directed by Jonathan Hunwick & Kenton

FAR OUT

NATURE NEEDS YOU

Directed by Todd Jones, Steve Jones &

Directed by Mark Pearce | 0:09:11

Blake Campbell | 01:11:31

OBJECTIF SAUVAGE

Gilchrist | 01:26:00

THE SKY PIERCER Directed by Jason Hancox | 0:42:15

FEEL OF VISION

Directed by Cedrik Strahm, Martin Ureta

UNBOUNDED

Directed by Tucker Gragg & Austin

& Joshua Preiswerk | 01:22:00

Directed by Garrett Martin | 01:14:36

Gardner | 0:24:00

FOCUS Directed by Chris Prescott | 0:34:24

LA PROMENADE Directed by Michel Dalle | 0:25:48

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

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A message from our Executive Director Dear Patrons, Thank you so much for attending this year’s festival and for supporting our wonderful mountain community. Over the past 5 years, we have screened hundreds of powerful films from around the globe. The films we screen and the stories we share are important. They broaden our perspective and inspire us to lead better lives. While you’ve seen the films, it’s likely that you don’t know the story of how Shane Baldwin and I started Wasatch Mountain Arts.

6 years ago, Shane & I were students at the University of Utah studying in the Parks, Recreation & Tourism department. After running into each other at an entrepreneurship conference we decided to team up and find something that our wonderful community needed

While we have come far what most excites me is the bright

and create an organization to support it. After seeing

future and opportunities that we have ahead of us. We’re just

the community’s enthusiasm for the Banff Film Festival

getting started and the festival in its current state is just the

tour screenings, we knew that adventure film was what

beginning. Thank you again for joining us for this landmark

we were looking for! People love adventure film and

year to commemorate half a decade of adventure and I hope

while many festivals like Banff come to Utah on tour, the

to see at our next event.

Wasatch has never had one to call it’s own. We thought this was crazy since the Wasatch is a mecca for outdoor

Thank you,

recreation and mountain culture. Stuart Derman As two broke college students, it wasn’t easy to get WMA off the ground. However, with the generous support of so many people and organization we are now In our 5th year of running the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival.

Co-Founder & Executive Director Wasatch Mountain Arts

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Film: Children of the Columbia

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MOVES WITH YOUR BODY

Meet the Directors: Jérôme Tanon—Zabardast What is in your gear bag/kit? The strict minimum for this trip, since weight was a major problem. No change for clothes, only sleeping/camping gear and camera gear, with a lot of medium format films to go with the Pentax 6x7 and it’s 4 lenses, an ND filter and macro ring.

What item can you not live without? For ZABARDAST, we couldn’t have made it without class 4 sunglasses. Loosing them would put you in a really bad situation. Gloves also were very handy. In opposition, we didn’t need our phones at all.

Who has been most influential in your directing career? I can’t tell, but for this film there is one movie which inspired me from the start, which is The Thin Red Line by Terrence Malick. I felt like going to war, but a internal and contemplative war; so I though of this film right away and showed it to Pierre and Julien our cameramen. On the other side, during the whole process of making our film, I purposedly didn’t watch any adventure film, to avoid being influenced.

Most necessary character-quality for a director? Really I have no idea, since i’m completely new to this. Keeping the team together, being resilient, confident, passionate, are crucial. Making sure everyone in the crew finds its personal space, is appreciated, and keeping peace. Very valuable.

and joy, our now brotherhood of a team had this time for contemplation and cultural exchange before going home, and it was incredible.

Craziest on-set/en route to set adventure? Well, we had to take a pretty crazy jeep ride through canyons to get to the Karakoram Range in Pakistan, one we will never forget. The jeep was litteraly touching the cliff one side, and wheel halfway in the void on the other side. It was nervewrecking.

How do you choose music for your films? Zabardast has a mix of tunes composed especially for it by Jonathan Saguez, with who I discussed the melodies, styles,

Favorite on-set memory?

rhytms and such; as well as songs from Audionetwork, mixed,

So many ! I’ll go with the bike ride in the fields. After

modified and adapted for the film. Music is the soul of a film, it

completing our expedition, washed out but filled with purpose

is the most important thing.

Photo: Mike Shaw Film: RJ Ripper

2019 FIL 3 SONS & A KING

experience he missed out on all those years ago. Joined by his

Directed by Coby Coonradt

dad and young son, Sid will be flanked by generations of those

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who love and support him while striving to achieve his goal

As a child, Sid Smith, afflicted with a genetic disease that left

and truly become kings of the mountain.

him unable to walk well, watched his dad and brothers go on epic outdoor adventures, including trips to King’s Peak, Utah’s

ABANDONED

tallest mountain.

Robbins

Directed by Lionello DelPiccolo, Grant Robbins & Sara 0:23:41 | BLOCK 10

Years later, Sid, as a double-amputee that Sid is finally able

A crew of backcountry skiers set out to explore Colorado’s

to experience the joy of hiking. Using state-of-the-art walking

lost ski areas in hopes to find adventure amongst the ruins.

prosthetics, his sights are set on completing the father and son

Instead, they discover the truth behind what made these areas

LMS Film: Art of Living

close their doors for good and find what skiing used to be

exploring a new realm of human potential in climbing with

like before mega resorts and climate change wreaked havoc

feats such as establishing a benchmark for the sport—a

on independently owned ski areas. Through heart-wrenching

5.15d in Norway he dubbed Silence (as in, drop the mic). On

interviews with former owners, ski patrol, and historians,

the heels of this ascent, we follow Adam from his home in

Abandoned uncovers what it’s like to be a skier in Colorado’s

the Czech Republic, across Europe to North America, as he

backcountry and what it means to go from lost to found.

innovates new training methods, establishes upper echelon

AGE OF ONDRA Directed by Josh Lowell, Zachary Barr & Peter Mortimer 0:46:49 | BLOCK 7

first ascents, and attempts to be the first person to send 5.15 on the first try. “Age of Ondra” is a rare, intimate journey with one of the greatest athletes at the peak of his powers.

Every so often an athlete comes along who redefines their sport. Adam Ondra, the 25-year-old Czech crusher, is

AKUNA

of reaching a lofty goal when the struggle to get there has

Directed by Jess Colquhoun

defined you for so long.

0:05:41 | BLOCK 9 After five years of service in Iraq Will Robinson was

THE BEAVER BELIEVERS

discharged from the U.S. Army, deemed unsuitable for

Directed by Sarah Koenigsberg

service with injuries sustained to both knees, a fused wrist,

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and severe PTSD. What followed was twelve years of

The Beaver Believers shares the urgent yet whimsical story

suffering, isolation, hopelessness, and desperation. That’s

of an unlikely cadre of activists—a biologist, a hydrologist,

when Will took up hiking, beginning on the Pacific Crest Trail

a botanist, an ecologist, a psychologist, and a hairdresser

in 2016. With thousands of miles on his road to recovery, he

–who share a common goal: restoring the North American

continues to walk and to heal and to promote healing and

Beaver, that most industrious, ingenious, furry little

through hiking for anyone else who’s suffered the effects of

bucktoothed engineer, to the watersheds of the

emotional and physical trauma.

American West.

THE ART OF LIVING

The Beaver Believers encourage us to embrace a new

Directed by Steve Rokks

paradigm for managing our western lands, one that seeks to

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partner with the natural world rather than overpower it.

During a climbing trip in Turkey, on a routine day,

Shot in 8 western US states, Mexico, and Canada, through

professional climber Rannveig Aamodt made a small mistake

desert drought, raging wild fires, spring floods, and the

that almost cost her her life. A quick lapse of judgment

peaceful calm of wetlands, this film will change the way you

resulted in a fifty foot fall, straight down that left her with

think about climate change and inspire you to take a bite out

fractures to her back, pelvis, both ankles, and countless

of the challenges we face, one stick at a time.

other injuries, both physical and emotional. According to the doctors, she would never properly walk again, and her

BEYOND SKIING EVEREST

future surely would not involve climbing. Armed with hope,

Directed by Michael Marolt & Steve Bellamy

determination, and a beautiful perspective on life, Rannveig

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redirected the trajectory of her story and proved that her

The story of lifelong friends progressing in high-altitude

reaction to her situation dictated the course of her future.

skiing, from their first American ski descent of an 8,000 meter peak to being inducted to the USA National Ski Hall

BEAUTIFUL IDIOT

of Fame. The film covers nearly 30 years and arguably

Directed by Harrison Mendel & Robb Thompson

the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000-meter to

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8,000-meter peaks, including a pioneering effort to the

Featuring professional slopestyle rider Brett Rheeder,

ultimate: climbing and skiing in the Winter Himalaya.

“Beautiful Idiot” takes you on a wild ride through the mindset and motivations of those who feel driven to pursue greatness, how it can feel to fall short, and the consequences

BIG WORLD Directed by David Morton & Fitz Cahall

day he would be back to use the natural quality of the ice to his cinematic advantage.

0:13:00 | BLOCK 2 As parents, how do we teach our kids that there is a world beyond social media, standardized tests and soccer practice? In April 2018, Eddie Bauer athlete David Morton, who makes his living guiding some of the world’s most incredible peaks, wanted to deepen his seven-year-old son Thorne’s understanding of the world beyond their Seattle neighborhood. Knowing that engaging with this world helps us grow, David took Thorne on a week-long standup-paddleboard journey down the Karnali and Bheri Rivers in Western Nepal.

BLUE Directed by Aly Nicklas

BROTHERHOOD OF SKIING Directed by Tyler Wilkinson-Ray & Colin Arisman 0:10:30 | BLOCK 3 Since 1973, the National Brotherhood of Skiers has overcome barriers by bringing soul, smiles and a party to the mountain. Formed during the height of the civil rights movement, the organization is dedicated to creating a welcoming space for people of color on the slopes and supporting black youth in snow sports. Today, the Brotherhood hosts the largest gathering of black skiers in the United States and represents 53 ski clubs in four regions across the country and 3,000 members.

0:03:45 | BLOCK 4 Fresh off training wheels, a four-year-old growing up in Valdez, Alaska begins to push her boundaries and explore what’s possible on her bike, her eyes naturally drifting to the mountains. We dive into the world of her fantasy and explore the mountains, glaciers and rivers of Valdez by fat bike with a crew of boundary-pushing female athletes hailing from Alaska and beyond. “Blue” is a fantastical journey into a young girl’s imagination and a testament to the inherent creativity, innovation, and strength forged in women of the north.

Film: Far Green Country

BRIGHTER NIGHT Directed by Jordan Halland 0:05:00 | BLOCK 3 Filmmaker Jordan Halland and his team hike deep into the frozen heart of Alaska’s Mendenhall Glacier to capture ice climbing in a whole new light. Filmed entirely at night in sub-arctic temperatures, “Brighter Night” is the result of an idea filmmaker Jordan Halland hasn’t been able to shake since his first shoot on a glacier almost a decade ago. When his headlamp hit the glacier just right the whole ice field seemed to light up, and he knew one Film: Akuna

CARRIED AWAY: A PORTER’S STORY

natural sounds she finds there with the goal of sparking

Directed by Olly Pemberton

people’s love for these wild lands.

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“The Creek Sessions” follows Jess on a sensory journey

“Carried Away” is a short film about the lives of the porters on

to create music in Utah’s Indian Creek, wooing us with the

the Inca Trail. To help tell their story, Irish-based adventurer

splendor of the desert, and reminding us that wild places are

Jarlath McHale actually became a porter for the entire trek,

worth protecting not simply for their landscapes but for their

doing everything that they do and carrying everything they

soundscapes, too.

would carry. In doing so he became the first non-Peruvian porter to work on the Inca Trail.

CHILDREN OF THE COLUMBIA

Directed by Jason van Bruggen

Directed by Leo Hoorn, Jay Macmillan, & Mitchell Scott

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The film is a look at the social and cultural impacts of

Depicts a cultural ski journey up the historically charged

thawing ice through the eyes of Derrick Pottle, an Inuit

waters of the Columbia River in Interior British Columbia.

hunter, guide and carver from Nuntsiavut, Labrador. Having

CONNECTS Directed by Sandra Lahnsteiner 0:24:00 | BLOCK 3 Without knowing each other, pro mountain biker Hannah Barnes from Scotland and Austrian freeskier Sandra Lahnsteiner set off to a trip to Iceland together, planning to explore the Troll Peninsula while doing both their sports. How will Hannah, only an average skier, feel following Sandra, a pro freeskier with steep skiing experience, into the backcountry? And when the tables turn, Sandra will have to chase the mountain bike girl on the challenging single trails in the vast country of Iceland. Will they be able to leave their comfort zone, and how can they support each other?

CREEK SESSIONS Directed by Tahria Sheather 0:06:10 | BLOCK 6 Nature has a rhythm; it just takes one to tune into it. Jess Kilroy, musician, climber and conservationist, travels to wilderness areas around the West, creating music from the

DERRICK POTTLE, KEEPER OF THE FLAME

grown up on the land, he relies on his 60-year observations around the temporal, emotional, and cultural impacts of climate change. His description of the vast seasonal changes within his lifetime leaves the viewer to consider how climate change is impacting the social fabric and livelihoods of Arctic communities.

DREAMRIDE 3.0 Directed by Mike Hopkins 0:06:00 | BLOCK 1 DreamRide 3 is the third and final chapter in the awardwinning series that has transported audiences to the wildest reaches of one’s imagination. Driven by a Dr.Suess inspired narrative, this mountain bike film is sure to take you places like no other.

EVOLUTION OF DREAMS Directed by Carina Brunnauer 0:26:10 | BLOCK 7 What happens when the passion for your dreams fades? Do you just stop, or do you search for whatâ€™s missing and uncover new goals and dreams? Eva and Jackieâ€™s journeys have taken them from regulated ski courses to big mountain skiing, which brought more freedom and the discovery of ski mountaineering. In this new discipline, they have to tackle new challenges and conquer new fears.

THE FAR GREEN COUNTRY Directed by Eli & Kelly Pyke 01:10:00 | ONLINE A young family, struggling to stay afloat amidst disappointment and heartache, sets out on the road in search of the hope of healing as a couple, connecting with their son and pursuing a more whole-hearted pace of life. This real-life tale tells of the comedy, the hardships, and the passion of living intentionally and adventurously in marriage and with children.

FAR OUT Directed by Todd Jones, Steve Jones & Blake Campbell 01:11:31 | ONLINE Far Out embodies the imagination as much as it does a physical space. It is the quest to seek out undiscovered realms and inspire new waves of creativity, enlightenment, and progression. It is the quest to be blown away.

FEEL OF VISION Directed by Tucker Gragg & Austin Gardner 0:24:00 | ONLINE Lonnie Bedwell, a former Navy Petty Officer turned extreme adventure athlete, became the first blind person to ever whitewater kayak the entire length of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon in a solo kayak. After losing his eyesight in a hunting accident in 1997, Lonnie described his blindness 16

as a wall that prevented him from living a full life. Kayaking acted as a door in the wall that opened up to the whole world, leading Lonnie to spend his time engaging fellow blind paddlers in the spray and white foam of the Ohioplye and Yellowstone wilderness and helping them to find the doorway so that they too can create their own vision of the life ahead of them.

FOCUS Directed by Chris Prescott 0:34:24 | ONLINE “Focus” documents Steve Bate’s life since being with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a severe form of tunnel vision that is slowly robbing him of his sight. The knowledge that his sight could disappear entirely at any moment has manifested into an almost obsessive drive to achieve his ambitious dreams, from attempting to solo Film: Grizzly Country Film: DugOut

El Capitan to cycling in the 2016 Paralympic Games. The film follows Steve as he participates in the Rovaniemi 150, a gruelling self-supported fat bike race through the Arctic tundra of Finnish Lapland, where temperatures can drop below -35°C and 80 percent of participants don’t make it to the finish line.

FREE FALLING Directed by Katie Cook 0:23:41 | ONLINE Denver BASE jumper Danny Weiland confronts the emotional toll of his friends’ deaths by gearing up to reclaim the World Record for most human-powered BASE jumps in a 24 hour period. Unassisted by machines or vehicles, Danny will jump off of the Perrine Bridge in Idaho over 60 times and then climb the 486 feet back out of the canyon all on his own, including over near-vertical sections of cliff where a wrong move could be fatal. The sheer number of jumps needed to break the record means that he must climb more vertical feet than the summit of Mount Everest, all in a single day. While it’s a brutal test of skill, commitment and mental fortitude, Danny also sees the challenge as a way to overcome his crippling grief in the wake of his friends’ deaths. 17 Film: Ice and Palms

THE FRENCHY

ICE & PALMS

Directed by Michelle Smith

Directed by Jochen Mesle, Max Kroneck, & El Flamingo

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Films

Jacques “The Frenchy” Houot, an 82-year-old athlete

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who gets after it non-stop on skis, mountain bike, and the

Freeskiiers Jochen Mesle and Max Kroneck bikepack across

cyclocross race circuit, is a Colorado icon. He is a badass

the Alps in an epic adventure traveling from their homeland

athlete, but the real story is how he inspires us with his

of Germany across the Western Alps to the Mediterranean by

contagious love of life, epic tales of survival, the ability

bicycles, covering the whole distance without a motor. With

to counter aging through laughter, and his impact on the

their skis strapped on their bikes or the bikes strapped on the

community over decades.

backpacks, they achieved a longtime dream: 1,800 km and about 35,000 vertical meters in 5 weeks.

A GRAND JOURNEY Directed by Karissa Akin

IN DUE TIME

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Directed by Andy Maser

Born and raised in Jackson, Wyoming, Kira has found a great

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love for the outdoors and enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, and

“In Due Time” is the story of two men who trekked 105 miles

a career as a yoga instructor—despite a rare birth defect

across Greenland’s Arctic Circle Trail in less than four days.

and the amputation of her lower leg. Kira’s fiery passion

The film showcases their journey—one that is physically

and athleticism drives her to achieve her goals and amaze

challenging and emotionally eye-opening. As Mike Chambers

those around her with her achievements. Climbing the iconic

and Jason Antin make their journey in the cold winter of

Grand Teton has been a childhood dream of Kira’s. In “A

2018, they explore their thoughts on fatherhood, family, and

Grand Journey,” we get an intimate look into Kira’s unique but

adventure—and how the proper balance between these three

incredibly relatable journey as she attempts to take on a goal

is necessary for their happiness.

she herself may not believe is possible.

GRIZZLY COUNTRY Directed by Ben Moon

THE LAST HERD Directed by Joseph Flannery 0:22:00 | BLOCK 7

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The Henry Mountains bison represent the last genetically

After serving in the Vietnam War, author and eco-warrior

pure and brucellosis-free herd of wild bison that roams over

Doug Peacock spent years alone in the Wyoming and

a large area—over 385,000 acres without fences, culling, or

Montana wilderness observing grizzly bears. This time in the

roundups. Despite all this space, Henry Mountains Bison are

wild changed the course of his life. With the protection of

caught within a complex web of public lands, grass, ranching,

Yellowstone grizzlies now under threat, Peacock reflects on

and government agencies. “The Last Herd,” an independent

the importance of habitat and why he continues to fight for

conservation film, documents this delicate balance and

wild causes.

provides an example of how free-roaming bison and private interests can co-exist. 19

THE LORAX PROJECT

MY MOM VALA

Directed by Peter Wyllie

Directed by RC Cone

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Six friends embark on a determined quest to climb, and then

For most of us, Greenland only exists as a story, a legend, a

BASE jump ‘The Lorax’, a formidable climb on Frenchman’s

large white shape on a map. For Vala Árnadóttir, Greenland is

Cap in remote western Tasmania. Surrounded by some of the

very much real. Vala lives in Iceland but travels to Greenland

most pristine wilderness in all of Australia, they contend with

for work and to immerse herself in a landscape that’s as

extreme weather and rugged terrain, relying on each other’s

beautiful and fertile as it is barren and unforgiving. But for

skills and humour to reach their goal.

her 10-year old daughter Mathilda, Greenland lives only in the stories that her mother tells and her own imagination.

LOST & FOUND: HIDDEN TREASURE IN THE LOST SIERRA Directed by Ross Reid 0:06:45 | BLOCK 2 In California’s Northern Sierra Nevada, between Downieville and Sierra City, the area’s mining history contributed to a

“My Mom Vala” introduces you to Vala and Mathilda and shows you Greenland through Mathilda’s fantasies and Vala’s eyes.

NATURE NEEDS YOU Directed by Mark Pearce

network of trails that faded away with the Gold Rush. But

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now, recreation has begun their resurrection, contributing to

While industrial resource developments continue to put

the local small-town economies and preserving the area’s

at risk our natural and cultural significance, people across

rich history—and showing that trails inevitably come and

Australia are standing their ground for nature. These

go, but rarely are they lost forever. Professional mountain

everyday Australians take extraordinary steps toward

biker Eric Porter and Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship’s trail

working with their communities to minimize the impacts of

whisperer Kurt Gensheimer spent a week in the Lost Sierra

climate change on these places by keeping oil, coal and gas

this past fall, riding forgotten trails and finding a different

in the ground.

kind of wealth than the area is known for.

NOW OR NEVER LOVE, TRAILS & DINOSAURS

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jackob Schweighofer

Directed by Alex Oliver

0:20:42 | BLOCK 9

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Following the slogan “Now or never”, Nadine Wallner, the

Meet the first person with autism to hike every trail in the

two-time Freeride World Champion from Arlberg, takes us on

Smokies.

a journey through her life. Growing up in the “cradle of alpine skiing,” impish, amusing, and progressive Nadine started early

THE MIRNAVATOR

in exploring her own limits: skipping school on Blue Bird

Directed by Sarah Menzies

days and driving policemen crazy, all for the powder. Her

0:11:06 | BLOCK 8 Ultra-runners overcome obstacles on every trail. In this film, Mirna Valerio overcomes the negative voices that don’t believe she belongs in the sport. 20

passion for “white splendor” is still burning, especially as new opportunities are being opened up in her home mountains.

Film: Sacred Strides

OBJECTIF SAUVAGE

locations and tackling some of the Sierra’s greatest

Directed by Cedrik Strahm, Martin Ureta & Joshua Preiswerk

objectives. Muir, who was known for his environmental

01:22:00 | ONLINE

advocacy and conservation, will provide part of the narrative

The Chaplin Laguna, an expanse of fresh water in the heart

as Jeremy uses Muir’s prolific words to create a heavy tone

of the Noel Kempff Mercado National Park in the Bolivian

focused on celebrating what it took to protect these national

Amazon, is a veritable chimera for aboriginals and scientists.

lands, what effect these wild places have had on him, and

Described as inaccessible and magical, many expeditions

what we must do to protect them.

have failed to unravel the secrets. Driven by their sole determination, Joshua, Cedrik and Martin, three Swiss

THE PASSAGE

adventurers, spent four years of their lives to bring back a

Directed by Nate Dappen

documentary about their attempt to get to this forgotten

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place. As they slowly realize how fragile this environment

In 1974, my 20-year-old parents and uncle Andy built their

could be, the protagonists express their feelings about

own canoes, launched them into the Pacific, and became

environmental themes and embark on an adventure to

some the first people in modern history to canoe from

discover the fauna and flora of one of its last strongholds.

Washington to Alaska up the Inside Passage. That adventure became legend in our family—shaping who we’ve become,

ODE TO MUIR

how we view our parents, and how our parents view

Directed by Jeremy Jones

themselves. In the summer of 2017, we renovated those

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canoes and with our aging parents completed their 1974

“Ode to Muir” follows Jeremy Jones throughout the Sierra

journey. The Passage is a story about the dreams of aging

Mountain range, exploring some of John Muir’s favorite

brothers, fathers and sons, and the wild places that define us. 21

LA PROMENADE

for governor, and a young mountaineer—embark on an

Directed by Michel Dalle

expedition to the mountain to celebrate the special bond that

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connects them all. Featuring unreleased instrumentals by

At the bottom of the highest mountains in Europe, among the

Eddie Vedder and never before seen footage and photos of

“Four Giants of the Alps”—Mont-Blanc, Matterhorn, Monte

Robert Kennedy, the feature-length documentary sits at the

Rosa and Grand Paradis—two young free-riders, Shanty

intersection of politics, human rights, environmentalism, and

Cipolli and Simon Croux, decided to do the entire tour of

adventure.

Aosta Valley on skis. Their adventure, a twenty day journey in the most isolated and untouched places of the Alps,

THE RIDE

interlaces with a story which comes from more than forty

Directed by Erik Petersen

years ago.

0:08:35 | BLOCK 4 Follow Ebbie Hansen, a Montana cowgirl, as she chases

QUEEN OF MAUD LAND

her third National Championship in skijoring, a sport that

Directed by Taylor Keating & Cedar Wright

combines fast horses with daredevil skiing through a slalom

0:27:00 | BLOCK 9

course in small towns throughout the western United States.

A dream team of six elite climbers mount an expedition to one of the world’s last great climbing frontiers: the remote

RJ RIPPER

frozen towers of Antarctica. Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker

Directed by Joey Schusler

tackle a new route on the 3,600-foot Ulvetanna; Savannah

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Cummins and Anna Pfaff summit the towering Holtanna;

Kids and bikes: wherever you are in the world, they go

and Alex Honnold and Cedar Wright make a harrowing and

together. The chaotic streets of Kathmandu may not seem like

hilarious blitz of 13 different spires spread across the ice

a typical breeding ground for world-class mountain bikers,

field, including one pitch that Honnold calls “the scariest I

but then again nothing is typical about Rajesh (RJ) Magar.

have ever led.” “Queen Maud Land,” named for this icy region,

From learning to ride on a beat-up clunker to becoming

showcases a stunning, rarely visited wilderness, and the

the four-time National Champion at age 21, RJ’s story is

suffering and vision needed to climb at the bottom of the

one of boundless childhood dreaming and unstoppable

world.

determination, forged from junkyard scraps and tested on the rugged trails of the mighty Himalaya.

RETURN TO MT. KENNEDY Directed by Eric Becker

SACRED STRIDES

01:19:55 | BLOCK 1

Directed by Forest Woodward, Anna Callaghan & Marie

In 1965, Jim Whittaker led Senator Robert Kennedy to the first ascent of a remote mountain in the Yukon named after the late president, JFK. Fifty years later, the sons of the original climbing team—a raucous band manager, a candidate

Sullivan 0:12:20 | BLOCK 4 Bears Ears National Monument is one of the most talkedabout public lands under threat, though the dialogue often glosses over how sacred it is to many Native Americans. In

Film: Weight of Water

Film: Age of Ondra

March 2017, a group of tribes put their differences aside and

knows that weather in New Zealand is not so kind. As they

came together to run 800 miles to Bears Ears––and to send

wait for a weather window, the trio adventure around the

a message of unity. The Sacred Strides for Healing Prayer

south island, but the time is passing. When the team finally

Run wove from tribal homelands across the Southwest to

starts their ascent in a howling gale, after being told they will

Bears Ears. Meet the people who are participating in the

not reach the top, morale is low and they don’t feel they will

public lands conversation with their feet and learn about why

make the top, but with 24 hours left, they have to try.

this land is so important to them.

STIRB LANGSAM SAFETY TO NOME

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jakob Schweighofer

Directed by Jonathan Hunwick & Kenton Gilchrist

0:16:00 | BLOCK 10

01:26:00 | ONLINE

“Stirb Langsam” is a portrait about the young alpinist Michi

Twenty-six ultra-endurance athletes embark on a 1000-

Wohlleben. Michi’s ambition is hard to control; he has

mile human-powered race across Alaska on the Iditarod

accomplished one outstanding performance after another

Trail, where being prepared for anything is the only way to

and is fully committed to mountaineering—until one day

guarantee your safety—or your survival.

when his body reveals his limits after a banal training session. From one moment to the next, his life turns upside

A SENSE OF WONDER

down and whether or not he will be able to climb again

Directed by Mathieu Le Lay

seems questionable. The film deals with the effects of the

0:03:13 | BLOCK 3

mountain as a drug on a young, motivated person.

A vast silence swallows the sound. A kingdom of mountains rise majestically toward the heavens. A call of the wild to a

SURFACE

wandering soul.

Directed by John Rodosky 0:06:57 | BLOCK 9

A Sense of Wonder is a cinematic visual poem featuring

“Surface” follows award-winning photographer Ben Thouard

a lone adventurer who seeks for wonder in the Dolomite

as he works to capture a new perspective of the underwater

mountains.

world. In a photographic niche defined by familiar angles, Ben was driven by his desire to create something original

THE SKY PIERCER

in surf photography. After countless hours he discovered

Directed by Jason Hancox

the through the wave photo, but quickly realized it was not

0:42:15 | ONLINE

a simple matter of arriving at the location and pointing his

“Sky Piercer” sees World Champion athletes Xavier De le Rue,

camera.

Nadine Wallner and local Sam Smoothy take on the iconic peak of Mt. Cook. With three weeks to prepare and scope the West face, Xavier and Nadine are confident that they will have the opportunity to tackle the mountain, but local Sam

A TIME TO REMEMBER

Barr’s journey from the U.S. to France (the birthplace of

Directed by Ben Page & James Hamer

modern speed climbing) to South Asia (it’s actually huge

0:03:45 | BLOCK 9

there) culminates at an international competition in Moscow,

Travel across the wild winter highlands of northern Scotland

where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six

as one man recollects a youth spent exploring the hidden

seconds.

corners of his homeland.

UP TO SPEED

UNBOUNDED Directed by Garrett Martin

Directed by Peter Mortimer, Zachary Barr & Nick Rosen

01:14:36 | ONLINE

0:20:35 | BLOCK 8

An unaided crew of four young travelers encounter dense

When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics,

forests, snow-capped mountains, active volcanoes, and

it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many

barren deserts, as they spend four months following the

climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined

route of the Greater Patagonian Trail, the longest continual

events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing.

trail network in South America. As they immerse themselves

REEL ROCK correspondent Zachary Barr looks into this

in the history and culture of this extraordinary region, they

little-known and seldom practiced sub-discipline of the

discover the beauty, volatility, and fragility of the Patagonian

sport and the role it will play in shaping climbing’s future.

landscapes.

Film: Stirb Langsam

Film: The Wonder

THE WEIGHT OF WATER Directed by Michael Brown 01:20:00 | BLOCK 5

WILD UTAH: AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS Directed by Chris Lee & Alex Lee

A blind adventurer takes on an absurdly improbable

0:11:30 | BLOCK 10

challenge: kayaking the Grand Canyon. He desires the elusive

This short documentary is an advocacy film for Utah’s

state of being that so many of us seek, to be engaged in the

last remaining wild places. The Southern Utah Wilderness

present moment.

Alliance (SUWA) advocates for protecting over 9 million acres of federally managed public lands as Wilderness, areas of

“It’s so hard to be fully in the moment because there’s so

pristine natural beauty, unique and untrammeled ecosystems,

much fear, there’s so much anxiety, it’s like a person looking

and unfathomable cultural significance. This film walks

through a window at an experience rather than being in the

the viewer through the diverse landscape and draws upon

experience.” -- Erik Weihenmayer.

diverse voices to tell the story of why these lands are worth protecting, why corporate and political greed are risking the

WILD TODDLER CHRONICLES

integrity of the landscape, and what can be done to ensure

Directed by Brian Lewis

these public lands are protected for generations to come.

0:09:40 | BLOCK 6 With humor, emotion, and general toddler craziness, this film offers a realistic look at one family’s motivations for introducing their young daughter to adventure in wild places. 26

THE WONDER Directed by Goh Iromoto 0:06:50 | BLOCK 7 “The Wonder” is a reflective journey exploring the human sense of awe and wonder amidst the landscape and wildlife of Kenya.

This film follows the story of Ninian Lowis, a safari guide who has spent much of his life amongst the wilderness of Africa, surrounded by rich savannah, mountains, forests, deserts, and the extraordinary creatures that reside within these very landscapes. The story revolves around his reflections of how nature helped overcome a sense of purposelessness during his youth and how he came to realize that a sense of solitude and deep exposure to wild environments had the ability to awaken his senses.

ZABARDAST Directed by Jérôme Tanon 0:54:00 | BLOCK 6 The intimate travel diary of an incredible freeride expedition into the heart of the Karakoram range. The search for one of the most beautiful mountains on the planet, standing at 5880 meters, to ski. A meeting point of Freeriding and Mountaineering. A true adventure.

ZION Directed by Jim Pattiz and Will Pattiz 0:04:50 | VENUE INSTALLATION ZION is the culmination of nearly a month spent exploring Zion National Park during peak fall color. Exquisitely carved by the Virgin River over millions of years, Zion Canyon is one of the most stunning places on earth. Journey with More Than Just Parks to discover a land of dazzling red cliffs, golden meadows, sweeping vistas, towering white temples, and ancient rivers. This is Zion.

Film: Blue

Film: Beaver Believers

Featured Artist: Jim Harris By: Justin Brendel

Graceful hands lead a sharp, thick graver as wood shavings litter a cold worktable. Body—arms, torso, and head—sways as rhythm of breath turns focus inward. This immersive activity, this flow-state moment, reveals long streaks, quick chips, and deep cuts – a beauteous display of concentric arcs and parallel lines. Mountains begin to form. The metal graver rides these unmaterialized hills as if it visits often, navigating its line with confidence. An envisioned topography soon materializes.

Athlete, artist, outdoor enthusiast, and printmaking extraordinaire, Jim Harris carves captivating landscapes into large woodblocks. His ink prints offer a profound mindfulness gained from outdoor experience. Before he discovered woodcut printmaking, Harris found great success

within it. Fortune scoffed, the odds stacked, and despondency

in photography, videography, and illustration (alongside

crept it. While Mother Nature took much, a battered Jim had

mountaineering and outdoor education), publishing his work

more to give.

through a number of well-known companies such as Camp 4 Collective and National Geographic. Adventuring with top-tier athletes and traveling to distant lands became Jim’s regular and something he took pride in; his passport filled with illegible, colorful marks.

But in the fall of 2014, a routine snow kiting trip in the Patagonian Ice Cap turned nightmarish. Immobile in a Chilean hospital bed, Jim Harris found himself paralyzed from the sternum down. Nine crushed vertebrae stripped him of identity, livelihood, and lifeblood. For a moment, Jim was small. He knew only his thoughts and breath. Without

Topography of the Self is almost inscrutable. Weather builds and breaks, casting shadows over the range. Storms in the psyche give the landscape scale and depth… That inner terrain is convoluted and can be as uninviting as camping in the rain.

mobility, his successes and passions—life as he knew

it—found a bitter end. No doctor could fathom Jim ever

Mental toughness, small manageable goals, inconclusive

experiencing the outdoors as before, much less moving

prognoses, endurance, and mindfulness all played important

roles in Jim Harris’ improbable recovery. He fought for

flow-state sensation that leaves you feeling rewarded,

the life he once knew with an enduring self-denial gained

but not satiated.” It is awareness, a detailed yet panoramic

from countless wilderness excursions and short-term

view. It is humility and gratitude – a part of something

sufferings. Relearning how to walk alongside intense

bigger than yourself.

physical therapy took Jim two years. Today, Jim stands erect, testing his disabilities to their limit by mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and surfing. An improbable recovery with unexpected outcomes.

But on those long, despairing days when inevitable suffering and diminishing returns instilled doubt, Jim faced himself in ways he never expected. An epic life no longer obtainable and art never so distant, questions of identity and purpose arose. Depression sank and ‘success’ became a sobering concept. Desiring contentment and satisfaction, Jim looked beyond himself, navigating his intentions, motivations, and identity with a fresh perspective.

We are really bad at forecasting the amount of satisfaction that things or experiences will bring us. We think some ‘thing’ will make us happy, but soon enough that thing becomes another thing. As Jim carves expansive vistas into woodblocks, he conveys a message. Wide horizons instill a sense of smallness and awe, emotion-filled clouds suggest a higher power, and the tactile process of woodcut

“We are really bad at forecasting the amount of satisfaction that things or experiences will bring us. We think some ‘thing’ will make us happy, but soon enough that thing becomes another thing.”

printmaking exudes an environmental continuity. These intricately carved, ink-covered panoramas reflect Jim’s self-awareness; their detail require attention and presence. Optimizing efficiency, elegance, and effort with every pass, Jim navigates as he used to. Safe in his studio,

Jim’s very lifeblood – expeditioning, navigation, and

these scenes are lived with memory in mind.

epic experience – was yet another thing. Good things, nonetheless. But an achievement-driven, successoriented mindset stained his motivations. Realizing he wished to achieve experience instead of experience it, Jim found an unprecedented sense of purpose and gratitude. His motivations shifted: “I came to this existential hole during recovery where non-duality, feeling like I was a part of a whole, was the only thing that pulled myself back together.” Life would never be the same, but it would continue to be good.

Mindfulness, for Jim, is how we point our attention. “It is the intense focus on the present demanded by a powder line or steep mountain biking pitch. It is that autotelic,

Jim Harris’ woodcarvings foster reflection, awe, gratitude, and humility. With a soft gaze and slow traverse, viewers ay encounter a mindfulness they have never known.

Meet the Directors: Joey Schuslerâ€”RJ Ripper What is in your gear bag/kit?

Most necessary character-quality for a director?

For this film, we shot with a RED DSMC2 Helium camera with

Passion and vision - but it all boils down to extremely hard

Zeiss Milvus prime lenses. For more advanced shots we used a

work and willingness to make it happen, no matter what.

Ronin 2 gimbal, and DactylCam cable cam. Favorite on-set memory? What item can you not live without?

Spending time getting to know RJ, riding with him, and seeing

My favorite tool to use is the cable cam. It provides the most

him push his limits and learn along the way.

exciting and unique angles. Craziest on-set/en route to set adventure? Who has been most influential in your directing career?

We had a wild and dangerous 16 hour drive in one day from

Travis Rummel. A local friend and director who has created

Kathmandu to Kagbeni in the lower mustang. Nerve racking the

some incredible fishing and environmental films for his

entire way.

company Felt Soul Media. How do you choose music for your films? What is your favorite cinematic production? Baraka

Asking everyone involved in the process if they have any leads, hours spent online listening and researching. One of the hardest parts of any film project no doubt.

â€œSome people choose to see the ugliness in this world, the disarray. I choose to see the beauty.â€? Dolores Abernathy Westworld

Spiral Jetty | Great Salt Lake

Learn more at film.utah.gov

In 2013, Stuart Derman and Shane Baldwin began working on a project aimed at connecting people with the outdoors. Over the past few years this project has snowballed into the local non profit organization, Wasatch Mountain Arts. Early on, the team identifed film as an incredibly powerful medium to create a lasting bond. It was in that moment that the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival was born.

As an organization, Wasatch Mountain Arts has a vision that extends far beyond the annual film festival. In time WMA aims to develop consistent year round program as well as the construction of a mountain culture and arts center to serve as the hub of all outdoor program in the area.

With your continued help and support we can make this dream into a reality. Please visit our website to learn more about getting involved.

WMA was started in 2014 with the foundational ambition to change what being passionate about the Wasatch Front really means. 36

On the 5th Anniversary of our first annual Mountain Film Festival, we take a look ahead at what we see in our future.

How does Wasatch Mountain Arts (WMA) want to engage the outdoor community in 2019? By hosting events that inspire. We want our community members to leave events with a new perspective on what is possible in their world.

How does WMFF hope to impact up-and-coming filmmakers? From de-mystifying the director world via panels, gear lists, and interviews to maintaining our reputation as an esteemed film-sharing organization, WMFF is intent on creating an environment conducive to developing the next generation of filmmakers.

What kind of influence does WMFF aim for in the outdoor industry? We hope to widen the proverbial tent of outdoor recreation by making the outdoors appealing, fun, and accessible. A film festival is the perfect platform for diverse groups to represent their materialized connection to the outdoors, be it through backcountry skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, mountaineering, or ice climbing. At our events, we include local and international artists, non-profits, community/

Who does WMFF wish to collaborate with in the future? Collaborating with organizations that can help lower the

business stake holders, vendors, and brands to foster gatherings with intentional communal synergy and local representation. We are all about our Wasatch!

barrier of entry to experiencing the documentation of outdoor recreation is a priority.

What would expansion look like for WMA/WMFF?

What events does WMA plan on holding in 2019? First off, the 5th annual Wasatch Mountain Film Festival (WMFF). This is our largest event aimed at showcasing quality

Hosting more local events, touring our films throughout Utah,

and engaging content to the Wasatch community. WMFF

and building a community film-making/film-streaming space

Rewind will follow in the summer, Winter Whiteout in late

is our tentative growth plan.

autumn ,and lastly, an outdoor screening event (TBA).

Confidence On and Off the Mountain: A Look at She Jumps By: Jennifer Ringger

In 2007, Lynsey Dyer, Vanessa Pierce, and Claire Smallwood co-founded SheJumps with the vision to connected a community of outdoor women. The purpose of forming this organization was to provide resources to women in a male-dominated outdoors industry. Today, SheJumps works to be the leading resource of free and low-cost outdoor education for women and girls across the country.

Film: Evolution of Dreams

One of the main goals of the organization is to increase the participation of women and girls in outdoor activities to foster confidence, leadership, and connection to nature and community through free and low-cost outdoor education.

and encouraging environment where girls can take risks and learn is one of the main goals of the community, Fredsall

Jen Fredsall, a member of She Jumps, learned about

says, “While the mountains might not care if you’re a man

confidence and the outdoors at a young age. She says,

or a woman, it’s important to provide a platform to gain the

“I was 3 years old when I learned how to ski.” As the

necessary skills to become self-sufficient; and doing that in a

daughter of two ski bums who met at Alta Ski Resort,

supportive environment with your peers is an effective way to

skiing seemed to be in Fredsall’s blood. She recalls,

accomplish that.”

“Progressing with my mountain skills allowed me to realize that I am capable of succeeding in challenging

SheJumps offers programs specifically aimed at young girls

situations. With practice, I was able to transfer that

and women, but hopes to serve a community at large as well.

confidence into other situations, on and off the mountain.”

Fredsall says, “While our programs started with a women’s community in mind, we aim to be an inclusive organization

As an inclusive community, one of SheJump’s goals to

with a passion for increasing diversity in the outdoors.” The

inspire confidence in girls everywhere. Creating a safe

programs offered by SheJumps range from introduction to fly

fishing and ski-tuning clinics to free outdoor ed day camps and injury preventions clinics. Fredall says, “We aim to be reflective of the communities we serve.”

If you would like to become involved with SheJumps and support women and girls in outdoor sports, the organization is always looking for volunteers. Sign up for the newsletter at SheJumps.org to stay up-to-date on opportunities. The next round of on-boarding for new ambassadors is coming this spring and is the perfect time to get involved.

For more information about She Jumps, visit their website at shejumps.org. If you’d like to contribute, donations are accepted at shejumps.org/donate.

Film: Now or Never

Meet the Directors: Jakob Schweighofer & Simon Platzerâ€”Stirb Langsam

ambitious climbers and skiers the mountains have been the most influential force on our directing style.

What is in your gear bag/kit? The gear kit really depends on the project. The small

What is your favorite cinematic production?

adjustments are important.

This is not possible to answer. As always in life it feels good

How fast can I access the camera while free hanging on an

when strong emotions are triggered. If a film does this to us, its

200m high mixed climb without disturbing the flow of what in

favorite.

front the lense. For stirb langsam we wanted to have good audio and slow

Whatâ€™s it like having two directors on-set?

motion on the climb plus a drone which is able to get really

We think two minds are more productive than one. You can

close to the wall.

imagine that two opinions on set can cause emotional trouble. But understanding each others emotions and helping out with

What item can you not live without?

difficult decisions is a great process.

Electric heated Socks from https://www.lenzproducts.com/ . Try them you will be amazed. Helps so much keeping the focus.

Most necessary character-quality for a director? Being a force of nature standing rock solid on both feed, with

Who has been most influential in your directing career?

mind clearly sorted. Being a calm anchor for everyone on set.

The adventures we had for ourselves influenced us a lot. Being

is the most important thing.

MALLORY AWARD Created in honor of the great explorer George Mallory this award is given to an individual (or individuals) who has consistently worked to push the boundaries of exploration and adventure.

This year we decided to present the Mallory Award to 3 lifelong friends who have arguably the most extensive skiing resume in the 5,000 to 8,000-meter altitude range—Mike Marolt, Steve Marolt, and Jim Gile. MAJOR SKI MOUNTAINEERING ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: 1990

Ascent of Denali, North America’s highest peak

1991/1992

Ski expeditions to Canada’s highest peak, Mt. Logan.

1993–1996

Ski expeditions in Alaska to St. Elias, Mt. Bona, Mt. Blackburn, Mt. Donna (second ascent).

1997

Attempt of Broad Peak, Pakistan, their first 8,000 m/26,250 ft. expedition

2000

First Americans to ski from 8,000 m/26,000 ft., Shishapangma, Tibet

2003

First Americans to ski Mt. Everest’s North Ridge

2007

First Americans, 5th people ever, with multiple ski descents from above 8,000 m/26,000 ft., Cho Oyu, Tibet

2007

Their second ski descent of Mt. Everest’s north ridge

2008

First Americans, second people ever, to ski Bolivia’s highest peak, Sajama, 6,545 m/21,475 ft.

2009

First ski descent of Tibet’s Norjin Kansang, 7,206m / 23,642 ft.

2010

First ski descent of Peru’s Coropuna, Baraco Route, 6,425 m/21,079 ft.

2011

First Americans, second people ever, to ski Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborozo, 6,310 m/20,700 ft.

(First and only single day speed ascent/descent)

2012

First Americans, second ever, descent of Bolivia’s Illimani, 6,438 m/21,150 ft.

(First and only single day speed ascent/descent).

2013/2014

Attempts at first ever winter ski descent from above 7,000 meters, Mustagh Atta, China.

FESTIVAL CREDITS

Film: Sense of Wonder

Shane Baldwin

Co-Founder | Board Treasurer

Stuart Derman

Co-Founder | Executive Director

Kelly Kloser

Festival Director | Board Member

Scott Richardson

Creative Director | Board Secretary

Nate Wharton

Development Director | Board Member

Ozzie Tomas

Board Member

Shandi Kano

Sponsorships

Forrest Sawyer

Film Asset MGMT | A/V Lead

Anne Olsen

Volunteer Coordinator

Sarah Griffin

VIP/Talent Manager

David Anderson

Community Outreach

Kamaile Harris

Community Outreach

Sierra Johansen

Video & Film Documentary

Jameson McCarty

Web Development

Justin Bredel

Sr. Marketing Associate

Grayson Cole

Marketing Associate

Douglas Tolman

Marketing Intern

2019 FESTIVAL SCREENING SCHEDULE MONDAY APRIL 1

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3

FRIDAY APRIL 5

SATURDAY APRIL 6

Jim Santy Auditorium

The Leonardo

Park City, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

SCREENING BLOCK 1

SCREENING BLOCK 3

SCREENING BLOCK 5

SCREENING BLOCK 7 1:00 p.m.

DREAMRIDE 3.0

BRIGHTER NIGHT

A GRAND JOURNEY

Directed by Mike Hopkins | 0:06:00

Directed by Jordan Halland | 0:05:00

Directed by Karissa Akin | 0:15:00

RETURN TO MT. KENNEDY

CONNECTS

THE ART OF LIVING

Directed by Eric Becker | 01:19:55

Directed by Sandra Lahnsteiner |

Directed by Steve Rokks | 0:06:45

DERRICK POTTLE, KEEPER OF THE FLAME

Intermission

Directed by Jason van Bruggen | 0:06:40

THE WEIGHT OF WATER

THE LAST HERD

Directed by Michael Brown | 01:20:00

Directed by Joseph Flannery | 0:22:00

THE WONDER Directed by Goh Iromoto | 0:06:50

0:24:00

A SENSE OF WONDER

TUESDAY APRIL 2 The Leonardo Salt Lake City, Utah SCREENING BLOCK 2

Directed by Mathieu Le Lay | 0:03:13

BROTHERHOOD OF SKIING Directed by Tyler Wilkinson-Ray & Colin

EVOLUTION OF DREAMS

Arisman | 0:10:30

Directed by Carina Brunnauer | 0:26:10

LOST & FOUND: HIDDEN TREASURE IN THE LOST SIERRA

Intermission

Directed by Ross Reid | 0:06:45

THE BEAVER BELIEVERS

CHILDREN OF THE COLUMBIA

Directed by Sarah Koenigsberg | 0:59:00

SATURDAY APRIL 6 The Leonardo Salt Lake City, Utah SCREENING BLOCK 6 10:00 a.m.

Intermission AGE OF ONDRA Directed by Josh Lowell, Zachary Barr & Peter Mortimer | 0:46:49

Directed by Leo Hoorn, Jay Macmillan, &

WILD TODDLER CHRONICLES

Mitchell Scott | 0:21:20

THE LORAX PROJECT

THURSDAY APRIL 4

SATURDAY APRIL 6 The Leonardo

Salt Lake City, Utah

CARRIED AWAY: A PORTER’S STORY

Intermission

SCREENING BLOCK 4

Directed by Olly Pemberton | 0:17:33

SCREENING BLOCK 8 4:00 p.m.

ICE & PALMS

THE RIDE

CREEK SESSIONS

Directed by Jochen Mesle, Max Kroneck,

Directed by Erik Petersen | 0:08:35

Directed by Tahria Sheather | 0:06:10

MY MOM VALA

3 SONS & A KING

Directed by RC Cone | 0:09:45

Directed by Coby Coonradt | 0:07:41

GRIZZLY COUNTRY

LOVE, TRAILS & DINOSAURS

Directed by Ben Moon | 0:11:51

Directed by Alex Oliver | 0:07:11

SACRED STRIDES

Intermission

Barr & Nick Rosen | 0:20:35

ZABARDAST

Intermission

Directed by Peter Wyllie | 0:34:50

The Leonardo

Directed by Brian Lewis | 0:09:40

& El Flamingo Films | 0:32:00

BIG WORLD

THE FRENCHY Directed by Michelle Smith | 0:14:19

Directed by David Morton & Fitz Cahall | 0:13:00

Salt Lake City, Utah

THE MIRNAVATOR Directed by Sarah Menzies | 0:11:06

UP TO SPEED Directed by Peter Mortimer, Zachary

Directed by Forest Woodward, Anna Callaghan & Marie Sullivan | 0:12:20

Directed by Jérôme Tanon | 0:54:00

BEAUTIFUL IDIOT

ODE TO MUIR

Directed by Harrison Mendel & Robb

Directed by Jeremy Jones | 0:54:00

Thompson | 0:14:45

Intermission BLUE Directed by Aly Nicklas | 0:03:45

IN DUE TIME Directed by Andy Maser | 0:16:43

THE PASSAGE Directed by Nate Dappen | 0:25:00

03 04 07 10 32 34 36 38 41 42 44 46

SATURDAY APRIL 6

SUNDAY APRIL 7

The Leonardo

Salt Lake City, Utah

SCREENING BLOCK 9 7:00 p.m.

SCREENING BLOCK 10 1:00 p.m.

A TIME TO REMEMBER

ABANDONED

Directed by Ben Page & James Hamer

Directed by Lionello DelPiccolo, Grant

| 0:03:45

Robbins & Sara Robbins | 0:23:41

SURFACE

STIRB LANGSAM

Directed by John Rodosky | 0:06:57

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jakob Schweighofer | 0:16:00

RJ RIPPER Directed by Joey Schusler | 0:19:25

WILD UTAH: AMERICA’S RED ROCK WILDERNESS

NOW OR NEVER

Directed by Chris Lee & Alex Lee |

Directed by Simon Platzer & Jackob

0:11:30

Schweighofer | 0:20:42

Intermission AKUNA Directed by Jess Colquhoun | 0:05:41

BEYOND SKIING EVEREST Directed by Michael Marolt & Steve

QUEEN OF MAUD LAND

Bellamy | 01:16:00

Directed by Taylor Keating & Cedar Wright | 0:27:00

AWARDS

THE FAR GREEN COUNTRY

FREE FALLING

SAFETY TO NOME

Directed by Eli & Kelly Pyke | 01:10:00

Directed by Katie Cook | 0:23:41

Directed by Jonathan Hunwick & Kenton

FAR OUT

NATURE NEEDS YOU

Directed by Todd Jones, Steve Jones &

Directed by Mark Pearce | 0:09:11

Blake Campbell | 01:11:31

OBJECTIF SAUVAGE

Gilchrist | 01:26:00

THE SKY PIERCER Directed by Jason Hancox | 0:42:15

FEEL OF VISION

Directed by Cedrik Strahm, Martin Ureta

UNBOUNDED

Directed by Tucker Gragg & Austin

& Joshua Preiswerk | 01:22:00

Directed by Garrett Martin | 01:14:36

Gardner | 0:24:00

FOCUS Directed by Chris Prescott | 0:34:24

LA PROMENADE Directed by Michel Dalle | 0:25:48

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

CONTENTS

2019 Park City â€¢ Salt Lake City