The 50th Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings two brand‑new programs to the Theatre this weekend These are not repeats of December’s Premier Weekend lineup, they’re fresh films and fresh stories that bring that signature Banff magic back to the Snoqualmie Valley.
Thursday, March 5
Thursday’s highlights include Old Man Lightning, winner of the 2025 Best Film: Climbing award. It’s a heartfelt, hilarious, nearly‑ten‑years‑in‑the‑making ride that blends climbing, comedy, and conservation into one unforgettable story.
You will love Emil & Karl – Little Wheels, Big Mountains, which follows two fathers who bring their two‑year‑old sons on a six‑day mountain‑bike tour through the Swiss Alps. Think Disney’s Matterhorn but with actual mountains, actual dads, and real toddlers who have absolutely zero interest in staying on schedule. No rapid‑ride pass needed for this one.
Sunday, March 8 (Matinee)
Sunday brings Best Day Ever, winner of both the 2025 Best Film: Mountain Sports and Audience Choice awards. The film follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they ride with grit, humor, and the full‑hearted support of their rural Vermont community.
But wait, there’s more. Also rolling in on Sunday is A Baffin Vacation: Love on Ice, a 69‑day, human‑powered odyssey of kiteskiing, climbing, glacier crossings, and whitewater kayaking along Baffin Island’s remote coastline.
Tickets are available now at https://www.livetoplay.com/banffnbend
