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The festival kicks
off with a sizzling line up of films on the opening night, followed
by a lecture by a guest speaker. Details will be added shortly but last
year's line up is below.
68'
North (21 mins)
Scottish film-maker Simon Christy leads a group of adventurers
on a ski mountaineering expedition to the wilderness of Greenland. First
descents, dangerous snow conditions and stunning scenery make for a
cracking film.
Simon Christy
Scotland
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here to view trailer!
The climb before the first descent
Speed Skiing: The Eiger (5 mins)
This short film consists of some remarkable footage of two Frenchmen
who attempt to speed ski the Eiger. They certainly pick up some pace
as they take off down the North Face! Francois Bon
France
Gravity Chasers
(8 mins)
A look at the underground sport of bridge and clif jumping in
the Highlands, following a group of thrill seekers as they leap from
heights of almost 100 feet into rivers. Don't try this at home!
Robb Wallace
Scotland
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Flying
High Again - Part 1
(5 mins)
A look at some of North America's most extreme mountain
bikers, with jaw-dropping stunts. If you thought you were cool because
you could pull a wheely, think again!
USA
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here to view trailer!
 Looks
like a big drop down there....
Brick &
Mortar Disorder
(12
mins)
A group of climbers from Dundee look for new challenges in
the city itself, and find inspirations in the city's buildings ... An
excellent deut film from Jen Randall - where next?
Jen Randall
Scotland
Interval
Raffle in aid of the Mountain Rescue Committee for Scotland
Lecture: Cameron McNeish
Scotland's most charasmatic hill-goer talks about his love
of the Scottish mountains in a passionate and visually stunning lecture
which will inspire you to head for the hills (the following weekend!).
For details,
click here.
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