Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival

SUNDAY 28th OCTOBER 2012
THE ADVENTURE SESSION - SHOW STARTS 2PM
(ends approx 4.30pm)

The Sunday afternoon session is dedicated adventure, in whatever form it takes and wherever it is found. The session will appeal to everyone with an interest in travel, the outdoors, mountain sports and adventure in general.

With some superb films and an inspiring lecture by Simon Willis, it makes for a great afternoon of armchair adventures.
Tickets £9.

Films

Why? (8 mins)
Film-maker Corey Rich follows some top extreme athletes, including kayaker Dane Jackson and solo climber Alex Honnold and looks at what drives them in their pursuit of being the best.

Dougie Down the Pet (18 mins)
To view teaser, click here.
A father takes his 4-year old son on a multi-day trip down Petawawa river in Canada's Algonquin Park

In Search of Snow: Helen Rennie's Story (4 mins)
Helen Rennie is a keen skier. So keen, in fact, that she doesn't let the seasons stand in her way. She's been skiing in the Cairngorms every month for over 2 years. How long can it last?

Of Wet and Wildness (9 mins)
A visually stunning and poetic film following whitewater kayakers from Scotland as they explore some Spanish rapids.

Feel The Hill (20 mins)
To view teaser, click here.
The niche sport of long-boarding is documented in this fascinating film by Jeremy Comte.

EMFF Feel the Hill

Interval

Tickets: £9

IMPORTANT
ONLINE TICKET SALES STOP AT 10AM ON FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER. YOU CAN BUY TICKETS AT THE FESTIVAL ITSELF - TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR FOR THIS SESSION.

Lecture: Simon Willis
The Accidental Sea Kayaker

Creator of the Scottish Sea Kayak Trail (and author of its guidebook), Simon Willis is one of Scotland's best known sea kayakers, as well as being an accomplished film-maker. However, this was not the career path which seemed to stretch before him a few years ago! Find out what went right for Simon in his colourful and inspiring lecture. For full details, click here.