Browse News By Period: 2019 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.

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