Shows to be held Jan. 23-25 at Kroc Center
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A screenshot from "Flow Vision," one of the films that will be shown at the Kroc Center from Jan. 23-25 when the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival returns to Coeur d'Alene.
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A screenshot from Banff Film Festival entry "Mandala," which tells the story of Kilian Bron and his team who journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages.
A screenshot from "Mandala", which tells the story of Kilian Bron and his team who journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages.
In "Beyond Parallels", the Banff Mountain Film Festival film tells the story of the adventurers of AKOR expeditions as the attempt to cross the Canadian Far North from west to east.
It’s a 50-year celebration for the Banff Centre as its Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to North Idaho.
Shows will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 23; 7 p.m. Jan. 24; and at 6 p.m. Jan. 25.
This year marks the 30th year the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival has been presented in Coeur d’Alene. A wide variety of films encompassing mountain sports, humor and culture will take over the Kroc screen.
This year, the 2025 Best Film on Mountain Sports and the winner of the Audience Choice Award is “Best Day Ever,” which follows the stories of mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they navigate the relentless challenges of life with humor and attitude. The film has won over 13 awards worldwide to date.
Set in the Green Mountains, this is a story of grit, independence and what’s possible when community and creativity come together. At its heart is the world’s first fully adaptive trail network — built to prove that everyone belongs outside.
Banff is always about finding films that would not be seen elsewhere, and the short, quirky film “Jaunt” is no exception. The film follows Justice, who makes sense of the world of deadlines and endless to-do lists, with some good advice for everyone.
“Robson” was a film first presented in Banff, Alberta, during the town's 50-year celebration in November. Mountain Fever Productions officials said they are excited that the "intense" film was included in the tour. It is about Christina Lustenberger and Guillaume Pierrel's attempt at the daring first descent of Canada’s Mount Robson’s South Face. Climbing and adventure film, yes, but more so it's about Lustenberger's drive to achieve, using the Frenchman's incredible talent to make it happen.
Since 1995, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Coeur d’Alene has always been about community, with this year being no different, said Michael Boge of Mountain Fever Productions. A portion of the proceeds from each night will go back to the Kroc Center’s Third Grade Swim program, which is dedicated to ensuring every child in Kootenai County has the skills necessary to swim in North Idaho's waters.
The Banff World Tour immediately follows the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival in November, where a selection of the top films submitted to the festival go on a tour worldwide. The World Tour reaches over 550,000 audience members through more than 1,100 screenings in 500 locations in 40 countries. In some years, it is even screened in Antarctica.
Go to mountainfever.us for info.
Visit kroccda.org/kroc-cda/events for tickets.
A screenshot from Banff Film Festival entry "Mandala," which tells the story of Kilian Bron and his team who journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages.