March 31, 2025
Chippewa Nature Center to Host Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour April 11-12
Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Midland on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm. For the 21st year, CNC is proud to host one of the stops on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World with different film lineups each night. Each November, The Banff Centre hosts the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, celebrating the spirit of adventure and mountains. The top outdoor storytelling films from that Banff, Alberta festival go on tour with stops in over 600 locations and more than 40 countries across the globe. The event will be held at Bullock Creek Auditorium, located at 1420 S Badour Rd in Midland. Tickets are $18 (members receive 20 percent discount), and are available in advance at www.chipppewanaturecenter.org, by calling 989.631.0830 or at CNC at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland, or at the door (if available). The event is recommended for ages 15 and up. Free refreshments and prize giveaways will be offered at intermission.
Film Selections for the Chippewa Nature Center Screenings
Friday, April 11, 2025
The Streif (2024, Austria, 4 min)
Fabio Wibmer crashes the preparations for the most legendary ski race in the world: the Streif.
River Mamma (2023, USA, 11 min)
River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.
109 Below (2023, USA, 14 min) (2024 Best Film – Adventure)
109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.
Keep It Burning (2024, Spain, 32 min)
The Karakoram is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marín, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wofgang Güllich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.
Welcome to the Pit (2024, Canada, 15 min)
In 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.
Dolomites (2024, France, 33 min)
Mountain biking free solo and more ... Kilian Bron and his team take you on a thrilling and history-rich adventure, riding the steepest trails of the Dolomites.
Undammed (2024, USA, 17 min)
After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Anytime – Switzerland (2024, Canada, 5 min)
Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they’re not just riding – they’re reigning.
Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing (2024, USA, 17 min)
Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of “Climb for Change” embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica’s emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
Of A Lifetime (2024, Switzerland, 44 min) (Creative Excellence Award)
Of a Lifetime is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family’s journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.
The Smoke that Thunders (2024, Canada, 5 min) (Creative Excellence Award)
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
The Last Observers (2024, Sweden, 24 min) (2024 Special Jury Mention)
For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At one of the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.
Reel Rock: Jirishanca (2024, USA, 32 min)
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Sliding (2024, United States Virgin Islands, 4 min)
A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled ... headfirst.
Screenings of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Canada and the USA are presented by: Rab, and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Sponsored by: BUFF®, Oboz, YETI, Kicking Horse Coffee, World Expeditions, The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola. The event is sponsored locally by Citizens’ Climate Lobby, The Little Forks Conservancy, Nor’East Outdoors, Saginaw Valley State University - College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Tri-City Mushrooms and print sponsor Quick Reliable Printing.
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Chippewa Nature Center offers free admission to 19 miles of trails from dawn-to-dark daily and a Visitor Center at 400 S Badour Rd, 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and select holidays. Its mission is to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences.
About the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour:
In 1976, a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This one-day gathering eventually became “nine epic days,” and blossomed into the renowned international Festival it is today. Over 30 years ago, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach program to bring the Festival to other communities. This has become known as Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Like the first Festival in Banff, the Tour began small – three cities across Canada. Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour now reaches over 40 countries and brings mountain films to an audience of over 550,000 worldwide in 600+ locations.
Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is bringing the spirit of outdoor adventure and mountain culture to Midland on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm. For the 21st year, CNC is proud to host one of the stops on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World with different film lineups each night. Each November, The Banff Centre hosts the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, celebrating the spirit of adventure and mountains. The top outdoor storytelling films from that Banff, Alberta festival go on tour with stops in over 600 locations and more than 40 countries across the globe. The event will be held at Bullock Creek Auditorium, located at 1420 S Badour Rd in Midland. Tickets are $18 (members receive 20 percent discount), and are available in advance at www.chipppewanaturecenter.org, by calling 989.631.0830 or at CNC at 400 S Badour Rd in Midland, or at the door (if available). The event is recommended for ages 15 and up. Free refreshments and prize giveaways will be offered at intermission.
Film Selections for the Chippewa Nature Center Screenings
Friday, April 11, 2025
The Streif (2024, Austria, 4 min)
Fabio Wibmer crashes the preparations for the most legendary ski race in the world: the Streif.
River Mamma (2023, USA, 11 min)
River Mamma follows Elisha McArthur, a lifelong raft guide and single mom and her relationship with her teenage goth daughter, Charlotte, who has no interest in rivers at all.
109 Below (2023, USA, 14 min) (2024 Best Film – Adventure)
109 Below tells a tale of resilience and grit when elite rescue volunteers go out of their way to save the lives of strangers.
Keep It Burning (2024, Spain, 32 min)
The Karakoram is the wildest mountain range in the world and Nameless Tower beckons to climbers who approach. Edu Marín, his brother Alex and father Novato attempt the second free ascent of Eternal Flame 33 years after the first ascent by Wofgang Güllich and Kurt Albert, and 13 years after Alex and Thomas Huber’s first free ascent.
Welcome to the Pit (2024, Canada, 15 min)
In 2011, Steve Matthews had a bright idea. With his kids completely hooked on snowboarding, he rallied a few friends and set out to build Yellowknife’s first and only rope tow.
Dolomites (2024, France, 33 min)
Mountain biking free solo and more ... Kilian Bron and his team take you on a thrilling and history-rich adventure, riding the steepest trails of the Dolomites.
Undammed (2024, USA, 17 min)
After witnessing a massive fish kill on her ancestral home waters, Yurok tribal attorney Amy Bowers Cordalis dedicated her life to reversing the generations-long destruction wrought by the Klamath River dams. Undammed follows her journey to free the Klamath, from testifying before Congress to passing down fishing traditions within her young family.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Anytime – Switzerland (2024, Canada, 5 min)
Set in the Lenzerheide Bike Park this segment will highlight the fact that good times are at the core of it all. Leave your preconceptions behind and join the revolution, as these women prove they’re not just riding – they’re reigning.
Jamrock: The birth of Jamaican rock climbing (2024, USA, 17 min)
Kai Lightner, a 12-time national US climbing champion and the visionary founder of “Climb for Change” embarks on a transformative mission into the heart of Jamaica’s emerging climbing community, where passion and determination thrive despite limited resources and recognition.
Of A Lifetime (2024, Switzerland, 44 min) (Creative Excellence Award)
Of a Lifetime is a celebration of discovery, adventure, and the passing of the torch to the next generation against the breathtaking backdrop of Antarctica. It chronicles the renowned De Le Rue family’s journey as Xavier, Victor, and 18-year-old Mila sail across the Drake Passage to ride the unimaginably steep icy lines of the white continent.
The Smoke that Thunders (2024, Canada, 5 min) (Creative Excellence Award)
Aiming to paddle the fabled Minus rapids at the base of Victoria Falls on the Zambezi river, Ben Marr’s biggest challenge is to access them by trekking upstream. A total assault on the senses awaits as the force of the river speaks for itself.
The Last Observers (2024, Sweden, 24 min) (2024 Special Jury Mention)
For decades, every third hour around the clock, every day of the year, Karin Persson and Lennart Karlsson have gone outside to observe and record the weather. At one of the last manual weather stations on the planet, there are no days off.
Reel Rock: Jirishanca (2024, USA, 32 min)
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 6000-metre peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Sliding (2024, United States Virgin Islands, 4 min)
A female athlete skips the crowded ski slopes to traverse the Swiss Alps on her sled ... headfirst.
Screenings of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Canada and the USA are presented by: Rab, and Banff & Lake Louise Tourism, Sponsored by: BUFF®, Oboz, YETI, Kicking Horse Coffee, World Expeditions, The Lake Louise Ski Resort & Summer Gondola. The event is sponsored locally by Citizens’ Climate Lobby, The Little Forks Conservancy, Nor’East Outdoors, Saginaw Valley State University - College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Tri-City Mushrooms and print sponsor Quick Reliable Printing.
# # #
Chippewa Nature Center offers free admission to 19 miles of trails from dawn-to-dark daily and a Visitor Center at 400 S Badour Rd, 8 am-5 pm Monday-Saturday and 12-5 pm Sunday and select holidays. Its mission is to connect all people with nature through educational, recreational and cultural experiences.
About the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour:
In 1976, a tight-knit group of climbers and outdoor enthusiasts conceived The Banff Festival of Mountaineering Films. This one-day gathering eventually became “nine epic days,” and blossomed into the renowned international Festival it is today. Over 30 years ago, Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach program to bring the Festival to other communities. This has become known as Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Like the first Festival in Banff, the Tour began small – three cities across Canada. Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour now reaches over 40 countries and brings mountain films to an audience of over 550,000 worldwide in 600+ locations.
Contact:
Jamie Hockstra, Director of Marketing & Communications
jhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.org, (989) 631-0830
