AWE FF 2025 Film Selections
20 Episodes
Film Selections from the 2025 AWE FF in Kelowna, BC.
The Adventurers Wanderers and Explorers Film Festival is a celebration of the true spirit of adventure, from mountain culture through to sea culture and beyond. Our goal is to promote an understanding and appreciation of our cherished and wild outdoor spaces by creating opportunities for intrepid soles to share experiences and inspiration in a safe and welcoming venue.
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41:38Episode 1
The Headless Horseman
Episode 1
and lurking death.
In the merciless snows of the Himalayas, Charles Dubouloz and Symon Welfringer discover that the joy of life can be found, perhaps above all, on these perilous paths.
On their first expedition to Manaslu, their illusions collapse. The prestige of fourteen peaks over eight tho...
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16:24Episode 2
Keep Going
Episode 2
What’s the secret to discovering gems hidden in plain sight? Join climbers Josh Levin, Sierra Knott, and Ryan Lieberman as they explore the Upper Red Springs area of Red Rocks in search of first ascents.
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28:16Episode 3
The Mental Game
Episode 3
What was going on in the mind of the late professional climber and alpinist Martin Feistl when he pushed himself to his limits? “The Mental Game” tells how he dealt with his fear and his high ethical standards on difficult climbing routes in rock and ice and recalls his open nature. Shortly after...
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14:59Episode 4
Queen of the Catskills
Episode 4
After a series of traumatic events, a high school English teacher in the South Bronx begins retreating to the mountains looking to heal. As the wilderness starts to mend her spirit, she rediscovers a past love of skiing, and embarks on a multi-year quest to become the first woman to backcountry s...
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37:13Episode 5
Into Altai
Episode 5
This film takes us deep into the Tavan Bogd massif, nestled in the Mongolian Altai Mountains.
Camille Armand, Pierre Hourticq, and Victor Daviet share a common passion — not only for the mountains, but also for exploring remote and unfamiliar lands.
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30:31Episode 6
Eternal Solo
Episode 6
Stefano Ragazzo wasn’t born among the mountains; his passion came later, like a bolt from the blue, with climbing drawing him far from the plains. Inspired by the Dolomite tradition, he became captivated by solo climbing—a way to push beyond his own limits. His challenge? The Eternal Flame route,...
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Real Grit
Episode 7
Serge journeys into Iraq to attempt to do what no paraglider has done - hike and fly the Zagros Mountains. This documentary follows his mission despite the risk of land mines, being shot at by terrorist organisations and being arrested by the military. Serge learns the ancient Kurdish proverb tha...
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52:32Episode 8
Freeland-A Blackwater Story
Episode 8
The follow up to A White Grass Story, this film dives into the history of the Blackwater River in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia, and the kayaking community that has developed around it. Blackwater Canyon contains world class whitewater, with 17 miles of Class IV-V+ rapids. This...
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Run Again
Episode 9
Dave Pen is the singer of Archive, an English rock band that has been selling out Europe's biggest venues for 30 years. But this father from Southampton is condemned to silence. With covid, Archive hasn’t played live in 4 years. Dave, 45, is looking for a new lease of life. He signs up for Englan...
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31:38Episode 10
Where the Ibex Run
Episode 10
The film showcases mountain ultra runners embarking on the 170-kilometer mountain running challenge known as the Julian Alps Trail Run. While exploring their motives for this incredibly demanding test, we gain insight into the stunning Julian Alps and the Triglav National Park, which, like many o...
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07:29Episode 11
Dancing on the Edge
Episode 11
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43:43Episode 12
Odyssea Borealis
Episode 12
Four modern explorers challenge the icy waters of eastern Greenland in an epic 300-kilometer odyssey. Their goal: to scale the untouched northwest face of Drøneren, standing 1,200 meters high. Driven by the primal instinct of exploration, these modern Odysseuses are not seeking conquest, but the ...
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08:42Episode 13
Bhutan - Trails of Happiness
Episode 13
Austrian world-class mountain biker Tom Öhler travels to the remote kingdom of Bhutan to explore its hidden trails. Joined by Tandin Wang, a pioneer of Bhutan’s mountain biking scene, their adventure combines challenging rides with cultural discoveries.
Starting in the capital, Thimphu, Tom imme...
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La Rubia
Episode 14
This all-female production follows 32-year-old Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins as she transitions from Big Wall expeditions to sport climbing. What begins as a new training challenge quickly becomes the most intense mental journey of her life, as she pushes herself to conquer La Rubia, a 5.14c (...
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30:51Episode 15
End of the World
Episode 15
Seafarer and ocean lover Maxime Chabloz sets off alone in his Citroën 2CV toward Finistère, the “end of the world.” Along the way, he encounters lighthouse keepers, fellow sea enthusiasts, and others bound to the ocean, turning his solitary adventure into a meditation on resilience, connection, a...
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15:20Episode 17
Made of Grit
Episode 17
Shot at the summit of Mt. Katahdin, this film captures hikers in their final moments of a 6-month journey on the Appalachian Trail. It’s a raw, moving tribute to endurance, purpose, and the thousands of miles it takes to find yourself.
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13:53Episode 18
The Cambodia Project
Episode 18
Set deep in the forests of Mount Seymour, this film traces the passionate advocacy behind one of North Vancouver’s most legendary and contentious mountain bike trails: Cambodia. It’s a powerful story of legacy, stewardship, and the ongoing effort to bridge the gap between grassroots trail-buildin...
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NordEnd
Episode 19
For three years, Géraldine Fasnacht prepared to ride one of the Alps’ most elusive lines: the 55-degree northwest face of Nordend. Accessed by ultralight aircraft and descended by snowboard, this bold feat pushes the limits of high-altitude flight, freeriding, and mountain mastery.
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18:52Episode 20
Leaving a Legacy
Episode 20
Set in the Utah desert, this film follows Chelsea Kimball and seven riders as they make history in the first-ever women’s category at Red Bull Rampage. Over five days, they build and ride their own lines, facing crashes, doubt, and the quiet grit it takes to claim space in a sport that wasn’t bui...