Marking 13 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers, DJs, and dramatic action imagery by Aurora Photos.
The 2015 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts at its birthplace in South Lake Tahoe, on Friday, December 11, 2015 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the films at 7:30 p.m.
It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only, hosted by festival creator and swashbuckler, Todd Offenbacher.
An annual tradition, TAFF celebrates the adventure sports community with newly released films of daring exploits and epic adventures in some of the most remote places and harsh conditions that test the human spirit.
Filmmakers capture the power and intensity of skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking, BASE jumping and other heart pounding sports that feed our addiction to adventure. Many of the segments are special edits including previews of films that have not been released.
This year, the festival will include three special edits that highlight the importance of decision making that all adventurers must face. These films delve into the mindset of the adventurer and how each athlete deals with assessing risk during every outing, making judgments about the consequences of pushing the limit.
“On the Fence” by Megan Sullivan features Chris McNamara, climber and SuperTopo author, and is a examination of some close calls that caused Mac to stop BASE jumping.
“Reach for the Sky” by filmmaker Ryan Cleek chronicles the fast paced career and ambition that catapulted Cam Zink into pro-mountain biker status and how Cam has chosen to balance it with family life.
“The Unrideables” by Red Bull Media examines the high stakes involved in Speedriding that combines skiing and parachute flight to access terrain that would otherwise be inaccessible.
Offenbacher, TAFF founder and host of Outside Television, is part of this elite group of daredevils. The festival is an extension of Todd’s passionate nature and life of adventure full of challenges that helps him excel in all areas of life with greater clarity.
“I’ve traveled the globe to ski, climb, and explore where I’ve met so many likeminded people living the same dream,” Offenbacher said. “This festival comes from my heart and soul, and represents the collective passion and lessons learned to inspire everyone to pursue their dreams with gusto.”
A gigantic raffle to raise money for the Sierra Avalanche Center includes season ski passes to Lake Tahoe resorts, a Points North Heli-Ski trip, Stay and Ski packages, and enough gear to stock any adventurer’s garage.
Tickets can be purchased at the MontBleu ticket office, by calling 775.588.3515, or at MontBleuResort.com
Jeffrey Weidel can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com. Follow him on Twitter at @jeffweidel and visit his website at www.tahoeskiworld.com.
