Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Returns To Lake Placid

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival features award-winning short films from around the world.

Adventure lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and armchair explorers alike are invited to journey to the far edges of the planet—without leaving the Adirondacks. On February 15, 2026, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Lake Placid’s Olympic Center for an unforgettable evening of award-winning mountain films.

Now celebrating its 27th year in Lake Placid, this beloved winter tradition brings together breathtaking cinematography, powerful storytelling, and the shared spirit of exploration.

Presented locally by Chestnut Mountain Productions, the festival screens a curated selection of short films from around the globe that celebrate mountain sports, environmental stewardship, and the people who push boundaries in wild places.

Experience the adventure on screen.

Before the lights dim in the Lussi Ballroom, take a glimpse at what makes the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour a global phenomenon. This short compilation features moments from the films screening in Lake Placid—spanning mountain biking, climbing, skiing, conservation, and human-powered exploration in some of the world’s most remote landscapes.

Video courtesy of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. The full film program screens live in Lake Placid on February 15, 2026.

A global adventure, Adirondack style.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour has earned an international reputation for showcasing the very best in adventure filmmaking. Each stop on the tour features a handpicked film lineup that captures the grit, humor, resilience, and joy found in outdoor pursuits.

Lake Placid’s setting makes this stop especially fitting. As a historic mountain town surrounded by the High Peaks, frozen lakes, and legendary trails, the village shares deep roots with the stories unfolding on screen.

For Adirondack residents and winter visitors alike, the festival offers inspiration during the heart of the cold season—when exploration feels both challenging and magical.

Film program highlights.

This year’s Lake Placid program delivers a diverse mix of sports, cultures, and landscapes.

Each stop on the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour features a curated lineup, making the Lake Placid screening a one-night-only experience:

• Cold Calls - Japan (USA, 2025 | 6 min)
  A ski film assembled through conversations, memories, and whatever the season chose to deliver, blending spontaneity with snowy adventure in Japan.

• The Hive Architect (UK, 2025 | 12 min)
  A quiet yet powerful portrait of Matt Somerville, who crafts log hives to support wild honey bees across England, merging craftsmanship with conservation.

• Best Day Ever – 2025 Best Film: Mountain Sports & Audience Choice Award (USA, 2025 | 47 min)
  Following adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi, this standout film celebrates resilience, humor, and community on Vermont’s rural trails.

Intermission.

• Deluge (Canada, 2025 | 2 min)
  A high-energy burst of action as elite riders battle raw elements.

• Dissidence (France, 2025 | 34 min)
  The remarkable rise of Indonesian twin climbers Ravianto and Raviandi Ramadhan, from Jakarta training walls to international competition.

• A Baffin Vacation: Love on Ice (Canada, 2025 | 26 min)
  A jaw-dropping Arctic journey featuring kiteskiing, glacier crossings, and remote whitewater exploration.

Event details at a glance.

• Date: February 15, 2026

• Time: 7:00 pm

• Location: Lussi Ballroom, Olympic Center

• Presented by: Chestnut Mountain Productions

Why this event belongs on your winter calendar.

Log bee hives, an unusual feature of the Banff Centre Film Festival.

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour offers more than entertainment—it sparks curiosity, fuels wanderlust, and reinforces the value of protecting wild places. In Lake Placid, that message resonates deeply. Attending this event supports the local arts scene while connecting audiences to a worldwide celebration of mountain culture.

For anyone searching for the best winter events in the Adirondacks, this single-night screening stands out as a cinematic adventure worth planning around.
To purchase tickets online and for more information, visit the Olympic Center website.

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