Portland, Maine 04101 United States
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SKI THE VIEW | 4.75 minutes | by Matt Quinn | from: Maine | Maine PremiereShort synopsis: The short story of a mountain that’s been through a lot — Big Moose Mountain near Greenville, Maine. The mountain is now on the right path to restoring skiing in this beautiful region. Big Moose represents the bright future of small ski resorts and the vital role they play in keeping the spirit of skiing alive.
THE GUIDEBOOK | 29.9 minutes | by Alexi Liotti | from: Canada | United States PremiereShort synopsis: As Matt updates his iconic Coast Mountains guidebook nearly two decades after its first publication, he grapples with the responsibility of handing others the keys to beautiful—but dangerous—mountain kingdoms.
MOUNTAIN GUIDES: BAROMETERS OF CHANGE | 7.1 minutes | by Chris Shane | from: United States | New England PremiereShort synopsis: This Short follows mountain guide Angela Hawse into the Arctic, where her life’s work collides with a rapidly warming planet. She’s spent decades leading people into Earth’s most awe-inspiring places. Her story highlights how firsthand connection to threatened landscapes can turn us into lifelong ambassadors for the places we love. In collaboration with Protect Our Winters, Polar Bears International and Black Diamond Equipment, it was filmed during the 2025 UN International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation.
BEAUTY IN A FALL | 27 minutes | by Nat Segal | from: Canada | New England Premiere | Short synopsis: In her toughest adventure yet Canadian mountain guide, Julianna Howatt, seeks to embrace her identity as a trans woman following a fierce struggle with cPTSD.
GLIMMERS | 17.05 minutes | by David N Stiles, June Lohner | from: United States | New England Premiere | Short synopsis: An adventurous portrait of an energetic Korean-American orphan who spent her life running from her past. Glimmers explores what happens when we stop running and start healing. WILD RIDE | 6.2 minutes | by Allie Rood | from: United States | Short synopsis: This is a story about women who don’t hold back—gritty, hard charging, and completely in their element. Sunny, Mo, and Galen are leading the second annual Women’s Snowmobile Clinic, drawing riders from across Alaska to take control of their sleds and their confidence.
ROBSON | 48.8 minutes | by Philip Forsey | from: Canada | Short synopsis: Two world-class ski mountaineers attempt a daring first descent of Mount Robson’s South Face, retracing the footsteps of alpine pioneers and the weight of a legacy that has challenged generations.