On February 27th & 28th, Fernie Mountain Film Festival (FMFF) and Fernie Alpine Resort invite you and your family to enjoy a weekend of thought-provoking and inspiring films, as well as presentations by local adventurers Jon Turk and Paul Attalla, all at the Fernie Community Centre.

FMFF is dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments and the passion and perseverance of global explorers. Along with a selection of shorts films, this year’s feature documentaries include 3 Peaks 3 Weeks, the story of a group of women who summit 3 peaks to confront 3 of Africa’s peak issues, and The Fine Line, an avalanche education film promoting widespread awareness by blending progressive skiing, snowboarding, sledding and ice-climbing with a message of warning.

Back by popular demand, a special kids matinee will be held on Saturday at 3PM. Bring the kids out for a FREE showing of some great kids flicks.

NEW to this year’s festival is the Mountain Photography Contest which will underline the hidden talents of the area and to display the various passions of the mountain lifestyle lovers.

Two-night passes are only $15. Single-night tickets are $10. You can buy them online, at the Guides Hut, or the College of the Rockies Fernie campus. Evening programs begin at 7pm.

FMFF would like to thank these sponsors for helping bring the event to higher ground: Fernie Alpine Resort, Red Tree Lodge, City of Fernie, Evolution Fitness, Claris Media, Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council, The Pub, and College of the Rockies.

FMFF is a non-for-profit society, and hopes to donate a portion of the festival profits to the Ghostrider Adventure Camp. This camp offers opportunities to local children to enjoy outdoor pursuits in our local mountain environment.

For more information, to see trailers, and to purchase tickets visit www.ferniefilmfestival.com.