8:00 p.m.

Yes to the No

Canada, 2006, 10 minutes — World Premiere
Directed by Dave Mossop (appearing in person)
Produced by Spencer Francey (appearing in person), Cholo Burns (appearing in person)

A look into the sport of noboarding, which is snowboarding without the use of bindings. The sport of snowboarding was essentially started by skate-boarders and surfers looking for a winter alternative to the two summer sports. Now that snowboarding has reached its peak, there is only one way to change the way snowboarding is done, and that is to take the bindings off the board and really surf the mountain.

8:19 p.m.

Hustle & Snow

USA, 2006, 64 minutes — Canadian Premiere
Produced by Duane Kubischta (appearing in person)

This ski action documentary follows a small group of athletes as they power through the winter while competing and trying to hold down their night jobs in Tahoe, California. A love of skiing transcends all aspects of their lives and provides the motivational energy that drives them.

9:26 p.m.

The Otterbody Experience

USA, 2005, 16 minutes
Directed by Andrew Chapman (appearing in person)
Produced by Andrew Chapman, Doug Coombs, David Gonzales, John Griber

The Tetons are the best ski-mountaineering venue in the lower 48, and the Grand Teton is the most coveted ski descent in the range. The Otterbody Experience captures the riveting adventure of skiing.

9:45 p.m.

Break

10:00 p.m.

The Best of Jo

Canada, 2006, 3 minutes — World Premiere
Directed and produced by Logan Carlstrom (appearing in person)

The Best of Jo is a stop-action Lego film about a coffee-addicted guy named Jo. He is eager to try all the mountain sports available to him, such as climbing, skiing, and fishing.

10:06 p.m.

Dropstitch

UK, 2004, 53 minutes — Canadian Premiere
Directed and produced by Josie Clyde, Lesley McKenna

This international, all-girls snowboard film celebrates the achievements of girls at the forefront of the sport. It is about bringing talent and inspiration to the general population, introducing snowboarding to girls who have never tried and encouraging those who already snowboard to follow their dreams.