Mountainfilm hosts the following parties and events during the festival—all free to the public, unless noted.
Eddie Bauer screening of Hotel Charley V
Thursday, May 27 | 7:30 p.m.
Telluride Elks Lodge
Follow a group of extreme kayakers as they seek out first descents in three countries.
Gallery Walk
Friday, May 28 | 3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Multiple locations around the town of Telluride
The official partying gets underway with a round of receptions at 12 different galleries around town. The art is outstanding, and the drinks and hors d’oeuvres are free. If you get waylaid by old friends, or mesmerized by the art, and can’t make the whole circuit, don’t despair—the exhibitions of paintings, drawings, and photography will all be open throughout the weekend.
AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB PARTIES
Friday, May 28 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 29 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bubble Lounge
(These events are free for AAC members, and there’s a small charge for non-members. The door charge will benefit AAC’s conservation efforts.)
Friday: Meet the Sender Films crew from Boulder
Saturday: Jack Tackle presentation
Breakfast Talks
Saturday, May 29 | 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday, May 30 | 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Monday, May 31 | 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
It's said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so feed your stomach and your brain at the Mountainfilm Breakfast Talks, where you can engage with festival guests in an intimate setting. Please note that conversations start at 8 a.m. Thank you to the Telluride Daily Planet for hosting these talks and to the Butcher & the Baker, Capella Hotel, Indian Ridge, Jody’s Kitchen and Marjolaines for providing food. See the printed program or the online schedule for full descriptions of speakers and venues.
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, May 29 | 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Colorado Avenue (main street) between Aspen and Fir Streets
Ice Cream—with special sauces provided by Telluride Truffle—will be served and accompanied by live entertainment. This year we will feature the often over looked Olympic discipline of recycling. Heats will be broken up into three competitors going head to head for the honor of being worlds best recycler. Prizes will be awarded.
iLCP 12SHOTS Reception & Karaoke Night
Saturday, May 29 | 9:30 p.m.
Bubble Lounge
The International League of Conservation Photographers will convene a 12SHOTS photography reception at The Bubble Lounge. Each 12Shot portfolio projected will use 12 images to tell a story on the theme of “Extinctions.” Stick around for iLCP Karaoke Night, which will be hosted by Timmy O'Neill. Start practicing your song now.
Reading Frenzy
Sunday, May 30 | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Palmyra Restaurant at The Peaks Hotel in Mountain Village
Between the Covers bookstore moves to The Peaks for the day. Get your book signed and continue the conversation face to face with your favorite Mountainfilm authors. Beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served, compliments of JanSport.
Closing Awards Picnic
Monday, May 31 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Telluride Town Park
(The picnic is free to passholders; tickets will be for sale at the entrance, at Hospitality or online for $25.) Here’s your chance to vote for the Audience Choice Award, have a delicious organic lunch and enjoy free-flowing beer and wine from New Belgium Brewing and Redwood Creek. We’ll announce the winners of the Moving Mountains Prize, Charlie Fowler Award and others as we close out the 32nd edition of the annual festival.
*All Films, Schedules, Events, and Presenter Participation are subject to change.
