Tahoe Adventure Film Festival 2009

WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2009
Submitted By: Sherwin Mapanoo

South Lake Tahoe - Cinematography is the medium. Action sports and adventure is the subject. Well-known as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, Lake Tahoe is the stage for the 7th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival to be held December 12, 2009 at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa in South Lake Tahoe.

Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) showcases ten minute clips from the best action sports films of the year in one evening. TAFF organizers spend months pouring over footage from every corner of the globe to narrow down the film submissions to the top 10. Films cover the full spectrum of adventure by the action sports world's best talent including skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, skating, mountain biking, BASE jumping and other heart pounding sports. The high-energy films are amplified by live acts including special guest speakers, action sports photography by Aurora Photos, go-go dancers, DJs, and always a few special surprises to keep the audience entertained.

"The festival's fast pace and action-packed films keep us on edge; that fine line that defines world-class athletes and fuels our passion for adventure at any level," says Todd Offenbacher, TAFF founder and event host, world adventurer and popular TV host for the Resort Sports Network. "We put together a line-up of the best films of the year and showcase them in one night of energy, excitement and fun that appeal to all audiences."

A highlight of the festival is the Golden Camalot Award which recognizes one athlete or filmmaker for their athletic prowess, achievements, and leadership role in action and adventure sports. Past TAFF Camalot recipients include snowboard pioneer Jeremy Jones, 86-year-old mountaineer Fred Beckey, extreme skier Glen Plake, world-class rock climber Tommy Caldwell, and legendary climber/kayaker Royal Robbins.

This year TAFF has partnered with the Sierra Avalanche Center to host the biggest raffle in the festival’s history. Prizes include Lake Tahoe resort season passes, a trip with Points North Heli Adventures, an afternoon with Pacific Crest Snowcats, and enough gear and swag to stock any adventure enthusiast's garage.

The festival starts at 6:30pm with an action sports photography display from award-winning Aurora Photos followed by the main event at 7:30pm. For festival details, visitwww.LakeTahoeFilmFestival.com. Tickets are available at the Montbleu Resort box office or www.ticketmaster.com. All films are available for purchase at the festival in their full format. Attendees can meet the filmmakers and athletes at the TAFF After Party immediately following the event at Blu located inside MontBleu Resort. TAFF is presented in partnership with Kirkwood Mountain Resort.

Source: www.americanalpineclub.org