About this Event
Welcome to the Women's Adventure Film Tour 2026 + Silent Auction!
Join us for an exciting evening filled with empowering stories, breathtaking landscapes, and inspiring women pushing their limits. This in-person event will be held at the Nelson United Church, in its unique sanctuary space. Mark your calendars and reserve your tickets now—we anticipate a sell out.
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. so ticket holders can browse a silent auction of outdoor gear and gift certificates donated by favourite local businesses and trusted outdoor brands.
All funds garnered through the silent auction and all ticket sale proceeds will go toward building the new Kootenay Climbing & Community Centre (aka the Cube 2.0).
The 2026 WAF Tour is brought to you by Whitwater Mountain Resort, the Kootenay Climbing Association (the non-profit society behind the Cube), Cube staff, and volunteers.
Here's the 2026 WAF Tour Lineup:
"Run Antarctica: Beyond Limits"
Filmmaker: Lissie Mary Geyer
Run Time: 31:40
An Australian ultramarathon runner and pain scientist, Donna Urquhart, sets out to break the world record for the longest run in a polar region. With no prior experience in Antarctica, no roadmap, and no guarantees, she faces the ultimate test of mind and body in Earth’s harshest environment. As Donna battles unimaginable challenges, she discovers something far greater than a record.
"Trail to Bayanihan"
Filmmaker: Cat Aeppel
Run Time: 22:04
Follow Sam’s journey as she pedals through diverse landscapes, celebrating the joy of biking and the power of community. As she explores breathtaking terrains and bonds with local riders—including the passionate Baguio crew—the film highlights the Filipino biking community’s role in shaping her journey. Grounded in Sam's search for cultural roots, “Trail to Bayanihan” ultimately reveals the wider family she finds through biking, transforming her quest for heritage into a celebration of shared humanity.
"Beauty in a Fall"
Filmmaker: Nat Segal
Run Time: 26:48
In her toughest adventure yet, Canadian mountain guide Julianna Howatt seeks to embrace her identity as a trans woman following a fierce struggle with Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Join Julianna on her journey to self-discovery in the face of an industry that struggles to accept folks who currently fall into the margins of mountain culture. Visiting the mountain-scapes that were her livelihood, she confronts her past experiences and her journey’s cost.
"Beyond the Known"
Filmmaker: Sami Sauri
Run Time: 11:37
What does adventure mean? For Sami, a multisport athlete and filmmaker, it’s movement and shared experience. In collaboration with Assos and Mammut, Sami leads a cycling expedition across Turkey with four women—strangers from different backgrounds, united by their love for riding. Together they navigate raw landscapes and remote villages, facing obstacles, falls, and unexpected moments that turn strangers into a team. More than a sporting challenge, this journey becomes a story of connection, resilience, and rediscovery
"#MoCrazyStrong"
Filmmaker: Jamie MoCrazy, Mark Locki
Run Time: 18:00
When professional skier Jamie MoCrazy suffered a serious traumatic brain injury following an accident at World Tour Finals 2015, her life was flipped upside down. Following years of rehab, Jamie’s miraculous recovery helped revolutionize TBI treatment at Vancouver General Hospital and charted Jamie on a course to help others with TBI challenges.
"La Rubia"
Filmmaker: Bronwyn Hodgins, Julia Cassou
Run Time: 30:00
In this all-female production, 32-year-old Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins faces burnout after a series of Big Wall expeditions. Unsure how to move forward she decides to shift her focus to sport climbing, thinking it will be less mentally strenuous than big walls. Little does she know that this new curiosity for training and athletic performance will plunge her into the most intense mental undertaking of her life.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nelson United Church, 602 Silica Street, Nelson, Canada
CAD 22.63
