Bigger stories, broader adventures, and a reminder why we head to the mountains in the first place
If you’ve ever sat in a dark cinema surrounded by dirtbags, trad dads, gym crushers and weekend wanderers, all collectively holding their breath during a crux moment on screen, you’ll know that mountain film festivals hit differently.
Mountainfilm on Tour is back in Australia in March 2026, presented by Osprey, bringing a curated selection of short documentary films from the legendary Telluride Mountainfilm Festival to screens nationwide.
For climbers, this isn’t just another film night. It’s a chance to zoom out.
From Telluride to Australia
Mountainfilm began in 1979 in Telluride, Colorado, a proper adventure base tucked into the San Juan Mountains. Over nearly five decades it’s built a global reputation not just for big lines and wild landscapes, but for films that lean into something deeper: human spirit, environmental awareness, and the “why” behind the adventure.
Where some festivals focus heavily on pure action, Mountainfilm has always balanced spectacle with story. Yes, there are breathtaking expeditions. Yes, there are outrageous feats. But the throughline is purpose, adventure that means something.
That ethos is exactly what returns to Australia in 2026.
More Than Just Send Clips
Climbers will find plenty to love. But Mountainfilm on Tour is also an invitation to explore the broader adventure world, from high-altitude missions to environmental activism, from personal journeys of resilience to community-driven change.
The 2026 Australian tour will screen from March to April, just as many of us are eyeing winter objectives or planning our next trip. It’s a timely reminder that adventure isn’t limited to one discipline.
Sometimes watching a kayak expedition, a ski descent, or a conservation story can shift your perspective on climbing itself. It reframes risk. It reframes commitment. It reframes why we go outside at all.
Presented by Osprey
The 2026 tour is presented by Osprey, a brand deeply embedded in the global mountain community. The partnership feels natural, both Mountainfilm and Osprey have built reputations on longevity, authenticity and genuine connection to people who spend serious time outdoors.
You can get tickets at your closest city here.
