Tahoe Adventure Film Festival marks year 14

Marking 14 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure.

It’s where the industry’s best filmmakers premier their latest adventure sports films one night only hosted by festival creator and adventurer Todd Offenbacher. Many of the segments are special edits, including previews of films that have not been released.

This year the festival will include edits that highlight the lifestyle of the action and adventure athlete. Several films delve into the mindset of the adventurer and how each lives their life to the fullest. The film “Snow Flake” reveals the passion of one of Switzerland’s happiest ski bums. A sneak peek of “Dirt Bag Climber” is a film Offenbacher has been directly involved in for 15 years. The film follows the life and commitment of 93-year-old American climber Fred Beckey. The full-length version will be released in spring 2017.

For the past 11 years, Offenbacher has presented the Golden Camalot to honor action and adventure sports pioneers for their astounding contributions, excellence, achievements, and leadership that have shaped so many lives and defined our culture.

A raffle sponsored by Mammut will raise money for the nonprofit Sierra Avalanche Center.

The 2016 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts at its birthplace in South Lake Tahoe on Dec. 10 at MontBleu in Stateline. The doors open at 6:30pm, followed by the films at 7:30pm. Tickets can be purchased at the MontBleu ticket office — 775.588.3515.

Starting in January, Offenbacher takes his show on the road to Petaluma, Park City, Jackson Hole, Sun Valley, San Francisco, Mammoth, Reno, and Minden.