Marking 15 years of adventure sports cinematography and culture, Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is the annual gathering of the who’s who of outdoor adventure set in a hypnotic theatrical show of go-go dancers and action imagery.

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.

Filmmakers capture the power and intensity of skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking, BASE jumping and other heart pounding sports that feed our addiction to adventure.  Some segments are special edits, including previews of films that have not been released.

Each year, the festival highlights the lifestyle and culture of the action and adventure sports. The 2017 festival will feature women athletes in mountain sports. A never before seen edit from Match Stick Production, cut from the 2017 film “Drop Everything,” features Offenbacher. Action photography by Christian Pondella, one of the top adventure sports photographers in the world, will be on display.

The coveted Golden Camalot award will go to South Shore local Olympian Jamie Anderson. Offenbacher created the award 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.

The 2017 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts Dec. 9 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 or call 775.588.3515.

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