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If you are a lover of the outdoors or a lover of outdoor documentary films – you don’t want to miss the Banff Mountain Film Festival which will be stopping in Pittsburgh this weekend. Hosted by Venture Outdoors this is a great chance to check out the best in outdoor films and to support Venture Outdoors programming.

This is the view of the Los Angeles river from behind my hotel in Studio City, CA

Even if you don’t consider yourself an outdoor lover – I think you will enjoy these films – which include some spectacular cinematography. I’ll admit that I didn’t think I would like outdoor films, but after attending Banff a few years ago, I have attended the Fly Fishing Film Festival and the Paddling Film Festival last year. I am still talking about the Los Angeles River documentary that was screened at the paddling film festival.

Banff Mountain Film Festival Pittsburgh Screenings

Saturday, April 5, 2014 – 7pm
Sunday, April 6, 2014- 5pm

Tickets range from $14-$20. Click here to purchase tickets through ShowClix.

[use code IHEARTPGH To save 10% on Sunday tickets]

Banff After Party at The Porch

I want to invite everyone to head over to the Porch following the Saturday night screening for a little after party and a chance to learn more about Venture Outdoors. I will be there, along with several other Venture Outdoors board members and staff. (If you are interested in getting more involved with Venture Outdoors – please let me know – we are always looking for volunteers, trip leaders and new board members).