Gorton Center and Lake Forest Open Lands present... Adventure Shorts!

The Mountainfilm on Tour: Adventure Shorts program provides an eclectic mix of stories about appreciating the natural world and competing in extreme sport. Like any great adventure, the program has its share of grueling climbs and breathtaking descents, as well as more contemplative moments that focus on the beauty of the wild. It's a program that's sure to bring out the nature lover and thrill seeker in all of us!

Adventure Shorts films:

Whispers

Whispers is an exploration of the deep connection between skiers and the mountains, capturing the raw intensity and quiet beauty that draw us back year after year. The film showcases the magic of skiing long after the crowds have gone, where the glow of headlamps cuts through the darkness, snowflakes shimmer under moonlight and every turn feels otherworldly.

USA/ Duration: 6 min
Directed by: Josh Fairmont, Oliver Smith

Rogatkin

Mullet, no visor, fired up and spinning like a top, Nicholi Rogatkin is a slopestyle mountain bike rider like no other. His fearless approach and innovative tricks have redefined what is possible in the sport. Rogatkin has been competing for over 20 years, and he’s still on the rise. He’s the ultimate hype man, and if the world could figure out how to harness Rogatkin’s energy, it could power the planet.

USA, Canada/ Duration: 15 min
Directed by: Keenan DesPlanques

ANNIKA - Where She Lands

Annika Malacinski is chasing more than just a podium — she’s fighting for equality in her sport. Where She Lands follows the U.S. Nordic Combined skier as she pushes the limits of what’s possible, balancing the relentless pursuit of excellence with the weight of a larger battle. As she fights for women to have the same Olympic opportunities as men, the film captures an athlete at a crossroads — determined to leave her mark, no matter where she lands.

Norway/ Duration: 10 min
Directed by: Michael Schwartz

Momo

From the humble beginnings of a small African village to the dazzling heights of Cirque du Soleil, Momo shares the story of a man who defied gravity and destiny. This short film is a celebration of resilience and the magic of flight, where Momo doesn’t just perform — he transcends.

USA/ Duration: 2 min
Directed by: Michael Schwartz

Eliot Jackson - Drop The Mic

Eliot Jackson has sneaky superpowers. You might know him for his commentary skills as one of the voices of RedBull TV’s mountain bike coverage or from his community-building and advocacy eorts with Grow Cycling. But not many people know him from one of his more underground claims to fame: Being one of the most badass riders to ever scrub-whip a mountain bike.

Canada/ Duration: 2 min
Directed by: Scott Secco

First In, Last Out

When competitive swimmer from Colorado Christa Funk joined the Coast Guard, she found herself stationed on Oahu, Hawaii for five years, where she discovered the world of surf photography. Inspired by the memory of her father and his parting words, Funk pushed herself into the world’s most dangerous and crowded surf lineups, becoming one of the best surf photographers in the world, and notably, one of the few women out there.

USA/ Duration: 25 min
Directed by: Keith Malloy

Strike - Mary Rand

Follow snowboarder Mary Rand on a few strategic strike missions to some of the snowiest locales in the world. First was a couple weeks in Japan’s fabled Hakuba region for some of the deepest snow of the season. Then came a quick stint near Rand’s home in Washington for some boot packing around the Mount Baker backcountry. The final stop on the world tour was with Alaska Heliskiing to get on some of the legendary spine lines outside Haines.

USA/ Duration: 3 min
Directed by: Liam Gallagher

The First Woman Ever To Drop At Red Bull Rampage

When Robin Goomes learned she’d be competing in the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, an invitation-only free ride mountain bike competition, she set her sights on victory. Follow Goomes as she navigates the brutal demands of crafting and testing her line, and pushing her limits before making her final drop into the most challenging event of her career.

USA/ Duration: 9 min
Directed by: Satchel Cronk

Magic Hour

Alaska is the ultimate heli-skiing playground, and Cordova’s Points North Heli is the spot for untouched powder. Magic Hour follows Grin Post and Michelle Parker as they hit massive lines during an epic spring.

USA/ Duration: 7 min
Directed by: Todd Jones

Summer In The City

On a hot summer afternoon, two friends attempt to ride every inch of Salt Lake City and the surrounding trails on their mountain bikes.

USA/ Duration: 3 min
Directed by: Michael Brown

White Gold

From the Silverton road gap to the infamous Telluride Trestle, legendary freeskier Bobby Brown and friends spent the winter filming around the San Juan Mountains. This film showcases Brown’s athleticism, the allure of the snowy peaks and the pure joy of hucking kickers on a bluebird day.

USA Duration: 6 min
Directed by: Peter Brown, Amon Barker

A big thank you to The Community Church of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for Sponsoring Mountainfilm on Tour!

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