Mountainfilm on Tour Returns to North Lake Tahoe for 6th Annual Screening

Two nights of inspiring adventure, social, and environmental films to benefit Truckee Roundhouse

Tahoe City, CA — Alpenglow Sports is announcing their sixth annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. The two night programming, from November 1st-2nd 2024, will feature films that are thought-provoking, educational, and awe inspiring as they relate to themes including adventure, social justice, environment and the human spirit. Both nights will benefit the local non-profit, Truckee Roundhouse .

Using the power of film, art and ideas, Mountainfilm inspires audiences to create a better world. Held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado, the Mountainfilm festival is the longest running documentary film festival in the United States. Since 1979, Mountainfilm has brought together a community of filmmakers and change makers, showcasing documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment and indomitable spirit.

As ardent supporters of Mountainfilm's mission, the Alpenglow Sports team travels to Telluride each May to take in the festival, meet these changemakers, and select a compelling batch of films to bring back to North Lake each fall.  Mountainfilm on Tour takes some of the best films from the festival on the road to share the sentiment of changing the world through visual storytelling with the rest of America.

From events manager, Stefanie Pyatt, “Our car ride home from Mountainfilm in Telluride was filled with nonstop chatter as our team discussed films, quotes, moments, and learnings from the weekend. We were engaging with the event long after being there. These films live on in the pieces that you take from them, the conversations that they spark, and the communal bonding that comes from listening, sharing, and growing together. We are honored to bring that experience to Tahoe to share with our community.”

In recent years, the team at Alpenglow Sports identified another aspect of their experience at Mountainfilm that they wanted to bring to North Lake Tahoe, in addition to the moving films they saw: hosting multiple nights of films in different venues. As such, they organized two distinct nights of programming and occasions for our community to engage with the films and each other.

The two night film series begins on Friday 11/1, with an intimate 95-person showing at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City. This evening is focused on showcasing films that highlight some of the most pressing environmental, political, social justice, and cultural issues facing our global community. Told from diverse perspectives and voices, these films offer powerful lenses through which we can all learn from and engage with the stories being shared.

The ultimate goal of this intimate and emotionally moving evening is to build a stronger community by inspiring discussion and fostering unity. Doors open at 6:15pm and the films start at 7pm. There will be a complimentary dinner available from MOGROG Rotisserie, that is included in the ticket price. Additionally, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available to purchase, and all proceeds from these sales will benefit the nonprofit beneficiary of the evening, Truckee Roundhouse.

Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe continues for a second night, on Saturday 11/2, at Palisades Tahoe Olympic Village Events Center. This evening will showcase primarily adventure packed films that aim to inspire local athletes to chase their own mountain dreams. A goal similar to that of Alpenglow Sport’s 19 year old Winter Speaker Series . While all of the films share a common adventure component, they also weave in themes of simply being human — resilience, perseverance, community, exploration, love of nature, and passion.

In addition to the event itself, representatives from popular adventure, ski, and climbing brands will be in attendance for a festival-type atmosphere. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy an evening of fun, games, and dinner before the show. Doors open at 5pm and the show starts at 6:30pm. Dinner will be available for purchase, courtesy of MOGROG Rotisserie. There will be a great giveaway with prizes generously donated from the brands in attendance, all to benefit the local nonprofit, Truckee Roundhouse.

Truckee Roundhouse is the non-profit partner of Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe. Drink sales from both nights, along with giveaway ticket sales from Saturday, will go directly to the organization. Truckee Roundhouse has created a community space that provides different opportunities for hands-on engagement, learning, and connection for all members of the community. They share access to equipment and knowledge for creating with wood, metal, textiles, ceramics, and technology.

This is a family-friendly event! Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour are required for entry, and are available for presale on Alpenglow’s website HERE . For Friday evening, pre-sale tickets are $27.50, with an increase to $30 at the door. For Saturday evening, pre-sale tickets are $22.50 for adults, and $12 for children 12 and under. Tickets will also be available on the evening of the event with an increase in price to $25 and $15 respectively. A combo ticket for both nights is also available for $47.50 online. All tickets are non-refundable.

If you or someone you know is interested in sponsoring Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe, please email brendan@alpenglowsports.com.

About Alpenglow Sports: 

Alpenglow Sports is an original California Mountain Shop that has been providing locals and visitors with inspiration, local knowledge, and the best equipment to enjoy the outdoors for over forty years. Based in Tahoe City, Alpenglow Sports takes pride in being community-minded and socially and environmentally responsible to ensure Lake Tahoe stays one of the best places to play, live, and visit in California.

About Mountainfilm Festival:

Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues. Mountainfilm is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond the film medium by bringing together world-class athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm’s mission is to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. To learn more about Mountainfilm, visit   www.mountainfilm.org .

About Truckee Roundhouse: 

We serve as a hub for independent creativity and community collaboration.In our 4,600-square-foot hangar located at Truckee Tahoe Airport, we offer five fully functioning shops - Wood, Metal, Textiles, Ceramics, and Technology - with a robust complement of high-quality tools, including cutting-edge CNC Laser Cutters, Plasma Cutters, and 3D printers.

The power of a makerspace goes far beyond the value of tools and training. The safe environment we create serves to improve youth and community emotional resiliency and bolster economic potential through creative expression and vocational exposure.

As a community-run, community-benefiting organization, the Roundhouse enriches lives with meaningful professional and recreational arts and education programs.