2016 Banff press release

2016 Banff press release
By NLT

For immediate release: 02.10.2015

2016 Banff Mountain Festival World Tour Comes to Reno on March 29th

Good things come to those who wait. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Reno! This year’s World Tour showcases the very best mountain filmmakers, allowing you to experience the stories that inspire us to continue exploring our environments.

Come join 1200 of your closest friends in a sell-out crowd as we celebrate the great outdoors, at the 15th annual world renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival in its Truckee Meadows World Tour. The spirit of outdoor adventure in all its glory comes to life on screen through spectacular stories of skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, kayaking and much more. Remote locations and stunning scenery make this film festival a must-see for adventurers of all ages and skill levels. You don’t need the thrill-seeker gene, just in the safety of your chair and feel as if you are right there in the middle of the action.

The 2015/2016 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world, with films highlighting exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports

The adventure begins Tuesday, March 29th at 7p.m. at the Peppermill Casino. Tickets are available through the Peppermill, 877-525-SHOW (7469) or walk into REI on Harvard Way. General Admission is $22 in advance and $27 the day of event. Join us and have one unforgettable evening!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the Nevada Land Trust’s largest annual fundraiser. Established in 1998, the Nevada Land Trust a private, non-profit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting Nevada’s open spaces and special places for future generations. As the state’s first “Nevada Born” land trust, the Trust meets open space needs by working closely with area landowners, businesses, environmental organizations, and public officials. The Nevada Land Trust has protected over 42,000 acres to date through acquisition, facilitation, restoration and partnership.

For more information on Banff or the Nevada Land Trust mission, please visit www.nevadalandtrust.org or call (775) 851-5180.