Catch the steepest and deepest in high-adrenaline outdoor sport films with the 2016 Radical Reels Australian tour. Hurtle down steep rocky paths, push the boundaries of human stamina and climbing exposure, paddle huge drops and massive white water, ski pristine backcountry steeps and fly into unchartered territory over the beautiful mountain ranges.
We now have a date for the Melbourne showing of the Backcountry film festival:
Monday May 2
‘Public Lecture Theatre’ in Old Arts Building
Melbourne University, Carlton.
Map available here.
Suggested donation: $8 conc & students/ $15 waged. Tickets at the door. There will be plenty of room.
All proceeds go to the Friends of the Earth climate campaign against new coal and gas drilling in Victoria.
7 – 9pm. Films start at 7.15pm. There will be a short intermission.
Hosted by Friends of the Earth and Melbourne University Ski Club.
Facebook page for the event here.
For a listing of the films (and details on the April 30 show in Sydney) please check here.
For further information: Cam Walker 0419 338 047 cam.walker@foe.org.au
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