We're all struggling to find things to do right now and keep us occupied. That's a fact of life in the age of the coronavirus for sure. This is especially true for those of us who would prefer to be outside on an adventure somewhere and it doesn't help that simple pleasures like the Banff Film Festival World Tour have been canceled. But take heart fellow adventurers, because the organizers of that event have announced that they are putting the featured films online so we can watch them at home for free.
Yesterday afternoon, a PDF document began circulating on the Internet from the Banff Film Festival that lists more than 100 adventure films that you can watch right now. The document includes the name of the film, along with the date it was released and its run time. A brief explanation of what the film is about is also included, along with a link to where you can watch the video online. You can check out the entire list by clicking here.
Some of the films that are a part of the list include Blood Road, Rebecca Rusch's amazing documentary about her bike ride through Vietnam to find answers about her father's death there, and Beneath the Ice, which examines Will Gadd's amazing ice climbing skills and relationship to the sport. There are literally dozens of others as well, making this a treasure trove of video experiences for adventure lovers. In fact, it pretty much doesn't matter which outdoor activity you're into, you'll probably find a film here to your liking, whether that's climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, paddling, running, or some combination of all of the above.
Most of the films on the list happen to be on YouTube of Vimeo, which makes them easy to watch on your television if you have a streaming device or a smart TV. Be sure to grab a snack, make yourself comfortable, and settle in, because you might be there for awhile.