Beyond the Gates

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 15 min

Boulder Premiere

Beyond the Gates follows Addie, a teenage girl with intellectual disabilities, through her first season competing in the Special Olympics as an alpine skier. With her family and coaches by her side, Addie learns to ski independently, faces the stress of competition, and aims to discover joy and belonging on the mountain.

Directed by Roo Smith

Rogatkin

Switzerland, Short Documentary, 2024, 15 min

Mullet, no visor, fired up and spinning like a top, Nicholi Rogatkin is a rider like no other. His fearless approach and innovative tricks have redefined what is possible in mountain biking. Nicholi has been competing for over 20 years, and he's still on the rise. He's a valuable energy source at slopestyle mountain biking events – the ultimate hype man.

Directed by Keenan DesPlanques

The North Face Presents: Trango

US, Short Documentary, 2025, 45 min

Boulder Premiere

After a two-year attempt, ski mountaineers Christina”Lusti” Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, joined by Nick McNutt and Chantel Astorga, ski the first descent of the Great Trango Glacier. They navigate risk, grapple with grief, and face physical danger as they push the limits of human experience. At 6,000 meters, constant exposure tests their resolve, but it’s the unspoken trust and support within their expedition team that allows them to face the unimaginable together. PARTIALLY SUBTITLED

Directed by Leo Hoorn