Clara Gelatt and Katie Bittner stopped in studio to help preview the five-day La Crosse Adventure Film Festival, that begins Wednesday. 

Events are taking place at the Pump House, Mt. La Crosse and the Rivoli, featuring “powerful films, storytelling under the stars, inspiring women adventurers, trail cleanups, and opportunities to support our community.”

Ticket pricing is below (buy here). Here’s a schedule breakdown:

Wednesday, October 8: Wild Women Wednesday at Pump House Regional Arts Center
Celebrate women in adventure with a special “Wild Women Wednesday” event.
Screening all new women in adventure films!
Hosted by The Pump House – a cozy and creative venue in downtown La Crosse.

Thursday, October 9: FireFly Storytelling at Mt. La Crosse
A winter-themed evening under the stars.
Under a full moon on the gorgeous patio at the base of the ski hill, enjoy tales from four incredible storytellers, a 45 minute selection of winter themed films, hot beverages, and snowy vibes.

Friday, October 10: LaCrosseAF – Film Festival Night #1 at Rivoli Theater
A cinematic journey with a longform documentary, celebrating mountain biking culture and the human spirit.
Support a local youth who is working to build a brand new pump track in La Crescent.

Saturday, October 11: LaCrosseAF – Film Festival Night #2 at Rivoli Theater
An evening of jury selected short adventure films (from 3 minutes to 25 minutes)! These are the best of the best and can only be seen at the LaCrosseAF. Previous submitted films have gone on to be selected at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. See them here first in La Crosse!
Live audience voting for your favorite films. You select the winners!
Filmmakers invited to attend for a Q&A and post-show mingling!

Weekend Community Events – Community Impact + Trail Clean-up
Leave No Trace certification sessions (limited space – sign up required!)
Trail clean-up event to give back to our local outdoor spaces.
Art in the Wild
Tails and Trails at ORA’s Trail Farm
Yoga in the park!
Ropes course and rock climbing at University of Wisconsin – La Crosse

The event helps these local organizations:
WisCorps
Mississippi Valley Conservancy
School District of La Crosse
Local youth outdoor organizations
Humane Society
ORA Trails
La Crescent Pump Track Project highlight!

Here’s the ticket breakdown (buy here):
Full Festival Pass: Early Bird $40, Regular Pricing $50
Weekend Pass (Fri-Sat): Early Bird $24, Regular Pricing $30
Package of 4 Full Festival Passes: Early Bird $120, Regular Pricing $160
Package of 4 Weekend Passes: Early Bird $80, Regular Pricing $100

Clara Gelatt and Katie Bittner stopped in studio to help preview the five-day La Crosse Adventure Film Festival, that begins Wednesday.&nbsp;
Events are taking place at the Pump House, Mt. La Crosse and the Rivoli, featuring &ldquo;powerful films, storytelling under the stars, inspiring women adventurers, trail cleanups, and opportunities to support our community.&rdquo;
Ticket pricing is below (<a href="https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=952583~e3c66030-62d8-4282-9886-16d09f1887f2">buy here</a>). Here&rsquo;s a schedule breakdown:
Wednesday, October 8: Wild Women Wednesday at Pump House Regional Arts Center Celebrate women in adventure with a special &ldquo;Wild Women Wednesday&rdquo; event. Screening all new women in adventure films! Hosted by The Pump House &ndash; a cozy and creative venue in downtown La Crosse.
Thursday, October 9: FireFly Storytelling at Mt. La Crosse A winter-themed evening under the stars. Under a full moon on the gorgeous patio at the base of the ski hill, enjoy tales from four incredible storytellers, a 45 minute selection of winter themed films, hot beverages, and snowy vibes.
Friday, October 10: LaCrosseAF &ndash; Film Festival Night #1 at Rivoli Theater A cinematic journey with a longform documentary, celebrating mountain biking culture and the human spirit. Support a local youth who is working to build a brand new pump track in La Crescent.
Saturday, October 11: LaCrosseAF &ndash; Film Festival Night #2 at Rivoli Theater An evening of jury selected short adventure films (from 3 minutes to 25 minutes)! These are the best of the best and can only be seen at the LaCrosseAF. Previous submitted films have gone on to be selected at the Banff Mountain Film Festival and the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. See them here first in La Crosse! Live audience voting for your favorite films. You select the winners! Filmmakers invited to attend for a Q&amp;A and post-show mingling!
Weekend Community Events &ndash; Community Impact + Trail Clean-up
<ul>
<li>Leave No Trace certification sessions (limited space &ndash; sign up required!)</li>
<li>Trail clean-up event to give back to our local outdoor spaces.</li>
<li>Art in the Wild</li>
<li>Tails and Trails at ORA&rsquo;s Trail Farm</li>
<li>Yoga in the park!</li>
<li>Ropes course and rock climbing at University of Wisconsin &ndash; La Crosse</li>
</ul>
The event helps these local organizations:
<ul>
<li>WisCorps</li>
<li>Mississippi Valley Conservancy</li>
<li>School District of La Crosse</li>
<li>Local youth outdoor organizations</li>
<li>Humane Society</li>
<li>ORA Trails</li>
<li>La Crescent Pump Track Project highlight!</li>
</ul>
Here&rsquo;s the ticket breakdown (<a href="https://tickets.rivoli.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=952583~e3c66030-62d8-4282-9886-16d09f1887f2">buy here</a>):
<ul>
<li>Full Festival Pass: Early Bird $40, Regular Pricing $50</li>
<li>Weekend Pass (Fri-Sat): Early Bird $24, Regular Pricing $30</li>
<li>Package of 4 Full Festival Passes: Early Bird $120, Regular Pricing $160</li>
<li>Package of 4 Weekend Passes: Early Bird $80, Regular Pricing $100</li>
</ul>

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