HVAFF Programme B
Two years after a dramatic air-ambulance rescue, everyday adventurer Claire Hughes sets out to hike, pack-raft, and cycle through Wales, England, and Scotland on an unsupported journey — a powerful testament to resilience, humour, and the joy of self-propelled travel. Carrying all her gear and joined at times by friends, Claire paddles the longest lake in each country she passes through, completes the Three Peaks on foot, and cycles the long miles in between, all with her trademark humour and determination. Claire’s past escapades include rowing the Atlantic and crossing India in a rickshaw, but this film brings her story closer to home, and closer to the heart of why we seek out challenge in the first place.
The peoples hero! Justinas is a spectacular athlete and the story here is well told.Hannah Maia
Set against the backdrop of Justinas’s attempt at the Triple Crown, we dive into his motivation, backstory, and infectious attitude for life. With one goal in mind, “kicking ass”. He aims to race the Tour Divide, Colorado Trail, and Arizona Trail in one calendar year. Often seen as the holy grail of bikepacking races, the Triple Crown is a badge of honour for even the hardiest of bike riders.
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The peoples hero! Justinas is a spectacular athlete and the story here is well told.Hannah Maia
Delightful short on women's MTB riding in Whistler with some enjoyable detail on how to train female groups to ride steep trails.Paul Hodgson Music Judge
This summer, Whistler Mountain Bike Park marked a major milestone: 20 years of the iconic Women's Night program, that’s empowered thousands of women to ride, connect, and grow their skills in one of the world’s most legendary bike parks. From its grassroots beginnings to becoming a cornerstone of the park’s summer programming, Women's Night has fostered a welcoming and inclusive space for riders of all levels. Whether you're dropping in for the first time or shredding double blacks, this program has helped shape the culture of mountain biking in Whistler and beyond.
Delightful short on women's MTB riding in Whistler with some enjoyable detail on how to train female groups to ride steep trails.Paul Hodgson Music Judge
Another excellent Beau Miles film, about what is probably the oldest river in the world, deep in the heart of Australia. There's a reason Miles' films are so popular - they are both very entertaining and deeply affecting. Definitely worth your time!Paul Hodgson Music Judge
Beau Miles sets out to run the first 100 kilometres of the world’s oldest river to understand what all the fuss is about. After encountering rivers transformed into drains and poisoned by mining, he turns his attention to the Finke River in central Australia — a place facing a different kind of modern threat, driven not by those who live there, but by those who don’t. This film follows a freckled, coastal outsider as he attempts to engage with an ancient landscape and its invisible pressures, moving through one of the most spellbinding environments on earth in search of understanding rather than answers.
Another excellent Beau Miles film, about what is probably the oldest river in the world, deep in the heart of Australia. There's a reason Miles' films are so popular - they are both very entertaining and deeply affecting. Definitely worth your time!Paul Hodgson Music Judge