Mountainfilm on Tour Returns in 2026

Mountainfilm on Tour is back in Australia in March 2026, and while the program spans climbing, riding and big mountain adventure, there’s a strong thread of snow running through this year’s lineup.

Presented by Osprey, the tour brings a curated collection of short films from the legendary Telluride Mountainfilm Festival to screens nationwide. For skiers and snowboarders, there are a couple of stories that stand out.

One film dives into adaptive avalanche education in the American backcountry. Set in Montana’s snow-heavy terrain, it follows adaptive skiers and snowboarders working alongside avalanche professionals in a hands-on safety course designed specifically for athletes with disabilities. It’s practical, raw and quietly powerful. More than just a skills course, it shows how inclusive backcountry education builds confidence, independence and stronger decision-making in winter environments. It’s a reminder that avalanche terrain doesn’t discriminate, and neither should access to knowledge.

Another snow-focused film shifts the tone from education to pure mountain hunger. Set in Colorado’s San Juan range, it captures a rare weather window when local splitboarders drop everything to make the most of perfect conditions. No lifts. No heli time. Just foot-powered missions into big alpine terrain. It’s the kind of two-week run that every backcountry rider dreams about. Clear skies, stable snow and long days spent earning every descent. It’s simple and honest, and it nails that feeling of moving through winter landscapes under your own steam.

That’s the thread that ties these stories together. Snow sport, but stripped back to what matters. Community. Access. Effort. Responsibility.

Mountainfilm has been running since 1979 in Telluride, Colorado and has built a reputation for telling stories that go beyond the highlight reel. The Australian tour keeps that same feel. You’ll get inspiring riding and beautiful lines, but also context. The human side. The responsibility side.

For Snow Action readers, it’s a good pre-season hit of perspective. It reminds you that winter is bigger than resort laps. Bigger than gear. Bigger than one discipline.

Mountainfilm on Tour screens nationwide from March 2026. If you live for snow in any form, this one is worth putting in the calendar. Get your tickets here.