Adaptive Adventure
Film Festival
2026
Join us for an inspiring film evening celebrating the stories of people who get outdoors despite their disabilities to find purpose, healing, and hope.
Mastering Mountains exists to see people with neurological conditions experience hope, connection, and positive, lifelong change through self-directed outdoor adventure. For many living with these neurological disorders and other disabilities, a life of adventure in the outdoors can feel far from reach. That’s why Mastering Mountains helps everyday people find a way through these challenges by helping them achieve their adventure dreams, connect with community, and experience hope.
This film evening celebrates this kaupapa. This curated selection of films spans climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking—each one a testament that an adventurous life remains within reach, no matter a person’s challenges.
This event will be run in August 2026. Final dates to be confirmed.
A huge thanks to Sarah Blair for capturing images of our 2025 film festival Christchurch event.
2026 film selection
Judging is underway! We have received 24 amazing submissions, and we are currently in the process of selecting the top five to six films. Winners and the final film selection will be announced in early June.
Official film selection coming soon!
Support makes a difference
This uplifting film event is proudly sponsored by Black Diamond and is a fundraiser for Mastering Mountains Charitable Trust.
Proceeds from the evening will enable Mastering Mountains to continue supporting people with MS and FND, empowering our programme participants to pursue meaningful outdoor goals.
Rehabilitation is expensive, and we invest substantially but prudently in quality people. On average, it costs approximately $7,300 to support one person for one year, through our Rehabilitation Programme, enabling them to achieve their dream adventure and find hope. Read more about our vision and outcomes.
