FIFAM 2005 - AWARD WINNERS: ANNOUNCING THE 2005 AWARD WINNERS

ADVENTURA GRAND PRIZE. Best film, all categories. Grant of $1,500 CAN. FLYING OVER EVEREST (Italy, 2004, 60 min.) Dir. : Fabio Toncelli - SD Cinematografica For the first time, a man will fly above Everest in a hang glider. But this challenge leaves him far from satisfied. He also wants to reintroduce to this environment a species of eagle that has disappeared from the Himalayas and to soar with these majestic creatures.

ADVENTURA PRIZE – Human achievement. Best production illustrating a great adventure challenge or an exceptional human achievement.
LE VOYAGE INTERIEUR DE MIKE HORN (Switzerland, 2005, 84 min.) Dir. : Raphaël Blanc - Artemis Films: Renowned for his extreme adventures, Mike Horn attempts this time to cross the world at the Arctic Circle. This 27-month trek alone on foot, by sail power, by kayak, pushed by kite and on skis tests the limits of human endurance.
 
ADVENTURA PRIZE – Mountain setting. Best production illustrating an activity linked with a mountain setting. THE OTHER FACE OF K2 (Spain, 2005, 44 min.) Dir : Oscar Cadiach - Televisio de Catalunya
Follows a Catalan expedition that was the first team to repeat the "Magic Line" route on K2. A human tale of solidarity on the way to the world’s most difficult summit.

ADVENTURA PRIZE – Thalassa. Best production illustrating a water-based activity. OCEANS' TWENTY : AU FIL DU VENDEE GLOBE (France, 2005, 58 min.) Dir. : Christian Deleau - Nefertiti Production
The Vendée Globe is an extreme-sailing race – alone, no stopovers, no assistance. The fastest competitors return only at the end of three long months.
 
ADVENTURA PRIZE – Man and the environment. Best production illustrating the relationship between Man and his milieu. REMIS EX-AEQUO

DES MANCHOTS ET DES HOMMES (France, 2004, 52 min.) Dir. : Luc Jacquet and Jérôme Maison - Bonne Pioche Productions
Two "willing castaway" filmmakers are imprisoned by the nine-month-long Antarctic winter in order to film the life of emperor penguins.
 
LE DRAGON DE PATAGONIE (France, 2005, 52 min.) Dir. : Gilles Santantonio - Les Films du Mille-Pattes: An expedition made up of divers, mountain climbers and scientists heads to the glaciers of Patagonia in search of a hitherto-unknown insect. Diving in the midst of glaciers involves danger but the rewards justify the risks.
 
ADVENTURA PRIZE – New creator. Presented to the director of a first film: CHUQUIRAGUA (Canada, 2004, 18 min.) Dir. : Isabelle Daigneault - Olisa Productions How can a mountain change a person's life? Two Canadians introduce two Ecuadorians to high-mountain climbing in preparation for scaling Ecuador's El Altar volcano.
 
ADVENTURA PRIZE – Extreme adventure. Best production illustrating an activity with a highly sporting character. AMAZONIA VERTICAL (Slovakia, 2004, 63 min.) Dir. : Pavol Barabas - K2 Studio
Climbing friends gather for an expedition to the heart of the highest chain of mountains in the Amazon region – the Auyan Tepui. Sometimes all that separates climbing, mountaineering and exploring is a step and a few carabiners.
 
ADVENTURA PRIZE — Best extreme adventure short-length film.
PROFONDEUR ABSOLUE (France, 2004, 9 min.) Dir. : Loïc Leferme - Inspiration Production: Don't forget to breathe as you watch Loïc Leferme, world absolute-depth apnea freediving champion at an October 30, 2004 competition, where he dived to a depth record of -171 m.
 
MENTION  NYIMA ET LES PORTEURS (France, 2004, 56 min.) Dir. : Philippe Lespinasse - Via Découvertes: A tribute to Himalaya sherpas in the form of the story of Nyima, a 16-year-old porter-guide. Without such native experts, there is no food, no fuel, no clothing and, most of all, no expedition to the world's highest peaks.  

The 2005 FIFAM was presented by EXPÉDITIONS MONDE and MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR, in collaboration with L’AUBERGE DE MONTAGNE DES CHIC-CHOCS and by its media partner, ESPACES magazine.This event was organized by PRODUCTIONS ESPACES, an entirely private and independent body, the mission of which is to promote outdoor activities, ecotourism and adventure by organizing events.

Millet One Sport Everest Boot has made some minor changes by adding more Kevlar. USES Expeditions / High altitude / Mountaineering in extremely cold conditions / Isothermal to -75°F Gore-Tex® Top dry / Evazote Reinforcements with aramid threads. Avg. Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz Sizes: 5 - 14 DESCRIPTION Boot with semi-rigid shell and built-in Gore-Tex® gaiter reinforced by aramid threads, and removable inner slipper Automatic crampon attachment Non-compressive fastening Double zip, so easier to put on Microcellular midsole to increase insulation Removable inner slipper in aluminized alveolate Fiberglass and carbon footbed Cordura + Evazote upper Elasticated collar. Expedition footwear for mountaineering in conditions of extreme cold.  NOTE US SIZES LISTED. See more here.

A cold weather, high altitude double boot for extreme conditions The Olympus Mons is the perfect choice for 8000-meter peaks. This super lightweight double boot has a PE thermal insulating inner boot that is coupled with a thermo-reflective outer boot with an integrated gaiter. We used a super insulating lightweight PE outsole to keep the weight down and the TPU midsole is excellent for crampon compatibility and stability on steep terrain. WEIGHT: 39.86 oz • 1130 g LAST: Olympus Mons CONSTRUCTION: Inner: Slip lasted Outer: Board Lasted OUTER BOOT: Cordura® upper lined with dual-density PE micro-cellular thermal insulating closed cell foam and thermo-reflective aluminium facing/ Insulated removable footbed/ Vibram® rubber rand See more here.

   Ascenders

   Atlas snowshoes

   Atomic

   Big Agnes

   Black Diamond

   Brunton

   Carabiners

   Chaco

   Cloudveil

   Columbia
   CMI

   Crampons

   Edelweiss ropes
   Eureka Tents

   Exofficio

   FiveTen

   Featured

   FoxRiver

   Gregory

   Granite Gear

   Harnesses
   Headlamps

   Hestra
   Helmets

   Helly Hansen

   HighGear

   HornyToad
   Ice Axes

   Julbo

   Kavu Eyewear

   Katadyn

   Kelty

   Kong

   Lekisport

   Life is Good

   Lowa

   Lowe Alpine

   Lowepro

   Millet

   Motorola

   Mountain Hardwear

   Mountainsmith

   MSR

   Nalgene

   New England Ropes

   Nikwax

   Omega

   Osprey

   Outdoor Research
   Patagonia

   Pelican

   Petzl

   Prana

   Princeton Tec

   Primus

   Rope Bags

   Royal Robbins

   Salomon

   Scarpa

   Scott

   Seattle Sports

   Serius
   Sleeping Bags

   Sterling Rope

   Stubai

   Suunto

   Tents

   Teva

   Thermarest

   Trango

   Tool Logic

   Trekking Poles
   Yaktrax
   and more here