Thank you, Ottawa
THANK YOU, OTTAWA On March 15, I was under complete lockdown in Archidona, Ecuador. It was at the moment that I had a realization. That owning and operating any kind of event is likely [...]
June 2020
David Brennan: An Adventurous Outsider
DAVID BRENNAN: AN ADVENTUROUS OUTSIDER This comedian’s unique perspective adds an extra layer of entertainment to OAFF. When Ottawa Adventure Film Festival Director Mike McKay decided to launch an online event during isolation, he [...]
May 2020
Outdoor Activities in Uncertain Times
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES Sharpening Risk Management Skills By Melanie Dahling The sun is out and Canadians want to be right there with it. After weeks of isolation, Ontario is taking cautious steps [...]
OAFF Filmmakers Keeping Busy in Quarantine
OAFF Filmmakers Keeping Busy in QuarantineHow some of OAFF’s past contributors are staying sane in uncertain times.By Melanie DahlingFilmmakers are used to living busy lives, especially the adventurous types that contribute to the stunning content [...]
The New Normal: How Virtual Events Will Help Us Stay Connected
The New Normal: How Virtual Events Will Help Us Stay Connected By Shana Cesaire In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, public events and gatherings have been prohibited in many areas of Canada and [...]
April 2020
How Ray Zahab is Keeping his Adventures at Home
How Ray Zahab is Keeping his Adventures at Home By Shana Cesaire It’s hard to believe that it has been over a month since we’ve been told to stay home. Although most of us [...]
Bringing the Outdoors In
Bringing the Outdoors In By Holly Gordon If due to COVID-19, you’re feeling trapped indoors or you’re not in a position to safely get outside, keep reading for some fun ways to bring the [...]
GROUNDBREAKERS: Henna Taylor Debuts A Thousand Ways To Kiss The Ground
GROUNDBREAKERS: Henna Taylor Debuts A Thousand Ways To Kiss The Ground Short film explores themes of grief and trauma in the climbing community. By Melanie Dahling As people are being called to stay inside [...]
Navigating the Outdoors in the Era of Social Distancing
Navigating the Outdoors in the Era of Social Distancing By Shana Cesaire Spring is upon us. The sun is coming out more and we’re seeing the weather creep up to consistent double digits. Unfortunately, [...]
Speed Descent in the Grand Canyon
Speed Descent in the Grand Canyon By Alex Guimont If you were at the 2019 edition of the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival then you saw the film ‘(People) of Water’ and are very aware [...]