2025 lineup

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Inspiring talks from world-class athletes, innovators, and storytellers

Films

Exceptional documentaries from renowned filmmakers and emerging voices

Fun

Jimmy Chin at the Cap Hill Cup climbing competition at the 2024 Outside Festival.

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Khruangbin

Lord Huron

Sylvan Esso

Trampled by Turtles

Neal Francis

Waxahatchee

Husbands

Hazlett

Squeaky Feet

Brothers of Brass

Cole Scheifele

The Copper Children

2025 OUTSIDE FESTIVAL SPEAKERS

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David Blaine

Magician, ENDURANCE ARTIST

Diana Nyad

Record-Breaking Swimmer

Alex Honnold

Legendary Climber

Selema Masekela

Action Sports Icon

Kimmy Fasani

Professional Snowboarder, Entrepreneur

John John Florence

Melissa Arnot Reid

Mountain Guide, Author

Albert Lin

National Geographic Explorer, SCIENTIST, TV Host

Conrad Anker

Legendary Alpinist

Sally Jewell

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior

James Andrews

Cultural Strategist, Entrepreneur, STORYTELLER

Emily Harrington

Professional Rock Climber

Matt Lyons

Charles “Chuck” F. Sams III

Former Director of the National Park Service

Sasha DiGiulian

Pro Climber, Writer, Entrepreneur

Jeremy Jones

Snowboarder, Founder of Protect Our Winters

Jim Morrison

Ski Mountaineer

James Edward Mills

Journalist, Photographer, Filmmaker

Larissa May

Digital Wellness Pioneer

Ian Walsh

Big-Wave Surfer

Katie Burrell

Comedian, Actor, Director

David Vela

Former Acting Director of the National Park Service

Florence Williams

Journalist, Author, Podcaster

Scott Jurek

Ultramarathon Runner, Author

Rebecca Rusch

Endurance Athlete, Emmy Award Winner

Alex Hutchinson

Journalist and Author

Amie Engerbretson

Professional Skier and Climate Advocate

Paddy "PaddyO" O'Connell

Writer, Multimedia Producer, Host

Christina Lusti

ACMG Ski Guide, Big Mountain Film Star

Eeland Stribling

Comedian, Fly-Fishing Guide

Lauren Bash

Climate Creator and Storyteller

Shelby Stanger

Podcast Host, Journalist, Author

Chris Benchetler

Professional Skier, Artist

Kriste Peoples

Coach, Mindfulness Teacher

Erin Sprague

CEO, Protect Our Winters

Kevin Sintumuang

Editorial Director of Outside Magazine

Max Romey

Artist & Filmmaker, KEEN/Trailbound Sketches

Hillary Allen

Pro Ultrarunner

Mike de la Rocha

Co-Founder, Revolve Impact and Tepito Coffee

Olivia Jenkins

Pro Athlete, Public Health Advocate

Ron Griswell

Founder of HBCUs Outside

Sierra Shafer

Editorial Director of Lifestyle at Outside

Paige Bethmann

Director and Producer

Heather Hansman

Best-selling Author, Editor

Ginger Naylor

CEO of Outward Bound USA

Joshua J. Holland

Biohacker, Fitness Trainer

Maya Silver

Editor-in-Chief of Climbing

Kutoven “Ku” Stevens

Runner, Artist, Activist

Langely McNeal

Former World Cup and X Games Skier, Partner at Summit Series

Siri Lindley

World Champion Triathlete, Coach

Dani Reyes-Acosta

Filmmaker, Advocate

Emily Donovan

Co-Founder of Clean Cape Fear

Anna Reade

Lead Scientist on PFAS for NRDC

Nicks Ericsson

CMO, KEEN Footwear

Curated in partnership with Mountainfilm

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A Little Film About Forever

About Damn Time

Arctic Alchemy

Beyond Beliefs

Butterfly in a Blizzard

David Blaine Do Not Attempt: Brazil

First In, Last Out

Girl Climber

Momo

OUTLIER:Common

Remaining Native

The Life We Have

The North Face Presents: Trango

As one of America’s longest-running film festivals, Mountainfilm showcases documentary films that celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, environment, and indomitable spirit. Hosted annually in Telluride, Colorado, the festival brings inspiring stories to communities around the globe with Mountainfilm on Tour.  