The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Cranbrook Art Museum on April 2-3 at 7:30pm in deSalle Auditorium.

Hot on the heels of the largest and one of the most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour – which began in 1976 – is making stops in approximately 285 communities and 30 countries across the globe.

This year's tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to going up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2008/2009 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre and features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.

Advance tickets are $12 for general admission and $7 for children and students with a valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance at MooseJaw stores in Birmingham and Rochester.

For more information on the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, visit www.mvpcollaborative.com/banff2009.