Woodwell Climate is thrilled to return to Mountainfilm as a nonprofit partner, alongside The Nature Conservancy.
When it comes to climate change, one of the best ways we can all take action is by talking about it—not just the problem, but our hopes and solutions. For the past 9 years, we’ve been doing just that at Mountainfilm.
Each year, together with Mountainfilm and The Nature Conservancy, we develop festival programs to inspire, educate, and motivate attendees.
We’re looking forward to returning to Telluride for Mountainfilm this May, and reconnecting with their community of filmmakers and change makers to celebrate adventure, activism, social justice, the environment, and indomitable spirit.
Friday, May 22
Evidence-Based Hope: At the Peak of What’s Possible
11am-1pm at Mountain Village, High Camp
This session, part of the Moving Mountains series, will explore credible, science-backed pathways forward in the climate movement—balancing urgency with optimism and actionable solutions.
- Cristina Mittermeier – Mountainfilm Guest Filmmaker
- Willow Defebaugh – Cofounder, Editor in Chief, and Board member of Atmos
- Benjamin Von Wong – artist and activist
- Rep. Justin Pearson – Member of the Tennessee General Assembly
- Kris Tompkins – Cofounder of Tompkins Conservation
Saturday, May 23
Coffee Talk: Fire, Farming, & Adaptation
8-9am at Mountain Lodge Telluride
As water shortages and wildfires become ever-present environmental pressures, adaptation is no longer optional. Join panelists who are farmers, scientists, and community leaders, working to find innovative solutions for living more harmoniously with the land. From regenerative farming to fire preparedness, they’ll share what solutions are working globally and how communities can better anticipate what comes next.
- Dr. Jennifer Watts – Associate Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center
- Brenna St. Onge
- Ray Gaesser
- Angie Krall
- Len Necefer
Sunday, May 24
Coffee Talk: Bridging the (Political) Divide
8-9am at Ah Haa School for the Arts
We all want a healthy, livable planet for future generations, right? Meet the changemakers who are developing collaborative climate solutions and helping the public understand that climate affects us all. Reaching across political lines, these leaders believe that working together is the only way to improve the quality of life for people and the planet.
- Laura Uttley – Sara Shallenberger Brown Chair of Environmental Policy at Woodwell Climate Research Center
- Benji Backer
- Florian Ledoux
- Jessica Moerman
- Justin J. Pearson
The North Face Happy Hour: Low Snowfall in the West & Community Resilience
3pm at North Face Basecamp
More information to come. Moderated by Langstyn Avery (Founder, Negus In Nature). Panelists:
- Jim Morrison, The North Face Athlete / Ski Mountaineer, Co-President of Protect Our Winters (POW)
- Nichole Barger, Deputy Chief Scientist at The Nature Conservancy
- Griffin Post, The North Face Athlete / Skier, POW Member
- Dr. Jennifer Watts, Associate Scientist at Woodwell, POW Member
