She, They, Us presents: No Man's Land Film Festival - SOLD OUT

Activity Notes

**This event is SOLD OUT**

She, They, Us presents No Man’s Land Film Festival, an all-women + genderqueer adventure film festival, celebrating the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film since 2015. We’ll be screening 7 short films featuring non-male athletes in mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, and more! Join us for an evening of making new friends and connection.

**You do not need to be a Mazama member to attend this event**

• Doors open at 6:30 PM
• Films start at 7:00 PM sharp
• Hosted at the Mazamas Mountaineering Center (527 SE 43rd Ave, Portland, OR 97215)
• Free parking in the lot + street parking available (please be kind to the neighbors and avoid blocking driveways)
• Bring your favorite movie snack + non-alcoholic beverage to enjoy during the show
• Sharing snacks is encouraged (we won’t be selling concessions)
• Running late? Enter quietly through the backdoor by the parking lot. No entry after 7:20 pm.

Film Lineup 

Body of a Line (10:11)

Climbing a route like the Dunn-Westbay direct wasn't just a feat of athleticism, but an intimate and creative endeavor for Arc’teryx Ambassador Madeleine Sorkin. Topping out at over 13,000 Feet, there have been only four recorded ascents of the route that finds its way to the summit of Long’s Peak in Colorado’s Front Range. For Madaleine Sorkin to become the 5th person (and 1st woman), she had to dig deep. Follow along on her journey in a short film that turns 4 pitches, 1,000 feet of climbing, and an immense experience into 7229 frames of original artwork and a one-of-a-kind animated short film.

No Wasted Days (5:59)

When they first started climbing, Lou (they/he) and Marian (they/she) didn’t see opportunities for those within the genderqueer community to go into the outdoors. So, they decided to become guides, share their knowledge, and open doors for others to experience the exhilaration of moving freely.

Jamie (18:36)

As a pioneering climber of the 1970s, Jamie Logan quietly ticked off first ascents on some of North America’s most treacherous climbs. But looking death in the face on the side of the<br> mountain was nothing compared to the secret Jamie held that threatened to shatter her entire world. It was a secret so terrifying that Jamie stayed silent for over 60 years. Jamie Logan — the tough, dominant, successful climber and architect — wanted to be a woman.<br> At age 69 Jamie announced to her wife and four grown children that she was going to begin the transition to becoming the woman she had always wanted to be. Now, at age 76, and living as a woman, Jamie is living a fulfilled life with more love and connection that she has ever experienced.

In Sequence (31:02)

Katie Lamb is among the strongest boulderers in the world, but her tick list shows that she’s not motivated by grades or notoriety. Instead, she’s constantly on the hunt for boulders that inspire her full attention, something she can quietly work away at with total focus. When her send of Box Therapy (V15/16) pushes her to the center stage of the climbing conversation, what should have been a crowning achievement becomes a challenge to define what drew her to climbing in the<br> first place.

Entangled (3:39)

Entangled is a short film that focuses on the bond between two Scottish winter climbers as they explore fickle conditions and joyful movement and connection through Scottish winter climbing. The film leads the viewer back and forth between the climbing and belaying, inching upwards, focusing just as much on the movement of the ropes, the placing of the screws, the concentration on our climber’s faces, as much as it does on the climbing itself.

TranSending (9:00)

“TranSending” follows the journey of Erin Parisi as she comes into her own identity as a Transgender woman and trains for the Seven Summits to promote awareness and visibility for the Trans community. “TranSending” showcases the journey into self-discovery as experienced by Erin Parisi, the first Trans woman to take on the Seven Summits.

Meta, Female Pioneers in Mountaineering (19:41)

On June 28, 1870, Meta Brevoort embarked on a daring quest to become the first to summit La Meije in the Dauphiné Alps. Opting for the prominent peak Doigt de Dieu, her party realised too late that the true summit, Grand Pic de la Meije, stood just a few meters higher. An impassable knife-edged ridge thwarted their final ascent. Despite this, reaching Doigt de Dieu was a remarkable achievement, one many deemed impossible. Meta Brevoort emerged as a trailblazing pioneer in alpinism, conquering numerous peaks and shattering societal and gender norms. <br> In a thrilling homage to Brevoort, modern-day climber Maria Granberg retraces her steps, scaling La Meije and delving into the rich legacy of a woman unjustly overlooked in mountaineering history. This film captures the spirit of adventure, the challenge of the climb, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against all odds. Join Maria as she explores the life and legacy of one of alpinism’s greatest pioneers. 

Let My People Go Skiing (17:47min)

Confronted with the frustration of false narratives and intergenerational trauma that surround her, Tlingit skier and scientist Ellen Bradley returns to her traditional homelands in Southeast Alaska.

Here, she uses skiing as a tool to reclaim her connection to the land she belongs to. The abundance and biodiversity of Lingít aaní (Tlingit land) have shaped the people of the tides since time immemorial, molding all aspects of traditional and contemporary Tlingit life. Meanwhile, the outdoor industry depicts Alaska as a resource-rich landscape waiting to be conquered and exploited. 

Just like the ancestors of Ellen’s paternal clan, the Dog Salmon, have always done, people are meant to live in a reciprocal relationship with the land in gratitude of the abundant life they are gifted. Weaving ancestral knowledge, scientific understanding, and passion for her sport, we follow Ellen’s journey to help her community reclaim its place at the forefront of the stories told about their homelands. By dismantling barriers to access to snowsports for Alaska Native youth, she empowers a generation to reclaim their relationship to the land in hopes that the mountains can teach them what it will take to endure the fight to protect their culture, language, and home forever. 

About Your Hosts

She, They, Us is an inclusive and welcoming community of women, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming folx in the historic Mazama mountaineering organization. We create opportunities for our community to learn new skills, hike, and climb in a safe environment. We strive to encourage each other and promote growth in order to build a new generation of climbers through mentorship.