LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Marking twenty-four years of adventure sports cinematography, photography, culture, and entertainment, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival (TAFF) is an annual gathering of the outdoor adventure community, featuring music, go-go dancers, wild entertainers, and dramatic action imagery. All before the films begin. It’s where the best filmmakers premiere their latest adventure sports films one night only, hosted by festival creator and adventurer, Todd Offenbacher.
“We select the films, not judge them. Then our community comes together to honor what these films represent. It’s tongue-in-cheek humor, combined with a celebration of our unique South Lake Tahoe community, lifestyle and culture,” says Offenbacher.
TAFF inspires the adventure sports community with newly released films of daring exploits and epic adventures in some of the most remote places and harshest conditions that test the human spirit. Filmmakers capture the power and intensity of skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking, BASE jumping, and lifestyles that feed our addiction to life and adventure. Some segments are special edits including previews of films that have not been released.
The twenty-fourth annual coveted Golden Camelot award will be a surprise again this year. “We will reward a hero in our local community,” says Offenbacher. We originally created the award to honor action and adventure sports pioneers for their astounding contributions, excellence, achievements, and leadership. “Just like the festival, the award’s scope continues to evolve.” Past recipients include Royal Robbins, Tommy Caldwell, Glen Plake, Fred Beckey, Jeremy Jones, Alex Honnold, Steve Wampler, Hatchett Brothers, Corey Rich, Doug Stoup, Robb Gaffney, Chris McNamerra, Chris Davenport, Scott Gaffney, Kyle Smaine, and Jamie Anderson.
Offenbacher, TAFF founder and former host of Outside Television, is part of this elite group of explorers. He guides remote ski mountaineering trips to Svalbard, Greenland, Norway, and Antarctica annually. The festival is an extension of Todd’s passion for life and adventure. Offenbacher has climbed first ascents around the globe, including Pakistan, Tibet, Thailand, and Peru. “I’ve traveled the planet to ski, climb, and explore. I have immersed myself in so many other cultures,” says Offenbacher. “ There is no better way to open our eyes to the amazing world around us.”
The 2026 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival debuts at its birthplace in South Lake Tahoe, on Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at Bally’s Tahoe. The doors open at 6:00 p.m., followed by the films at 7:00 p.m. The festival sells out every year, so get tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the Bally’s Lake Tahoe ticket office by calling 775.588.3515 or at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17006319EA8E5550. For more information and to find tickets for TAFF, visit www.LakeTahoeFilmFestival.com.