Join us for an exclusive screening of Wildflowers, a powerful documentary that retraces the steps of Mary Schäffer Warren’s 1908 expedition to Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park.
Following the screening, Meghan J. Ward and filmmaker Trixie Pacis will join us for a special Q&A discussion about the film and its themes.
About Wildflowers
Mountain writer and historian Meghan J. Ward recruits a team of creative women to revisit Mary Schäffer Warren’s 1908 expedition to Maligne Lake, in Alberta’s Jasper National Park. Blending backcountry adventures with historical research, Wildflowers demonstrates that sometimes we must look back to blaze a better trail forward.
Combining archival research and field expeditions by horse, hike and canoe, Wildflowers pays homage to the past while documenting modern-day journeys inspired by Schäffer Warren’s photographs, books, and art.
Wildflowers held its world premiere at the 2024 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival in November 2024.
Trailer: www.wildflowersfilm.ca
That’s not all! The event ticket also includes one Above the Summit beer, brewed by Banded Peak Brewing.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening celebrating adventure, history, and the power of storytelling!
Proceeds from the event will support the work of The Great Divide Trail Association.