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The Cold Snap Adventure Film Festival is an annual Livingston, Montana event that began as a small ski-film gathering and has grown into its 16th year, combining outdoor storytelling with a community fundraising mission. It is notable for screening films that celebrate nature, human-powered adventure, environmental justice, and inclusivity in the outdoors, while also raising support for local causes such as Loaves & Fishes. In the regional film festival circuit, it stands out as a community-oriented adventure/outdoor festival rather than a broad general-interest showcase.
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
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