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She Adventures Film Tour Comes to Santa Cruz for One Night Only
Inspiring Films Celebrating Women in Adventure!
The She Adventures Film Tour returns for its annual celebration of women pushing boundaries in the outdoors, making a special one-night-only stop at the historic Rio Theatre on Friday, January 24, 2026. This unmissable event brings over two hours of the most inspirational and entertaining adventure films from independent filmmakers around the globe.
From legendary cave diver Jill Heinerth exploring uncharted depths to ten-year-old skateboarder Mia Kretzer mastering her biggest trick, the 2026 program showcases the fearless spirit of women and girls pursuing their passions across mountains, rivers and skate parks.
Program Highlights Include:
Roots Run Deep follows Robin Goomes, who made history as the first woman to win the legendary Red Bull Rampage downhill mountain bike race in 2024. The film chronicles her bold decision to leave a stable military career to chase an uncertain dream of becoming a professional mountain biker.
Diving into the Darkness takes audiences on an awe-inspiring odyssey with renowned cave diver Jill Heinerth as she ventures into the planet's most uncharted depths and explores the farthest reaches of her own resilience.
And Then Comes The Body captures the powerful journey of young ballet dancers in Lagos, Nigeria, who train barefoot on cracked concrete and become a global phenomenon after a video of them dancing in the rain goes viral.
The Beginning profiles 24-year-old Alenka Mali as she aims to become the first documented woman to complete a snowboard BASE jump off Goat Ridge and the Chief in Squamish, BC.
Additional films include META, honoring pioneering 19th-century alpinist Meta Brevoort; Dear Superhero, following professional skier Janina Kuzma's journey into motherhood; MIA, celebrating the determined spirit of a young skateboarder; and Mother River, a meditation on grief and healing along Australia's Murray River.
"Our aim at the She Adventure Film Tour is to connect like-minded women and build a community who support adventurous women," say Jemima Robinson, the tour Founder. "By showcasing and celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we hope to make women in the outdoors more visible."
While centered on women's stories, She Adventures screenings welcome all audiences to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the remarkable achievements of women in adventure sports and outdoor pursuits.
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM
Tickets: $21
Advance tickets: coming soon
