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Lake Tahoe Celebrates 10th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on December 10, 2011 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.

South Lake Tahoe, California - Well known as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, Lake Tahoe is the stage for the 10th Annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival to be held December 10th, 2011 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa, Lake Tahoe.

Designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure, the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is a perfect summary of outdoor culture. The show begins the minute the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Dramatic action photography from Aurora Photos flashes on the big screen while go-go dancers and a deejay pump up the crowd.

Next, the films commence with the main event at 7:30 p.m. showcasing segments from the best action sports films of the year. Films cover the full spectrum of adventure including skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, rock climbing, surfing, skating, mountain biking, BASE jumping and other heart pounding sports.  Many of the segments are special edits including previews of films that have not been released.

"This is one night to see the progression in the best action and adventure sports films of the year and learn about new developing sports," says Todd Offenbacher, founder and event host, world adventurer and popular host for Outside Television. "We put together a line-up of the best films of the year from around the world and showcase them in one night of energy, excitement and fun that appeals to all audiences.

"When you are in the audience, you can't help but get excited about the films, outdoor adventure and getting out of your seat and actually going outside and experiencing the wild places of the world around us." Corey Rich, photographer/filmmaker.

The action continues after the films with live music from Tahoe's legendary Hatchett brothers' metal band Fortress inside Blu nightclub. (All after-party attendees must be 21 or older.)

The 2011 Tahoe Adventure Film Festival is Saturday, Decembe 10th. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. followed by the films at 7:30 p.m.  Advance ticket purchases are encouraged and are $20 or $25 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the MontBleu ticket office, by calling 775.588.3515 or at Ticketmaster. For more information visit www.LakeTahoeFilmFestival.com.