This year has seen the release of three films that explore the lives of women in outdoor sports and the personal challenges they face. These films delve into topics such as endometriosis, pregnancy, and the unique difficulties encountered by female athletes—subjects that have often been considered private or even taboo in both society and the world of mountaineering. One of the films focuses on Andy Svana Bjarnason, a professional climber, and her journey with endometriosis, a chronic condition that affects the reproductive system and is often misunderstood. Directed by Clara Domas, the film documents her struggle with the disease, her surgical recovery, and her return to high-level climbing. Bjarnason describes the film as capturing both the beauty and intensity of climbing, as well as the emotional and physical pain she experienced. The film will screen at the Femmes en Montagne festival on November 14 in Annecy and on October 12 in Biarritz as part of the Regards Croisés evening. Another film follows Blandine L'Hirondel, a French ultra-runner and gynecologist, as she shares her journey from starting trail running at 26 to becoming a world champion at 28. Directed by Aurélien Defosse, the film also highlights her work to improve healthcare for women and athletes throughout different life stages, including menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. L'Hirondel recalls that in 1950, women were discouraged from running due to the belief that it could harm their reproductive organs. The film is available on VOD on L’Équipe and is touring throughout France. A third film, titled Mother of Ice, follows Marion Salmon-Thomas, a member of the French ice climbing team, as she reflects on how becoming a mother transformed her athletic career. Directed by Enzo Besson, the film shows how motherhood became a driving force in her climbing style and approach to the sport. Salmon-Thomas explains that motherhood completely changed the way she climbs and that it became a lever for her career. Like the film about Bjarnason, Mother of Ice will screen at the Femmes en Montagne festival on November 14 in Annecy and on October 12 in Biarritz as part of the Regards Croisés evening. Other events and exhibitions related to mountain culture include the High Five Festival in Grenoble, the Rencontres Ciné Montagne, and the opening of the Musée du Mont-Blanc in Chamonix after five years of work. The Refuge Tour is launching its 14th edition, and a documentary about mountain weather is also being shown, continuing to highlight the diverse aspects of mountain life and culture.