Action sports filmmakers, athletes and fans will gather for the festival, and many of the events and screenings will be open to the public. "Bra Boys," a surfing documentary from Australia narrated by Russell Crowe, will open the festival Saturday at 8:15 p.m. Many of the surfers in the film will be on hand after the viewing. Open forums will be held after each screening with filmmakers and featured athletes.
Other screenings run Saturday and Tuesday from noon to 10 p.m. and Wednesday from noon to 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 per movie or $30 for a five-day pass. Visit www.x-dance.com for a film schedule and more information.
The X-Dance Awards Ceremony will be at The Depot Wednesday at 7 p.m. Superhero skater Tony Hawk will be honored at the event. Tickets are available for $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Visit www.depotslc.com.
Free REI clinics
The popular GPS 101 clinic is being held tonight at 7 p.m. at the Salt Lake store, 3285 E. 3300 South, East Millcreek. The presentation will cover an introduction to the GPS system, types of receivers and their common use, and basic GPS functions.
Stephen W. Hinch, author of Outdoor Navigation with GPS, will be on hand at the Salt Lake store Wednesday at 7 p.m. to present a Geocaching 101 clinic. Learn how to use your GPS to hunt for treasure.
Learn the basics of snowshoeing Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Sandy store, 230 W. 10600 South. REI staffers will present the how-to clinic and talk about appropriate gear selection and nearby trails to get you out on the snow.
Build a snowman
The Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., is holding a children's craft workshop Jan. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Children 6 and older will build a sock snowman filled with birdseed and decorated with a scarf and carrot nose. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. Register by Jan. 24 by calling 801-621-7595. Visit www.ogdennaturecenter.org for more information.
National rock climbing
championship
Momentum indoor climbing gym in Sandy will hold the USA Climbing Adult National Climbing Championships Jan. 25 and 26 featuring competitors who will be in Utah to attend the annual Winter Outdoor Retailer Show at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The competition also will be open to locals 15 and older with recreational, intermediate, advanced and over-40 categories. Cash prizes will be offered in the open and speed categories. Visit www.momentumclimbing .com for more information.
Audubon birding
Great Salt Lake Audubon plans a trip to Decker Lake and the Lee Kay Ponds Jan. 23 starting at 8:30 a.m. Call Deedee at 801-272-8060 if you plan to attend.
The annual St. George Winter Bird Festival is Jan. 25-27. Visit www.sgcity.org/birdfestival for more information.
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