Being Outdoors Unites: How the Film Tours Inspire the DAV and Its Community

We have been working with the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV) since 2013 — a partnership that, as of spring 2026, is set to continue for at least three more years. We spoke with Katja Vogel, who has helped shape this collaboration for over a decade, about the common ground between the DAV and the Moving Adventures film tours, and what both sides gain from working together.

Katja, what makes Moving Adventures Medien such an interesting partner for the DAV?

What's particularly exciting for us is that this partnership can be brought to life across every level of our organisation. Our local sections, for example, are actively involved at the tour stops, where they engage directly with the audience — including many existing DAV members, but also people who haven't yet come across the DAV. Moving Adventures Medien doesn't just offer us a platform; it also provides concrete support for our local sections, for instance by helping to organise and set up information stands on site.

In what ways do the DAV and Moving Adventures Medien align on a content level? Does the film selection reflect your values?

There's a great deal of common ground between your film tours and the DAV: it's all about being out in nature, about community, and about the many diverse and creative forms mountain sports can take. In recent years, you've developed the program further — moving away from extreme action and towards a film selection featuring adventures and stories that feel more relatable and inspiring to a wide range of people. It quickly sparks the thought: "What a great idea — maybe that's something I could try myself one day." At the same time, the film tours provide a valuable platform for raising awareness of responsible behaviour in nature, risk management, and the importance of good preparation.

How important is it to you that the adventures actually take place in the mountains?

It doesn't always have to mean high-alpine terrain. DAV sections exist all across Germany — from Berchtesgaden to Flensburg. Not everyone has the Alps on their doorstep or aspires to climb eight-thousanders. But with a little creativity, you can discover small adventures and remarkable experiences in nature close to home. Making mountain sports accessible near where people live is an important and very relevant topic within the DAV right now.

What makes experiencing outdoor films as part of a film tour so special?

When you're part of this community, sitting together in a packed cinema knowing that everyone around you shares the same passion for the mountains and the outdoors — something truly special happens. The stories on the big screen hit differently than reading a book or scrolling through social media. Many people find themselves thinking back to their own trips, or start making plans for new ones on the spot — and they immediately start talking to the people around them about it. That's exactly where the magic comes from. After evenings like that, I've often heard from others — and felt it myself — that one thought: "I need to get outside. Right now, if I could."