Kendal Mountain Festival Programme 2021

KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

2021 PROGRAMME

SHARE THE ADVENTURE

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WELCOME BACK! Two words that mean a lot to us; and what a couple of years we’ve all had! The world and our lives have changed, immeasurably in some cases, and yet here we find ourselves once more in our small market town on the edge of a beautiful National Park all prepared and excited to be sharing new stories and adventures in person.

Kendal is the place to meet old and new friends, learn new skills and celebrate a freedom of movement and a real togetherness that we’ve all missed. We’ll all be watching, listening, talking, tasting, dancing, running - or forms of it - at the return gathering of the year!

As the writer Aldous Huxley wrote; “Consciousness is only possible through change; change is only possible through movement”. This rings true more than ever as we near the end of 2021, and as many of us strive to be the change we want to see in the world.

Never before has our Festival theme been so prescient, as we meet from all corners of the world to celebrate ‘Movement’. Not just those graceful delights and flow states that we weave in our nature playgrounds, but through intellectual and active groups whose ‘movement’ builds as we battle injustice, lack of diversity and equality and environmental decline. We all sense this wave of change.

In 2020, our 40th year, we were able to pivot and go entirely online; a move forced upon us by circumstance, but an unexpected bonus in that Kendal found a hugely widened audience. 80 countries, no less! So while we’re excited to be back in the physical world, we’re also fully digital for those who want to join us or catch up on events online. Key to this is our Kendal Mountain Player, our new subscription platform which carries Festival content, plus extra films and events generated during the year.

This Festival is now an integral and important feature in the outdoor industry and connected cultural calendar.

So now, for our storytellers! In Film we present 15 curations; adventure genres such as Run & Hike, Water and Climb, alongside thematic curations that encourage discovery and broader stories such as Nature Nurture and Human Spirit. This year we are thrilled to be hosting premieres such as River, with an appearance from Robert Macfarlane, and partnering with Netflix; 14 Peaks, with Nims Purja MBE in attendance. With brand partners YETI, we launched the ‘Community Category’; inviting our audience to create 5 minute films exploring their movement in the outdoors. For Industry, we are very excited to award our first Kendal Mountain Festival Commissioning Grant, initiated with Rab, to give £10,000 to a film project exploring the theme of ‘Mountain People’. Catch the winners of both these projects at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday in the Shackleton Tent.

Literature and arts continues to develop, with the incredible ‘Open Mountain’ initiative, the Future Places Environment Essay and Poetry competition engaging writers year round with the growing programme of authors at the festival This year we are platforming digital arts in brand new screens accessible to anyone in the Brewery Arts Centre, and have collaborated with Folded Zine to showcase young Cumbrian creatives with the Festival theme.

We have a record number of amazing speakers and filmmakers now making the trip here to share their work and network with their peers; an incredible line-up of special guests alongside multiple World, European and UK premieres launching at the Festival this year.

Finally, and back to our theme of movement. Kendal is a mirror reflection of the changes taking place in the world and society around us. It’s not by accident that we are talking openly about societal issues alongside the environmental crisis through film, speaker events, workshops and fringe events.

So we do hope that you connect, evolve and find your own - or even start - your ‘Movement’ at Kendal this year.

Have a great Festival and thank you for your ongoing support.

The Kendal Mountain Festival Team FIND OUT MORE AT KENDALMOUNTAINFESTIVAL.COM

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CONTENTS

Welcome

Page 02 – 03

How to Festival

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Events Listings Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

06 06 – 07 07 – 15 15 – 22 22 – 26

Film Programme Film Introduction Film Competition

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Film Collections Climb 1 & 2 Mountain 1 & 2 Explore Snow Run & Hike Water Bike Air Ride Human Spirit Age Is No Barrier Uprising Nurture Nature Uprising Family Friendly Parent & Baby

32 – 46 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 39 40 41 42 42 43 44 46 46

Feature Films Digital Arts Films

48 – 50 51

Literature Programme Literature Introduction Literature Open Mountain Literature Events Boardman Tasker Future Places Prize Children’s Literature Arts & Photography

53 54 55 56 – 59 60 61 62 63

64 Basecamp Village 65 Buff Stage YETI Everyday Adventure Stage 67 Shackleton Tent Rab Stage 68 – 69

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Kendal Mountain Tour

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Kendal Mountain Player

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Thank You Partners

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Thank You Team

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Festival Planner Map

Image: House Of The Gods © Matt Pycroft

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HOW TO FESTIVAL

HOW TO ENJOY OUR LIVE FESTIVAL...

HOW TO ENJOY OUR ONLINE FESTIVAL...

Now, more than ever, gathering as a community and sharing stories is vital. That’s why we’ve become hybrid, so we can celebrate safely in person, whilst sharing our adventure stories online to our international community. We understand just how important storytelling can be, it’s what drives us and brings us all joy and a renewed sense of adventure.

Our Festival programme is packed more than ever this year, but there’s no need to worry about sold-out sessions or timetable clashes.

We’ll be recording most Festival events and sharing these, along with our incredible film programme, on the Kendal Mountain Player.

THE FESTIVAL VENUES This year the Festival is bigger than ever before with two separately located Basecamps! Due to more brands being involved and more free talks on stage being scheduled, we have moved the main Basecamp Village from the Brewery Arts Centre to its new home at the Abbot Hall Park - just a short 3 minute walk away. Here you will find the Info Desk, the Food & Drink Village, the Outdoor Screen and our enormous tented village with its brand interaction, and the YETI and Buff Stages packed with three days of free talks. Open from 9am - 10pm, it really is the destination to head to. The Brewery Arts Centre is the central hub for our Film Programme and Literature Events. Here you will find our Box Office, the Guest Summit Lounge and the Shackleton Tent - featuring the interactive Rab Stage which is scheduled to deliver our Film Awards and a series of free talks with a specific mountain and climb theme. There is also a bar! However it doesn’t only happen at these locations – we keep growing! Stretching through the lanes of Kendal we have other venues in use; including Kendal Town Hall, the Shakespeare Centre, the Library, the Barrel House, Handsome Brewery, Ruskins and the big one – the 900 seated Leisure Centre. The map at the back of the programme will help you find your way!

THE PROGRAMME ...is bigger than ever before! Films continue to be at the heart of Kendal, with over 150 films screened over the Festival period, with most included in the 20 different film collections which are screened throughout the event. We are also delighted to screen 28 stand-alone feature films, many of them being World, European or UK premieres. Maybe because 2020 was such a digital experience we also have a record number of filmmakers attending the Festival - presenting their films in person. We are delighted to welcome them all to Kendal. Alongside that, we have over 25 literature events and 25+ speaker focussed sessions, plus three stages of free Basecamp Talks and panel discussions and a whole lot of parties! The programme lists them all - you can’t see everything of course but now most events will also be captured to watch on catch-up on the Kendal Mountain Player.

KEEP INFORMED Follow us on social media @kendalmountainfestival to keep up with the latest ticket and event news.

GETTING AROUND All our venues are accessible by foot or bicycle. You shouldn’t need to walk more than 20 minutes between any venues. There is limited parking available especially in the immediate vicinity of the Brewery Arts Centre and Town Hall (Highgate). Rather than setting your Sat Nav for the centre of town (and potentially getting stuck in traffic on Highgate or around town’s notorious one way system) we recommend you point yourself towards a car park/location a little further away and walk to the Festival venues. More parking information can be found on our website.

CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT Our new online platform works just like many of your favourite streaming services. Everything is accessed through our website kendalmountainfestival.com by logging into your account, which you will be asked to create when you make your first purchase, no apps, no codes, no links, just your email and password.

HOW TO BUY There are three ways to watch content online. One - you can purchase pay-as-you-go content which gives you access to individual events and films, when you want. Two - you can purchase a month pass to the Kendal Mountain Player; this gives you access to watch the Festival films over the ten day Festival period and all the catch up recorded live events for the entire month. Three - you can purchase an annual subscription to the Kendal Mountain Player and enjoy year-round access to Festival events, films and fresh adventure content!

WHAT’S AVAILABLE AND WHEN? SPEAKER EVENTS Whilst we can’t capture every unique moment that happens at the Festival, we will be recording all major sessions, speaker events, literature talks and even some bonus Basecamp content for you to enjoy. These events will be uploaded to the Kendal Mountain Player and available indefinitely!

FESTIVAL FILMS Festival films are available on the Kendal Mountain Player for 10 days from 18th November - 28th November, due to filmmaker licenses.

Please be reassured that the Kendal Mountain Player contains hours of adventure content and this is ever-changing. We will be adding new adventure films to the Kendal Player at the end of November and will continue to add fresh content over the coming years!

WHERE TO WATCH You can access everything at kendalmountainfestival.com on any computer, tablet or mobile device. Just login to your account and start watching your favourite films, events or authors.

If you want to get it on the big screen, we have made our viewing platform compatible with both Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay so you can stream our content straight to many compatible smart TVs. Also If your smart TV or games console has a web browser you can also access our platform direct at kendalmountainfestival.com. Finally, if your TV isn’t as clever as some you can go old school and connect your laptop to the big screen via a HDMI cable!

We’ve tried to make it as easy as possible to access our content in this strange new world but we understand you’ll have questions. To try and help you we have created an FAQ’s page on our website that we’re adding to all the time. If all else fails we’re always here to help where we are contactable through our website contact page.

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The Sanctity of Space

EVENTS THURSDAY

Theo Warden

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JOSEPHINE SCARR FOUR MILES HIGH

RAPHA & RIBBLE CYCLING SESSION

FEATURE FILM + Q&A BODY OF WATER

17.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

19.00 - 21.15 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

19.00 - 20.15 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Josephine Scarr presents Four Miles High which tells her story from 1961, when aged 24 she formed the Women’s Kulu Expedition with a friend Barbara Spark, where they achieved first ascents of two 6,000m peaks.

An evening of inspiring tales from the two wheeled world, celebrating the different ways people ride. Author and cycling advocate Lady Velo (aka Jools Walker) hosts, alongside local Kendal cyclist Ben Dowman. We’ll welcome to the stage; author of Black Champions in Cycling, Dr Marlon Lee Moncrieffe; women’s LeJog record holder Christina Mackenzie; Lancaster Cargo Co founder Jack Lenox; 13 year old YouTube sensation Ruby Isaac; lead for Kendal Wheels for All, Christine Fisher; Emily Wormald of Lakes Gravel Gang and Cameron Jeffers who rides for Ribble Weldtite!

Presented by Rapha & Ribble.

Supported by Komoot.

Body Of Water spends a winter following Gilly McArthur on her mental and physical journey to seek out remote, icy waters. From the mountain tarns of her Lakeland home to frozen lochs in the Scottish Highlands, we see how interaction with our natural surroundings can quieten the mind and bring joy. We’ll be joined on stage by Gilly McArthur and directors Scott M Salt and Benjamin Paul to share personal insights into this beautiful documentary.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

OZONE FREE-FLIGHT SESSION

19.00 - 21.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Jocky Sanderson hosts an evening of stories from the aerial world. Filmmaker Guillaume Broust will show highlights of his work and adventures from his latest productions. Shams shares unique tips and insights into creating films, such as flying with his now famous Samoyed dog – Ouka! Fresh from the World Championships in Argentina, Theo Warden – shares tales on how the competition went and how he progressed so rapidly to the most elite level of competition flying.

Presented by Ozone.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

FILM COLLECTION EXPLORE

19.00 - 20.45 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 34.

Presented by Pertex.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

UK FILM PREMIERE THE SANCTITY OF SPACE

19.00 - 20.45 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Lured by a black and white photograph, three renowned climbers, Renan Ozturk, Freddie Wilkinson and Zack Smith retrace the steps of the legendary mountaineer, explorer and photographer Bradford Washburn, who put up many of the first ascents in Alaska.

TICKETS £9.50 / U18S £7

If you find the end of the road

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KAREN LLOYD ABUNDANCE: NATURE IN RECOVERY

VICTOR SAUNDERS STRUCTURED CHAOS

Karen shares a collection of literary essays, exploring abundance and loss in the natural world. Discover compelling stories of restoration, renewal and repair and get together with a community who share a desire to improve the wellbeing of the planet.

Victor Saunders shares his latest work Structured Chaos - a testament to the value of friendship and the things that really matter in life: being in the right place at the right time with the right people, and making the most of the view.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

EUROPEAN FILM PREMIERE PRECIOUS LEADER WOMAN

WORLD PREMIERE FILM ALL FOR ONE

Hailing from the remote village of Alert Bay, British Columbia snowboarder Spencer O’Brien dedicated her life to becoming a world champion snowboarder. But being driven to win came at a cost. Snowboarding at the elite level was taking Spencer further from her indigenous heritage than she realised.

A run around the fells of the English Lake District. Ultra runner Sabrina Verjee sets out to complete a continuous round of the Wainwright fells. Her aim is to complete the 214 summits, 525km and 36000m of ascent in under 6 days and set a new record. We are delighted to welcome Sabrina Verjee to the stage to reflect on her epic adventure, alongside filmmaker Stephen Ashworth.

19.00 - 20.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

21.00 - 22.15 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

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Paul Pritchard

Victor Saunders

Precious Leader Woman © Chad Chomlack

THURSDAY & FRIDAY EVENTS

21.00 - 22.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

21.30 - 22.45 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

BAM PRESENTS MOVE WELL YOGA

08.05 - 09.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

Helen Roscoe guides you through a series of postures cultivating a greater sense of ease.

TICKETS £8

FILM COLLECTION CLIMB 1

09.00 - 10.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 32.

Presented by Montane.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

PAUL PRITCHARD THE MOUNTAIN PATH

09.15 - 10.15 FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

In 1998, Paul Pritchard was hit by a rock as he climbed in Tasmania. Left hemiplegic, he has spent the last two decades attempting to live, taking on adventures that seemed impossible for someone so badly injured while plumbing the depths of a mind almost snuffed out by his passion for climbing.

Please note: this is a live event with a presenter on stage and Paul Pritchard on video link.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

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ONE CLIMBER’S STORY

12PM SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE PLUS SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

DIRECTED BY BLAKE MCCORD & JUSTIN CLIFTON EDITED BY COLLIN KRINER ORIGINAL SCORE BY CHRISTIAN RUGGIERO MUSIC BY MANU CHAO EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MONIKA MCCLURE ALEX LOWTHER & JUSTIN ROTH FEATURING LOR SABOURIN Photo: Jeremiah Watt, Art & Illustration: Zoë Rayor © 2021 Patagonia, Inc. patagonia.com/they-them

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FILM COLLECTION SNOW

09.30 - 11.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 35.

Presented by Ortovox.

FILM COLLECTION EXPLORE

09.30 - 11.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

Film collection details on page 34.

Presented by Pertex.

FILM COLLECTION OUTSIDE THINKERS

09.30 - 11.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

FILM COLLECTION PARENT & BABY FILMS

09.30 - 10.45 & 11.00 - 12.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - DIGITAL LOUNGE

A screening of some of our favourite films open to parents and guardians with babies under 2.

Film collection details on page 46.

TICKETS £5

SICELO MBATHA & BRIDGET PITT BLACK LION: ALIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

11.30 - 12.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Film collection details on page 44.

Presented by Keela.

Wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha shares lessons learnt from a lifetime’s intimate association with Africa’s wildest nature. Bridget Pitt is a South African writer and environmental activist.

FILM COLLECTION RUN & HIKE

Please note: this is a live event with a presenter on stage and speakers on video link.

FILM COLLECTION RIDE

12.00 - 13.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 40.

Presented by Picture Organic Clothing.

FILM COLLECTION BIKE

12.00 - 13.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 39.

Presented by Trek Bikes.

FILM COLLECTION NURTURE NATURE

12.00 - 13.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 43.

Presented by Craghoppers.

FILM COLLECTION UPRISING

12.00 - 13.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

09.30 - 11.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

Film collection details on page 36.

Presented by Merrell.

FILM COLLECTION WATER

11.30 - 13.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 42.

Presented by the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

Film collection details on page 37.

Presented by Swiss Tourism.

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

BA M BOOC LOTHIN G.C O.UK

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

9 Ride film collecton: Stormskater

Sicelo Mbatha

Snow film collection: The Traverse

FRIDAY EVENTS

Pioneering

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EUROPEAN PREMIERE 14 PEAKS: NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE* WITH NIMS PURJA MBE

JULIE BROOK NATURE’S BONFIRE

13.45 - 14.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

12.15 - 14.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

We’re delighted to welcome to the stage Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nims” Purja, to share the brand new film following ‘Nims’ on his seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000 metre peaks in seven months.

This screening will be followed by a Q&A with Nims and the film director, Torquil Jones. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £9

FJÄLLRÄVEN PRESENTS BELINDA KIRK IN CONVERSATION WITH ANNA BLACKWELL

13.00 - 14.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Anna Blackwell is an adventurer, writer and photographer with a love of the outdoors and pushing her limits. Anna talks of all things escapism, resilience and lessons learned from the wild. Belinda Kirk is an explorer and the leading campaigner promoting the benefits of adventure on wellbeing.

Presented by Fjällräven.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

MONISHA RAJESH EPIC TRAIN JOURNEYS

13.15 - 14.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Train expert Monisha Rajesh presents 50 legendary routes inspired by her extensive voyages. This wondrous journey winds through mountainous terrains and tropical jungles.

Presented by Gestalten.

The Rescue

Nims Purja

Julie Brook, Firestack

10 EVENTS FRIDAY

Artist Julie Brook will give a presentation of her work and how it has evolved leading to her recent and sustained exploration of her Firestack work though the seasons in the Hebrides and how she has been responding to and making new work in stone quarries in Japan.

In collaboration with Lakeland Arts.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN 1

14.00 - 15.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 33.

Presented by Deuter.

FILM COLLECTION HUMAN SPIRIT

14.30 - 16.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 41.

Presented by Craghoppers.

FILM COLLECTION AGE IS NO BARRIER

14.30 - 16.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 42.

Presented by the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

FILM COLLECTION AIR

14.30 - 16.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 39.

Presented by Ozone.

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

MONTANE SECRET SESSION

15.00 - 16.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

FEATURE FILM THE RESCUE

15.30 - 17.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

The Rescue is the edge-of-your-seat account of the rescue of 12 Thai schoolboys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave system in 2018. Created by Oscar winners Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin who brought us the incredible Free Solo film in 2019.

We are delighted that the screening of the film at Kendal will be delivered alongside a unique onstage interview with three of the UK cave rescuers from the film; Jason Mallinson, Rick Stanton, and Chris Jewell - retelling in their own words, the story of one of the world’s most audacious rescues. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

ROBERT MACFARLANE IN CONVERSATION WITH NEHA SINHA & YUVAN AVES

16.00 - 17.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Join us for this very special event where our Literature Festival Patron and award winning author Robert Macfarlane talks to two of India’s leading conservationists Neha Sinha and Yuvan Aves about their recently published books and conservation and environmental activism in India.

Please note: this is a live event with Robert Macfarlane on stage and speakers on video link.

£7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

FREE TALK

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KOMOOT PRESENTS ANNA MCNUFF & MARK BEAUMONT DOORSTEP ADVENTURES: GOING BIG CLOSE TO HOME

16.00 - 17.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

In 2019 Anna ran 2,352 miles through Britain – completely barefoot. Starting in the Shetland Islands and ending five months later in London, she weaved her way along rugged coastlines, across moors, over farmland, and even pitterpattered down the odd picturesque A-road.

She’ll recap the many mishaps and share stories from the 2,500 kind Brits who spurred her on.

Mark Beaumont has cycled around the world twice, and yet, like all of us, his wings have been clipped over these last few years. The silver lining has been seeing the familiar in unfamiliar ways and some incredible adventures right here in Britain, including taking on the classic end to end, Land’s End to John O’Groats, not once, but three times by different means and for different motivations.

Presented by Komoot.

TICKETS £15.00 / U18S £10

UK FILM PREMIERE THE SECOND SUMMIT PRESENTED BY BERGHAUS

Iorram (Boat Song)

Anna McNuff

The Second Summit

FRIDAY EVENTS 11

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE NICOLA DAVIES THE PROMISE

FEATURE FILM IORRAM (BOAT SONG)

16.30 - 17.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

17.00 - 19.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But she finds she can’t have it without promising something in return – to “plant them all”. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come. Suitable for 6+ but enjoyable for all.

Presented by Tree Top Trek.

Iorram (Boat Song) is a lyrical portrait of the Gaelic-speaking fishing community in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, and its intimate relationship with the sea. Entirely in Scottish Gaelic, this film blends archive recordings of voices, stories and songs from the past with visuals of island life today.

FREE EVENT

MONTANE SECRET SESSION

17.00 - 18.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

FILM COLLECTION CLIMB 2

17.00 - 18.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 32.

Presented by Montane.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION WATER

16.30 - 18.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

17.00 - 18.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Veteran British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders reunite to tackle an unclimbed Himalayan summit, having overcome cancer, aging bodies, and a thirty-year falling out. Both Mick and Victor will join us on stage after the film to talk about their experiences, and answer audience Q&A. Your chance to hear from two legends of British mountaineering!

Film collection details on page 37.

Presented by Swiss Tourism.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

DOUG SCOTT TRIBUTE

18.30 - 20.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

Last year, the climbing community lost one of its giants. Our tribute to Doug’s life will feature those who knew him from his early days, through his development into big wall climbing and expeditions, and his work and influence through CAN. With Andy Perkins at the helm we’ll hear Guy Lee, Tut Braithwaite, Andy Parkin, Victor Saunders, Brian Hall, and Chris Bonington recount Doug’s contributions to mountaineering and the people of Nepal.

FREE EVENT - LIMITED CAPACITY

LETTERS TO THE EARTH

18.30 - 19.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - BUFF STAGE

The largest creative response to the climate and ecological emergency the world has yet seen, Letters to the Earth chronicles how humankind is collectively processing planetary crisis. Listen to Iceland’s Richard Walker, and Surfers Against Sewage Hugo Tagholm read their letters to the Earth.

FREE EVENT

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S OVER 65S £9

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Tom Wallisch / Alta, Utah

Winter’s coming – are you? Ski season starts at The North Face & Ellis Brigham Snow Night with special guest and Freeride World Champion Victor de le Rue. Soak up the latest captivating snowsports films from The North Face snowsports athlete team and other filmmakers.

8PM SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER

THE NORTH FACE VECTIV™ FOOTWEAR TESTS VECTIV FOOTWEAR IS YOURS TO EXPERIENCE AT KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

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Join James Pool, The North Face Explorer Team ultra-runner, for guided trail runs and coaching from basecamp to test VECTIV footwear - and you’ll be in for a chance to win a trail running Chamonix experience with The North Face in August 2022.

For full details and to sign up scan the QR code below.

Collect and go: Borrow a pair of test shoes from The North Face stand in basecamp, (fill in a quick form), go outdoors, return the shoes the same day and share your feedback.

100 pairs of shoes available - ID required.

Swing by The North Face basecamp stand to learn about VECTIV technology through displays and an interactive challenge.

FIND OUT MORE AT KENDALMOUNTAINFESTIVAL.COM

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ELISE DOWNING COASTING: RUNNING AROUND THE COAST OF BRITAIN

18.45 - 19.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN 2

19.30 - 21.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 33.

Presented by Deuter.

Elise Downing shares with heart and humour the thrill of taking risks and putting your trust in total strangers, and learning some home truths along the way.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FEATURE FILM HORSE TAMER

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

WORLD FILM PREMIERE HOUSE OF THE GODS PRESENTED BY BERGHAUS

19.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

In the Darhat valley in northern Mongolia, the horses of nomadic tribes are disappearing.

Bandits steal horses from their owners, and sell them for a few rubles in Russian slaughterhouses. But Shukhert, a vigilante Darhat horseman, pursues them relentlessly, all the way to the edge of Mongolian taiga, on the border with Siberia.

19.00 - 20.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Follow Leo Houlding, Waldo Etherington, Anna Taylor, Wilson Cutbirth, Dan Howard and Matt Pycroft on an expedition to the Lost World.

Veteran expedition leader Leo Houlding climbs Mount Roraima in the first free ascent with modern ethics - alongside the indigenous Akawaio.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

TICKETS £15.00 / U18S £10

FRED PEARCE A TRILLION TREES: HOW WE CAN REFOREST OUR WORLD

Image © Trek

House Of The Gods

Underground Session Image © Mark Burkey

FRIDAY EVENTS 13

FEATURE FILM THE TROUBLEMAKER

19.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

19.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Author Fred Pearce takes to the screen to share his vivid new work A Trillion Trees. An inspiring new work taking us from the barren sites of illegal logging and monocrop farming to the smouldering rainforests of the Amazon, Fred Pearce tells a revelatory new history of the relationship between humans and trees – and shows us how we can change it for the better.

Please note: this is an online event only. Tickets are valid for the live stream and catch up until the 28 Nov.

TICKETS £5

The film follows the personal awakening of two people as they learn to accept the reality of climate breakdown and ecological collapse and decide to do something about it. One of them is Roger Hallam, former key strategist and co-founder of ‘Extinction Rebellion’, a former organic farmer and academic expert in the spread of radical protest movements. The other is Sylvia Dell is a retired IT worker and mother of four from Totnes in South Devon. She is not a ‘climate activist’ just an ‘ordinary’, sensible, peace-loving citizen, doing what she thinks is right.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

PETZL UNDERGROUND SESSION

20.00 - 22.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Passages, waterfalls, streams and lakes, tight squeezes, and huge chambers - caving is true exploration, and the Petzl Underground Session celebrates the latest UK and international caving developments. Steered by the ever-psyched Steph Dwyer, we catch up with Olivier Testa, globetrotting cave explorer; ‘Caver Keith’ Edwards with over 86,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel; and Thai cave rescue diver Chris Jewell, who in September, with fellow diver Jason Mallinson, succeeded in the first epic traverse of the Three Counties system.

Presented by Petzl. Supported by UK Caving & Yorkshire Dales Guides.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

TREK BIKE NIGHT

20.00 - 22.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

The annual unmissable off-road two-wheeled gathering returns live and in force this year! We welcome two top riders and new hosts from the world of adventure – Steve Jones (eMBN) & Lauren MacCallum (BBC Scotland) will run proceedings. We’ll hear from one of Britain’s most promising XC and cyclo-cross stars, Evie Richards who is now a World Champion from this year’s championships. Up and coming Enduro star Hattie Harnden joins Kendal for the first time to talk about challenges and successes as she climbs up the rankings. Finally everybody’s favourite rider – Danny MacAskill is back with a new film ‘The Slab’ featuring stories from the world of trials and ‘out there’ riding. All this, plus a few extra surprises and special guests.

Presented by Trek Bikes. Supported by adidas Five Ten, Cranked Magazine & Wheelbase.

TICKETS £18 / U18S £12

open up Welcome to a better, brighter Brewery Arts. Great food and drink, cinema, live music, theatre and creative workshops in Kendal.

Book tickets and find out more breweryarts.co.uk

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M E E T T H E C H A LL E N G E S OF ICE AND SNOW At last, the first freeze. The landscape changed. Obscured. But the restless see new routes revealed. The possibilities of winter, fresh footprints, and untouched lines.

Demanding, fickle and often fleeting, nothing offers challenge like the winter season.

We’ve designed our range to help you thrive in this hostility, to embrace the opportunities of winter head on.

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MONTANE SECRET SESSION

20.00 - 21.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

RAB 40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

20.15 - 22.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAND

Join us with friends old and new to celebrate 40 years of Rab. A good excuse to raise a glass (or a bottle!) on us after a challenging 18 months.

FREE

JULIAN SANCTON THE MADHOUSE AT THE END OF THE EARTH

20.30 - 21.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

We speak to author Julian Sancton to discover the enthralling and true tale of an 1897 Belgian Antarctic expedition which went horribly astray.

Please note: this is an online event only. Tickets are valid for the live stream and catch up until the 28 Nov.

TICKETS £5

SARAH-JANE DOBNER A FEELING FOR ROCK

21.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

We welcome Sarah-Jane Dobner to join us to share her love for all things ‘Rock’ and those feelings that connect all of us who choose climbing as our passion. Her work A Feeling for Rock is a clever mix of poetry, cartoons, essays, interviews, weavings, photographs and technical tips.

Winner of the Climbing Literature Award at Banff Mountain Book Competition 2021.

UK FILM PREMIERE RIVER

Mountain 1 film collection: Link Sar

River

Swissway to Heaven © Guillaume Broust

FRIDAY EVENTS 15

BAM PRESENTS MOVE WELL YOGA

21.15 - 22.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

08.05 - 09.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

Director Jennifer Peedom follows her recordbreaking documentary Mountain with River, again created in collaboration with the Australian Chamber Orchestra and narrated

by Willem Dafoe who guides audiences on a journey across 39 countries. The script for the film was written by renowned writer Robert Macfarlane and we’re delighted to welcome Robert on stage to introduce the film.

Rosie Underwood will guide you through an uplifting sequence to elevate your mood.

TICKETS £8

FILM COLLECTION EXPLORE

09.00 - 10.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 34.

Presented by Pertex.

TICKETS £9.50 / U18S £7

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

UK FILM PREMIERE SWISSWAY TO HEAVEN PRESENTED BY PETZL

KOMOOT COMMUNITY RIDE OUT WITH MARK BEAUMONT

21.30 - 22.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Switzerland is a true paradise for multi-pitch climbing. Follow Cedric Lachat with his unique sense of humour and unbridled enthusiasm as he attempts to link a series of big, hard routes on Swiss rock. And we welcome director Guillaume Broust to join us live on stage to answer questions.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S

HOUSE OF THE GODS AFTERPARTY PRESENTED BY BERGHAUS

22.00 - 00.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER HANDSOME BREWERY, KENDAL

Step into the Handsome Brewery for the House of The Gods Afterparty, with special guests Leo Houlding and Anna Taylor.

Enjoy a drink on us, let the adventure conversations continue and dance to the sounds of our resident DJ. TICKETS £10

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

09.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Join Mark Beaumont for a community ride out!

FREE - LIMITED AVAILABILITY PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE

RICHARD WALKER THE GREEN GROCER

09.15 - 10.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Richard Walker, who owns the supermarket chain, Iceland, is disrupting this critical sector with his own brand of corporate activism.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN 1 09.30 - 11.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 33.

Presented by Deuter.

FILM COLLECTION WATER

09.30 - 11.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

Film collection details on page 37.

Presented by Swiss Tourism.

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

SHARE THE ADVENTURE #KENDAL21

The Unwinding Jackie Morris

Baato

Aldo Kane

16 EVENTS SATURDAY

FILM COLLECTION AGE IS NO BARRIER

ALDO KANE LESSONS FROM THE EDGE

09.30 - 11.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

16.30 - 17.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Film collection details on page 42.

Presented by the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

Aldo Kane joins us on stage to share tales of his life and his debut book, Lessons From The Edge. A chance to hear incredible tales from his life and career – whether it be abseiling into an erupting volcano, rowing the Atlantic or getting locked in a bunker for 10 days with zero daylight.

From the acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Words, Jackie will be talking about two of her books East of the Sun West of the Moon and The Unwinding that incorporate her amazing gifts of storytelling and illustrations.

An exploration of the magical mystical within nature and dreams. Suitable for 8+ but enjoyable for all.

Presented by Tree Top Trek.

09.30 - 11.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

CRAGHOPPERS HIKE WITH CHAZ POWELL

09.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

Join us for a community hike with explorer Chaz Powell. The walk will take around two hours.

FREE - LIMITED AVAILABILITY PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE

KOMOOT COMMUNITY RIDE OUT WITH LAKES GRAVEL GANG 09.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Come and join the Lakes Gravel Gang for a fun and sociable community ride. The ride takes you on a 13.7 mile loop including a café stop and a ride past Kendal Castle!

FREE - LIMITED AVAILABILITY PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

FEATURE FILM BAATO

09.45 - 11.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

A family in remote eastern Nepal collects medicinal herbs, before making an annual 300 kilometre trek, partly on foot and partly by ramshackle bus, to lowland, urban markets.

The extension of a road to and through their remote village is fitfully underway, promising less walking and perhaps a less arduous life in some distant future. This observant film is a deep dive into a Himalayan culture in a slow and chaotic, yet inexorable transition.

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE JACKIE MORRIS

FREE EVENT

PIXEL PORTRAITS

10.00 - 16.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL LIBRARY

Celebrate the legacy of Alfred Wainwright MBE and the success of Olympian Climber Shauna Coxsey MBE! Join in and paint some squares to help us create two giant communal portraits.

All welcome, suitable for children aged 8 over.

FREE DROP IN

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

YOUR ROUTE TO ADVENTURE

Find, plan and share your adventures with komoot.

komoot.com

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Mountain 2 film collection: Matterhorn

10k Trail Run

Patagonia Climb Session

SATURDAY EVENTS 17

PATAGONIA CLIMB SESSION

11.00 - 13.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

Enjoy stories from climbers across the globe; covering competition training, epic expeditions and tips from skilled guides. We’ll hear from incredible GB team paraclimber Leanora Volpe; Aiden Roberts Aidan Roberts, one of the world’s top boulderers; Carlos Casas - the founder of Colour Up Bristol, who is working to make climbing more inclusive; mountain guide, climber and advocate for a more diverse outdoor community Kirsty Pallas; and Neil Gresham shares personal insights from his latest route Lexicon E11 7a at Pavey Ark. Presented by Patagonia.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

ADIDAS TERREX 10K TRAIL RUN

11.00 START SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN CENTRE

A classic trail run - great ascents, jaw-dropping vistas, some hard-packed and grassy trails and a great town centre finish.

PRE-ENTRY £15 ENTRY ON THE DAY £20 (09:00-09.30 ONLY)

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CRAGHOPPERS BUGGY FRIENDLY WALK WITH SABAH AHMED

11.00 START SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

Join Sabah Ahmed for a family-friendly walk around Kendal! The walk will take around one hour.

FREE (LIMITED PLACES - BOOK ONLINE)

RUTH ALLEN GROUNDED

11.30 - 12.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Reflecting on nature’s unknowable and mysterious qualities, Ruth Allen explores how we can therapeutically benefit from a deeper connection with nature, finding within it balance, stillness, solitude, resilience, contentment, activity, fearlessness - and our own wild voice.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN 2

11.30 - 13.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 33.

Presented by Deuter.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

ETHICALLY MADE

SHARE THE ADVENTURE #KENDAL21

FILM COLLECTION RIDE

12.00 - 13.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 40.

Presented by Picture Organic Clothing.

FILM COLLECTION SNOW

12.00 - 13.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

Film collection details on page 35.

Presented by Ortovox.

FILM COLLECTION MOUNTAIN 1

12.00 - 13.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 33.

Presented by Deuter.

FILM COLLECTION UPRISING

12.00 - 13.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 42.

Presented by the Caravan and Motorhome Club.

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

WWW.SLOWTIDE.CO.UK

OEKO TEX CERTIFIED

Climb 1 film collection: A Woman’s Place

Colin Prior

Veiga Grétarsdóttir

18 EVENTS SATURDAY

PALM & PYRANHA PADDLESPORTS SESSION

COLIN PRIOR KAROKORAM

12.45 - 14.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

12.00 - 12.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

Presented by Cal Major and Chris Brain and with an exciting line-up for anyone who loves life on the water. Our 2021 event features; paddlesports legend Rush Sturges whose illustrious kayaking career has now led him to produce and direct numerous award-winning films; Veiga Grétarsdóttir who circumnavigated Iceland, counterclockwise, by kayak; British whitewater warrior Jake Holland; Brendon Prince, the first person to circumnavigate mainland Britain on a paddleboard this year; plus #ShePaddles Ambassadors on building confidence on the water.

Presented by Palm & Pyranha.

Colin shares his unique photographic record of the spectacular Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

FREE

THARIK HUSSAIN MINARETS IN THE MOUNTAINS

13.45 - 14.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Londoner Tharik Hussain sets off with his wife and young daughters around the Western Balkans, home to the largest indigenous Muslim population in Europe. He paints a picture of a hidden Muslim Europe; a vibrant place with a breathtaking history, spellbinding culture and unique identity.

ATHLETE CLIMATE ACADEMY

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

Kilian Jornet and Huw James introduce the Athlete Climate Academy - a platform for outdoor athletes to learn how to discuss climate change and environmental issues with confidence.

14.00 - 15.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

13.00 - 13.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - BUFF STAGE

FREE EVENT

MONTANE SECRET SESSION

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

FILM COLLECTION CLIMB 1

14.00 - 15.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Film collection details on page 32.

Presented by Montane.

STEFAN AMATO BIKEPACKING: EXPLORING THE ROADS LESS CYCLED

14.00 - 14.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Discover the adventurous spirit of life on two wheels. This book presents the insights and inspiration to plan your expeditions.

Presented by Gestalten.

FREE TALK

FILM COLLECTION BIKE

14.30 - 16.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 39.

Presented by Trek Bikes.

FILM COLLECTION HUMAN SPIRIT

14.30 - 16.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 41.

Presented by Craghoppers.

S TAY S T O K E D ALL YEAR ROUND Choose the right gear and your paddling need never stop for winter.

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FILM COLLECTION AIR

14.30 - 16.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 39.

Presented by Ozone.

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

KOMOOT COMMUNITY FAMILY WALK WITH ANNA MCNUFF

14.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Join Komoot ambassador Anna McNuff on a family walk accompanied by her baby Storm.

With complimentary coffee to fuel the adults!

FREE - LIMITED AVAILABILITY PLEASE BOOK YOUR PLACE ONLINE

ADIDAS TERREX PRESENTS NEW VOICES 2

15.00 - 15.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - BUFF STAGE

Festival director Steve Scott is joined by cofounder of ‘Black Trail Runners’ Rachel Dench and founder of ‘The Outsiders Project’ Phil Young, to review the development of diversity in the outdoor community over the last year.

FREE EVENT

MERRELL RUNNING SESSION

15.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

Hosts Lowri Morgan and Martin ‘MJ’ Johnson take us through an afternoon celebrating runners from all walks of life, from parkrunners to fell running legends. MJ talks about his record for the Thames Path earlier this year; local runner Mhairi Helme and Joss Naylor present a new film about Joss’s tough Lakes, Meres & Waters challenge. Ambleside AC juniors Rowan Ashworth, Freddie Dixon and Charlie Allmond show their film about the Abraham’s Tea Round.

Eileen Jones, author of How Parkrun Changed Our Lives talks about the Parkrun phenomenon.

Charlie Ramsay with Sabrina Pace-Humphries talk about the Ramsay Round, and how the Black Trail Runners got on with their attempt.

Presented by Merrell.

Supported by Harvey Maps.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

MONTANE SECRET SESSION

16.00 - 17.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE DOM CONLON

Bob Shepton

Black Trail Runners © Johny Cook

Leo Houlding & Ed Jackson

SATURDAY EVENTS 19

NICK HUNT OUTLANDISH: A JOURNEY INTO THE STRANGEST LANDS OF EUROPE

16.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Returning to Kendal, acclaimed travel writer Nick Hunt takes us across landscapes that should not be there : wildernesses found in Europe yet seemingly belonging to far-off continents; a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland; the continent’s largest surviving remnant of primeval forest in Poland and Belarus; Europe’s only true desert in Spain; and the fathomless grassland steppes of Hungary.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

BERGHAUS PRESENTS ED JACKSON & LEO HOULDING

16.30 - 18.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

In the early days of his recovery from a severe spinal injury, ex-pro rugby player turned quadriplegic adventurer Ed Jackson set out his ambition to climb Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. Hoping to push his own limitations while inspiring others to do the same, Ed set out on his journey accompanied by legendary climber Leo Houlding as mentor and support.

When the weather forced a complete change of plan at the 11th hour, Ed and Leo faced a different challenge that pushed Ed beyond what he ever thought possible, bringing together two men from opposite ends of the climbing spectrum on one incredible journey.

Join Ed and Leo to hear more about their experience on the mountain, brought to life through exclusive footage from their trip.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

WORLD PREMIERE EVEREST BY THOSE WHO WERE THERE: 1921, 1922 AND 1924

16.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

In this centenary year of the first Everest Expedition, Julie Summers - the grand-niece of Sandy Irvine - takes us through the history of the early Everest expeditions in this visually stunning film with many never-seen-before images and film from those expeditions taken from the Alpine Club Archive. Afterwards there will be an on-stage discussion, chaired

by Ed Douglas, with Victor Saunders, Rebecca Stephens and John Porter, founder of Kendal Mountain Festival and recent president of the Alpine Club.

TICKETS £9.50 / U18S £7

THE LAKE DISTRICT NEEDS YOU

16.15 - 17.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

16.45 - 17.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - BUFF STAGE

Dom presents his two books Shark Swim Shark! & Leap, Hare, Leap! Swim around the world with Shark as he explores the ocean, and through the eyes of a brown hare leaping away from danger.

Suitable for 4+ but enjoyable for all.

Presented by Tree Top Trek.

A panel of National Park Authority rangers and staff, working partners and Lake District voices share their stories of how they engaged with visitors this summer to protect the landscape and communities.

FREE EVENT

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FILM COLLECTION CLIMB 2

17.00 - 18.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 32.

Presented by Montane.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

FEATURE FILM BRAVE ENOUGH

17.00 - 18.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Jo Moseley is a 56-year-old stand-up paddleboarder, and single mother of two.

In 2019, Jo embarked on an adventure that would result in her becoming the first woman to paddleboard the Coast to Coast Trail. The journey would challenge, surprise and heal her.

Jo and filmmaker Frit Tam will follow the film with a Q&A. TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

FILM COLLECTION OUTSIDE THINKERS

17.00 - 18.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 44.

Presented by Keela.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

FUTURE PLACES PRIZE

17.15 - 18.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

The Future Places Prize calls for essays and poems that illustrate how literature can be a revelatory and imaginative force for transforming the way we encounter—and understand our place within—the living world.

Hear from the winners at this awards event.

FREE

FEATURE FILM FAREWELL TO ADVENTURE

18.15 - 19.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

A touching thought-provoking and humorous film, Farewell to Adventure follows sailor Bob Shepton as his wife’s Alzheimer’s forces him to repay the presence she gave the family in his absence during his 50 years of sailing trips.

The film screening will be followed by an interview with Bob Shepton.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

CEILIDH

18.30 - 20.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER THE BARREL HOUSE

If you’ve ever been to a ceilidh, you’ll know it’s impossible not to get involved and have the time of your life.

TICKETS £10

Everything In Between

Film Awards

The Last Mountain

20 EVENTS SATURDAY

RICK STANTON AQUANAUT: A LIFE BENEATH THE SURFACE

FEATURE FILM THE LAST MOUNTAIN

18.45 - 19.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

19.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

While the world held its breath, Rick Stanton and his fellow caves divers raced against time in the face of near impossible odds. Rick shares the story of the incredible Thai cave rescue in an edge-of-your-seat story of courage and conviction that will take you deep into the most remote and unforgiving places on the planet.

The Last Mountain explores the forces that drove two mountaineers to their untimely deaths – a quarter of a century apart. One, a mother; acclaimed high-altitude climber Alison Hargreaves who died on K2 in 1995. The other, her son and equally talented alpinist Tom Ballard who was killed on Nanga Parbat in 2019. This tragic but ultimately heartwarming and life-affirming film does not tell a conventional mountaineering story: it explores grief and the pain of bereavement as well as the inspiring courage and enduring love of a family confronting tragedy not once but twice.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE

19.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Established in 1983 to commemorate the lives of Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker, the Boardman Tasker Charitable Trust celebrates their legacy by presenting the annual Award for Mountain Literature, presented to the author of an original work, which has made an outstanding contribution to mountain literature. More info on page 60.

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

SILENT DISCO

19.30 - 21.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

TICKETS £5 Please note: this is an online event only. Tickets are valid for the live stream and catch up until the 28 Nov.

Silent Disco is back! Don our wireless headphones and get into your groove with DJ Ziggy in the mix.

TICKETS £10

FILM AWARDS

19.30 - 21.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON STAGE - RAB STAGE

Our ‘Oscars’ of mountain film - Jury Chair Keme Nzerem and panel of judges reveal the winners.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

UK FILM PREMIERE EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

19.30 - 21.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

In February 2019, two strangers set out on a 20,000km cycling expedition from London to Tokyo, to deliver the official whistle for the opening match of the Rugby World Cup. TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FEATURE FILM FALL THEORY

19.30 - 20.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Franco Cookson burst onto the climbing scene and has been leaving an indelible mark ever since. This film takes an in-depth look into Franco’s past, and relives some jaw-dropping moments during his prolific career. Alastair Lee and Franco will be on stage to answer questions after the film. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £10

Enjoy hikes in Interlaken and around turquoise Lake Brienz and deep blue Lake Thun. Memorable panoramic views of the majestic peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau unfold. interlaken.ch

Thunersee – Brienzersee

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Amira Patel

Vivian Bruchez

The Wall: Climb For Gold

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BERGHAUS WOMEN IN ADVENTURE SESSION

THE NORTH FACE AND ELLIS BRIGHAM SNOW NIGHT

20.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

20.00 - LATE SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER RUSKINS

The sell-out Berghaus Women in Adventure Session returns and we can’t wait to be back celebrating the adventures of incredible women in the outdoors with hosts Rehna Yaseen and Jenny Tough.

Our speakers include; Anna Taylor on her challenge attempting to be the first female to complete a continuous round of every route that features in “Classic Rock”; Amira Patel, founder of The Wanderlust Women Group, who believes all women should be encouraged to become confident walking in the wild; pro mountain bike photographer Saskia Dugon and her mum Margie Dugon on rekindling confidence and an adventurous spirit at any age; and Tessa Simpson will be introducing her film Freedom.

Presented by Berghaus.

The legendary pre-winter season social gathering returns with the best guests and action from the snowsports world. We host an incredible line-up incuding: Freeride World Champ Victor De Le Rue, the Incredible freeride all-mountain skier Markus Eder, steep skiing specialist Viv Bruchez and Haute Route athletes Valentine Fabre and Hilary Gerardi. All this plus special Team GB insights from our leading lights.

Presented by The North Face & Ellis Brigham. Supported by Fall Line Magazine & Protect Our Winters.

State of Satta are a 7 piece dub-fusion band brought together by a love of dub reggae, Latin jazz, ska, and everything in between. Resident North Fire DJs will be playing too.

20.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

NORTH FIRE SOUND PRESENTS STATE OF SATTA & NORTH FIRE DJS

TICKETS £10

WORLD PREVIEW FILM THE WALL: CLIMB FOR GOLD WITH SHAUNA COXSEY

20.15 - 22.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

A chance to hear from top climber Shauna Coxsey and watch a preview screening of the brand new The Wall: Climb for Gold.

The film follows four elite climbers, Janja Garnbret, Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou, and Miho Nonaka, over an extraordinary two years.

The film reveals an astonishing and inspiring insight into what it takes to be an Olympian and ultimately what it means to be human.

TICKETS £18 / U18S £12

MONTANE SECRET SESSION

20.00 - 21.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

One-of-a-kind, never to be repeated events over the Festival weekend. Hosted in secret venues, and featuring some very special guests.

TICKETS £8

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

Jungfrau Region An entire world is concentrated here in one region. In the Jungfrau Region. But with the difference that here we have more space, more visibility and clean air. Because our region remains simple: unique, varied. jungfrauregion.swiss

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BOFF WHALLEY WITH GARY DEVINE FASTER! LOUDER!

Author and Chumbawamba guitarist, Boff Whalley tells the true story of how a teenage punk from Yorkshire, seemingly existing on a diet of cider, parties and loud music, rose to the top in the toughest of sports to become British Champion Fell Runner.

FILM COLLECTION NURTURE NATURE

DJ @carlywilford will be doing an exclusive set to get you in the mood to groove!

Film collection details on page 43.

Presented by Craghoppers.

TICKETS £10

BAM PRESENTS MOVE WELL YOGA

08.35 - 09.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP

Wibbs Coulson will lead you through a strong but accessible vinyasa.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FEATURE FILM THE ALPINIST

21.30 - 23.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

The Alpinist is an intimate documentary of a visionary climber who follows the path of his own passion. Following the life of Canadian mountain climber Marc-André Leclerc, who lives an elusive and nomadic lifestyle while attempting extremely difficult climbs. As the sport of climbing turns from a niche pursuit to mainstream media event, Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight.

09.30 - 11.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

FILM COLLECTION RUN & HIKE 09.30 - 11.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 36.

Presented by Merrell.

TICKETS £8

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION FAMILY FRIENDLY

UK FILM PREMIERE LONG LIVE CHAINSAW

These exciting short films are perfect for those younger members of the family.

Presented by Buff.

Presented by Steve Jones, with a special introduction from the team at Anthill Films.

Long Live Chainsaw reveals the true story of the meteoric rise, untimely death and long-lasting legacy of Canadian downhill mountain bike legend, Stevie Smith. A portrait of an underdog overcoming the odds and a look behind the curtain of downhill World Cup racing.

09.30 - 10.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

FREE

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

THE NORTH FACE APRÈS-SKI PARTY

22.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER THE BARREL HOUSE

21.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Water film collection: Eden

The Alpinist

DJ @carlywilford

22 EVENTS SATURDAY

FILM COLLECTION WATER

09.30 - 11.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 37.

Presented by Swiss Tourism.

09.30 - 11.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

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BMC TV BREAKFAST CLUB

09.30 - 11.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

A Sunday morning mash-up of Niall Grimes, BMC TV films, personalities, star climbers and secret guests. We’ll be throwing Niall Grimes, Steve McClure, Emma Twyford, Alastair Lee, David Petts, Montane, Petzl, James McHaffie and Franco Cookson, into a blender, adding a dose of free coffee, special guests, tasty prizes and pressing blend.

TICKETS £10

FEATURE FILM THE RIVER RUNNER

09.30 - 11.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Visiting from the USA is the kayaking legend Rush Sturges who will join us on stage to share with you his film, following kayaker Scott Lindgren’s 20-year quest to be the first person to paddle the four great rivers that originate from Tibet’s sacred Mount Kailash. *PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be screened at the Live Festival.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

The Mountain Session

Long Live Chainsaw

The River Runner

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WILDERNESS TRACKS WITH BOFF WHALLEY

OPEN MOUNTAIN: UNLOCKING THE LANDSCAPE

09.30 - 10.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALTROOM

11.00 - 12.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Singer, songwriter and runner, Boff Whalley tells Geoff Bird about the music that connects him with the landscape around him.

An exciting panel discussion with prose and poetry showcasing those underrepresented in the outdoors. More info on page 55.

TICKETS £5 / U18S £4

Please note: this is an online event only. Tickets are valid for the live stream and catch up until the 28 Nov.

THE MOUNTAIN SESSION PRESENTED BY SWITZERLAND TOURISM

FREE

JEMMA WADHAM ICE RIVERS: A STORY OF GLACIERS, WILDERNESS, AND HUMANITY

10.00 - 12.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Climbing and mountaineering lie at the very core of Kendal Mountain Festival. This year we bring you inspirational tales from not one, but two recipients of the Piolet D’Or prize for the greatest ascents across the world. We’ll hear from alpinist and filmmaker Graham Zimmerman, who in 2019 made the first ascent of Link Sar in the Karakoram, earning his team the 2020 Piolet D’Or. And we’ll welcome Scottish climber Uisdean Hawthorn, now based in Canada from where this year he and Ethan Berman made the first ascent of Running in the Shadows on the Emperor Face of Mount Robson, awarded the 2021 Piolet D’Or.

11.45 - 12.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Jemma Wadham shares a riveting tale of icy landscapes on the point of irreversible change, stories of encounters with polar bears and survival in the wilds under the midnight sun, stories of glaciers, wilderness and the intertwined link to humanity.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

Limited Edition JOINING GOODY BAGS

Visit the BMC at Basecamp Will you win big?

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Leo Houlding: Wind River

Wave of Change

After Antarctica

24 EVENTS SUNDAY

LEO HOULDING WIND RIVER

UK FILM PREMIERES HOME LINES & WAVE OF CHANGE PRESENTED BY PICTURE ORGANIC CLOTHING

12.00 - 12.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Leo is well known for his groundbreaking expeditions and hard ascents in the most remote corners of Earth. In this special one-off session he will share stories and tips from a very different type of expedition, those with his young family to places beyond reach of most grown ups.

12.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Presented by Julien Durant (co-founder of Picture Organic Clothing) and Jackie Paaso (filmmaker and athlete).

HOME LINES In today’s world, looking for adventure in your own backyard makes so much sense. Home Lines focuses on this new paradigm, embarking on a low impact expedition close to home.

WAVE OF CHANGE Professional surfer Damien Castera boards the “Nomade des Mers,” a catamaran currently sailing around the world in search of low-tech innovation, and a pioneer in developing sustainable and affordable technologies. For weeks on end, they combine their areas of expertise to fuse surfing and low‑technology.

Presented by Picture Organic Clothing.

FREE

FILM COLLECTION CLIMB 1

12.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER THE SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Film collection details on page 32.

Presented by Montane.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION OUTSIDE THINKERS

12.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 44.

Presented by Keela.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FEATURE FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION THEY/THEM: ONE CLIMBER’S STORY PRESENTED BY PATAGONIA

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

12.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

They/Them follows Lor Sabourin, a trans climber, into the sandstone canyons of northern Arizona, on a journey to piece together one of the hardest and inspiring routes of their life. The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by transgender woman, swimmer and LGBTQIA Rights advocate Eden Elgeti; with Cam Procter (he/him) a transmasculine photographer, climber, runner and cyclist; and Frit Tam (he/ they) is a transgender, Chinese adventurer, speaker and award-winning filmmaker.

UK FILM PREMIERE AFTER ANTARCTICA

12.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

The film follows the life of one of National Geographic’s most celebrated polar explorers Will Steger. A perfect blend of footage from a major landmark polar expedition in 1989/90 and a recent trip to the Arctic - the documentary offers the chance to witness the greatest changes in the polar regions of our planet whilst at the same time conveying an individual’s life story and passion for the environment.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

ZONE3 OUTDOOR SWIMMING SESSION

13.00 - 15.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

Hosts Colin Hill and Ella Foote share their infectious enthusiasm for outdoor swimming and will be joined on stage by ‘The Merthyr Mermaid’ Cath Pendleton, who was the first female to swim a mile inside the Antarctic Polar Circle; ‘The Adaptive Athlete’ Sophie Etheridge, founder of the Adaptive and Open Water Swimmers (ADOWS) group on Facebook, who this September completed a 2 way Windermere swim; former Olympic swimmer Neil Agius from Malta, who this summer completed a world record breaking 125.6km, 52 hour swim between Linosa and Gozo; and Lake District swimmer Winnie Poaty who learnt to swim as an adult - this summer she passed her open water lifeguard qualification and has since introduced many other people to swimming outdoors.

Presented by Zone3.

Supported by Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, Ullswater Swim Place & The Dip Advisor.

TICKETS £15 / U18S £10

TICKETS £9.50 / U18S £7

THE OPEN WATER

SPECIALISTS ZONE3.COM

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James McHaffie

Torn

Neil Agius © Kurt Arrigo

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PHILIPPA HARRISON MOUNTAIN REPUBLIC: A LAKE DISTRICT PARISH

CHILDREN’S LITERATURE LINDSEY COLE THE MERMAID AND THE COW

14.00 - 15.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

16.15 - 17.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

When a mermaid goes on a quest in search of help to clean her river from plastic pollution, she makes an unlikely new friend - and helps solve another BIG problem. A fun adventure story about teamwork and the environment, by the mermaid who really did rescue a cow.

Suitable for 2+ but enjoyable for all.

Presented by Tree Top Trek.

FREE EVENT

ALEX RODDIE WANDERLUST ALPS

Wanderlust Alps charts the mountain range’s best routes and hidden trails away from the crowds. Alex Roddie is an active backpacker, mountaineer, and climber with over 15 years of outdoor experience.

Presented by Gestalten.

FREE EVENT

We’re delighted to welcome the first climber to complete all 180 routes in Ken Wilson and Bernard Newman’s book Extreme Rock to the stage here at Kendal. Caff joins us to share with us the highs and lows from his incredible challenge which he started back in 1997!

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION RIDE

16.15 - 17.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Film collection details on page 40.

Presented by Picture Organic Clothing.

A journey of reclamation through the natural landscapes of the North. Racial abuse prompted Anita Sethi to pause and turn a horrendous experience into an adventure as she decided to set out on a hike across the backbone of England in a bid to examine feelings of identity, place and belonging.

14.30 - 16.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Film collection details on page 36.

Presented by Merrell.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FILM COLLECTION EXPLORE

FILM COLLECTIONS BEST OF KENDAL

14.30 - 16.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

FILM COLLECTION TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

13.15 - 14.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Ned Feehally is one of the world’s top climbers and a co-founder of Beastmaker. His new book features sections on finger strength, fingerboarding, board training, mobility and core, suggested exercises and workouts. Hosted

by Shauna Coxsey, Ned joins us on stage to share his insights about training for climbing.

ANITA SETHI I BELONG HERE

14.30 - 16.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Film collection details on page 34.

Presented by Pertex.

NED FEEHALLY BEASTMAKING FEAT. SHAUNA COXSEY

TICKETS £10 / U18S £6

Join Philippa Harrison as she shares a fascinating insight into one of the most beautiful and best-loved corners of England Crosthwaite Parish - nestling deep within the mountains and valleys of the Lake District.

FILM COLLECTION RUN & HIKE

13.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

JAMES MCHAFFIE EXTREME ROCK

15.15 - 16.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

UK FILM PREMIERE TORN

14.30 - 16.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

17.00 - 19.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Collection 1 - Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2 Collection 2 - Brewery Arts Centre - Theatre Collection 3 - Brewery Arts Centre - Studio Collection 4 - Shakespeare Centre Please find details of the films within Best of Kendal events listed on the website.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

In 1999, Alex Lowe was tragically lost in an avalanche on Shishapangma. Miraculously surviving was Alex’s best friend and climbing partner, Conrad Anker who went on to marry Alex’s widow and help raise his three sons.

Filmmaker Max Lowe turns the lens on his own family, in a personal journey toward understanding Alex as a man, not a myth.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

REHNA YASEEN & LINDLEY EDUCATION TRUST

FRIT TAM, ADVENTURER & FILMMAKER

Come join us and our friends over at the Basecamp for tales of

TRASH FREE TRAILS

PURPOSEFUL A DV E N T U R E SHARE THE ADVENTURE #KENDAL21

Jenny Tough

James Forrest

Sabrina Verjee

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MONTANE PRESENTS FIND YOUR ALIVE

17.30 - 19.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Host James Cummings talks with adventurer Jenny Tough; renowned Himalayan climber Jon Gupta; and ultra runner Becks Ferry.

In 2016 Jenny set herself a challenge to run solo and unsupported across a mountain range on every continent - she has now completed expeditions across the Tien Shan mountains, The High Atlas, the Cordillera Oriental, the Southern Alps, the Caucasus mountains, and the Canadian Rockies!

Jon has an unprecedented track record of success at high altitudes and has organised, climbed, guided, and summited mountains on 80+ major expeditions all over the world. Becks, an accomplished ultra-marathon runner with numerous race successes, has an ambitious new project; Jon is guiding Becks on three expeditions over 2021 and, if successful, they will summit six 8,000m peaks in one year.

Presented by Montane.

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INOV-8 WAINWRIGHTS & WRONGS: UNPREDICTABLE JOURNEYS ON LAKELAND FELLS

17.30 - 19.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

Join us to take a look at the many ways people enjoy our fells – from the record-breakers to the amblers... Hear from Sabrina Verjee, the current record holder for completing the 325 mile route, in five days, 23 hours and 49 minutes; James Forrest who last year set the record for the fastest self-supported continuous hike of the Wainwrights in 14 days and 11 hours; Christopher Gaskin who completed the challenge solo and unsupported in 11 days; Nic Hardy took the unique approach of completing the seven Wainwright pictorial guides across seven weekends; Dan Wynn bikepacked all of the Wainwrights; and Laurie Crayston who in May, set the record for a continuous, unsupported hike of the Wainwrights, climbing 150 in just under 15 days - wearing lightweight, summer kit and eating only protein cookies!

Presented by inov-8.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

POLLY ATKIN RECOVERING DOROTHY

19.00 - 20.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Dorothy Wordsworth is well known as the sister of the poet William Wordsworth, she is also widely praised for her nature writing and is often remembered as a woman of great physical vitality. Less well known, however, is that Dorothy became seriously ill in 1829 and was mostly housebound for the last twenty years of her life.

Please note: this is an online event only. Tickets are valid for the live stream and catch up until the 28 Nov.

TICKETS £5

FILM COLLECTIONS BEST OF KENDAL

20.15 - 22.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Collection 1 - Brewery Arts Centre - Theatre Collection 2 - Brewery Arts Centre - Studio Collection 3 - Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2 Please find details of the films within Best of Kendal events listed on the website.

TICKETS £12.50 / U18S £9

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INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION 2021

THE FILM PROGRAMME

SHARE THE ADVENTURE

Air film collection: Sixty Seconds

30 FILM INTRODUCTION

WELCOME TO THE KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION 2021

PRESENTED BY

Whether you want to get immersed in a full length adventure, or be taken on a journey through a collection of short films; we’ve got it covered this year!

14 Peaks

We’ve got some incredible premieres; plus a few exciting tales of left-of-field characters in the programme. If it’s the high mountains you’re after; then join us on Friday midday in time to watch the Netflix European premiere of 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible with Nims joining us on stage. Catch a rare cinematic screening of The Last Mountain; the story of British Mountaineer Alison Hargreaves and her son Tom Ballard on Saturday evening, or settle in on Sunday with Max Lowe’s story of his father, the legend Alex Lowe in the UK premiere of Torn.

Another legend-not-to-be-missed is Captain Bob Shepton, presenting a tale of his (not quite...) Farewell to Adventure on Saturday, or catch brand new stars of the scene in The Wall: Climb for Gold, as Shauna Coxsey takes climbing to the Olympics.

The Troublemaker

Want something really adventurous? Go horse-stealing in Mongolia, with the Festival’s comedian of the year in The Horse Tamer, get under the skin of Extinction Rebellion in The Troublemaker, or journey to the mythical, and musical Hebridean Islands with Iorram (Boat Song).

We’ve got a record-breaking 76 filmmakers attending the Festival this year, so get your questions ready for the post-film Q & A’s, or if you’re online; pop comments in the box after our screening; we loved the online interaction with the films last year, so let’s keep that’s going! Look out for this icon next to the film listings - it means the filmmaker is at Kendal!

Glacial (Digital Arts film collection)

Keep your eye out for our Digital Arts Films which are showing on loop, for free in the Brewery Arts Centre foyer, and make sure you get dressed up for our Awards Ceremony, the Rab Stage, Shackleton Tent, 7.30pm on Saturday - everyone’s invited! We will announce our 11 awards, plus the winner of our YETI Community Film Category, and announce the recipient of the ultra-exciting, Kendal Mountain Festival and Rab - £10,000 Film Commissioning Grant.

INTRODUCING THE RAB CINEMAS We’re delighted to welcome Rab as partners of our cinema venues at the Brewery Arts Centre.

Join us and be treated to state-of-the-art screens, surround sound systems and the comfiest seating this side of the Alps.

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Page 29 image © Anthony Bonello, Switchback Entertainment from the film Sam And Me (Snow Film Collection)

It’s amazing to be getting back in person in the cinemas this year, and we are also delighted to be able to continue to share the adventure online to our growing digital audience. We hope you get inspired for a full year of adventures this November, but in case you need a boost; you can sign up to our new digital platform the Kendal Mountain Player for non-stop entertainment and enjoy a selection of Kendal films all the way through to the 2022 Festival!

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THE INTERNATIONAL FILM COMPETITION The Festival aims to show the very best in outdoor film, across the broadest spectrum.

Films are judged against twelve competitive categories including prizes for genre and creative excellence, by a panel of film and outdoor experts, and in the case of the People’s Choice, the audience itself. A trophy sculpted by Andy Parkin and cash prizes will be awarded to the best films in the categories.

THE JURY KEME NZEREM Keme is a keen outdoorsman, British Journalist and is best known from his work as a news anchor and reporter at Channel 4 News. He’s been the Chair of the Jury for the last six years and we’re delighted he’s back again!

JONATHAN HOURIGAN

Lock Down, Rock Up

Jonathan Hourigan was educated at University College Oxford and the National Film and Television School. He has directed a feature film and short films, has written a number of screenplays, is a script consultant and film educator. He is currently Course Leader MA Screenwriting and Head of Screenwriting at London Film School.

LEE CRAIGIE Lee Craigie is the Active Nation Commissioner for Scotland, which means her day job is making cycling and walking more exciting, inclusive and sustainable for the average Joe. She is an internationally competitive XC Mountain bike racer and a filmmaker. She founded the Adventure Syndicate, a collective that inspires and enables others to adventure.

2020 WINNERS Grand Prize Into the Storm [En la Tomenta] Judges Special Prize Chasing Ghosts Do Better Together

Best Adventure & Exploration Film Piano to Zanskar

CHRISTOPHE RAYLAT

Best Mountain Film The Ghosts Above

Best Creative Film Then Comes The Evening

Best Sport Runner

Change Maker Award Venture Out

Best Community & Culture Africa Riding

Best Short Film Lock Down, Rock Up

Best Climbing Loic and the Flolopapys

Best Environmental Film The Cull

People’s Choice Lock Down, Rock Up

For the past thirty years Christophe Raylat has worked as a top journalist, filmmaker, and producer. An experienced mountaineer, Christophe lives near Chamonix. In 2021, with his daughter Morgane, he founded the Chamonix Film Festival which has a special ‘friendship alliance’ with Kendal.

KATIE MOORE With over 25 years experience as a creative professional, Katie has a string of award-winning commercial and documentary directing and production credits. From working on productions with filmmaker Seb Montaz such as the Summits of My Life series with Kilian Jornet and films with the Flying Frenchies group, she now creates documentaries and provides production services under her company Yak Media.

For filmmakers, the People’s Choice film prize is a big deal.

It is direct confirmation, from the people who matter – you, the audience – that their film is your favourite.

To vote, first watch one of our many film collections shown throughout the Festival, then visit kendalmountainfestival. com/vote or follow the link from the homepage and select the film you want to vote for.

When voting you will be able to enter our prize draw to win a Go Pro 9. Full details on the voting page of the website.

Votes close at 6pm Sunday 21 November 2021.

Votes are limited to one vote per ticket. Votes are checked against unique ticket order numbers, any incomplete, invalid or duplicate votes will not be counted.

The winning film will be announced at 8.15pm on Sunday at the Best of Kendal screening in the Theatre.

The 2019 Film Awards

HAVE YOUR SAY! PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD

THE KENDAL FILM AWARDS

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DANNER & RAB 19.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

Our ‘Oscars’ of mountain film. Hosted by Jury Chairman Keme Nzerem and our panel of judges, we will reveal the winners of Kendal’s prestigious film prizes.

FREE TO ATTEND - LIMITED NUMBERS

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Crux

Soul Deep

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FILM COLLECTION

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CLIMB 1

CLIMB 2

Get ‘gripped’ with Hazel Findlay in a mega-british ascent; understated, very dangerous and slightly damp... get immersed in the heritage, and the ‘right now’ of women’s climbing, get ‘stuck-in’ (and hopefully unstuck) crack climbing in Norway, and meet one of the most compelling climbing humans we’ve had the pleasure to programme, in Crux.

Three fantastic portraits; The world of Memphis Rocks; a transformative climbing gym in Tennesse; A gifted youngster, her dad and their road from French limestone to the Tokyo Olympics and finally an insight into an experience that is shared by a surprising number of us; eating disorders in the outdoor.

SCREENING TIMES 9am Friday 19th Nov 2pm Saturday 20th Nov 12pm Sunday 21st Nov

SCREENING TIMES 5pm Friday 19th Nov 5pm Saturday 20th Nov

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KJERAG SOLO*

SOUL DEEP

Renowned world class crack climber Pete Whittaker takes a new direction with a free solo ascent of the imposing Kjeråg (1082m) big wall in Norway.

Soul Deep is a look inside a burgeoning rock climbing movement of innercity African Americans taking up the sport and making it their own. It explores non-profit gym Memphis Rox and three of its customers who are finding their own ways to identify with the sport.

ALASTAIR LEE

DOMINIC GILL

UK / 13’

USA / 14’

A WOMAN’S PLACE MENNA WAKEFORD

JULIA

A funny, heartwarming and honest conversation with The Pinnacle Club. Highlighting women’s longstanding involvement in climbing, and aiming to rebalance a narrative which has been primarily about men; join members of the club as they celebrate their centenary during a global pandemic.

JOCELYN CHAVY

Julia Chanourdie was twelve years old when she climbed 8a. Today, at the age of 24, she is one of the very few women to have reached 9b. Coached

by Eric, her father, Julia has qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. This is a a singular story between a father and his gifted daughter.

UK / 25’

FRANCE / 30’

FOILED

LIGHT

Foiled is an observational documentary examining what it takes to climb a hard trad route following world class climber, Hazel Findlay.

This original documentary reveals the hidden world of eating disorders in professional rock climbing as filmmaker, Caroline Treadway, follows two best friends on their harrowing journey in a courageous narrative that breaks the silence about the sport’s darkest secret. Angie Payne, Emily Harrington, Andrea Szekely, and Kai Lightner share their struggles and insights in this powerful film about the quest for lightness and its dangerous legacy.

PAUL DIFFLEY & RAY WOOD

CAROLINE TREADWAY

UK / 19’

CRUX

ZAC HOFFMAN & CASEY DUBOIS

As trauma, depression, heartbreak and declining mental health were woven into Harvey’s internal fabric, so was rock climbing. Passion and healing followed but his mental health was to be massively tested

by Covid’s advance, with self-isolation forcing Harvey away from the climbing lifestyle.

UK / 45’

CANADA / 34’

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be shown within this session at the Live Festival.

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Not Alone

Dream Mountain © Cira Crowell / InLightWorks

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Venture into the Himalaya, French Alps, Alaskan Summit, and the Mountains’ of Pakistan with these five brilliant stories of Mountain people.

Enjoy two very different, but equally wild, journeys to the summit in this curation, before the European Premier of the hotly anticipated Not Alone from young Canadian filmmaker Heather Mosher, who debuted at Kendal in 2019.

MOUNTAIN 1

MOUNTAIN 2

SCREENING TIMES 2pm Friday 19th Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Theatre 9.30am Saturday 20th Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2 12pm Sunday 21st Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Studio

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DREAM MOUNTAIN

TRANSENDING

In Dream Mountain, international mountain guide Pasang reflects on her personal highs and lows and rediscovers for herself just how much the mountains have meant to her.

Transending follows the journey of Erin Parisi as she comes into her own identity as a Transgender woman and trains for the Seven Summits to create awareness and visability for the Trans community. This is a journey of extensive vulnerability, heartbreak and courage.

INLIGHTWORKS

MARIN HART

USA / 18’

USA / 10’

FIRST ASCENT ON THE DRUS JEAN-PIERRE TAUVRON

MATTERHORN - THE LION RIDGE

Re-live this huge new free route climb on the Petit Dru’s West Face by elite climbers from Chamonix’s Military High Mountain Group (GMHM).

ALESSANDRO BELTRAME & HERVÉ BARMASSE

A breathtaking journey to the summit of one of the world’s most iconic mountains.

FRANCE / 24’

ITALY / 34’

THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES

NOT ALONE*

Patricia Franco has to travel 38 miles and climb over 13,000 feet in less than 21 hours to break the female Fastest Known Time on North America’s highest peak, Denali. In this race against time, she discovers that she is running a race she cannot win: the race to outrun her past.

After an ice climbing avalanche takes the life of her friend, professional climber and guide Sarah Hueniken finds herself questioning everything about her life in the mountains.

MICHAEL CB STEVENS

HEATHER MOSHER

USA / 13’

CANADA / 43’

JOURNEY TO JAGDULA JORDAN CARROLL

Six women in the 1960s took part in an expedition to a remote part of Nepal, becoming the first ever people to summit and map a region of peaks in the Kanjiroba Himal. A place they called Jagdula. Retold using original Super 8mm film and 35mm photography captured during the trip.

UK / 14’

LINK SAR

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GRAHAM ZIMMERMAN

A short film about American alpinist Graham Zimmerman, navigating his relationships and motivations while attempting to climb and survive one of the world’s most challenging unclimbed peaks: Link Sar, in the high mountains of Pakistan. An audacious ascent that resulted in a Piolet D’Or award.

USA / 17’

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available in the USA on Kendal Mountain Player.

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14 Days South

The Last Frontier © GROUNDTRUTH Global

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EXPLORE

True exploration requires curiosity, courage and an eye for detail.

We’ve got plenty in this collection of short films.

SCREENING TIMES 7pm Thursday 18th Nov 9.30am Friday 19th Nov 9am Saturday 20th Nov 2.30pm Sunday 21st Nov

SINGLEHANDED

14 DAYS SOUTH: OVER SEA AND LAND

In 2008 Dustin Reynolds was hit by a drunk driver. As he lay on the road conscious, he debated the awful choice before him: live and be disabled, or die. Four years later, with no seafaring experience, he set sail in an attempt to become the first double amputee to sail solo around the world.

Five eco-adventurers bikepacking across the UK, with a twist. They cross seas with waterbikes: Orkney to John o’ Groats, and Land’s End to the Isles of Scilly. They visit six National Parks, and meet environmental experts along the way to learn about what scalable climate solutions are available.

USA /08’

UK / 30’

STASH WISLOCKI

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KEVIN MERREY & GAVIN KAPS

SONDER

JAY MACMILLAN

THE LAST FRONTIER

Following the loss of his parents in Nepal’s 2015 earthquake, Jay Macmillan returns to reconcile his trauma. Retracing their footsteps through the Langtang Valley, he forges relationships with grieving Langtangpa families and unearths universal powers of love, loss, and acceptance.

Six independent women come together for an epic voyage across one of the roughest seas on earth. Offering a refreshing new perspective to the viewer, whilst showing the reality of the ice melting on communities worldwide.

CANADA / 35’

UK / 25’

SOPHIA SCOTT

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The Traverse

Tatum Monod // Passage

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SNOW

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In this collection we take you on a whirlwind, worldwide tour of cinematically beautiful ski stories.

RETRACE

SCREENING TIMES 9.30am Friday 19th Nov 12pm Saturday 20th Nov

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SAM & ME: LESSONS FROM A LIFE ON SNOW

SAMUEL MCMAHON

MIKE DOUGLAS

ReTrace follows Lewis Sonvico around the forest trails of the Haute Savoie during an uprooted ski season. Over the winter, he found a natural rhythm and mental tranquility as his tracks blended with the local fauna and new, organic lines started to open up.

At 13 years old, Sam Tierney’s climate anxiety was so bad he was having trouble sleeping at night. In an attempt to ease his stress, Sam contacted Mike Douglas for advice. Seeing some of his own young self in Sam, Mike suggests a weekly ski meet-up to talk about climate, skiing and life.

UK / 05’

CANADA / 31’

TATUM MONOD // PASSAGE

PIONEERS ROUTE

Tatum’s career has held doors of every kind. Doors that reach back as far as her grandfather, and have carried on through generations to Tatum.

Her career, successes, losses, injuries, have all shaped the skier and person she is today.

Gudmund started exploring Sylarna in Sweden over 40 years ago. Returning with his daughter Nanna, they discover how the experience of the route differs between the two generations.

CLAY MITCHELL

CANADA / 14’

DANIEL BLOM

SWEDEN / 08’

THE TRAVERSE

BEN TIBBETTS, JAKE HOLLAND

Facing some of the most challenging terrain in the world, Valentine Fabre and Hillary Gerardi, two world-class athletes, attempt to be the first women to ski the Haute Route non-stop from Chamonix to Zermatt.

FRANCE / 33’

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The Longest Line

Representation Matters

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RUN & HIKE

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Getting back to the core of why we run, walk, and hike, this collection of short films will have you yearning to get out and about. Whether you love the fells, roads or track, we explore what running and hiking means to us all.

SCREENING TIMES 9.30am Friday 19th Nov 9.30am Sunday 21st Nov 2.30pm Sunday 21st Nov

DAWN TIL DUSK

REPRESENTATION MATTERS: TAKING ON THE RAMSAY ROUND

In September 2020, ultra-runner Matt Girvan attempted to run the 864 km Scottish National Trail in a new record of 14 days. Dawn Till Dusk is a raw, personal account of the highs and lows of an ambitious solo adventure through some of Scotland’s wildest places.

TOM DUNN

MATTHEW GIRVAN

UK / 20’

TEMPO. MOVEMENTS IN MOUNTAINS THOMAS WOODSON

An exploration of the connections Kyle Richardson finds between his athletic pursuits in Boulder’s Flatirons, and his background as a musician.

Experienced in three movements, Kyle performs a live score in a visceral interpretation of his expression in the hills.

USA / 05’

THE LONGEST LINE

ELLIE GREEN, MATT GREEN

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Running in the outdoors should be accessible for everyone, but Black runners are underrepresented in the trail running community. Join Black Trail Runners as they take on the epic challenge of completing the renowned Ramsay Round in the Scottish Highlands. You can’t be what you can’t see...

UK / 25’

DEAR PIPPA

SIMON PERKINS

Els Van Woert loves trail running. Today, many of her adventures on the trail are spent with her 5-year-old daughter, Pippa. In a letter to Pippa, Els describes this relationship with the outdoors - uncovering past scars, confronting fear, discovering vulnerability, and evolving her definition of bravery.

USA / 08’

A 71km line across the Cairngorms, no trail, no roads, no power lines.

The longest line is the furthest you can travel without crossing a manmade road or structure in the UK. People have tried and failed.

Follow Jenny Graham and Calum Maclean on one of the few remaining pioneering expeditions in the UK. UK / 15’

THE GHOST

CARLO NASISSE

Heather Anderson may be the greatest hiker to ever walk the earth.

She has consistently broken the male and female thru-hiking records on some of the worlds longest and most challenging trails. In this short film she reflects on her origins and path towards healing on the trail.

THE PROCESS MATT PYCROFT

Tom Randall is a world class crack climber. He is also a terrible runner, which is why his latest challenge seems like an odd choice. He decided to link up two of the Lake District’s biggest and toughest endurance challenges, the Bob Graham Round and The Classic Rock challenge into one hellish 24 hour mad dash. A funny, honest, genuine and heartfelt story.

UK / 10’

Dear Pippa

USA / 15’

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Eden

Medicine For The Mundane

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WATER

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This curation looks below the surface; following the practice of those who dive deep and hold their breath. Therapeutic, threatening, a daily practice, a life-long dream. These aquatic stories flow apart, and back together. Sink in.

SCREENING TIMES 11.30am Friday 19th Nov 5pm Friday 19th Nov 2.30pm Saturday 20th Nov 9.30am Sunday 21st Nov

LIKE A RIVER

THE MYSTERY

Artist and climber Jeremy Collins has had a long relationship with the desert canyons of the American southwest, and creates a new mural that combines them on paper. Captured with cutting edge robotic technology and featuring stunning timelapse imagery of Grand Canyon, Black Canyon, and Zion Canyon.

Within the sport of kayaking exists whitewater and, within that, the mysterious sect of ‘squirtboating’ which has been facing its slow demise since its heyday in the early 1990s.

JIM AIKMAN

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FOREST WOODWARD & TOMMY PENICK

USA / 04’

USA / 10’

DANI BURT

BRIAN OLLIVER

DIVE TIERRA BOMBA DIVE

JOYA BERROW & LUCY JANE

Yassandra Barrios emerges as the environmental leader of her island.

She learns to dive, studies Marine Biology, rallies the fishermen and young people to bring awareness to protecting their marine ecosystem. She inspires those around her with a vision of a more secure future for their island home.

UK /10’

For the first few days after she awoke from her coma, Dani Burt didn’t know her right leg, from just above the knee down, was gone. When the doctors finally told her the full extent of her injuries, Burt, an active, hungry-for-life person, wasn’t sure if she could go on. But she found the courage to continue through surfing, which led her on a path to becoming the first-ever women’s World Adaptive Surfing champion.

USA / 11’

EDEN

A CALMER PLACE

CHARLIE BUSH

DAVID WARREN

After access to wild spaces and open water was taken away it became more difficult to deal with the anxieties wild swimmer, Rob Flood faced. With the lockdown came a new appreciation and understanding of the importance of being able to be alone in wild spaces and out in the water.

UK / 07’

Eden Elgeti was part way through her male to female transition when she realised she wanted biological children in the future. Told she was now unable to produce fertile sperm, a doctor suggested there was a very small chance cold water might help reverse the effects.

UK / 11’

87 DAYS: ALONE ROWING THE PACIFIC LIA DITTON & DANIELLE SELLWOOD

MEDICINE FOR THE MUNDANE LOUIS O’FLYNN MARTIN

The healing power of the ocean has long been known to those who experience it. Medicine For The Mundane is a tribute to the shared connection between the sea and the people in it. Filmed throughout rolling lockdowns in the west of Ireland, the outlet the sea provided was never more apparent than in this new world.

Midnight, 17 June 2020 Lia Ditton rowed under the Golden Gate Bridge and out into open ocean. Almost three months later, she made landfall in Hawaii. Described by Lia as ‘the greatest psychological challenge of my life’, this film is an epic story of survival; endlessly harrowing, ultimately triumphant.

USA / 34’

IRELAND / 02’

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Out Of Frame

Follow The Light

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BIKE

AIR

Just two wheels… it’s amazing what the bike has done for humanity.

In this film collection we round up some incredible stories of community, travel, athleticism and artistry.

Films that celebrate the invisible substance that give us so much joy; whether it’s flying, falling through, or even seemingly walking on it.

SCREENING TIMES 12pm Friday 19th Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2 2.30pm Saturday 20th Nov Shakespeare Centre

SCREENING TIMES 2.30pm Friday 19th Nov 2.30pm Sunday 21st Nov

GIRLS GOTTA EAT DIRT

TRUSTFALL

The story of three best friends, roommates, and riding partners with a taste for the finer things. And plenty of dirt on their jorts. A mix of lighthearted fun moments with high alpine MTB action.

A couple in life, and a world-class duo of wingsuit flyers, attempt to complete a routine of moves meant for an altitude of 3,000m, on a mountainside half the height. Large walls in all directions, and a narrow window for completion, set this ultimate trust of partnership.

ELLIOT WILKINSON-RAY

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STEFAN DAVID WITTS

USA / 06’

NORWAY / 11’

AFTER THE STORM

ANDY MCKENNA, ANDY MCCANDLISH

SIXTY SECONDS (WORLD PREMIERE)

Husband and wife Andy and Aneela McKenna embark on an emotional mountain bike ride through the Outer Hebrides to reflect on personal racism, and the changes the sojourn sparked in their lives. It turns a mirror on society and mountain biking to become the best, most enriched version of themselves.

In a single minute, Tyler Turner’s life changed during a routine skydive.

His life is cleaved into two segments: life prior to, and after sixty seconds that he’ll never get back. His reality transitions from a flow-focused experiential lifestyle to survival and a wholesale healing proceed.

UK / 25’

CANADA / 18’

FOLLOW THE LIGHT

SPELLBOUND

From sunsets over dramatic landscapes to the illumination of hot air balloons and the warm ambience of the Middle East, immerse yourself in this colourful adventure.

Wingsuit BASE jumping is often presented as a thrill-seeking adrenaline rush. Spellbound takes us deeper into the more contemplative aspects of jumping, as David Walden and friends venture into the mountains around his home in New Zealand.

PERRIN LEON

LARA SHEA

RICHARD SIDEY

ANDORA / 4’

NEW ZEALAND / 05’

ON FALLING

OUT OF FRAME

JOSEPHINE ANDERSON

On Falling is a dreamy, unorthodox glimpse into the inner landscapes of those immersed in a subculture where falling is normal.

Blending white-knuckle riding, crashes, and quiet self-examination, the film unfolds as a sensory meditation on the rush of control that comes with completely letting go.

CANADA / 14’

JORDAN MANOUKIAN

A life suspended in the air, a camera in hand, Mathis takes us backstage on a dizzying high line that has never been done before. A journey to the heart of the Mont Blanc massif where the photographer reveals his photographic vision and his mountain heritage beyond traditional frames.

FRANCE / 45’

RAPHA GONE RACING - THE ALT TOUR SAMUEL CRAVEN

Every stage and every transfer of the 2021 Tour De France: solo.

Over 5,550km from Brest to Paris with 65,000 metres of climbing and just 23 days to cover the distance. No teammates to shelter behind, no mechanics and no rest days. Can Lachlan Morton beat the peloton to Paris?

UK / 37’

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Joe Buffalo

Ebb And Flow

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RIDE

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A collection to celebrate all things board-related. Whether you ride surf, slope or concrete, join us for stories that slide sideways. We meet some of the diverse and divergent scenes across the world; people who are riding into the future and rising up against all odds.

STORMSKATER

SCREENING TIMES 12pm Friday 19th Nov 12pm Saturday 20th Nov 2.30pm Sunday 21st Nov

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WE ARE LIKE WAVES

GUEN MURRONI

JORDYN ROMERO

Meet Stormskater, a London based roller-skater who started skating by picking up tips and techniques from other skaters in different spots in the city. She gives us insight into the increasingly popular sport, its community, appropriation, ownership, authenticity and the fundamental need for space

We Are Like Waves is an intimate look into how surfing changes Sanu’s life, documenting the struggles and breakthroughs of becoming one of the first female Sri Lankan surfers.

USA / 13’

UK / 06’

JOE BUFFALO

AIZU

Joe Buffalo is an Indigenous skateboarding legend. He’s also a survivor of Canada’s notorious Indian Residential School system. Following a traumatic childhood and decades of addiction, Joe must face his inner demons to realise his dream of turning pro.

AMAR CHEBIB

MATTIAS EVANGELISTA

In 2011 the island of Japan was devastated by the fourth largest earthquake in history. The earthquake caused a complete meltdown of the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear power plant. Aizu tells the story of the disaster through the eyes of two local snowboarders as they work to rebuild their community.

CANADA / 16’

EBB AND FLOW

ALICE WARD

USA / 16’

REBIRTH

LAURA BASIL DUNCAN

Rebirth focuses on Benoit, a surfer fighting for his love of riding waves after a freak accident resulted in him losing an arm. The journey pushes him to relearn and find freedom from surfing once again, no matter what.

Ebb and Flow is a female led production which not only features the surf community on the west coast of Ireland, but also shines a spotlight on its creative community too. The film captures the mystical relationship these women have with the power and magnitude of the Atlantic Oceanâs surf.

IRELAND / 12

CHASING TOKYO 2021 NATHAN FITCH

FRANCE / 05’

She’s one of the best skateboarders in the world. Lizzie Armanto recounts her award-winning career as she prepares for the 2021 Summer Olympics.

FRAME OF MIND

JEFF THOMAS

Sam Kuch credits his roots and growing up with like minded individuals as his inspiration for taking his skiing to the level. From backyard jibs, to home-made ‘finger skis’, we reflect on Sam’s Frame of Mind, and look into what has taken Sam from small-town shredder to ski industry superstar.

USA / 10’

CANADA / 11’

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Hura

Motherload

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HUMAN SPIRIT

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In this collection, meet the heroes and heroines overcoming their fears to accomplish their dreams within the outdoors.

SCREENING TIMES 2.30m Friday 19th Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Studio 2.30pm Saturday 20th Nov Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2

MOTHERLOAD

FROM MY WINDOW

Follow professional skiers and mothers Tessa Treadway and Izzy Lynch as they carry the load of loss, life-changing events and the love of their children into the mountains where they find the moments of peace, growth, and healing that help them carry on.

From her bedroom window, Melissa looks out at the highest peaks in Colorado. Despite being so close, the mountains have always been worlds away. With the help of her friend and mentor, blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer, Melissa sets out to conquer something far greater than a summit.

ZOYA LYNCH

FRANK PICKELL

CANADA / 14’

USA / 19’

ESIVI

HURA

SHYLA LEE

London is a thriving and diverse place but it couldn’t provide Esivi with an essential connection to her home in Ghana. This film allows Esivi to describe how the choices she has made and her love for the outdoors have allowed her to reclaim balance and joy in her life whilst enriching her new home.

MATTEO PAVANA & PIETRO PORRO

“Hura” means being free in Egyptian. La Sportiva climber Wafaa Amer went through many difficulties and struggles during her life. She grew far from home and she built her freedom embracing and pursuing her passions trying to find her true self.

UK / 05’

ITALY / 14’

IF I TELL THEM

TOTALLY ALONE

James Sampsel, a plein air painter and fly-fishing guide, comes to terms with his past and a bipolar diagnosis that hangs over his future.

Totally Alone is a story of mental resilience that touches on the healing power of nature and solitude, coupled with our human need for connection in a time of separation and loss. It is an inspiring tale that will speak to anyone whose mental fitness has suffered during the pandemic.

OLIVER SUTRO

RUFUS EXTON & STEVE BLISS

USA / 12’

RESILIENCE

UK / 12’

ANDRES BRONNIMANN

Christine climbs Mount Mount Chirripó, Costa Rica’s tallest mountain, as a symbol of an even higher challenge: overcoming cancer. We join Chris and her husband Sebas, in a 2-year journey: from a life-changing diagnosis, to the most important summit of their lives.

COSTA RICA / 16’

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Back On The Bike

Muslim Hikers Inaugural Trek

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AGE IS NO BARRIER

UPRISING

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Connecting with the outdoors can be a lifelong opportunity and passion.

These films celebrate those who sustain their sense of adventure, who are stewards of the environment even if they themselves need care, whose wisdom is expressed in wild and curious ways.

Films that get us fired up about the dynamics of the next generation, and the new communities that are exploding onto the outdoor scene.

We meet people who are coming up with innovative and compassionate ways to find adventure throughout the world.

SCREENING TIMES 2.30pm Friday 19th Nov 9.30am Saturday 20th Nov

SCREENING TIMES 12pm Friday 19th Nov 12pm Saturday 20th Nov

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LOON

Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 1 Shakespeare Centre

DURGA: FORGING A NEW TRAIL

JASON WHALEN & CHRIS ZUKER

EMILY HOPICAN

Mike Freed took the trail name of Loon, a name he’s carried over thousands of trail miles. Loon is the owner of 2,000 acres of wilderness.

A revelation on the Appalachian Trail provided clarity on what he should do with his land and set in motion the steps needed to preserve his land and his legacy.

The first guide from her village in Nepal, Durga Rawal was always on the lookout for a path to independence. While the girls around her worked on family farms and in their homes, Rawal pursued another direction, changing the societal and familial expectations of herself, and for future generations.

USA / 10’

UNITED STATES / 20’

ONE STEP AHEAD

THE FURTHER AWAY, THE BETTER

FLO GASSNER & PAUL SCHWELLER

GEORGE MARSHALL

After the long months of stand still, the Mountain Tribe Crew has a big goal and builds a plan towards it. How can you reach your goal and what do you need to learn? Which capabilities do you need to amp it up?

Ron Bartle recalls his 1958 crossing of the Sprengisandur, a vast volcanic wilderness that spans the centre of Iceland. He and three other members of the Rough Stuff Fellowship overcame hundreds of miles of lava fields and deep rivers to become the first to make the journey by bike - but were they first?

AUSTRIA / 09’

UK / 07’

ZAIN LAMBAT

THE LONG TODAY

This short documentary explores the journey of some hikers from all over the UK who joined Muslim Hikers on their first trek up Mount Snowdon.

NIOBE THOMPSON

My Dad turned 70 this summer. So he found a ‘river’ on a map, repaired one of his old wood canoes, and invited his family to help him celebrate the big day. Only a few of us showed up.

CANADA / 17’

UK / 05’

LOOKING FORWARD LAURA LARDEUX

The story of a group of people who get politically involved for the first time.

In an attempt to get elected to the town council, they tackle the issues of climate crisis and democracy, which threaten their Alpine ski-resort, La Clusaz.

BACK ON THE BIKE

SAMANTHA SASKIA DUGON

In the autumn of 2020 I took my mum, who hadn’t ridden a bike in over 20 years, across the breadth of North Wales on a bikepacking adventure. Having suffered family grief and battling cancer whilst bringing up me as a single parent, her confidence and adventurous spirit had taken a knock.

UK / 23’

OUT OF THIN AIR

FRANCE, 26’

SLIM PICKINS

JUSTIN JEFFERS

Jahmicah Dawes and his wife, Heather, run the first Black-owned outdoor outfitting shop in the country. In Stephenville, Texas of all places. A story of hope and reconciliation, of community and friendship in an America that desperately needs to hear it.

UNITED STATES, 15’

JACK HEXTALL

Three landscape painters in their seventies travel to Nepal to paint the Himalayas and climb the Throrong La pass.

UK / 34’

MUSLIM HIKERS INAUGURAL TREK

EVE

JOYA BERROW & LUCY JANE

An intimate story of a 9-year-old girl, living in one of the oldest off-grid communities in the UK, following her journey returning to school and becoming a young climate activist. Her story encapsulates the human complexity of navigating the environmental crisis.

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Rooted In Bristol

ARE SO EXCITED TO BE BACK IN BASE CAMP.

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NURTURE NATURE

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Join us as we look at the ways people are working out how to connect with, and care for nature. You can’t love what you don’t know, so these films inform and inspire us to believe in the force of nature, and our own ability to fight for it.

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The Indigenous communities who live in the high mountain forests, the Sky Islands, are the last guardians of these sacred spaces. This film is a reflection and celebration of the vital bond that these communities have with their surroundings.

SOLOMON ISLANDS / 08’

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MAX ROMEY

Inspired by a picture book, Max Romey heads to a remote beach on Alaska’s coastline in search of marine debris. What he finds is a different story altogether.

USA / 05’

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JAKE DAVISON

Disillusioned with modern life, a filmmaker takes a personal trip through Britain to reflect on his place in the world. Traversing the ecosystem from mountain to sea, massive to microscopic, we ponder on the importance of the natural world, our deep connection to it, and our entwined fates.

UK / 22’

THE LINESMAN: BOTH SIDES MATTER DOMINIC GILL

The Linesman is the story of one man’s mission to end humanelephant conflict in his homeland.

USA / 26’

ROOTED IN BRISTOL

ANNIE MENTER & MANU MAUNGANIDZE

Rooted in Bristol celebrates the contribution that people of African heritage have made to Bristol’s green growing spaces over the decades. Exploring individual histories and stories, this film raises the question of who has access to green spaces why, and what does the outdoors mean to diverse people.

UK / 30’

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FILM COLLECTION

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OUTSIDE THINKERS We introduced Outside Thinkers to allow us to play with what Kendal Mountain Festival could programme, and introduce you to films we loved, found challenging and provocative within the outdoor world. We hope these stories will encourage you to think outside the box a little, and toy with your perspective on the world.

SCREENING TIMES 9.30am Friday 19th Nov 5pm Saturday 20th Nov 12pm Sunday 21st Nov

BROADBOTTOM ALLOTMENTS (2020)

ÃGUILAS/EAGLES

Brewery Arts Centre - Screen 2 Shakespeare Centre Brewery Arts Centre - Studio

DAVID ROSCOE-RUTTER & HELEN ROSCOE-RUTTER

KRISTY GUEVARA-FLANAGAN & MAITE ZUBIAURRE

Local allotments give a small glimmer of hope, purpose and stability in a time of worldwide crisis. This short film explores people’s connection to their allotment, nature and sustainability as well as a place to escape the pressures of the ‘new normal’ way of living.

Along the scorching southern desert border in Arizona, it is estimated that only one out of every five missing migrants are ever found. This film is the story of one group of searchers, the Aguilas del Desierto, themselves largely immigrant Latinos. Once a month these volunteers set out to recover missing loved ones.

UK / 11’

USA / 14’

THE LAST ENGLISH POACHER

FREEDOM SWIMMER*

EMMA CROME, PETER EMERY

Brian Tovey lives in a rural village in England where he continues the poaching tradition handed down to him by his father and grandfather.

He takes us on his illicit hunts, telling us how they will continue on at the risk of imprisonment. This is an elegy to England’s lesser know rural history.

UK / 16’

OLIVIA MARTIN-MCGUIRE

When there is no choice left. A father’s story of his perilous swim from China to Hong Kong during the Cultural Revolution.

UK / 15’

WILD

RAÚL GONZÁLEZ

ATHENA SKATES ELLIOTT GONZO

A crew of young female roller skaters are fighting for space in their city: Athens, Greece. They show us why finding a way to do what you love, despite the challenges, matters now more than ever.

UK / 07’

Maite Sánchez decides to make a life change and leaves the city behind to enter a life in the mountains, a life where survival, self-sufficiency, and self-consumption prevails. She became the rancher of the last wild cow, the Betizú, a breed that is almost in extinction.

SPAIN / 06’

LET THINGS ROT

BURNOUT

MATEO BARRENENGOA

JOSHUA VENDETTA NASH & GEMMA PONS ALSINA

A collaboration with hip-hop artist Joshua ‘Vendetta’ Nash, filmmaker Gemma Pons, and teenage dancers from UDC in North Devon.

BURNOUT explores the struggles of today’s youth, the complexities of pandemic-enforced isolation, and the impact on our mental health.

Commissioned by Beaford & RTDI.

Everything must rot someday, so if we learn to let things rot we learn how to live and how to die. This is a short film that shows how much we can learn just in a little place of forest, down in the south of Chile.

CHILE / 08’

UK / 04’

RUNNING FREE

OWEN CANT

When the ‘Calais Jungle’ closed in October 2016 the French Government relocated 6,000 refugees to temporary accommodation throughout France. In one accommodation centre in Saint-Léger-laMontagne, the refugees found unlikely solace in the local running club.

This is their story.

UK / 09’

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights this film will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - it will only be shown within this session at the Live Festival.

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The World Beneath Your Feet

Ouka

Follow The Light

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FILM COLLECTION

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Join us for one of our most high energy sessions of the Festival! Come one, come all; dive in with a real-live mermaid, float on high with Mountain Bikes AND Hot Air Ballons, lead the way with your Skateboard, go on trips with your Dog, try silks in your local woods, the adventures are endless and for everyone!

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9.30 - 10.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

MANEUVERS

INSPIRED

RUFIOS WEST HIGHLAND WAY ADVENTURE

SäMI ORTLIEB

BEN GERRISH

Maneuvers is an experimental animation combining skiing with stop-motion animation.

With the bit between her teeth, Molly has given more commitment to learning aerial.

Inspired by her heroes in the field she wanted to take the rig out of the gym.

Rufio and his human head off to take on the West Highland Way, 96 miles through the Scottish Highlands. What an adventure!

UK / 1’

UK / 5’

AL LEWIS

LUNA

Aiming to ignite change within the skate community and empower girls and women around the world to get on their boards, it’s a shout out to freedom, friendship and pure Project Fearless power.

There’s nothing better than the relationship between rider and trail dog. Ben may be “the boss” but it’s really Luna who’s in charge.

DANNY MACASKILL: REAL MTB 2021 | WORLD OF X GAMES

SWITZERLAND / 4’

PROJECT FEARLESS: HOW TO BE A ROLL MODEL

BEN GERRISH

UK / 3’

USA / 6’

THE MERMAID AND THE OTTER

THE WORLD BENEATH YOUR FEET

CHARLOTTE SAWYER

PAUL DIFFLEY

Join Steph and Mike of Yorkshire Dales Guides, as they take us on a wonderful journey through the cave systems of the Dales.

UK / 6’

In this mystical, fun adventure, Lindsey Cole investigates how river pollution affects wildlife as she mermaids the River Avon.

UK / 12’

THE URCHIN DIVER

TYLER SCHIFFMAN

FOLLOW THE LIGHT PERRIN LEON

Kilian Bron discovers a region with mesmerisingly scenery in search of the best spots to put down his tyres.

The Urchin Diver explores the life and career of Conner Rhoads, a 2nd generation Urchin Diver based in Ventura, California.

USA / 6’

ANDORRA / 4’

FILM COLLECTION

STEFAN JOHN REMNESON

ROBBIE MEADE

Watch Danny MacAskill and filmer/editor Robbie Meade’s entry into Real Mountain Bike 2021, the all-video MTB contest brought to you by ESPN’s World of X Games.

UK / 2’

FREEDOM

TESSA SIMPSON

Inspired by the poem Freedom by Oliver Runner, this film explores the feeling of the freedom that we find in outdoor spaces.

UK / 1’

OUKA SHAMS

Ouka and the owner, Shams, paragliding over mountains and enjoying themselves to their heart’s content.

UK / 2’

PARENT & BABY

A screening of some of our favourite Festival films open to parents and guardians with babies under 2 in the brand new Digital Lounge at the Brewery Arts Centre. Everyone in the cinema is a parent or carer, so there’s no need to worry about disturbing others if your baby cries.

DREAM MOUNTAIN

A CALMER PLACE

International mountain guide Pasang reflects on her personal highs and lows and rediscovers for herself just how much the mountains have meant to her.

A swimmer tells the story of how he dealt with his mental health during the lockdowns and his appreciation of being back in the water.

INLIGHTWORKS

USA / 18’

Dream Mountain

09.30 & 11.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - DIGITAL LOUNGE DAVID WARREN

UK / 7’

EBB AND FLOW

MOTHERLOAD

DEAR PIPPA

SIMON PERKINS

ALICE WARD

Wish not for a lighter load, but a stronger back. This is the Motherload.

Els Van Woert loves trail running. Today, many of her adventures on the trail are spent with her 5-year-old daughter, Pippa.

Ebb and Flow features the experiences of three fearless females and their passion for surfing the waves off the west coast of Ireland.

CANADA / 14’

USA / 8’

IRELAND / 12’

ZOYA LYNCH

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After Antarctica

14 Peaks

House Of The Gods

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MOUNTAIN

EXPLORE

WORLD PREMIERE HOUSE OF THE GODS

UK PREMIERE THE SANCTITY OF SPACE

THE RESCUE*

Veteran expedition leader Leo Houlding climbs the first free ascent with modern ethics - alongside the indigenous Akawaio.

Lured by a black and white photograph, three renowned climbers pursue the ultimate adventure and show us why humans must explore.

MATT PYCROFT UK / 45’

RENAN OZTURK & FREDDIE WILKONSON USA / 102’

SWISSWAY TO HEAVEN

EUROPEAN PREMIERE 14 PEAKS*

An inspirational film following climber Cedric Lachat as he attempts a series of hard free climbs on five iconic peaks, exploring the unique climbing landscape of Switzerland.

Follows Nirmal “Nims” Purja on his seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. Followed by a Q&A with Nims and the film director, Torquil Jones.

LUCAS MILLARD, KATE STRYKER SWITZERLAND / 56’

TORQUIL JONES USA / 104’

FALL THEORY*

UK PREMIERE THE SECOND SUMMIT

19.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

21.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

19.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

Franco Cookson burst onto the climbing scene over 10 years ago and has been leaving an indelible mark ever since. This feature documentary takes an in-depth look into some truly jaw-dropping moments during Franco’s prolific career and the workings of his fascinating mind.

ALASTAIR LEE UK /45’

THE ALPINIST*

21.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

An intimate documentary of a visionary climber who followed the path of his own passion, despite the possible consequences.

PETER MORTIMER, NICK ROSEN USA / 92’

WORLD PREVIEW SCREENING THE WALL: CLIMB FOR GOLD* 20.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Four female climbers face the sporting challenge of a lifetime as they attempt to compete in the first ever Olympic climbing competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

NICK HARDIE UK / 100’

THEY/THEM: ONE CLIMBER’S STORY

10.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 1

19.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

12.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

16.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Veteran British mountaineers Mick Fowler and Victor Saunders reunite to tackle the last unclimbed 6,000m peak in Sikkim, Northern India.

HUGO SAUNDERS UK / 86’

WORLD PREMIERE EVEREST BY THOSE WHO WERE THERE - 1921, 1922 AND 1924 16.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

In the centenary year of the first Everest Expedition, Julie Summers, the grand niece of Sandy Irvine, takes us through the history of the early Everest expeditions.

JOHN PORTER, DOMINIC BUSH UK / 36’

THE LAST MOUNTAIN*

19.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

The Last Mountain follows Kate on an emotional trip to say goodbye to her brother, Tom Ballard just as she had done to say goodbye to her mother, Alison Hargreaves on K2.

CHIS TERRILL USA / 110’

UK PREMIERE TORN

16.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

The story of Patagonia Ambassador Lor Sabourin, examining the importance of identity and inclusion in the climbing community.

In an intimate look at the Lowe-Anker family, filmmaker and Alex Lowe’s son Max captures their intense personal journey toward understanding Alex as a man, not a myth and the emotionally and physically harrowing trek to Shishapangma, where they will finally put him to rest.

BLAKE MCCORD & JUSTIN CLIFTON USA / 70’

MAX LOWE USA / 91’

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15.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER KENDAL LEISURE CENTRE

The edge-of-your-seat account of the rescue of 12 Thai schoolboys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave system in 2018.

JIMMY CHIN & ELIZABETH CHAI VASARHELYI USA / 114’

UK PREMIERE AFTER ANTARCTICA

12.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN TWO

After Antarctica follows polar explorer Will Steger’s life journey as an eyewitness to the greatest changes in the polar regions of our planet. After a lifetime of landmark expeditions across both poles, no one alive has seen more of the polar world.

TASHA VAN ZANDT USA / 104’

BIKE UK PREMIERE EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN 19.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

Two strangers set out on a 20,000km cycling expedition from London to Tokyo over 230 days. This is the story of their wild human adventure.

ANDREW KING SOUTH AFRICA / 85’

UK PREMIERE LONG LIVE CHAINSAW*

09.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN ONE

The true story of the meteoric rise, untimely death and long-lasting legacy of Canadian downhill mountain bike legend, Stevie Smith.

DARCY WITTENBURG / ANTHILL FILMS CANADA / 95’

RUN & HIKE WORLD PREMIERE ALL FOR ONE 21.30 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Ultra runner Sabrina Verjee sets out to complete a continuous round of the Wainwright fells. Her aim is to complete the 214 summits, 525km and 36000m of ascent in under 6 days and set a new record.

STEPHEN ASHWORTH UK / 63’

Brave Enough

Baato

River Runner

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WATER

HUMAN SPIRIT

UPRISING

BODY OF WATER

BAATO

EUROPEAN PREMIERE PRECIOUS LEADER WOMAN

Body Of Water, spends a winter following Gilly McArthur on her mental and physical journey to seek out remote, icy waters. From the mountain tarns of her Lakeland home to frozen lochs in the Scottish Highlands, we see how interaction with our natural surroundings can quieten the mind and bring joy.

Every winter Mikma and her family travel by foot from their village deep in the Himalaya of Nepal to sell local medicinal plants in urban markets. This year, construction of the first road brings new challenges, opportunities, and ultimately a new way of being to those who live along its path.

THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

BENJAMIN PAUL & SCOTT M SALT 42’ / UK

THE RIVER RUNNER*

09.30 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Legendary kayaker Scott Lindgren attempts to complete an extreme, unprecedented whitewater expedition that has been 20 years in the making.

09.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHAKESPEARE CENTRE

21.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

LUCAS MILLARD, KATE STRYKER USA / 82’

Hailing from the remote village of Alert Bay, British Columbia snowboarder Spencer O’Brien dedicated her life to becoming a world champion snowboarder. Precious Leader Woman tells Spencer’s story from childhood to the world stage, to coming full circle to embrace her identity as she pushes forward bringing her heart and soul to her next challenge, the backcountry.

FAREWELL TO ADVENTURE

CASSIE DE COLLING 82’ / USA

18.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

The cost of adventure: a portrait of Bob Shepton’s voyage through love, family and the challenges of old age and Alzheimer’s.

CHRIS PRESCOTT UK / 28’

RUSH STURGES USA / 86’

BRAVE ENOUGH

17.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Joy encourager, beach cleaner and midlife adventurer, Jo Moseley, embarks on a challenge that will change the course of her life.

FRIT TAM UK / 40’

NURTURE NATURE UK PREMIERE WAVE OF CHANGE

UK PREMIERE RIVER

UK PREMIERE HOME LINES

River combines stunning visuals and orchestral music to explore the relationship between humans and rivers across six continents.

Looking for adventure in your own backyard makes so much sense. Home Lines focuses on this new paradigm, an adventure close to home.

Professional surfer Damien Castera joins a catamaran currently sailing the world in search of low-tech innovation, and sustainable and affordable technologies.

JENNIFER PEEDOM AUSTRALIA / 91’

YUCCA FILMS FRANCE / 34’

PIERRE FRECHOU, DAMIEN CASTERA FRANCE / 35’

21.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

12.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

*PLEASE NOTE: Due to distribution rights these films will not be available to watch on the Kendal Mountain Player - they will only be shown within this session at the Live Festival.

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12.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - THEATRE

Baato

In the Theatre of the Gogs

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OUTSIDE THINKERS

DIGITAL ARTS FILMS

IORRAM (BOAT SONG)

Make sure you stop and take in the Digital Arts Curation that’s playing all weekend, for free, on the digital screens at the Brewery Arts foyer.

You might tune into a skateboarding dance fusion, a mythical ‘Firestack’ on a Hebridean island, a cycling poet, dancers on the vanishing Mere de Glace, or an Icelandic folk tale...

Check it out, and get inspired... digital arts boomed during the pandemic, and we are excited to present outdoor inspired artists at the Festival in this accessible way for the first time.

17.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

Across the islands of the Outer Hebrides, voices from the past tell stories of the sea.

ALASTAIR COLE UK / 97’

HORSE TAMER

19.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SCREEN 2

IN THE THEATRE OF THE GOGS

In the Darhat valley in northern Mongolia, the horses of nomadic tribes are disappearing. Bandits steal horse from their owners.

A contemplation of art and adventure in the southern wilds of New Zealand by both a landscape photographer and an adventure filmmaker.

RICHARD SIDEY

HAMID SARDAR FRANCE / 85’

NEW ZEALAND / 19’

FIRESTACK - WINTER

THE TROUBLEMAKER

JULIE BROOK

19.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - STUDIO

Bringing all 4 elements together the Firestack provides a visual catalyst for us to experience the fundamental force of gravity. The fierce Atlantic Spring weather and seaswell challenge fire and water as they vye for dominance.

The incremental rise of a Summer tide enables a contemplative response.

The Troublemaker delves deep into the ideas and emotions behind the international wave of civil protest, born in the face of the unfolding planetary crisis.

UK / 4’ (INTRO FILM), 14’ (MAIN FILM)

UK / 57’

Your landscape needs you.

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MOTHER OF THE SEA NICOLAS BROWN

The icelandic legend of Sedna; Mother of the Sea, a vision of Climate Future.

NETHERLANDS / 8’

GLACIAL

ANNA-MARIA MONTONEN

Synchronising movement with the backdrop of glaciers, we realise we are part of the same dance. Versatility of the outdoors is directly linked to us. Raw, immediate and honest body reaction is mirroring it’s surrounding. What will become of our expression if the outdoor versatility diminishes?

BELGIUM / 8’

ELYSIUM

LYDIA HIGGINSON

During Covid, as dancers and performers, we have had to reimagine where our shows might be rehearsed and performed. Artemis skate crew shared Campus skate with us whilst we danced for an afternoon. Elysium is what we created.

UK / 5’

Freed Climb

Burnout

Glacial

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BURNOUT

JOSHUA VENDETTA NASH & GEMMA PONS ALSINA

A collaboration with hip-hop artist Joshua ‘Vendetta’ Nash, filmmaker Gemma Pons, and teenage dancers from UDC in North Devon.

BURNOUT explores the struggles of today’s youth, the complexities of the pandemic’s enforced isolation and the impact on our mental health.

Commissioned by Beaford & RTDI.

THE BRISTOL BIKE BARD DAVE MACFARLANE

Caroline Burrows is the self-named Bristol Bike Bard, using the journeys on her bicycle to inspire verses from the light hearted and comical to social commentary, in turn attempting to address the stigma around conversations about mental health.

UK / 10’

FREED CLIMB

UK / 4’

BENOIT REGORD

CHWEDL DWR/ FAIRYTALE OF WATER

Antoine Le Menestrel, former elite climber, tells us with sincerity and sensitivity, his history at the cliff of Buoux, France and his artistic vision of climbing today.

PETER STEVENSON

Beneath the west Welsh waters are flood myths and forgotten fairytales that tell of dreamers who built utopias, saw rivers as people, and made love potions. Using old methods of oral and visual storytelling, take a journey through time to hear their lost voices.

Specially commissioned for Wales One World Film Festival (WOW).

UK / 37’

FRANCE / 26’

COALESCE

JOSSI WELLS & BRADY PERRON

In his latest video project, Coalesce, Jossi Wells unites the movement of skiing and dance alongside ballerina Chelsea Keefer to create a duet focused on precise execution and the beauty therein.

USA / 3’

Never feel cold again The Fjällräven Expedition Series It was on a severely cold night in the early 70s, on the barren Abisko plateau in Sweden’s far north, that Åke Nordin, founder of Fjällräven, decided that he never wanted to feel cold ever again.

As a result, he created the one of the warmest jackets ever made – Expedition Down Jacket.

The Expedition Series is a series of functional winter jackets that are direct descendants of the legendary jacket from ‘74. Staying true to the original design principles, using recycled nylon and traceable down. All with the same clear purpose of keeping you warm on all your winter adventures. See you out there.

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KENDAL MOUNTAIN LITERATURE FESTIVAL LIVE & ONLINE EXPLORING CREATIVITY AND CONNECTION IN LANDSCAPE, NATURE, PEOPLE AND PLACE

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SUPPORTING PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

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WELCOME TO

PRESENTED BY

KENDAL MOUNTAIN LITERATURE FESTIVAL This year’s Festival theme is centred around ‘Movement’. Celebrating the physical potential and awe-inspiring achievements of bodies from all abilities; the continuing urgent activism to protect our environment and the communities that create change and shift attitudes through the great outdoors.

Our connection with the natural world is more than a luxury: it is vital to our hearts, lives and health. The stories we tell can shape the future, politically as well emotionally, for the better. To communicate with nature and landscape in a way that keeps us rooted and adventurous whilst caring and protecting.

Our Literature Festival Director, Paul Scully says, “Our Festival is a place where we can reflect on our relationships with nature, landscape, society and to each other. A space where people are challenged to be receptive to different ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving. We hope you are able to join us, no matter who you are, in this wonderful community of ideas, words and wanderings.”

Join us on a journey around the world through this year’s best writing exploring landscape, nature, people and place. Our hosts will be in conversation with some of the biggest names in outdoor writing.

An exciting voice in mountain and outdoor literature: ‘Open Mountain’ returns for its 3rd year. This year our particular focus is on unlocking landscapes, big and small. You can read more on the next page.

We are also delighted to host the Future Places Environmental Essay and Poetry Prize. A new UK wide prize for environmental writing - find out more on page 61.

For our younger readers we have four brilliant children’s authors sharing their stories on the YETI Stage in the Abbot Hall Basecamp - full details on page 62.

With over 25 events, journey with us in this as we take you from the 1962 women’s Pinnacle Club expedition to Jagdula to surviving in the African wilderness, from walking Europe’s unlikely landscapes to the story of a fell running punk rocker, and from Indian nature writing to a perilous voyage into Antartica. Look forward to seeing you there!

A WORD FROM OUR PATRON

ROBERT MACFARLANE “The pandemic pinned us all down, fixed us in place, bound us to our homes, our gardens, our neighborhoods. For many of us, the mountains, seas, rivers and forests became places we could only dream of reaching. Now at last, people can move once more -- can reach again the landscapes that live deep in their hearts and minds and bodies. So it’s right as can be that this year’s Kendal Mountain Festival takes ‘Movement’ as its theme, celebrating the several rich senses of that word: emotion, physical action, and -- in the month of COP26 -- political change.

The 2021 Literature Festival programme sings and rings with movement of all kinds: through cave-systems and forests, over fell-sides and mountain summits, running, walking and climbing, travelling by train, bike and foot, into Muslim Europe and the future of ice on Earth.

Voices join us from India, South Africa and Europe, raised in celebration, exploration and passionate defence of the natural world and our part in it.

Come, lend an ear, be moved!”

Let us also take this opportunity to thank our patron, Robert Macfarlane for his unwavering support – we’re delighted he will be joining us for two special events at the Festival.

Thanks also to our presenting partner The Camping and Motorhome Club, and our support partners Gestalten, Iceland, Mountain Equipment, the John Muir Trust and Tree Top Trek.

This year’s Literature Festival icon features the cover artwork

by Andy Lovell for the book Outlandish by Nick Hunt.

Taken from the original illustration - top left.

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Open Mountain 2020 contributors

Open Mountain 2020 with Kate Davis & Polly Atkin

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OPEN MOUNTAIN

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY THE JOHN MUIR TRUST Open Mountain is a new voice in mountain and outdoor literature.

A panel discussion with performance prose and poetry, it focuses on connection with the outdoors and nature, and on redefining mountain literatures and cultures to include voices and experiences often excluded or invalidated.

We were delighted to invite to the screen; Kim-Marie Walker who shared her essay Scrambling – the voice of a Black American, a descendant of Africans enslaved & navigator of systemic racism, who is indebted to nature’s kinship; Andrew Wang described his fell running experiences; Elspeth Wilson discussed how we live in a body; Nayeli Urquiza-Haas shared a glimpse into climbing cultures and spaces in Mexico City; and Aileen Mckay spoke about the outside inside.

OPEN MOUNTAIN 2021: UNLOCKING THE LANDSCAPE In our third year our particular focus is on unlocking landscapes, big and small. What does it mean to you to gain access to a landscape, and how does it happen? Are there barriers to face, physical or psychological? We want to know about connections you have made with places and how you approach different green and living spaces, from plant-pots to local parks to mountain ranges and oceans. You could tell us about a place that makes you feel like there are no gates, no walls and no locks, or a place you’ve struggled to find the key to.

People need to be able to recognise themselves in narratives about places to find a place in them, and to believe they can have a place in and with them.

Open Mountain hopes to show what is already there, but often not seen: the rich and various connections people have with mountains and wild landscapes, and the rich and various worlds they find within them.

We hope you will join us.

This is a free event taking place online at 11am on Sunday 21st November, and available for catch up on Kendal Mountain Player.

Kim-Marie Walker

The first Open Mountain event ‘inclusion and connection’ was held at Kendal Mountain Literature Festival, 2019. Created out of a discussion with the poet Kate Davis we then developed it with the help of poet Polly Atkin and writer Anita Sethi. We sought submissions from people who consider themselves under-represented in mountain and outdoor literature, asking for responses to some questions about how they felt about the outdoors and nature writing. We were overwhelmed and deeply impressed by the breadth, range, and quality of work submitted, and wished we could include more of it.

2020 CONTRIBUTOR

KIM-MARIE WALKER ‘What I cherish about being in nature is developing kinship with place, the inevitable sense of expansiveness, and the ability to experience solitude. For me, conceptual ‘Open Mountain’ is not about inclusion of marginalised peoples but more so a significant portal to realise our collective truest nature: as colliding nanoparticles rematerialising infinitely. As a change agent for disrupting the vernacular use of “inclusion” and “underrepresented” I take my rightful place in any space I chose to enter. I don’t need anyone to nudge or create space for me in the landscape.

Taking my rightful place, I aim to co-create, not to ‘sit at a table’ systemically built to keep me out. I am an emancipated woman. Meet me on the mountain as an equal without question, without hesitation. Know this: Nature as place is so elemental to humans that maintaining systemic institutional racism or structural inequity is rigged to damn humanity.’

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1962 Jagdula expedition

Sicelo Mbatha

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JOSEPHINE SCARR FOUR MILES HIGH

17.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Josephine Scarr presents Four Miles High - which tells her story from 1961, when aged 24 she formed the Women’s Kulu Expedition with a friend and drove overland to India where they hired Ladakhi porters, mapped a previously untrodden, unexplored glacier in the Kulu district (now Kullu) and achieved first ascents of two 6,000m peaks. An 8000 mile journey and a year-long Indian adventure making what everyone said was impossible possible.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

KAREN LLOYD ABUNDANCE: NATURE IN RECOVERY

19.00 - 20.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Karen takes to the stage to share a collection of literary essays, exploring abundance and loss in the natural world. Her insightful and joyous narrative takes us through a diverse range of landscapes, from Romania’s Carpathian mountains to the dune forests of the Netherlands. Discover compelling stories of restoration, renewal and repair and get together with a community who share a desire to improve the wellbeing of the planet.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

VICTOR SAUNDERS STRUCTURED CHAOS

21.00 - 22.00 THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Structured Chaos is a testament to the value of friendship and the things that really matter in life: being in the right place at the right time with the right people, and making the most of the view. This is not just a tale of mountaineering triumphs, but also an account of rescues, tragedies and failures.

Telling his story with humour and warmth, Saunders spans the decades from youthful awkwardness to concerns about age-related forgetfulness, ranging from ‘Where did I put my keys?’ to ‘Is this the right mountain?’

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

PAUL PRITCHARD THE MOUNTAIN PATH

09.15 - 10.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

In 1998, Paul Pritchard was struck on the head by a falling rock as he climbed a sea stack in Tasmania called the Totem Pole. Close to death, waiting for hours for rescue, Pritchard kept himself going with a promise that given the chance, he would ‘at least attempt to live’. Left hemiplegic by his injury, Pritchard has spent the last two decades attempting to live, taking on adventures that seemed impossible for someone so badly injured while plumbing the depths of a mind almost snuffed out by his passion for climbing.

Please note: this is a live event with a presenter on stage and Paul Pritchard on video link.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

SICELO MBATHA & BRIDGET PITT BLACK LION

11.30 - 12.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha shares lessons learnt from a lifetime’s intimate association with Africa’s wildest nature. Black Lion begins in rural South Africa where a deeply traumatic childhood experience – a cousin being dragged away by a crocodile – should have turned him against the surrounding wilderness.

Instead, he was irresistibly drawn to it. As a volunteer at Imfolozi Nature Reserve, close encounters with animals taught him to ‘see’ with his heart and thus began a spiritual awakening. Bridget Pitt is a South African writer, environmental activist and art teacher.

Please note: this is a live event with a presenter on stage and Sicelo Mbatha and Bridget Pitt on video link.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

MONISHA RAJESH EPIC TRAIN JOURNEYS

13.15 - 14.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Train expert Monisha Rajesh presents 50 legendary routes inspired by her extensive voyages. This wondrous journey winds through mountainous terrains and tropical jungles.

Presented by Gestalten.

FREE EVENT

JULIE BROOK NATURE’S BONFIRE

13.45 - 14.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Julie Brook is an artist who works in the landscape, from the Jebel Acacus mountains in Libya to the semi-desert of Namibia. She is particularly drawn to remote, uninhabited places, in which the artist works with natural materials at hand to create site-specific and transient sculptures within the landscape itself.

Julie will give a visual presentation of her work and how it has evolved leading to her exploration of her Firestack work though the seasons in the Hebrides.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

ROBERT MACFARLANE IN CONVERSATION WITH NEHA SINHA & YUVAN AVES

16.00 - 17.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Robert Macfarlane talks to two of India’s leading conservationists about their recently published books and conservation and environmental activism in India. Neha Sinha is the author of Wild and Wilful.

In this book we meet fifteen iconic Indian species in need of conservation and heart. With an equal emphasis on human and animal, science and skilled prose, the book reveals the magic of the wild in our daily lives. Yuvan Aves is the author of A Naturalist’s Journal, a collection of essays. He is the recipient of the M.Krishnan Nature Writing Award, conferred by the Madras Naturalists’ Society. He is currently travelling and documenting stories along the Indian coastline.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S & OVER 65S £6

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ELISE DOWNING COASTING: RUNNING AROUND THE COAST OF BRITAIN

18.45 - 19.45 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Elise had just graduated from university; she had a new flat, her first proper job and a budding relationship - and they were all making her utterly miserable. Sitting at work one day, she hit upon the obvious solution: run 5,000 miles around the coast of Britain.

Six months later Elise set off, with absolutely no ultra-running experience, unable to read a map and having never pitched a tent alone before.

Coasting is about putting one foot in front of the other, even when it feels impossible, and trying to enjoy it too!

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FRED PEARCE A TRILLION TREES

19.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Author Fred Pearce takes to the screen to share his vivid new work A Trillion Trees. An inspiring new work taking us from the barren sites of illegal logging and monocrop farming to the smouldering rainforests of the Amazon, Fred Pearce tells a revelatory new history of the relationship between humans and trees – and shows us how we can change it for the better.

Combining vivid travel writing with cutting edge science, A Trillion Trees is both an environmental call to arms and a celebration of our planet’s vast arboreal riches.

Please note: this is an online event only. Individual tickets are valid for the live stream event and catch up until the 28th November.

TICKETS £5

JULIAN SANCTON THE MADHOUSE AT THE END OF THE EARTH 20.30 - 21.30 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Julian Sancton shares the enthralling and true tale of an 1897 Belgian Antarctic expedition which went horribly astray. In August 1897, the young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail for a three-year expedition aboard the good ship Belgica with dreams of glory. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But de Gerlache’s plans to be first to the magnetic South Pole would swiftly go awry. After a series of setbacks, the commandant faced two options: turn back in defeat and spare his men the devastating Antarctic winter, or recklessly chase fame by sailing deeper into the freezing waters.

Please note: this is an online event only. Individual tickets are valid for the live stream event and catch up until the 28th November.

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Ruth Allen

Elise Downing

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SARAH-JANE DOBNER A FEELING FOR ROCK

21.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Sarah-Jane Dobner to join us to share her love for all things ‘Rock’ and those feelings that connect all of us who choose climbing as our passion.

Her work A Feeling for Rock is a clever mix of poetry, cartoons, essays, interviews, weavings, photographs and technical tips, A Feeling for Rock explores being bamboozled by a route, connecting with the landscape or flicking through a guidebook.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

RICHARD WALKER THE GREEN GROCER

09.15 - 10.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Richard Walker, who owns the supermarket chain, Iceland, is disrupting this critical sector with his own brand of corporate activism. In the face of global warming, companies are moving towards more eco-friendly business practices and embracing their corporate social responsibility. The Green Grocer explores how one business owner did just that.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

RUTH ALLEN GROUNDED

11.30 - 12.30 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Grounded explores the concept of rewilding as an intentional way of living in the modern age that is both disconnected from nature and hyperconnected to technology.

Reflecting on nature’s unknowable and mysterious qualities, Ruth Allen explores how we can therapeutically benefit from a deeper connection with nature, finding within it balance, stillness, solitude, resilience, contentment, activity, fearlessness - and our own wild voice.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

THARIK HUSSAIN MINARETS IN THE MOUNTAINS

13.45 - 14.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Tharik Hussain joins us on stage with a magical, eye-opening account of a journey into a Europe that rarely makes the news and is in danger of being erased altogether. Another Europe. A Europe few people believe exists and many wish didn’t. Muslim Europe. Londoner Tharik Hussain sets off with his wife and young daughters around the Western Balkans, home to the largest indigenous Muslim population in Europe, and explores the regions of Eastern Europe where Islam has shaped places and people for more than half a millennium.

The first English travel narrative by a Muslim writer on this subject, also explores the historical roots of European Islamophobia. Tharik and his family learn lessons about themselves and their own identity as Britons, Europeans and Muslims.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

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STEFAN AMATO BIKEPACKING

14.00 - 14.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

Bikepacking is the publication to discover the adventurous spirit of life on two wheels. Exploring journeys in different regions around the world, introducing the people and culture around it, and giving you the lowdown of all the tips and tricks, Stefan Amato presents the insights and inspiration to plan your expeditions. Whether beginner or experienced, this is a journey for everyone to enjoy.

This event is presented by Gestalten.

Rick Stanton

The Rescue (film)

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BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE

19.00 - 20.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Established in 1983 to commemorate the lives of Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker, the Boardman Tasker Charitable Trust celebrates their legacy by presenting the annual Award for Mountain Literature. Hosted

by Stephen Venables with readings from the authors, and the announcement of the winner by the Chair of Judges. Full information on page 60.

FREE EVENT

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NICK HUNT OUTLANDISH

TICKETS £5

16.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Returning to Kendal, acclaimed travel writer Nick Hunt takes us across landscapes that should not be there, wildernesses found in Europe yet seemingly belonging to far-off continents: a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland; the continent’s largest surviving remnant of primeval forest in Poland and Belarus; Europe’s only true desert in Spain; and the fathomless grassland steppes of Hungary.

From snow-capped mountain range to dense green forest, desert ravines to threadbare, yellow open grassland, these anomalies transport us to faraway regions of the world.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

FUTURE PLACES ENVIRONMENTAL ESSAY PRIZE

17.15 - 18.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

Welcome to this new UK wide prize for environmental literature. The Future Places Prize called for essays and poems that illustrated how literature can be a revelatory and imaginative force for transforming the way we encounter—and understand our place within—the living world.

Future Places writer in residence Karen Lloyd will be onstage with the judges and the winning writers.

FREE EVENT

RICK STANTON AQUANAUT: A LIFE BENEATH THE SURFACE

BOFF WHALLEY WITH GARY DEVINE FASTER! LOUDER!

21.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Author and Chumbawamba guitarist, Boff Whalley tells the true story of how Gary Devine - a teenage punk from Yorkshire, seemingly existing on a diet of cider, parties and loud music - rose to the top in the toughest of sports to become British Champion Fell Runner. It’s a tale that focuses on the races that made up Devine’s victorious 1990 season, while opening out to understand how the unruly, fearless ethos at the heart of punk could chime perfectly with the spirited, gutsy and dauntless root of mountain running; how the elements of surprise and daring are central to both.

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OPEN MOUNTAIN UNLOCKING THE LANDSCAPE

11.00 - 12.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

An exciting panel discussion with performance prose and poetry aiming to showcase those underrepresented in the outdoors.

Full details on page 55.

Please note: this is an online event only. Individual tickets are valid for the live stream event and catch up until the 28th November.

TICKETS £5

JEMMA WADHAM ICE RIVERS

18.45 - 19.45 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

11.45 - 12.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

While the world held its breath, Rick Stanton and his fellow cave divers raced against time in the face of near impossible odds. Now Rick joins us to share his new book Aquanaut which follows the incredible Thai cave rescue in an edge-of-your-seat story of courage and conviction that will take you deep into the most remote and unforgiving places on the planet. In July 2018, twelve boys and their football coach disappeared into Tham Luang Cave in Thailand. Trapped miles beneath the surface, not even the Thai Navy SEALs had the skills to bring them to safety. Any hope of survival rested on a group of British cave divers; experts, specialists, and very much individuals.

Jemma Wadham shares a riveting tale of icy landscapes on the point of irreversible change, stories of encounters with polar bears an survival in the wilds under the midnight sun, stories of glaciers, wilderness and the intertwined link to humanity.

As one of the world’s leading glaciologists, Professor Jemma Wadham has proved that glaciers, previously thought to be freezing, sterile environments, in fact teem with microbial life.

Jemma Wadham is Professor of Glaciology at UiT Arctic University of Norway and University of Bristol, and she has led more than twenty-five expeditions to glaciers around the world, including to Greenland, Antarctica and Svalbard.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

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Jemma Wadham

Ned Feehally

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ALEX RODDIE WANDERLUST ALPS

ANITA SETHI I BELONG HERE

13.00 - 13.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ABBOT HALL BASECAMP - YETI STAGE

16.15 - 17.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Wanderlust Alps charts the mountain range’s best routes and hidden trails away from the crowds.

Alex Roddie is an active backpacker, mountaineer, and climber with over 15 years of outdoor experience.

This event is presented by Gestalten.

Racial abuse prompted Anita Sethi to pause and turn a horrendous experience into an adventure as she decided to set out on a hike across the backbone of England in a bid to examine feelings of identity, place and belonging.

The Pennines - known as ‘the backbone of Britain’ runs through the north and also strongly connects north with south, east with west - it’s a place of borderlands and limestone, of rivers and ‘scars’, of fells and forces. The Pennines called to Anita with a magnetic force; although a racist had told her to leave, she felt drawn to further explore the area she regards as her home, to immerse herself deeply in place.

FREE EVENT

NED FEEHALLY BEASTMAKING WITH SHAUNA COXSEY

13.15 - 14.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER KENDAL TOWN HALL

Hosted by Shauna Coxsey, Ned Feehally joins us on stage to share his new book about training for climbing. His insights are designed to provide people of all climbing ability with the tools to get the most out of our climbing.

Ned Feehally is one of the world’s top climbers and co-founder of Beastmaker. He has been climbing for over twenty years, is a three-time British bouldering champion, has competed in world cup finals, and has been at the heart of pushing climbing standards in the UK over the last ten years.

TICKETS £10 / U18S £6

PHILIPPA HARRISON MOUNTAIN REPUBLIC: A LAKE DISTRICT PARISH

14.00 - 15.00 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - MALT ROOM

Join Phliippa Harrison as she shares a fascinating insight into one of the most beautiful and bestloved corners of England - Crosthwaite Parish - nestling deep within the mountains and valleys of the Lake District. Crosthwaite Parish lies within the heart of the Lake Poets’ landscape and its rugged terrain excites passion in all those who know it.

Less known is that this Parish boasts a remarkable history and was at the heart of the creation of the National Trust and blazed a trail for a wider movement to preserve the English landscape.

TICKETS £7.50 / U18S £6

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POLLY ATKIN RECOVERING DOROTHY

16.15 - 17.15 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

Polly Atkin joins us on screen to share her latest work The Hidden Life of Dorothy Wordsworth.

Dorothy Wordsworth is well known as the author of the Alfoxden and Grasmere Journals (1798–1803) and as the sister of the poet William Wordsworth.

She is widely praised for her nature writing and is often remembered as a woman of great physical vitality. Less well known, however, is that Dorothy became seriously ill in 1829 and was mostly housebound for the last twenty years of her life.

By re-examining her life through the perspective of her illness, this biography allows Dorothy Wordsworth to step out from her.

Please note: this is an online event only. Individual tickets are valid for the live stream event and catch up until the 28th November.

TICKETS £5

Pete Boardman & Joe Tasker © Vertebrate

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BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE SHORTLISTED AUTHORS EVENT PRESENTED BY MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT 19.00 - 20.00 SATURDAY 21ST NOVEMBER ONLINE EVENT

On 17 May 1982 Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker were last seen on Mount Everest attempting to traverse The Pinnacles on the unclimbed North East Ridge. Their deaths marked the end of their contribution to a remarkable era in British mountaineering.

The Boardman Tasker Award highlights afresh the memory of Pete and Joe, but it also seeks to do more than just that. The Award recognises and rewards outstanding literature concerned with the mountain environment: books which will in turn challenge and inspire their readers, perhaps to climb or explore the world of mountains, perhaps to write or perhaps to look at the world in a different way. Perpetuating and refreshing the challenge and inspiration of mountains through literature is one way in which we seek to remember them. The winner of the Boardman Tasker Award is a book that Pete and Joe would be proud to be associated with.

This year there were 41 books submitted on a broad range of topics, of which the following six have been shortlisted.

ED CAESAR THE MOTH AND THE MOUNTAIN Caesar’s account of Maurice Wilson’s attempt to fly to and climb Mount Everest is an often tragic and pathetic story but never judgmental. Wilson could be the woefully unprepared climber we’d all like to despise but Caesar helps us to develop a warm attachment to him; Wilson frankly deserved better in death and this book is a fitting tribute to his journey.

ED DOUGLAS HIMALAYA: A HUMAN HISTORY An extensively researched book exploring the human histories of the Himalaya and how the mountains and their geological and imagined boundaries have shaped people and place. Douglas breaks down the romanticised Western stereotypes of Sherpas and other native peoples in the region and the exchanges, exploits and exploitations that have occurred on the ‘roof of the world’.

STEPHEN FABES SIGNS OF LIFE: TO THE ENDS OF THE WORLD WITH A DOCTOR Engaging, heartwarming, and often very funny, Fabes’ accounts of his journeys around the world on a bicycle, and the people he meets along the way, are culturally sympathetic, mature, and poignant.

HELEN MORT NEVER LEAVE THE DOG BEHIND Explores the deep bond that exists between people, their dogs, and the mountains with delightful prose and poetry. The dogs that feature are often the main characters in Mort’s storytelling, but she also manages to expertly weave in personal elements too.

ELISABETH REVOL TO LIVE: FIGHTING FOR LIFE ON THE KILLER MOUNTAIN The compelling account of Revol’s survival on Nanga Parbat in winter, of survivor’s guilt and the need to tell her story as an act of healing. The writing is visceral and honest, and Revol speaks a universal truth about mountaineering that needs to be heard.

DAVID SMART EMILIO COMICI: ANGEL OF THE DOLOMITES A very impressive biography, well written and researched, of one of Italy’s foremost climbers, who put up some of the first big wall climbs and developed new climbing style and techniques.

The Judging Panel for the 2021 Boardman Tasker Award is:

DAVID CANNING David is a poet from the flat lands of Colchester, Essex, but with a passion for mountains. The only reason why he has not (yet) moved to a more vertiginous part of the world is because he works in the Civil Service in Westminster. However, he gets out to crags and mountains across the UK and Europe as often as he can (the Dolomites are a favourite place), and, as a sideline, works as a climbing instructor at the University of Essex.

NATALIE BERRY Natalie is Editor-in-Chief of UKClimbing.com, the world’s busiest climbing and mountaineering website. She has been climbing for over 20 years, is a former GB Climbing Team member and enjoys a variety of climbing disciplines. She is also a freelance writer with work published in various outdoor and adventure publications.

Natalie has also translated mountaineering and climbing books for Vertebrate Publishing.

In 2016, she was the recipient of the Scottish Youth Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture.

MARNI JACKSON Marni has been a faculty editor for the Banff Centre’s Mountain and Wilderness Writing program since this unique residency was created fifteen years ago. A number of books that began as early drafts in the peace and solitude of the MWW program went on to become finalists— or winners—of the Boardman Tasker award.

So she is delighted to be involved this year in celebrating the literary achievements of some of the climbers, explorers, journalists and adventurers she’s encountered during her years in Banff.

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FUTURE PLACES 2021 ENVIRONMENTAL ESSAY PRIZE

THE NATURE CHRONICLES PRIZE 2021/22

17.15 - 18.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER BREWERY ARTS CENTRE - SHACKLETON TENT - RAB STAGE

A BRAND NEW NATURE WRITING AWARD; A GLOBAL BIENNIAL COMPETITION

Welcome to this new UK wide prize for environmental literature.

The Future Places Environmental Essay and Poetry Prize is a partnership between Lancaster University Future Places Centre, Eden North, Iceland, Kendal Mountain Literature Festival and Saraband publishers.

We are living in a time of urgent environmental challenge; ecosystems are under stress and many species are in decline, but perhaps more than ever before we are also aware of the human capacity for restoration in the natural world.

The Future Places Prize called for essays and poems that illustrated how literature can be a revelatory and imaginative force for transforming the way we encounter—and understand our place within—the living world.

The Judges are; Jenn Ashworth (Professor of Creative Writing, Lancaster University); John Wedgewood Clarke (Senior lecturer, Creative Writing, University of Exeter) and Chair of Judges Tim Smit, Eden Centre and Eden North.

‘We are really excited to be supporting new Nature writing. The times we live in have created a heightened awareness of our dependence on the natural world and all the interdependencies in between. In our view this creates a magnificent stage on which to amplify special talents to work their magic on audiences both new and old. This prize is intended to encourage the sentiment that Nature writing can reach a wide audience if given the attention and support it deserves.’

Sir Tim Smit KBE, Co-founder of the Eden Project

Created in memory of Prudence Scott, a lifelong nature diarist who died in 2019; the award aims to find engaging and unique essay length works which share a commitment to truth telling and respond to the time we are in and the world as it is.

We’ll be hosting the award-ceremony in November 2022 when one writer will win £10,000! A further 5 shortlisted writers will receive £1000.

ENTRY CRITERIA

The competition is open to any work of non-fiction prose between 2,000 and 8,000 words long on a topic the writer considers to be contemporary nature writing.

It is for work originating in the English language.

Pieces will be judged anonymously and must not have been published, self-published or accepted for publication in print or online. Essays, standalone extracts from unpublished books, and diaries may all be submitted.

The entry fee is £15 per submission, which will include a copy of the resulting anthology – in ebook form for non-UK entries.

Find out more information at www.naturechroniclesprize.com

Join us for this exciting event, where Future Places writer in residence Karen Lloyd will be onstage with the judges and the winning writers.

FREE EVENT

Value Experience

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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

We are delighted that we will be welcoming authors of some of today’s most popular adventure stories for children to Kendal.

These events are FREE on the YETI Stage in the Abbot Hall Basecamp.

NICOLA DAVIES THE PROMISE

DOM CONLON SHARK SWIM SHARK! LEAP, HARE, LEAP!

AGE GROUP 6+ YEARS BUT SUITABLE FOR ALL 16.30 - 17.15 FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

AGE GROUP 4 - 7 YEARS BUT SUITABLE FOR ALL 16.30 - 17.15 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

On a mean street in a mean city, a thief tries to snatch an old woman’s bag. But she finds she can’t have it without promising something in return – to “plant them all”. When it turns out the bag is full of acorns, the young thief embarks on a journey that changes her own life and the lives of others for generations to come.

Swim around the world with Shark as he explores ocean forests and coastal reefs, meeting Hammerheads and Great Whites, stingrays and dolphins in a search for the place he calls home.

Through Dom Conlon’s poetry and the eyes of a brown hare leaping away from an unknown danger, we learn what makes each species of hare unique and how they survive in their natural habitats.

JACKIE MORRIS EAST OF THE SUN WEST OF THE MOON & THE UNWINDING

AGE GROUP 8+ YEARS BUT SUITABLE FOR ALL 10.15 - 11.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

From the acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Words, Jackie will be talking about two of her books that incorporate her amazing gifts of storytelling and illustrations. An exploration of the magical mystical within nature and dreams.

LINDSEY COLE THE MERMAID AND THE COW

AGE GROUP 2 - 5 YEARS BUT SUITABLE FOR ALL 14.00 - 14.45 SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

Treetop Trek KMF

When a mermaid goes on a quest in search of help to clean her river from plastic pollution, she makes an unlikely new friend - and helps solve another BIG problem. A fun adventure 2021.pdf 1 01/11/2021 08:00 story about teamwork and the environment, by the mermaid who really did rescue a cow.

PIXEL ART

10.00 - 16.00 SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

Fun for all the family!

We’re celebrating the legacy of Alfred Wainwright MBE and the success of Olympian Climber Shauna Coxsey MBE. Join in and paint some squares to help us create two giant communal portraits.

All welcome, suitable for children aged 8 and up.

FREE drop-in at Kendal Library.

This session is ran by Art Fly www.artfly.io

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COLIN PRIOR

THE KARAKORAM: ICE MOUNTAINS OF PAKISTAN OPEN ALL WEEKEND

A unique photographic record of the spectacular Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan, with more than 90 spellbinding duotone and colour images by celebrated landscape photographer Colin Prior.

Having spent years documenting the range, Prior perfectly captures the magnificence of the Karakoram: the stunning rock formations, the swirling mists that envelop infinitely complex mountains and clustered peaks, and seemingly endless glaciers blanketed in pristine snow.

Located in the Brewery Arts Centre, this stunning exhibition will be open all Festival weekend.

FREE ENTRY

MOVEMENT

A COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION BY THE CREATIVES OF FOLDED ZINE 12.00 - 17.00 ALL WEEKEND

‘Folded’ is a space to share, connect and uplift – created by and for young people in Kendal and the South Lakes. It was started out of a desire to create a collaborative and creative collective between young people in the South Lakes – an area rich with cultural importance, yet one that almost completely excludes young people.

The idea behind Folded is to show the work of, and build a community of, writers, artists, actors, musicians and makers alike. We think it’s time the mic was passed to the creators of the rural north. This FREE exhibition will be open all Festival weekend at the Cross Lane Projects gallery: Cross Lane, Kendal LA9 5LB FREE ENTRY

FESTIVAL BOOKSHOP

Looking for your next read? We’ve got all your reading needs covered at our Festival bookshop. We will stock all the books from our current programme. Come in for a browse, be inspired and take away a cracking read. Perfect place for buying your Christmas presents.

There will be author book signings all weekend.

OPENING TIMES

Friday 19th November 9am - 6pm Saturday 20th November 9am - 6pm Sunday 21st November 10am - 5pm SHARE THE ADVENTURE #KENDAL21

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BASECAMP VILLAGE

Our Basecamp Village is back and with a new larger location at Abbot Hall Park. Free for all!

Crafted out of reclaimed wood and dressed with prayer flags; our village is the social hub of our Festival. This year it is bigger and better than ever before with more brands involved, two packed stages of content - the YETI Stage and the Buff Stage.

Three full days of talks, panel discussions and an extended food and drink offering.

Need a break from all the films and talks - then head outside to the Food area at the basecamp, grab a drink and relax watching the films on the big screen. With a big sail to protect you from the elements and plenty of outside brand entertainment, it is perfect place to rest and get ready for the events ahead.

INFO DESK Find our friendly team at the Festival Info Desk, who will be able to access live information and the latest updates on screenings, seating availability, venue news etc.

OPENING TIMES Friday 9am - 10pm (last bar orders - 9.20pm) Saturday 9am - 10pm (last bar orders - 9.20pm) Sunday 9.30am - 5pm

CAFES & BARS

EXHIBITING BRANDS

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and everything in-between. Vegetarian and vegan available.

Over 36 brands will be here with activities, interactions, demos and more.

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BUFF STAGE The Buff Stage hosts brand athletes, explorers and adventurers. Fun conversations with super stars hosted by two of our favourite presenters James Cummings and George Lonsdale!

Visit our website for the most up to date information on the Buff Stage talks.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

09.30 Chris Gordan Presented by Ordnance Survey

09.30 Anna McNuff in conversation Presented by Komoot

10.15 Graham Mackereth 50 years of Pyranha!

Presented by Pyranha

10.30 Rich Breeden & Jo Shwe Purposeful Adventure - Trash Free Trails Presented by Sprayway

09.45 Georgina Jackson Ordnance Survey Champion Presented by Ordnance Survey

11.00 James Carnegie, Seana Forbes & Georgia Tindley Running the 7 Natural Wonders of the UK Presented by Merrell

11.15 Emily Law Presented by Montane 12.00 Protect Our Winters (POW) UK Embracing Imperfect Advocacy

11.45 Iona Rendall Presented by Berghaus

13.00 Kilian Jornet & Huw James Athlete Climate Academy

12.30 Rehna Yaseen / Lindley Trust Purposeful Adventure Presented by Sprayway

14.00 Sabah Ahmed Summit Special Adventures Presented by Craghoppers

13.15 Ross Jenkin Big 4 at 40 Presented by Dynafit

15.00 New Voices 2 With Festival director Steve Scott, co-founder of ‘Black Trail Runners’ Rachel Dench and founder of ‘The Outsiders Project’ Phil Young Presented by adidas Terrex

14.15 Fred Souchon Sea To Summit Presented by CimAlp

16.00 Julien Durant & Jackie Paaso Skiing the 12 Swedish 2,000m summits Presented by Picture Organic Clothing

15.15 Tom & Marlon Presented by Osprey 16.15 Robbie Simpson Presented by Adidas Terrex 17.15 Nic Hardy, Sian Lewis & Bryony Carter What Adventure Means To Me Presented by Komoot 18.30 Richard Walker & Hugo Tagholm Letters To The Earth Presented by Iceland

16.45 The Lake District Needs You Engaging & Protecting Q&A Presented by the Lake District National Park 17.45 Chaz Powell Presented by Craghoppers 18.45 Henry Schniewind Mountain Safety Presented by Ortovox

10.30 Leanora Volpe Team GB Paraclimber Presented by Patagonia 11.15 Kieran Creevy v Harrison Ward COOK OFF! An outdoor chef and outdoor cook go head to head Presented by Helinox 12.15 Christophe Raylat Mountain Adventure & Culture: A new Festival in Chamonix Presented by Chamonix Film Festival & Savoie Mont Blanc 13.00 Sabrina Pace-Humphries (Black Trail Runners) & Keri Wallace (Girls on Hills) Inclusivity In The Mountain Environment Presented by inov-8 13.45 Craig Grimes Experience Community Presented by Craghoppers 14.45 Danny Bent One Run Presented by BAM 15.30 Grace Shephard Presented by Montane 16.15 Kelly Smith Black Girls Hike Presented by Berghaus

Talk times and details correct at time of print

SWITCH FRONT SECTIONS for flat glacier or technical ice

SWITCH BINDINGS for approach shoes or mountaineering boots

SWITCH HEEL SECTIONS for tough and durable or fast and light

For more information, visit petzl.com

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YETI EVERYDAY ADVENTURE STAGE

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The Yeti Stage is a space to celebrate everyday adventure inspiring stories from our local community!

There are so many people who spend time in the outdoors, either undertaking personal challenges or bringing awareness to environmental issues - their stories and adventures are always hugely welcomed and never fail to connect to us and help fill up your ‘bucket of inspiration’. Presented again this year by the engaging Becki Vale, expect tears, laughter and the warm fuzzies! Plus, lots of YETI give aways to enjoy!

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

09.30 Bobbi Fisher A Swim Every Day Of The Year

09.30 Ben Robinson The Frozen Frog

10.00 Amira Patel

10.15 Russ Moorhouse Sleeping The Wainwrights 11.00 Emily Wormald (Lakes Gravel Gang), Kitty & Alice (The Steezy Collective) The Growth of Gravel

10.15 Jackie Morris (Children’s Literature event - details on page 62) East of the Sun West of the Moon & The Unwinding Suitable for ages 8+

12.00 Chris Brain & Dan Wilkinson Coaching Adventure Sports

11.15 Belinda Kirk Adventure Revolution

13.15 Monisha Rajesh Epic Train Journeys Presented by Gestalten

12.00 Shams Shams and his Paragliding Dog - Ouka

15.30 Ben Bardsley 1,500-mile Arctic solo ski challenge 16.30 Nicola Davies (Children’s Literature event - details on page 62) The Promise - suitable for ages 6+

Dan Wilkinson Coaching Adventure Sports

17.45 Matt Stainiek Cleaning up the Lakes

13.00 Ali Richards, Rowan Ranner & Bianca Dyer Three Mums and a Bob 14.00 Stefan Amato Bikepacking Presented by Gestalten

12.00 Leo Houlding Wind River - adventures with my family 13.00 Alex Roddie Wanderlust Alps Presented by Gestalten 14.00 Lindsey Cole Children’s Literature event - details on page 62) The Mermaid and the Cow Suitable for 2+ years 15.00 Jaimi Wilson GBDuro and other adventures on two wheels 15.45 Helen Moriarty Kendal Citizens Jury

15.15 Frit Tam Purposeful Adventure - Glide For Pride Presented by Sprayway 16.15 Dom Conlon (Children’s Literature event - details on page 62) Shark Swim Shark! & Leap, Hare, Leap!

Suitable for 4+ years 17.15 James Forrest The Mountain Inside: A record-breaking 500-mile walk of the National Three Peaks Presented by inov-8 18.15 Frazer Riley Queer Surf Club

Talk times and details correct at time of print

MEL STEVENTON RUN & HIKE THE LENGTH OF NEPAL Mel is running and hiking over 546 miles equalling the total length of Nepal - but in the UK. Her miles have included 340 miles over 214 Wainwrights, which she completed in 13 days and 2 hours. She is raising money for Womens Aid and Community Action Nepal.

JOHN WILSON LAKE DISTRICT PADDLE BOARDING John Wilson has been guiding and teaching paddle boarding in the Lake District since 2014. He’ll tell you all you need to know to get started... What is a SUP? Which board to get?

What are the health benefits? What kit do you need? Where are the best places to paddle?

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Ali Richards, Rowan Ranner & Bianca Dyer Three Mums and a Bob

14.30 Eden Elgeti & Jonathan Cowie Pride’s Not Over

11.00 Angus Hosking Lake District Divers

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SHACKLETON TENT

The Shackleton Tent will once again return to the Brewery Arts Centre and here you will find a space dedicated to our mountaineering core.

RAB STAGE

With a new stage presented by Rab - listen to a series of free how-to-do talks, hear about the best technical kit from our partners and delve into our mountaineering heritage – you might even spot a few famous faces.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER

SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER

09.30 How To - Live Adventurously With Children

09.30 Rab - Sustainability Talks

09.30 BMC Breakfast Club (ticketed event)

10.15 How To - Prolong The Life Of Your Kit

11.00 Andy Cave Presented by Rab

11.45 Dirtbags - Climb Gear History

12.15 Emma Twyford Presented by Rab

13.00 Colour Up Presented by Patagonia

11.00 How To - Take Your First Steps into Filmmaking 11.45 How To - Plan Adventures Around Your Period

13.15 Womens Trad Fest 14.30 Filmmakers Festival Welcome (invititation only)

14.45 Pinnacle Club 100 years 16.00 Julie Carter & Mandy Glanvill Lakes Classic Rock Round

14.15 Huw James Presented by Rab 15.30 Dave and Clare MacLeod Keystone

17.15 Future Places Environmental Essay Prize 19.00 Film Awards Dave Macleod, Keystone

12.30 How To - Prepare for Winter in the Mountains

13.30 Colin Prior Karokoram Presented by Mountain Equipment

15.30 Kilian Jornet & Huw James - Athlete Climate Academy (invititation only) 17.15 Robbie Philips Presented by Patagonia 18.30 Doug Scott Tribute 20.30 Rab 40th Birthday Party Talk times and details correct at time of print

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SWIM WILD AND FREE

WIN!

A MINI BREAK TO THE BERNESE OBERLAND, SWITZERLAND Including accommodation, flights and rail passes!

Fancy a getaway to the Bernese Oberland in the Swiss Alps?

We’ve teamed up with the Jungfrau Region, Interlaken and Switzerland Tourism to give away a mini-break for two people.

Breathtaking views, magnificent mountains, unspoilt nature, glistening lakes and genuine hospitality – the best of Switzerland!

The Bernese Oberland region is well worth a visit at any time of year.

The lucky winner of this competition will receive a mini break for two (four overnights in total) in the stunning Bernese Oberland (Jungfrau Region & Interlaken), including flights with Swiss International Airlines and SBB rail passes.

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If you are an outdoor brand, distributor, retailer, activity provider or outdoor professional, join us now to support the outdoor sector.

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KENDAL MOUNTAIN TOUR 2022 UNLEASH YOUR ADVENTUROUS SIDE! The Kendal Mountain Tour returns Live in 2022.

Join us for an enthralling evening of film and guest talks celebrating adventure from some of the most spectacular places on earth, brought to you by the team at Kendal Mountain Festival. We’ll guide you through a curation of stories from across the globe, told by a unique collection of travellers, athletes, activists and creatives – on film and in person. Through culturally rich, cinematically beautiful and thought provoking films – we’ll ask what is possible in a changing world, what is beautiful, what is wild and what defines adventure?

These exclusive events will be hosted by Kendal’s best presenters who have unique insights into the programme.

Plus win exclusive prizes online and in-venue courtesy of our Tour partners!

Share the Adventure Spirit with Kendal Mountain Tour tickets – these make the perfect gift!

2022 TOUR DATES Our current tour dates are...

Nottingham Sunday 6th February Southampton Thursday 10th February Bristol Friday 11th February Oxford Saturday 12th Feb Penrith Friday 18th Feb Harrogate Saturday 19th February London Tuesday 22nd February Birmingham Friday 25th February Sheffield Saturday 26th February Lincoln Sunday 27th February London Thursday 3rd March Pontardawe Saturday 5th March Chester Wednesday 6th April Manchester/Sale Thursday 21st April Caernarfon Wednesday 4th May Aberystwyth Thursday 5th May Inverness Friday 13th May Banchory Saturday 14th May Coventry Friday 20th May North Tyneside Friday 3rd June Nottingham Wednesday 15th June Exeter Thursday 16th June Llanelli Friday 17th June Kings Lynn Saturday 18th June Canterbury Wednesday 22nd June Brighton Thursday 23rd June Norwich TBC Kendal TBC Cardiff TBC More dates to be announced...

INTRODUCING KENDAL MOUNTAIN PLAYER THE WORLD’S BEST ADVENTURE CONTENT, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Can’t make it to Kendal? Watch the Festival online.

We’ll be filming Festival events and uploading them within 24 hours. Festival films will be available for 10 days from 18th November and our Festival sessions will be available indefinitely. New adventure content is added to the Kendal Mountain Player regularly.

Kendal Mountain Player works in any browser, on any device and can be cast to airplay or Chromecast enabled TV’s. So you can find your inspiration whenever and wherever you need it.

Find out more at kendalmountainplayer.com Access is available on a pay-as-you-go basis from just £3.99, through a month pass for £36 or through an annual subscription for £96.

Use code thanks10 to receive 10% off your annual pass at a price of £76.80, offer available until 31st December 2021.

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An outdoor swim guiding company offering swim experiences in wild, beautiful and open water locations with no pressure to swim any distance or style. Swim for the love of it, swim slow and enjoy a different kind of adventure. Dip Advisor offers swim experiences, special events, guided swims and bespoke packages.

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BOOKINGS OPEN Winter Swim Coaching

Have you always fancied an ice mile? Never swam through winter? Why not have some winter swim coaching? Dip Advisor offers one-to-one sessions all year round. Maybe you would like to polish your stroke in the pool this winter and need some guidance? Dip Advisor is a certified Open Water Coach and STA Swim Teacher.

Winter Swim & Sauna

Embrace the löyly with a cold water swim followed by a traditional sauna. Join Dip Advisor on the Dorset coast at Sandbanks Beach. Learn about the benefits of a cool dip followed by the heat of a sauna. After a sea swim enjoy an authentic Finnish wood-fired sauna. Relax, recharge and watch the wild from a panoramic window inside.

Seasonal Events

Social swimming is a joy and this autumn/winter Dip Advisor is hosting a range of events. Plunge into the dark with a night swim, mark the shortest day this Winter Solstice and enjoy hot mulled wine after a festive swim. All that and dive into New Year with a 2022 swim celebration.

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Our Swim Coaches, Colin Hill & Salka Hintikka, offer coaching, guiding and swim analysis in our world class endless pool, and in the clear waters of Ullswater.

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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Without their support, Kendal Mountain Festival just would not happen. Please take a moment to visit them in our two Basecamp Villages - they are looking forward to meeting you and sharing their brand stories!

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THANK YOU TO THE KENDAL TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE Jacqui Scott DIRECTORS Steve Scott & Clive Allen LITERATURE FESTIVAL DIRECTOR Paul Scully ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Claire Carter MARKETING MANAGER Anna Bailey MARKETING COORDINATOR Hannah Foster BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Adam Simpson DESIGN MANAGER Jenny Rice PRODUCTION & TOUR MANAGER Anna Blakeley PROGRAMMING CO-ORDINATOR Emily Davis FESTIVAL OPERATIONS MANAGER Tom Rumsey BASECAMP MANAGER Tim Murray HOSPITALITY MANAGER/STAGE DESIGN Zoe Wilkinson

We thank you all for helping us to sustain and grow this incredible event!

PRESENTER TEAM COORDINATOR Andy Perkins CUSTOMER SERVICE Indus Hill PROGRAMMING INTERN Ryan Ninesling FILM AWARDS SCULPTOR Andy Parkin TECH TEAM Ian Hope/Fluid Productions MULTI CAMERA DIRECTORS Glenn Barton & Will Clough FLOOR MANAGER (TOWN HALL) Martine Berry BIKE NIGHT PRODUCTION Ben Gerrish PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS Alice Woods, Graham Wynne, Henry Iddon, Scott M Salt, Gavin Repton & Naik Media

PR Jenny Brown BASECAMP BUILD Alex Fleming - Covered in Style

PRESENTER TEAM FILM PRESENTERS

Andy Perkins • Alison Bloxham • Paula Lernelius • Nick Wharton • Nigel Vardy • Marian Jones • Pete Robinson • Mbila Tania Mutebwa George Bicket • Alice Chivers • Annie Goodman • Stuart Halford • Scotty Johnson • Kelvyn James • Lin Petry • James McKeddie • Katie Maggs Duncan Shaw • Sam Sykes • Robin Taggart

BASECAMP & SECRET SESSION PRESENTERS

Becki Vale • James Cummings • George Lonsdale • Rachel Crewesmith • Matt Pycroft

LITERATURE PRESENTERS

Imogen Sykes • Kate Rawles • Caz Graham • Rob Greenwood • Lee Schofield • Jamie Normington • Steph Dwyer • Simon Bainbridge Henry Iddon • Rachel Crewesmith • Em Davis

FESTIVAL TEAM SUPERVISORS AND VENUE MANAGERS

Liz Gabbott • Mike Hinson • Toby Hubbard • Tania Milnes • Kim Parry • Beth Pipe • Gabby Thorpe • Charlotte Fuke

VOLUNTEERS

Jamie Allen • Zoe Allin • Paul Arckless • Annie Bachman • Dorothy Bailey • Thorne Bailey • Lathan Ball • Oscar Banfield • Emily Bayne Finley Beecham • Liz Black • Sarah Blundell • Jo Bradshaw • Gayle Burgoyne • Greg Butler • Simon Cane • Marie Cheng • James Chidgey Wyn Clayton • Andy Clifford • Zelia Coates • Lizzy Codd • Matthew Cooke • Jay Cooper • Glyn Davies • Claire Davies • Sue Doran • Gill Ducker Steph Dwyer • Joyce Evans • Nick Fayers • Chris Field • Sue Fletcher • Gillian Foxcroft • Julie Gardner • Lindsay Gibson • Claire Gillham Pete Glasper • Patrick Grindley • Stephen Hall • Helen Halsall • Pete Halsall • George Harris • Kat Hatton • Frank Highton • Mags Hobson Chris Jeffs • Liz Jolley • Dave Jones • Andy Kay • Paul Kear • Emma Kelly • Emma Key • James Kirby • Jill Leader • Jenny Lyon • Anna Maciejkowicz John Martin • Simon Milligan • Heather Milligan • Sara Monahan • Evelyn Morgan • Ian Morley • Rohan Morris • Nick Morton • Sue Morton Gus Morton • Rita Morton • John Nicholls • Elaine Nicholls • Heather Park • Margaret Parker • Rosie Parkinson • Steve Pipe • Jennifer Powell Tim Price • Lily Ramsbottom • David Robinson • Jane Robinson • Eden Rose • Jim Rounsley • Jean Savage • Chris Scott • Sylvia Shaw Christine Shaw • Steve Shiel • Wayne Singleton • Steve Smith • Eleanor Snape • Jude Spracklen • Dom Spracklen • Richard Sutton Christiane Sykes • Ken Taylor • Les Telford • Julie Telford • Emma Tipton • Tony Ward • Angela White • Rowan Wood

NATIONAL TRUST TEAM

Jack Atkinson • Shaun Atkinson • Lucy Baird • James Cambourne • Richard Carman • Josie Channing • Dixon Chireri • Kellie Craig • Katie Douglass Julia Farrell • Charlotte Fuke • Gareth Fuke • Rebekah Garner • Rob Green • Hannah Haydock • Michael Hirst • Dan Jackson • Kris • Bethan Park Tom Platt • Becci Senior • Orla Sutton • Jacob Theobald • Chris Wills

LITERATURE TEAM

Gill Ducker • Susie Rice • Mervyn Rice • Molly Shrimpton • Faye Latham

VENUES Brewery Arts Centre

Kendal Leisure Centre

Ruskins Bar

Kendal Town Hall

Handsome Brewery

Kendal Library

Shakespeare Centre

The Barrel House

Cross Lane Gallery

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The Barrel House (15 minutes from The Brewery)

Dowker Lane carpark

Shakespeare Centre

Brewery Arts Centre

Shackleton Tent

Cross Lane Gallery

Basecamp Village

Abbot Hall Park

Kendal Leisure Centre (15 minutes from Abbot Hall)

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