Kendal Mountain Festival programme 2011

Kendal Mountain Festival Programme 2011

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Welcome to KMF 2011

Kendal Mountain Festival CIC is a Community Interest Company and a not-for-profit organisation. Any surplus is reinvested in the Festival.

Board of Directors:

Clive Allen, Robin Ashcroft, Matt Burke, Steve Scott.

A warm welcome to this year’s ‘Kendal’.

Each year the quality of the films entered into Kendal Mountain Festival’s film competition just keeps getting stronger. Digital filmmaking is evolving rapidly and it is very obvious from this year’s entry that adventure filmmakers are pushing new technology to capture the most amazing images and adventures, but at the same time still excel in being able to tell a good story. We’re particularly proud of the role we’ve played –and continue to play - in providing a showcase for both up & coming and established adventure filmmakers and that ‘Kendal’ is seen as THE mountain film festival to premiere at.

The festival’s 2011 live programme brings together an astounding assortment of adventurers – people who have made historic firsts and those who continue to push the possibilities of human endeavour. Kendal has the largest and most diverse lecture and live event programme of any mountain festival worldwide –just take a look at the programme in the following pages!

It’s very apparent that we are now living in challenging times and as the patron’s of the festival, we’d like to pay tribute to the hard work and commitment of the festival directors and their support team. It’s a year round job pulling these three and a half days together – not least securing the support funding and sponsorship that an event like this needs, and which are increasingly coming under pressure. The fact is that ticket sales only covers a third of the income the festival needs. So this year we’d particularly like to thank all of our support funding bodies and commercial sponsors for having the confidence in us to back this outstanding event.

But you too can play your part and we’d like to ask you to take a look at the Friends of Kendal Mountain Festival scheme on page 77, on the website or by asking at the Information Desk. Then please sign up, by doing this you can help the festival continue to develop as successfully as it has, into the future.

That only leaves it for us to say enjoy the festival and remember that above all ‘Kendal’ remains a gathering. It’s THE annual event for like minded people to get together, celebrate the wonder of wild places and adventure and also, just have a great time. We also hope the festival inspires you to seek out and enjoy your own adventures into 2012 and beyond.

Sir Chris Bonington and Leo Houlding (Festival Patrons) www.mountainfest.co.uk

Image © Stuart Holmes; Cover graphic using an image by Stuart Holmes

OPENING EVENT

An Evening with Kenton Cool

Kenton Cool with Stephen Venables

With a profile as high as any British mountaineer around today, Kenton’s career has seen him guide the vertigo challenged Ran Fiennes up the North Face of the Eiger, make a remarkable, recordsetting nine ascents of Everest and complete the first British ski descent of an 8000m peak. In a special opening event for Kendal Mountain Festival 2011, Stephen Venables – no stranger to difficult climbs himself – will re-invent himself as a mountaineering Michael Parkinson to gain an insight into what makes this superbly talented, all-round mountaineer tick.

Thu 17th Nov 7.30-9.00pm BAC Theatre | £11.50

FREE FLIGHT NIGHT

With Jocky Sanderson, Jon Chambers & Ed Ewing

Thu 17th Nov 7.30pm -10.00pm

BAC Screen 2 | £12.50

Expect adrenaline and action from the world of aerial adventure featuring jaw-dropping films from around the planet. Hosted by our regular inimitable Paragliding host and expert - Jocky Sanderson.

Our headline speaker and once local boy Jon Chambers, presents his story from the epic trans-alpine Paragliding adventure that is the Red Bull X-Alps competition. Fresh from an astounding 5th place in his first attempt at the famous race he reveals the trials and tribulations that he went through to reach Monaco 530+ miles later!

Also featuring Cross Country's Pick of the Best - Cross Country magazine's editor Ed Ewing picks a handful of the best stories from the world of free flight this year and takes you on a short and sharp tour behind the scenes. Photos, video and audio including Babu Sunuwar's historic tandem flight from the summit of Everest. Plus: the best videos from Cross Country's short film competitions, including this year's winner as shown at the Coupe Icare in St Hilaire.

Free-flight night has well and truly landed - we expect a sell-out audience this year following the success of last year’s eventget your tickets early, come and enjoy the craic, meet other pilots and get inspired!

Image © Olivier Laugero

DAY TO DAY 2011 |

Boardman-Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature

Julie Summers in conversation with this year’s short-listed authors and the Award Ceremony hosted by Paul Tasker.

The Boardman-Tasker Prize for Mountain Literature is the premier mountain literature award worldwide and commemorates the lives of Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker who were lost on the North East Ridge of Everest in 1982. It is awarded to the author of an original work which has made an outstanding contribution to mountain literature.

KMF for Schools

Hosted by Kenton Cool and James Pearson

In a special event for schools, Kendal Mountain Festival has pulled together a one off programme for young adventurers (year groups 5-8). Combining a selection of specially chosen films from the festival’s International Film Competition 2011 with breathtaking presentations by one of the two of the most outstanding mountaineers and climbers of their generation - Kenton Cool and James Pearson. Tickets are limited and restricted to schools.

Fri 18th Nov

Performance 1: James Pearson: 10am – 12 noon

Performance 2:

Kenton Cool: 12.30pm – 2.30pm

BAC Screen 1 | £3.00

From an entry of twenty books, the following were short listed:

Steve ‘Crusher’ Bartlett: Desert Towers

A strikingly illustrated history of climbing on the sandstone pillars of the Colorado Plateau.

Tim Hannigan: Murder in the Hindu Kush

A page turning story of George Hayward’s impressive explorations in the Western Himalaya and the conflicting stories surrounding his murder in the Hindu Kush.

Bernadette McDonald: Freedom Climbers

The story of how Polish climbers emerged after the 2nd World War and the rigours of the Russian occupation, to dominate high altitude mountaineering.

Joe Simpson: The Sound of Gravity

An atmospheric climbing novel of life, loss and redemption in the high Alps.

Ian Smith: Shadow of the Matterhorn

A well researched biography charting Edward Whymper’s journey from apprentice engraver to celebrated mountaineer and explorer.

All shortlisted book will be available for sale at the festival Book Stall and shortlisted authors will make themselves available to sign them after this event.

This event is hosted by Kendal Mountain Festival and the BMC in conjunction with the Boardman-Tasker Prize.

www.boardmantasker.co.uk and www.thebmc.co.uk

Fri 19th Nov 1.00pm – 5.45pm

BAC MALT ROOM | £15.00 Inc. buffet lunch (but not drinks from the bar)

THE adidas TERREX ENDURANCE NIGHT

With James Thurlow, Anthony Emmet, Ben Bardsley and Dave MacFarlane

We are delighted to add this new event to our ‘Adventure Nights' mix. Endurance Sports are one of the fastest growing areas in outdoor adventure competition with thousands of ultra, mountain, trail runners and adventure racers pushing feats of endurance to the limits each year.

Our host for the evening is James Thurlow from Open Adventurehe brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from the field - having organised over 30 adventure races in the UK in some of the most challenging environments.

Our first Endurance Night kicks off with the story of The Epic Tri.

In April 2011, Ant Emmet and Bruce Duncan set out to complete a huge challenge – The Bob Graham Round: 65 miles, 42 Lakeland summits, 27,000ft climb within 24hrs. The John O’Groats to Lands End cycle ride: 874 miles, 60hrs. The Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race: 125 miles, 77 portages within 24hrs. All of this non-stop. Hear their story, with planetFear’s Dave MacFarlane showing clips and out-takes from his film of their attempt.

Please note that KMF have pledged £1 from each ticket sold for this event to go to the Epic Tri dedicated charity of Cancer Research UK.

To top this we have a special guest athlete - Ben Bardsley who will present his take on Ski Mountaineering Racing and how his successful background as an established endurance athlete helped set him up for these gruelling races.

All this plus gear and training equiment demos and AR advice from experts in the venue makes this night a must for all outdoor adventurers.

Fri 19th Nov 5.30pm – 7.30pm

KENDAL DOJO | £12.50

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DAY

World Premiere –Moonflower

Alastair Lee, Jon Bracey and Matt Helliker

Ace British filmmaker Alastair Lee presents the World Premiere of the new Posing Productions film Moonflower.

World Premiere –The Long Hope

Paul Diffley, Dave Macleod, Andy Turner and Dave Turnbull with Ed Drummond

The story of Dave MacLeod and Andy Turner’s inspirational first free ascent of The Longhope Route on Hoy. At 500m this is the UK’s biggest cliff combining dodgy rock, puking fulmars and a mind-blowing finale up a leaning headwall. At the premiere will be filmmaker Paul Diffley, Dave MacLeod, Andy Turner, Dave Turnbull and first ascentionist Ed Drummond.

See Ed Drummond tell of his 1970 aid ascent of Long Hope on Saturday 19th November.

Sponsored by Mountain Equipment – www.mountain-equipment.co.uk

Fri 19th Nov 6.00pm-7.30pm

BAC Theatre | £9.50

Take a front seat ride and experience what it takes to make a first ascent on one of the world's biggest alpine faces. The film joins top British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey as they honour their late friend Jules Cartright by following his original vision of a formidable new line on Mt Hunter's incredible Moonflower Buttress. Climbing the steepest and coldest section of the buttress, Matt and Jon race to complete the line before the increasingly freezing Alaskan conditions irrevocably turn against them. The fruits of their efforts result in 'The Cartwright Connection' 6,000ft, Alaskan grade 6 (M6, AI6, 5.8, A2). The adventure is filmed by the climbers themselves, giving a unique insight into cutting-edge alpinism. Adventure cameraman David Reeves contributes to the cinematic experience with his stunning mountain timelapses and aerial footage.

Alastair, Matt, Jon and David will be on hand to relive the full experience and take questions.

Fri 18th Nov 7.00pm-8.30pm

Town Hall | £9.50

BIKE NIGHT

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Fri 19th Nov 8.00pm - 10.30pm

KENDAL DOJO | £12.50

With Ed Oxley and Clay Porter

Bike Night just gets more inspiring - this year we are excited and delighted to welcome the legendary bike filmmaker Clay Porter to Kendal.

To top the bill we are equally chuffed to have Ed Oxley from Great Rock TV fame hosting the event. We have all come to respect Ed's passion and knowledge of our sport and as they say 'Believe the Beard'! Ed will not only run proceedings in his inimitable way but will interview Clay and take questions from the audience.

Clay Porter is mountain bike racing’s most in-demand filmmaker. Widely classed as one of the most influential people in mountain biking, Clay has become synonymous with films such as The Tipping Point, The Atherton Project, F1RST, Between The Tape and most recently 3 Minute Gaps. He is currently working on a project featuring the one and only Mr Steve Peat. We are delighted to welcome Clay to KMF and to our region which certainly boasts rich traditions in UK mountain bike development, through our renowned trails, vibrant bike scene and local athletes at the top of their game.

Behind the scenes takes, new film footage plus insights into the skills and forays from travels far and wide makes this event unmissable. Clay’s fanbase is truly global and this is sure to be a sell-out event!

All this plus the best in two-wheeled films from around the world and top tips from Ed Oxley make this one of this year's hot events!

Image © Sven Martin

Prelude to Everest; Alexander Kellas –Himalayan Mountaineer

Ian Mitchell in

conversation with Julie Summers

Most people have heard of George Mallory, Ed Hillary or Tenzing Norgay, but few recognise the name of Alexander Kellas, or realise the significance of his contribution to the exploration of the Himalaya and the ascent of Everest. With readings from, and in discussion with Julie Summers about his new book Ian Mitchell aims to shed a light on Everest’s first pioneer.

Ian’s book will be on sale at the festival’s Book Stall and he will sign them after this event.

Fri 18th Nov 7.00pm-8.15pm

K Village Heritage Centre | £7.50

Marmot Night –A Question of Climbing

Hosted by John Horscroft

John Horscroft will again preside over assorted lunacy in the name of entertainment, this year featuring a climbing version of A Question Of Sport. The confirmed line-up has been announced, with the teams as follows:

Niall Grimes (captain), Sam Whittaker and Dave Turnbull

Lucy Creamer (captain), Jack Geldard and Steve McClure

John has been beavering away for weeks on the questions, set into rounds that include Mystery Photo, Odd One Out, the Guidebook Nerd’s Round, Mystery Guest, Physical Challenge and the 60-Second Round. His glamorous assistant will be the drag queen himself, Andy Perkins Esq. Can’t wait…

Sponsored by Marmot www.marmot.com

Fri 18th Nov 8.30pm -10.00pm

BAC Theatre | £12.50

The Mountain Equipment Pub Quiz

Hosted by Andy Kirkpatrick

We’ve always known that ‘The Pub’ plays a major – nae legendary - part in British climbing, so what could be more appropriate than a Climbing Pub Quiz, to while away a cold and wet November Friday evening in Kendal (well we don’t know for sure it’s going to be cold and wet, but this is the Lake District!). So get your team of five together and book your ticket for the cosy fug of the Malt Room to meet up with your celebrity team captain. And yes guys there will be PRIZES. Lots and lots of really good mountain stuff from Mountain Equipment, who are sponsoring Kendal’s first ever pub quiz, in their 50th Anniversary year.

The whole shebang will be pulled together by that master of mountaineering mirth Andy Kirkpatrick.

Sponsored by Mountain Equipment

www.mountain-equipment.co.uk

Fri 19th Nov 9.00pm – 10.30pm

BAC Malt Room | £50.00 for a team of 5

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Extreme Alpinism, Anecdotes and Ageing!

Jerry Gore

Mountaineer, businessman, father, ex-Royal Marine - Jerry Gore’s life has been eventful to say the least. His enduring passion however, is for big wall climbing with first ascents from Borneo to the Bugaboos. Jerry talks about these experiences and how being diagnosed in 2001 as a diabetic hasn’t slowed him down in the slightest – not least on his home turf in the Ecrins.

Less well known than the Mont Blanc Massif, the Ecrins is nevertheless a truly great range with lots of potential for exploration and some epic routes. Jerry has not only made these stunningly beautiful mountains his home, but has set about his own personal odyssey to both overcome the debilitating effects of diabetes while undertaking cutting edge, exploratory climbs of great quality on three extreme walls.

Lecture in cooperation with alpbase.

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Sat 19th Nov 9.30am – 10.30am

THE BOX | £9.50

Moonflower Buttress –The Lecture

Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey

Already destined to be one of the outstanding mountaineering routes of the decade, Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey take alpinism to new level in one of the most demanding ranges on the planet. Moonflower Buttress is an extreme, but stunningly beautiful new line on Alaska’s Mt Hunter and already the subject of an Alastair Lee film, you can now hear directly from the protagonists what it was really like.

Sponsored by Patagonia

www.patagonia.com

Sat 19th Nov 9.30am – 10.30am

Kendal Dojo | £9.50

Delving into the Alpine Club Library

Significant Titles from the Club's Collection of Early Mountaineering Books with Dr Jerry Lovatt

Jerry Lovatt is both a talented and experienced mountaineer as well as Honorary Librarian of the Alpine Club. The ‘AC’ – the world’s oldest mountaineering club – has a uniquely comprehensive collection of early mountaineering books with some real gems. In a fascinating talk Jerry will tell of this treasure trove of mountain literature.

Book Event in cooperation with The Alpine Club

www.alpine-club.org.uk

Sat 19th Nov 10.00am – 11.15am

K Village Heritage Centre | £7.50

Pilgrimage to the Higher Heavens

Nazir Sabir

All too often mountaineering is dominated by the western perspective - Nazir Sabir totally contradicts that view. Hailing from Pakistan’s Hunza mountains his mountaineering track record is of the highest calibre – he has climbed Everest and four of the five 8000m peaks in Pakistan, K2, Gasherbrum I & II and Broad Peak. In a special lecture for Kendal he’ll give a unique view into Himalayan and Karakorum mountaineering, which is filled with adventure, spirituality and the experiences of mountain people and all supported by stunning imagery.

Lecture in cooperation with Community Action Nepal

www.canepal.org.uk

Sat 19th Nov

11.00am – 12.30pm

THE BOX | £15.00

The Long Hope –A Venture

With Ed Drummond, into the Best and Worst that Life May Greet Us With, Both On and Off, the Rocks.

Ed Drummond is one of the undoubted ‘Greats’ from that halcyon time in British climbing in the 1960s and 1970s. Always doing things in his own particular way as the ‘Poet Climber’, his routes are both some of the most stretching, but also the most stylish that British climbing has ever produced – his Dream of White Horses has to be on of the most poetic climbs ever.

Ed’s climbing also saw him make outstanding and horrendously committing first ascents in Yosemite and on Norway’s immense Troll Wall. However, it was The Long Hope, first climbed by Ed and Oliver Hill in 1970 – and only all-free climbed, by Dave Macleod this year – that was Ed’s masterpiece and will be the subject of this lecture.

Kit and Krabs –A Mountaineering Antiques Roadshow

Mountain Heritage Trust

Copies of Ed’s book – A Dream of White Horses – will be available for sale at the festival book stall and he will sign them after this event.

Sat 19th Nov 11.00am-12.30pm

Kendal Dojo | £15.00

Welcome to The Mountain Heritage Trust ‘Antiques Roadshow’. The idea is simple - you bring along any old bits of kit, archive material, memorabilia or photographs and the trust’s experts will offer you advice on how to preserve and conserve, collate, record and cherish them. Legacy and heritage are often considered the boring preserve of crusty old museums. Not so! Today’s first ascent – or even a many repeated ascent - is tomorrow’s legacy. It is part of mountaineering and climbing’s rich and vital heritage – you may become part of that history.

www.mountain-heritage.org

Sat 19th & Sun 20th November 12.00pm – 2.00pm

BAC - The Play Group Room | FREE ENTRY

Mountain Equipment / Oliver Hill

Ski 8000 Kenton Cool

Kenton Cool is an outstanding mountaineer and his talents go way beyond just escorting national icons up the North Face of the Eiger and his annual ascent of Everest. With a number of pioneering projects to his credit, his ski descents of both Cho Oyu and Manaslu bear testament to his passion for pushing mountaineering to the ultimate. Ski

mountaineering an 8000m peak is a very major achievement, requiring a whole additional raft of skills to simply climbing one! Kenton is the only Brit to have skied more than one of these giants and in a one-off talk for Kendal he’ll outline his adventures on skis amongst the world’s greatest mountains.

Sat 19th Nov 1.30pm – 3.00pm

Kendal Dojo | £12.50

Human Planet –Mountain Tales

Dale Templar

The series producer of this double BAFTA winning landmark BBC 1 series reveals behind the scenes tales, focusing on the stories that were filmed in mountain regions. An entertaining, insightful and informative session - a must for fans of the series and anyone who is interested in film making at altitude. The talk includes sensational clips from the programme and a Question & Answer session at the end.

Lecture in cooperation with One Tribe TV www.OneTribeTV.co.uk

Sat 19th Nov 2.00pm – 3.15pm

THE BOX | £9.50

K2 – Where Extremes Meet

Jim Wickwire

Narrowly missing out – in heartbreaking circumstances - in 1953 on the first ascent, American climbers have had a long and often epic connection with K2. Jim was the first American to climb this most savage of summits in 1978. For some, his solo bivouac near the summit remains an even greater feat.

Jim’s high-altitude achievements – and epic escapes – have become the stuff of legend. For over 30 years he has challenged the great summits; some he has conquered, some have conquered him. This is his story

Sat 19th Nov 3.30pm – 5.00pm

The Dojo | £15.00

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DAY TO DAY 2011 | SAT 19

Challenge 737

Richard Parks

From the rugby pitch to the summit of Everest – not to mention both poles. Richard Parks, the former Welsh International and Barbarian flanker was forced to retire from professional rugby due to a career ending shoulder injury. After a period of reflection he decided on a new challenge – to confront his fears and unanswered questions – by creating the 737 Challenge.

In December 2010 Richard started a unique, multi-disciplinary challenge – a gripping 7 month expedition to climb the 7 Summits (the highest summit on each continent) and to travel the ‘last degree’ to both the South and North Poles, all against a 7 month clock. Hear how he did it with two weeks to spare.

Richard undertook the 737 Challenge to raise funds for the Marie Curie Cancer Care. Half of ticket sales will be donated to Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Richard’s lecture is sponsored by RAB – www.rab.uk.com

Sat 19th Nov 4.00pm – 5.30pm THE BOX | £9.50

In cooperation with The Alpine Club

Whymper’s Scrambles with a Camera: A Victorian Magic Lantern Show

Peter Berg hosted by Julie Summers

2011 marks the centenary of the death of Edward Whymper, whose ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865, (and the deaths of four members of his party on the way down) attracted attention throughout the world, bringing him praise and criticism in equal measure.

In later years, he largely devoted his life to lecturing and writing guidebooks, using magic lantern slides to illustrate his lectures.

Former Alpine Club Archivist Peter Berg has combined these images with extracts from Whymper's books and diaries to recreate the lecture 'My Scrambles amongst the Alps', first given in 1895 into a book and contemporary lecture.

Peter’s book will be available for sale at the festival Book Stall and he will sign copies of it after this event.

Sat 19th Nov 4.30pm-5.45pm

K Village Heritage Centre | £7.50

To Cape Wrath with McNeish

Cameron McNeish & Richard Else

It’s not often that new long-distance footpaths are announced, especially ones that pass through large areas of pristine, upland wilderness. TGO Magazine’s editor-atlarge and BBC presenter Cameron McNeish teams up with filmmaker Richard Else to talk about a new long-distance trail that stretches from the Scottish border to Cape Wrath, and the BBC Scotland series they produced that profiles it. Cameron and Richard’s entertaining presentation talks about the background to the new trail and includes exclusive unseen footage from the TV series.

In association with BBC Scotland

Sat 19th Nov 6.00pm-7.30pm

BAC Theatre | £9.50

Wild Vision

John Beatty

In a twenty-five year retrospective, renowned photographer John Beatty shares his superb images and captivating stories from his many and varied assignments to over 38 different countries. Widely acclaimed as one of the most exciting nature, travel and adventure photographers to have emerged in recent years, John's work aims to capture "the timeless rhythms of the natural world, its beauty and simplicity, and man's place within it." John’s recently published coffee table book, Wild Vision has achieved critical acclaim for it profound combination of stunning imagery and insightful writing. In a special lecture for Kendal John will develop his thoughts on wild places and why he feels they are so special.

John’s book will be available for sale at the festival Book Stall and he will sign copies of after this event.

Sat 19th Nov 6.00pm-7.30pm THE BOX | £9.50

DAY TO DAY 2011 |

THE NORTH FACE® NIGHT PART 1

Oceans of Stone

James Pearson

After bursting onto the UK climbing scene with impressive technical and bold ascents of several ‘last great problems’, James hit the headlines with the first ascent of The Walk Of Life in North Devon, initially graded E11.

James then quit the UK and moved to Austria to concentrate on sport climbing and training, but has recently returned to the UK and applied himself once again to trad climbing with spectacular results such as the first ground-up ascent of Pembroke super-route Muy Caliente (E10). Let one of Britain’s most talented and colourful rock climbers give you the inside story about his career, plus his recent trip with Alex Honnold to Chad – “oceans of stone bristling with thousands of sandstone spires and natural arches…”

Sponsored by The North Face® –www.thenorthface.org

Sat 19th Nov 6.00pm-7.30pm THE DOJO | £9.50

THE NORTH FACE® NIGHT PART 2

Gasherbrum II

Simone Moro, Dennis Urubko & Cory Richards

Last winter three alpinists headed to Pakistan with the intention of being the first to climb Gasherbrum II in winter. Simone, Denis and Cory are in Kendal to recount this story of total commitment.

Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Cory Richards anticipated that climbing an 8,035 metre giant in the depths of the Himalayan winter might be a tad challenging, but even they had no real conception of how deep they would have to dig into their reserves of strength and motivation to keep moving upwards day after day in freezing temperatures, high winds and dangerous snow conditions.

Sponsored by The North Face® – www.thenorthface.org

Sat 19th Nov 8.30pm-10.00pm THE DOJO | £9.50

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SNOWSPORTS NIGHT With Nick Waggoner

The annual gathering for lovers of the white stuff (and we mean snow!) is nearly upon us - the legendary Snowsports Night just gets bigger and better.

This year filmmaker Nick Waggoner from Sweetgrass Productions (Signatures & Hand Cut) is coming across from the USA to present his new film Solitaire. He’ll also give an insight into what makes him the award winning snowsports filmmaker of the moment.

As Nick says “It's the people that make filmmaking interesting, and our work is about spending a long time in one place. It's more than just backcountry skiing, it's about the mountains, and the people who love them, about the light, the shadows, and the emotion that changes with their balance. A cloudy icy slope and a sunny powder line produce two different moods, two different riders, and two different filmmakers. Our films are based in this knowledge that there is more to a mountain than fresh snow and a big line; there are stories to be told. Whether in the living room of a 92 year-old miner or playing toys with an athletes 3 year-old son, it's about connecting with people who may not share your language or culture”.

To top this as always we’ll have the best selection of wintersports action and adventure films from around the world....we can’t wait!

Event in cooperation with Sweetgrass Productionssweetgrass-productions.com

Sat 19th Nov 7.00pm – 10.00pm

TOWN HALL | £12.50

The Adventure Film Academy Award Ceremony

Hosted by Brian Hall & Richard Else

Join the Adventure Film Academy’s 48hr Film Marathon participants as they get to see their 2 minute adventure film shown on the big screen and find out who’s won this year’s coveted prize. The fact that they have filmed, edited and cut it in the previous 48 hours, and have only just started learning the filming ropes at the beginning of the week, makes this screening even more remarkable.

Free event with Saturday or 2 day film pass.

In cooperation with Triple Echo and Kendal College

Sat 19th Nov 8.00pm-9.15pm

THE WAREHOUSE | FREE

The RAB Party

Kendal isn’t called “the main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK” for nothing. Over the last three decades it has developed a solid reputation for knowing how to have a good time, and the Saturday night RAB Party is at the very heart of the event. Tickets sell out rapidly - don’t miss it!

The RAB party is sponsored by RAB www.rab.uk.com

Sat 19th Nov 10.00pm till late

BAC MALT ROOM | £7.50

The Life, Climbs and Evolution of a Free Climber

Lynn Hill

Lynn Hill is the iconic American climber acknowledged as one of the most accomplished rock athletes in the world. With a gymnast’s combination of power, grace and endurance, her impact on the sport is arguably second to no other woman.

Described by Ed Douglas as ‘the ultimate rock chick’, a long list of outstanding achievements culminated in 1993 in the first free ascent of The Nose on El Capitan. Writer Jon Krakauer summed it up: "Lynn Hill isn't just one of the best female climbers in the world, she is among the greatest rock climbers of all time."

Lynn Hill’s lecture is sponsored by Patagonia www.patagonia.com

Sat 19th Nov 8.00pm-9.30pm

BAC THEATRE | £15.00

The Impossible Wall

Sean Villenueva O’Driscoll, Nico Favresse, Olivier Favresse, Ben Ditto and Rev Bob Shepton

An expedition very much in the Bill Tilman mould – although the climbing was probably far harder than even he was used to.

Winners of this year’s Piolet D’or, brothers Nicolas and Olivier Favresse, Ben Ditto and Sean Villanueva, tell of their first ascent of The Devil's Brew, an 850m route on the Seagull Wall - a steep rock face on the west coast of Greenland. The expedition team accessed this wall by yacht – skippered by the Rev Bob Shepton – to both get to this remote corner of Greenland, but also to access the base of the climb from the salt water of a tidal fjord, climbing directly from deck to cliff.

This lecture is sponsored by Black Diamond

www.blackdiamond.com

Sun 20th Nov 10.00am – 11.30am

THE DOJO | £9.50

The Great White Silence

Jan Faull

A hundred years ago the British Antarctic Expedition led by Captain Scott set out on its ill-fated race to the South Pole. Joining Scott on board the Terra Nova was official photographer and cinematographer Herbert Ponting, and the images that he captured have fired imaginations ever since. Ponting filmed almost every aspect of the expedition: the scientific work, life in camp and the local wildlife. Most importantly, he recorded the preparations for the assault on the Pole - from the trials of the caterpillar-track vehicles to clothing and cooking equipmentgiving us a real sense of the challenges faced by the expedition. In a special event for 'Kendal', Jan Faull from The BFI's National Archive - custodian of the expedition negatives - will show and talk about key sections of the film and talk about its digital restoration.

This film event is in cooperation with the British Film Institute

www.bfi.org

Sun 20th Nov 10.00am – 11.30am ??? | £7.50

Kit and Krabs – A Mountaineering Antiques Roadshow

Mountain Heritage Trust

See page 15 for event details.

www.mountain-heritage.org

Sat 19th & Sun 20th November 12.00pm – 2.00pm

BAC

The Heart of Wild Nature

Colin Mortlock

Colin Mortlock - now in his 70s - has spent a lifetime climbing, kayaking, exploring and teaching adventure. He is one of the most experienced, knowledgeable and respected people in the world concerning values, adventure and Wild Nature.

Through his new presentation 'The Heart of Wild Nature' and in discussion with Julie Summers, Colin will give a personal insight into his highly acclaimed new monograph -‘The Wisdom of Pure Adventure’. In this he discusses his learning from a life in the outdoors and shares his beliefs that could change the face of our declining society. Thought provoking and timely - an unmissable event for anyone who takes an interest in the profound influence that adventure can have on individuals and society.

Colin is using Kendal Mountain Festival to launch his new charitable foundation, The Spirit of Adventure Foundation. www.soadventure.org

Sun 20th Nov 10.00am – 11.30am

K VILLAGE HERITAGE CENTRE | £9.50

Colin's book is available for sale at the festival Book Stall and he will sign copies after this event.

Free Guidebooks to the Alps

– from the Alpine Club!

A briefing on the new, non-commercial partnership between the Alpine Club and the www. Camptocamp. org website, and supported by the BMC, to provide accurate and up to date route descriptions for the best Alpine climbs. A must see for all penny pinching alpinists (which probably means most of us!).

Entry free with any festival ticket.

In association with the Alpine Club and the British Mountaineering Council

Sun 20th Nov 12.00 noon – 1.00pm

THE BOX | FREE

Full of Myself

Johnny Dawes with Julie Summers

Johnny Dawes brought E8 to Britain and was an outstandingly elegant and forceful climber creating some of the great lines of the 90s. To do this he became of master of the ‘Head Game’ and learnt to deal with the complete lack of ‘margin of error’ that this involved. He’s now got around to writing his autobiography – Full of Myself - and in conversation with Julie Summers he’ll talk about his new book and past and continuing adventures, to give a profound insight into what it’s really like to be a climber at the cutting edge.

Johnny’s book is available for sale at the festival Book Stall and he will sign copies after this event.

Sun 20th Nov 12.30pm – 1.15pm

THE DOJO | £9.50

Cold Wars: Climbing the Fine Line Between Risk and Reality

Andy Kirkpatrick

Andy Kirkpatrick talks about his new book, reading excerpts and telling of the climbs and non-climbs behind its writing. A funny, but sometimes moving departure from his normal, anarchic style (but he’ll still be a bit anarchic!).

Must Get….Fitter, Stronger, Better

Nick Bullock

A lecture that spans two years (2009-2011) of full-time climbing, falling, failing and even a little bit of success. Including two expeditions to Annapurna III in Nepal, Scottish and Welsh winter, summer rock climbing in North Wales and winter new routing in Lofoten, Norway.

Nick’s lecture is sponsored by Mountain Equipment

www.mountain-equipment. co.uk

Sun 20th Nov 2.00pm-3.15pm

THE BOX | £9.50

Andy’s book is available for sale at the festival Book Stall and he will sign copies after this event.

Sun 20th Nov 2.00pm-3.15pm

THE DOJO | £12.50

Kendal Mountain Festival Award Ceremony

Hosted by Leo Houlding

And the winner is…........

The climax of the Film Competition, and Kendal Mountain Festival itself, the Award Ceremony is when film-makers and film fans alike gather to hear the verdict of the international jury and announcement of the 2010 Kendal Mountain Festival Film Awards.

The winning films will be screened immediately afterwards in BAC Screen 2 and the BAC Theatre.

NB: The Awards Ceremony is a free event, but tickets must be claimed from the BAC Box Office on the festival weekend only, on production of one other festival ticket.

Sun 20th Nov 6.00pm

BAC THEATRE | Free with any other festival tickets

Best of Kendal 2011

The Award Winning Films from this Year’s Film Competition

Sun 20th Nov 8.00pm

BAC SCREEN 2 & BAC

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VISUAL ARTS 2011

Art is an integral part of Kendal Mountain Festival, giving visitors the chance to see unique mountain related experiences drawn together in the same location. All of the Brewery Arts Centres exhibition host mountain related exhibitions for over a month either side of the festival from the 14th Oct 2011 to the 4th Jan 2012.

For 2011 the galleries feature paintings by Lucy Dunnett and photography by Stuart Holmes and Dina Mufti.

Work is for sale through the BAC Box Office.

Dina Mufti - Human Planet Mountains: What Happens in Between

With a Bengali – English background, Dina was lucky enough to spend her childhood surrounded by colourful characters on her grandfather’s veranda, chewing on sugar cane and conjuring up stories about his visitors. From that veranda she planned her life as a Himalayan explorer just so she could meet the characters who lived there.

She got side-tracked for a while becoming a scientist at Cambridge University, but never lost her love of unusual people or her fascination of the mountains. Whilst at Cambridge some volcanolgists spotted her eye for a good story and employed her to film them - filming a volcanic eruption got her a job at the BBC. She has worked for BBC Radio 4 and across a range of arts, science and observational television documentaries including the award winning Human Planet, earning her a BBC award for creativity. Along the way she has met, filmed and photographed some extraordinary characters.

'What Happens in Between' is a response to the question she is most asked about her time on location for the Human Planet Mountains programme. It is a collection of scenes taken mainly on the Leica D-Lux 4, shot when the main cameras stop rolling, the film team is resting and the characters are at play.

Stuart Holmes – Who The Hell is Ice Nine?

"I was wondering...when was the last time someone had 23 outta 24 top pics by votes?" asked Padraig in the UK Climbing forums, about the mysterious talent who had uploaded a diverse range of landscape and action photographs from Canada to Everest to the Lake District.

The answer, it transpired was the publicity-shy 45 year old geologist and all-round adventurer Stuart Holmes.

As well as working as an exploration geologist for 15 years – travelling to far-flung locations throughout the world – Stuart has been keenly pursuing photography, climbing and paragliding. He temporarily packed in the ‘day job’ to spend the winter of 1996 ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies. On his return to his home in Keswick he took a diploma in travel photojournalism specialising in adventure sports and travel and contributed to a wide variety of magazines. He had his first exhibition of mountain photographs at the Theatre by the Lake, Keswick in May 2001. After numerous further foreign forays, both for work and pleasure, in such diverse places as Turkmenistan, Nepal, Patagonia and South Georgia he found himself in Tibet. With a group of friends and a small budget, he reached the summit of Mount Everest at 6 a.m. on the 30th of May 2005.

Stuart continues to live in Keswick, the town where he was brought up. “For me it’s the perfect adventure playground; I can run, bike, climb, fly and swim within this stunning landscape, all within a stone’s throw of my front door.”

www.sharpedgeimages.co.uk

Lucy Dunnett –The View From Mont Fort

Lucy Dunnett is exhibiting a series of paintings inspired by the view from Mont Fort, Switzerland, the highest peak in the Verbier region.

“At 3330m and situated in the heart of the Alps, Mont Fort is one of those peaks where the view consists of nothing but mountain peaks all around you for a full 360°. You are looking at three different countries – Switzerland, France and Italy, yet when you look at the view you completely forget that there is a world down there, hidden from view in the valleys – villages, towns, cities, cars, TVs, people…

The mountains featured in this exhibition are all visible from the top of Mont Fort. Some of them are famous peaks, and some are not so well known, but are special to me. All the paintings are from different viewpoints throughout the year.

The Festival aims to show the very best in mountain-based film, across the broadest spectrum. The film competition is the beating heart of Kendal, and sets it apart from other UK Film Festivals. Films are screened in ten competitive categories, with winners judged by a panel of film and mountain luminaries and – in the case of the People’s Choice prize – the audience itself.

A trophy sculpted by Andy Parkin and cash prizes up to £750 will be awarded under the following headings:

Best Climbing Film

Presented by The North Face®

Best Mountaineering Film

Marmot

Best Mountain Adventure Film

RAB

Best Mountain Culture Film

Bowmore Whisky

Best Mountain Environment Film

Lake District National Park

Best Adrenaline Film

Mountain Equipment

Best Short Film Petzl

People’s Choice

Patagonia

Adventure Film Academy winner

Vision + Media / British Film Institute

Grand Prize

Cumbria Tourism

Judges’ Special Prize

Meet the Judges

Jan Faull is the British Film Institute's Archive Production Curator and is one of the world's leading experts on early documentary film. She joined the BFI in 1973 as Record Keeper in the Archive's Acquisitions Department, moving to the production library and later becoming archival footage sales manager.

As archive producer / development manager she was responsible for the development of the successful television co-productions The Lost World of Mitchell and Kenyon, The Lost World of Friese-Greene and The Lost World of Tibet (all BBC), Disappearing Britain (Five), Home Front Britain (Discovery) and The Queen In 3D (Channel 4). She curated the Mediatheque touring programme The Search for Shangri-La. Recent projects include a Secrets of Nature DVD, The Great White Silence DVD and an interactive online project, London Recut.

Perhaps best known as TRAIL's Mountaineering Editor and for mountain bike guidebooks, Jeremy Ashcroft has walked, climbed, and latterly mountain biked since his school days. An experienced alpinist he has climbed regularly in the Alps for over 30 years. Having summitted over half the 4000m peaks, his routes include the North Face of the Dru, the Frendo Spur, the North Spur on the Chardonnet and the North Face of the Monch. He’s also climbed in the Himalaya, North Africa and the Caucasus.

Originally trained as a Technical Illustrator, in the late 1980s he wrote and illustrated the first ever mountain bike guidebooks, and at the same time developed a way of accurately illustrating mountains in perspective. His mapping skills were employed by TRAIL for their first edition and he’s been with the magazine ever since. He is now the magazine’s Mountaineering Editor. He also writes for The Guardian, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Mountain Biker Magazine and broadcasts regularly for the BBC on mountaineering matters.

Phil Coates is an accomplished remote location filmmaker and photographer with a proven track record of working on assignment in some of the most challenging and extreme environments on earth in temperatures from -43°C to +48°C and altitudes of up to 8,000 metres. Previous documentary productions for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, Discovery International and National Geographic Television include; North Pole: Living On Thin Ice’, ‘Everest Beyond The Limit’, ‘Blizzard Race To The Pole’, ‘Ice Break Heart’, ‘Going North’ and ‘Five Miles High’.

Most recently Phil filmed in temperatures down to minus 43°C as embedded director cameraman on the Catlin Arctic Survey pulling a sled weighing well over 100kg in the process! The resulting HD documentary special about cutting edge polar science and exploration is currently in post production. www.catlinarcticsurvey.com

When not on location you’ll find him in the French Alps running his adventure travel business, Alpine Oasis www.alpine-oasis.com.

PHOTO COMPETITION 2011

Amateur Photography Competition

In our popular online photo competition, a shortlist of ten will be selected by you the voters and displayed on the Bowmore stand in the Base Camp marquee. Renowned photographer Henry Iddon will then select an overall winner.

The prize for the winning image will be a Tilopa BC with a large ICU worth in the region of £300 - subject to change due to any last minute supply issues.

Supported by Bowmore Whisky and F-stop Gear.

Meet the Judge

Last years winning photo: Deep in the Forests of Borneo by Matt Kirby.

Henry Iddon has over 15 years experience as a professional photographer supplying location photography of action, architecture, documentary and modern lifestyles. He received an individual Arts Council Grant award in 2006 and has been nominated for the National Media Museum Bursary Award, shortlisted for the And/or Book Awards as well as the Foto8 Best in Show Award. His personal work is held in collections located as far afield as Australia. Outside of photography he has been a member of the Great Britain Speed Skiing Team (pb 176kmh), has been involved in mountaineering exploits in Europe, Asia and Alaska, and has had success at an elite level as a racing cyclist. Henry has also spoken about his work and activities on Channel 4, BBC1 and BBC Radio 4.

KMF FILMMAKER TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

The craft of filmmaking lies at the heart of Kendal Mountain Festival and we run a series of events both year round and linked to the festival which provide a unique opportunity for you to either learn from scratch the skills needed to make your own films, or if you are already a filmmaker to develop those skills needed to move into adventure filmmaking on a professional basis.

The Adventure Film Academy lies at the core of our training and development programme and takes place in the run up to the festival. The course is run by leading filmmakers who have all worked on major adventure film and TV productions, their credits include Touching the Void, The Great Climb, Wildest Dream, The Edge, Wilderness Walks and Die Another Day.

New for 2012!

KMF – The Pitch

AFA Classic

This modular programme is intended for beginners to gain entry level skills and make their own 2 Minute Short, for entry into KMF’s annual film competition. It included classes on camera work, sound recording, editing and other associated skills and culminates in the 48 hr Film Marathon, when you can make your own 2 minute film.

To receive the latest information about AFA, either subscribe to the festival eNewsletter through our website or fill in the contact form at the festival Information Desk.

Think ‘Dragon’s Den’, but for independent filmmakers. Making the film is the easy bit, it’s selling it to distributors which is the real challenge. If you know how to make film, have an idea and are looking for a commercial opportunity this is your opportunity to pitch your idea to established production companies. There are no guarantees, but you never know. This event will take place on Fri 16 Nov 2012. Simply sign up to our eNewsletter through our website to find out how to put in a ‘Pitch’ to this exciting event.

Future Courses at Kendal College:

Digital Video production and Editing using Final Cut

This course presents an opportunity to learn the industry standard video editing software Final Cut Pro, and be introduced to the other software in the Final Cut Studio 2 suite, Motion, soundtrack, and Livetype. The course will be project led, giving you the opportunity to create short films from your own, or supplied by college, raw footage.

HNC/HND Film Production (Creative Media Production)

This course provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the creative media sector. The course has been developed as a result of the very successful Adventure Film Academy offered at Kendal College by Kendal Mountain Film Festival and leading film industry professionals.

www.kendal.ac.uk

Image: Nick Waggoner

South Lakeland District Council is a proud supporter of Kendal Mountain Festival

By involving people and creating opportunities we will make South Lakeland the best place to live, work and visit

Short Courses and Seminars

Apprenticeship Training

Conferences and Events

From training courses to help you to meet your legal obligations, to degree level courses and venue hire, Kendal College can help you to a brighter future.

01539 814700

www.kendal.ac.uk

Kendal College’s 2012 Prospectus

Featuring Augmented Reality

Order your copy today

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Share the Adventure

Young people are the future of just about everything…including mountaineering, adventure and filmmaking. At the festival we think it’s important to enthuse and inspire them to undertake their own adventures. During and beyond the festival we’ll be running special elements for young people.

Best of Kendal Mountain Festival for Schools Brewery Arts Centre

Fri 18th December at 10.00am and 1.00pm

A combination of some of the best films from this year’s film competition and a special lecture by a leading mountaineer. Open to all schools – to book call the BAC Box Office on 01539 725133

Ticket: £3.00 per pupil.

Kendal Mountain Festival

FAMILY FRIENDLY FILM PROGRAMME

Threaded throughout the main festival film programme is a string of family friendly film selections. Now Mum and Dad won’t have to answer the questions, ‘Mum, Dad: why do climbers always say **** when they fall off?’ For times - see the main film programme.

KMF for Schools: In School

A morning or afternoon of adventure for school groups – aimed at year group 5 and above (both Primary and Secondary). Programme

Special Showing of Best of Kendal 2011

Some of the best films from this year’s festival, selected specially for a younger audience.

Find Your Own Adventure –

Wilderness on Your Doorstep.

An inspiring, fully illustrated presentation that outlines the full range of adventure activities – that are open to all – during a typical Lake District year. Starting with mountain walking and leading on to scrambling, climbing, mountaineering, kayaking canoeing and ski touring – the only limit to adventure on your doorstep is your own imagination!

Rivers of Ice

Explore the world’s greatest glaciers and observe the effects of Climate Change –online from the comfort of the classroom!

KMF for Schools: Hands On!

All of the adventure of the In School programme, but with the opportunity to get ‘hands on’ with some real climbing while being shown how by the experienced instructors at the Lakeland Climbing Centre. Open to all schools with year groups 5&6.

To book call Lakeland Climbing Centre – tel: 01539 721 766.

KMF for Schools is supported by Cumbria County Council, the Lake District National Park Authority and Lakeland Climbing Centre.

www.lakedistrict.gov.uk

www.kendalwall.co.uk

www.cumbria.gov.uk

Schools for

Photo: Dave Ashcroft, Cumbria Soaring Club

Fri 18 — Sun 20 November

Climbing and mountaineering has produced the single biggest body of written work of any sport – bar none! The written word is an essential element to Kendal and as ever, our book events run, as a 'golden thread' through the festival.

The Boardman–Tasker Prize

Things get off to a flying start on Friday lunchtime with The BoardmanTasker Prize. As ever the announcement of the winner is eagerly awaited, but this is a full afternoon which includes a lunchtime reception and Julie Summers talking with the short-listed authors in the run up to the award ceremony.

Fri 18 Nov Programme:

1.00pm Reception and Lunch

Part 1: Julie Summers talks with short-listed authors.

Part 2: The Award Ceremony hosted by Paul Tasker

Part 3. Author’s Signings

Brewery Malt Room from 1.00pm £15.00 – ticket includes buffet lunch

See page 06 for more details of this event.

Festival Book Stall & Book Signings

Don’t forget to visit the Festival Book Stall to pick up both the latest books and old classics – this is located in the Brewery Intro Bar area. Book signings will take place by the book stall - a timetable will be on display.

NB: To prevent overcrowding and disruption to the festival programme, only books bought at Kendal Mountain Festival, or a maximum of two additional other books will be signed. If in doubt you will be asked for proof of purchase. No Trade.

Brewery Arts Centre and K Village

Book Events

Throughout the remainder of the festival there will be a series of ‘In Conversations’, Reading and Talks with and by mountain, mountaineering and outdoor authors. All hosted by Julie Summers.

Ian Mitchell ‘In Conversation’

Prelude to Everest; Alexander Kellas – Himalayan Mountaineer

See Page 12.

Fri 18th Nov 7.00pm-8.15pm

K Village Heritage Centre | ????

Dr Jerry Lovatt

Delving into the Alpine Club

Library - Significant Titles from the Club's Collection of Early Mountaineering Books.

See Page 14.

Sat 19th Nov 10.00am -11.15am

K Village Heritage Centre | £7.50

Colin Mortlock hosted by Julie Summers

The Heart of Wild Nature

See Page 25.

Sun 19th Nov

K Village Heritage Centre | £9.50

John Beatty

Wild Vision

See Page 19.

Sat 19th Nov 6.00pm-7.30pm

THE BOX | Ticket: £9.50

Johnny Dawes hosted by Julie Summers

Full of Myself

See Page 25.

Sun 20th Nov 12.30pm-1.15pm

The Dojo | £9.50

Andy Kirkpatrick

Cold Wars: Climbing the Fine Line Between Risk and Reality

See Page 26.

Sun 20th Nov 2.00pm-3.15pm

The Dojo | £12.50

KMF SCHEDULE 2011

KEY Lectures Awards Specialist Nights Book Event Parties Special Screenings

Thursday 18

Ice Tools and Rope Skills

Try Petzl ice tools and learn rope skills for FREE at Kendal Climbing Wall

Kendal Mountain Festival sponsors Petzl are giving Festival-goers the chance to try their latest ice tools in special dry-tooling sessions at Kendal Climbing Wall. Try the Quark, Nomic and Ergo technical leashless tools and find out the difference in performance on vertical or overhanging ground. Over the two-hour sessions you will also get the chance to learn rope techniques: self-rescue, crevasse rescue etc using Petzl equipment. Spaces limited to 8 per session.

Session day/times as follows:

Friday 18 November 19:00 – 21:00

Saturday 19 November 09:30 – 11:30

Saturday 19 November 15:00 – 17:00

To book call the Festival box office on 01539 725133

Petzl will also be running demo sessions testing hardware & slings to destruction on their Gear Breaker, on their stand in the Base Camp Marquee at the Brewery Arts Centre.

Gear test day/times as follows:

Saturday 19 November 12:00 – 13:00

Sunday 20 November 12:00 – 13:00

No need to book – just turn up on the day.

Film Programmes 2011

CLIMBING 1 Page 44

Entre Nos 15'

Vertical Sailing 60'

Climbing Elements 52'

A Route For All Seasons 17'

A Life Of Climbs 24'

CLIMBING 2 Page 45

Islands: Traditional Tales of Lakeland Climbing 40'

The Long Hope 60'

Towers Of The Ennedi 15'

Encordades 54'

MOUNTAINEERING 1

Pages 46 – 47

50 Years In The Mountains 20'

Trail Scat (A Story of the Mountains) 6'

Linea Continua 17'

Ice Revolution 20'

Richard Parks: Conquering the World 75'

Demencia Senil 5'

Cold 20'

MOUNTAINEERING 2

Page 48

In the Shadow of the Mountain 25'

Sfinga: The Sphinx 70'

Panaroma 12'

Moonflower 40'

ADRENALINE

CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT Page 52

Human Planet –Mountains: Life In Thin Air 60' Clear Sky

SKI & BOARD Page 54

Solitaire 50'

XC Snowboarding 3'

One For The Road 60'

A Downhill Affair 13'

Chimaera 7'

The Fall Line 13'

WILD WATER Page 56

Kayak Europa 10'

Crossing The Ditch 55'

Mazungo, Canoeing the Congo 15'

Mammalian 63'

Kayak Extreme 9'

FREE FLIGHT Page 57

Proximity Flight 22'

Flight For Survival 53'

Uncharted 25'

I Believe I Can Fly 40'

ADVENTURE & EXPLORATION

Pages 58 – 59

Mazungo, Canoeing the Congo 15'

Dark Side of the Lens 6'

Human Planet – Zanskar:

Walking the Ice River 25'

Clear Sky 6'

Crossing The Ditch 55'

The Longest Way 5'

– 61

Human Planet:

Kawa Ijen Volcano 10'

Skateistan 9'

Playgrounds Reimagined 20'

Nancy Sid & Sergio 20'

Ben 17' On Assignment 7'

Tchang 27'

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Pages 62 – 63

SPECIAL SCREENING Piolet D'Or 60'

13 film programmes will run during this year’s Festival. As well as the usual mountain specialisms, this year there is a family friendly programme and a ‘lucky dip’.

Film details are provided over the following pages.

Please refer to the Schedule for screening times.

Note: Films may be subject to change. Any changes will be publicised on venue info boards.

Yosemite Falls High Line 4'

Skateistan 9'

The Longest Way 5'

Feel The Hill 12'

Trail Scat (A Story of the Mountains) 6'

Parking Garage:

Beyond the Limit 4'

Entre Nos 15'

Tobias Wood 3'

I Believe I Can Fly (short) 14'

Demencia Senil 5'

On Assignment 7'

XC Snowboarding 3'

Entre Nos

Directed & Produced by Erick Grigorovski

The animation tells the drama lived by a teenager, Luisa, during a camping trip with her father, Aurélio. Despite his extensive experience as a climber, he makes a mistake while climbing a big mountain and falls hundreds of metres down, disappearing into mist and trees. Isolated, alone and in a chilly rainstorm, Luisa needs to gather all her strength and skills to escape safely.

15’ / Brazil

Vertical Sailing Greenland

Directed & Produced by Sean Villanueva O' Driscoll

This film follows a skilled team of four climbers (Nicolas, Olivier Favresse, Ben Ditto, Sean Villenueva) and Scottish Reverend Captain Bob Shepton on a climbing sailing expedition to the West Coast of Greenland. Despite the seriousness of the climbing, it shows them laughing, having fun and playing music in the most bizarre locations. This expedition was awarded with the Piolet d'Or for showing great style, high technical level and huge camaraderie.

60’ / Belgium

Climbing Elements

Directed by Christoph Strobl; Produced by Florian Klingler

In Climbing Elements the Austrian pro-climber Killian Fischhuber, five time winner of the overall world cup in bouldering and multiple championship medal winner, faces the biggest challenges

52’ / Austria

A Route for All Seasons

Directed & Produced by Val Morgan Keswick Mountaineering Club marked its 10th anniversary with a mass ascent of the classic Lakeland rock route Corvus. Undeterred by the Cumbrian midsummer weather, club members made a beeline for Borrowdale armed with midge repellent, waterproofs and a filmmaker. The end result is a film that captures and celebrates the camaraderie, tenacity and sheer enjoyment involved in climbing this classic route so frequently taken for granted.

17’ / UK

A Life of Climbs: Little Chamonix

Directed & Produced by Simon D Gee

Little Chamonix, rising out of the Borrowdale Valley, is one of the Lake District's most popular routes, but like all great climbs it is wrapped in folklore, events and characters as big as the route itself. In the film we follow a typical ascent in the 40's through to the present day. With it's warming, human and playful style the film captures the essence of the climbing but will leave you seeing the route in a different light.

24’ / UK

RUNNING ORDER:

Islands: Traditional Tales of Lakeland Climbing

Directed & Produced by Dom Bush

A three part film, giving an insight into the world of hard traditional ascents in the birthplace of rock climbing, the English Lake District. With sport climbing and bouldering gaining popularity, this film provides a deep and sometimes comical perspective on the great British trad climbing tradition.

A sensitive and cinematic documentary film, that represents the Lakes and its characters in a simple and poignant way; featuring first ascents and hard repeats from Mike Przygrodzki, Stuart Wood, Adam Hocking and James McHaffie and interviews from Dave Birkett and Leo Houlding.

40’ / UK

Towers of the Ennedi

Directed & Produced by Renan Ozturk, Jimmy Chin, Tim Kemple

Follow climbers Mark Synnott, Alex Honnold and James Pearson as they travel across the roadless, windswept deserts of northeastern Chad. Basing their expedition on nothing more than a few photographs and rumours of a promised land with countless unclimbed sandstone towers, Mark's insatiable thirst for adventure and first ascents leads the small crew deep into the spectacular landscape of the Ennedi desert. In search for unclimbed sandstone towers, the team finds much more than climbing in this film about risk and the arc of a climber's career.

15’ / USA

The Long Hope

Directed & Produced by Paul Diffley

St John's Head on the island of Hoy is a wild and remote 1000 foot sea cliff. It was first climbed in 1970 by Ed Drummond and Oliver Hill. Drummond and Hill took 7 days to climb, sleeping on ledges and in hammocks. Now, 40 years later Dave Macleod is setting out to climb the cliff in a single day, finishing with a new desperately hard final pitch up the headwall. The film will also follow Ed Drummond, now in his sixties and suffering from Parkinson's disease, as he makes a pilgrimage back to St John's Head to look upon the route one last time.

60’ / Scotland

Encordades

Directed by Gerard Montero Coromines; Produced by Carlos Bria Lahoz

Encordades' collects some of the most representative figures of the Catalan climbing and mountaineer scene. Woman of different ages explain their strong and special connection with the heights, sharing a common passion: the mountain becomes their secret place of happiness. We will discover their different characters, with a tireless spirit of self improvement in common. All of them have always been fighting to make their dreams come true. A route through the feminine climbing history in Catalonia by charismatic characters who crossed the barriers and broke stereotypes in their respective times.

54’ / Spain

Islands: Lakeland Climbing (40'); The Long Hope (60'); Towers of the Ennedi (15'); Encordades (54')

50 Years in the Mountains

Directed & Produced by Brian Hall and Keith Partridge

During the last half century we have witnessed an age of outstanding achievement and evolution in the history of climbing and mountaineering. The UK outdoor brand Mountain Equipment began in 1961 and this film celebrates their 50th anniversary bringing together personal reflections of some of the world's most significant mountaineers together with rare archive footage to take you on an intriguing and spectacular journey through the mountains.

20’ / UK

Trail Scat (A Story of the Mountains)

Directed & Produced by Stephen Burgess

Steve gives us a glimpse into his motivations for staying fit for his yearly jaunts trotting fun in the mountains. Combining elements of poetry, scat, rap and jazz with a big band back up. This 6 minute film takes us through some of the most pristine wilderness in the Pacific Northwest, all filmed on the run from a unique perspective.

6’ / USA

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Linea Continua

Directed & Produced by Herve Barmasse

Four generations, one sole purpose: going to the mountains in search of adventure, again and again! The Barmasse family of Valtournench: mountaineers, alpinists, explorers and mountain guides of the Matterhorn. It was on this very 'Gran Becca', as the Val D'Aostans call Cervino, that on the 17th of March 2010 spanning two generations, father and son tied in together. Their aim was to climb a couloir, which plunges for 1200 metres towards the base of the South face of the Matterhorn. An old project, attempted 24 years previously by Marco's father, taken up on this day by Marco and his son Herve. A difficult route, defined by some of the greatest alpinsts of the 1980s as 'one of the last projects in the Alps', it still remained incomplete in 2010.

17' / Italy

Ice Revolution

Directed & Produced by Pete Mortimer

At British Columbia’s spectacular Helmcken Falls a revolution is taking place, led by Canadian maniac Will Gadd, and British climber

Tim Emmett. After 30+ years of ice climbing Gadd has finally realised his dream of climbing radically overhanging heinously difficult ice. Gadd and Emmett dodge exploding 30 foot icicle bombs and ascend the hardest pure ice climb in the world, but they swear it’s just the first step in a whole new direction for the sport.

20’

/ USA

Demencia Senil

Directed & Produced by Jordi Canyigueral

The Basque climber Iker Pou is one of the strongest and most talented in the world. Along with his brother he has free climbed some of the hardest multi pitch routes in the world. He has now repeated the climb ‘demencia senil’ first climbed by Chris Sharma.

4’ / Spain

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Cold

Directed & Produced by Anson Fogel

For the past 26 years 16 expeditions have tried and failed to climb one of Pakistan's 8000 metre peaks in winter. On February 2nd 2011, Simone Moro, Denis Urubko and Cory Richards became the first. Cory is now the only American to summit any 8000 metre peak in winter. The journey nearly killed them. Cory carried a small camera and filmed the ordeal constantly. This is their story, as seen from the raw, honest perspective of Cory's lens.

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20 / USA

Demencia Senil (5'); Cold (20')

Sfinga: The Sphinx

Directed by Vojko Anzelic;

Produced by Gregor Kresal

The film in a charming and original way compares the first ascent to the first free climb on the face of the Sphinx, located in the most prominent part of the north face of Triglav. This aesthetic and breathtaking film presents the mystical Sphinx wall and all the climbers who have made significant ascents over three decades.

70’ / Slovenia

In the Shadow of the Mountain

Directed by Max Segal; Produced by Hugh Barnard

In the Shadow of the Mountain is a half hour documentary that charts one man's exploration of the motivations of climbing; why we take the risks we do in the pursuit of our sport. Hugh Barnard is a mountain guide and film maker from Wanaka, New Zealand, prompted by the death of a climbing friend he sets out on a journey to discover just what it is that drives his friends to climb.

25' / New Zealand

Panaroma

Directed & Produced by Jordi Canyigueral

The climbers Iker and Enou Pou find themselves face to face with one of the most well known climbing routes in the world, Pan Aroma. The route, set in the midst of the incredible scenario of the Tre Cime di Laverado in the Dolomites was opened in 2007 by Alexander Huber and offers a series of demanding pitches graded 8C, which make their way past the vertiginous overhang on the north face of Cima Ouest.

12’ / Spain

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Moonflower

Directed & Produced by Alastair Lee

Take a front seat ride and experience what it takes to make a first ascent on one of the world's biggest alpine faces. The film joins top alpinists Jon Bracey and Matt Helliker as they honour their late friend Jules Cartright by following his original vision of a formidable new line on Mt Hunter's incredible Moonflower Buttress.

40’ / UK

Since Mountain Equipment began in 1961 we have been witness to an age of outstanding achievement and evolution in the history of climbing and mountaineering. an art form” “

Climbing, for me, it is is totally

creative

Andy Parkin

Visit mountain-equipment.co.uk to watch our unique 50th anniversary documentary

Race for the Nose

Directed & Produced by Peter Mortimer

Welcome to the wildest competition known to man – the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan. For 50 years, the best climbers in the world have been one-upping each other on this massive granite monolith in Yosemite National Park, racing up 3000ft of vertical rock in under 3 hours and risking life and limb to shave more seconds off the record time. We follow Dean Potter and Sean Leary on their attempt to break this legendary record on the classic route that has been the scene of epic rivalries, brutal accidents and remains to this day a hotly contested prize.

20’ / USA

Yosemite Falls High Line

Directed & Produced by Renan Ozturk

An intimate short film looking into Dean Potter's character and his latest quest to walk a stunning high-line over Yosemite Falls.

4’ / USA

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Parking Garage: Beyond the Limit

Directed by John Dabrowski; Produced by Mark Odlum

Parking Garage: Beyond the Limit is a heart wrenching sketch parody of the discovery Channel Show, Everest: Beyond the Limit.

4’ / USA

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

I Believe I Can Fly (short)

Directed & produced by Seb Montaz-Rosset

Join Tancrede and Julien on an incredible exploration into the world of free flight. The two friends are pioneers in ‘highlining’ - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking.

14’ / France

Holtanna

Directed & Produced by Sam Beaugey

Géraldine Fasnacht, Sebastien Collomb-Gros, Manu Pellissier Beaugey and Sam are no strangers to climbing, snowboarding and the base-jump scene. Together they face a big challenge: to carry out the first base jumps on the Antarctic continent. Under extreme conditions, at temperatures down to -40 ° C, they are waiting for two months in the ice for a weather window to allow them into the granite wall of the Holtanna. An adventure in a stunning, pristine glacial environment and the athletic demands of the human lot.

52' / France

Feel the Hill

Directed & Produced by Jeremy Comte

The sport of longboarding attracts all kinds of people. This film demonstrates the multiple disciplines of long boarding, including downhill, footwork, slide, slalom and travelling: and the sense of freedom that comes with the sport. Check out these talented skaters in both urban and mountain areas.

20’ / Canada

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Sketchy Andy

Directed & Produced by Peter Mortimer

American climbing dirtbag

Andy Lewis is taking the discipline of slacklining into the future as he solos the worlds longest high lines and masters the hardest aerial tricks, all the while pushing his equipment to the limit. As Andy goes higher, harder and faster with climbing, slack and BASE we all have to wonder how far he can go before it’s one step over the line.

20' / USA

The Bedlamites

Directed & Produced by Shyla Lee

The Bedlamites are a group of fell runners who organise races up some of the most well known and beautiful peaks in and around Yorkshire, UK. These races are run in winter, sometimes through thick fog and rain, on grassy uneven and slippery terrain and during the night.

10’ / UK

Human Planet: Mountains – Life In Thin Air

Directed by Nicholas Brown; Produced by Dina Mufti

The Human Planet team filmed in some of the remotest and dangerous places on earth. Mountains - Life in Thin Air looks at the extraordinary way people survive at high altitude: From the Altai mountains of Mongolia, to the lush cloud forests of Papua New Guinea, the unforgiving environment of the Himalaya and the deadly crater of an Indonesian volcano where the film team found themselves part of the action.

60’ / UK

Clear Sky

Directed & Produced by Martin Stitt

A day in the life of a Tibetan Yak herder.

6’ / UK

Mi Chacra

Directed & Produced by Jason Burlage

Raised in a village in the mountains of southern Peru, Feliciano works as a porter on the IncaTrail. Mi Chacra chronicles one year in his life - from planting season to harvest. It paints a vivid picture of the conflict between Feliciano's love for the land and work he learned from his father, with his desire to give his son a better life in the city.

99’ / USA

3 Minute Gaps

Directed & Produced by Clay Porter

For two years the crew of 3 Minute Gaps have followed the world's best mountain bike racers around the globe documenting them as they trained, prepared, rode, ate, travelled, raced, celebrated, commiserated and made sacrifices simply because of the weight of their ambition to be the fastest. There is no truer, more accurate and intimate depiction of the hallowed worlds of the very best World Cup riders than 3 Minute Gaps.

72’ / USA

Find

Directed by Mark Huskisson

FIND is a journey of discovery with some of the world's most passionate riders in the finest locations on the planet. A British film that takes you through the highs and lows of physical endeavour with a vast backdrop of stunning locations. It's a film that opens your eyes to the world of mountain biking in all its forms. FIND features Danny MacAskill, Steve Peat, Hans Ray and Rowan Sorrel on a journey of discovery.

75’ / UK

Tobias Wood

Directed & Produced by Mark Sedon

Tobias Wood is an adventurer in the future, when carbon fuels are prohibitively expensive. So he takes off on a push bike from his home, rides to Breast Hill, climbs up it and flies off on his paraglider. A carbon free adventure. The film was a finalist in the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's editing competition.

Stock footage was filmed, and 30 minutes of it released to film editors from around the world to edit, add captions, sound and special effects to create a three minute film.

3’ / New Zealand

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Image © Sven Martin

Solitaire

Directed by Nick Waggoner; Produced by Ben Sturgulewski

In the high desert of South America, winter takes hold, devouring bleached bones and abandoned shacks. Born in the spires of Argentina's legendary Las Lenas, a lonely two-year journey begins through an abandoned world. wandering the length of a continent from Peru's Cordillera Blanca to Chilean Patagonia, Solitaire fuses westerninspired tales of backcountry gambles into landscapes never before visited on film.

50’ / USA

XC Snowboarding

Directed by Adam Brodie; Produced by Geoff McClean

Joel and Tate, the world’s most dedicated snowboarders, battle the winter elements as they fight against the prejudice from skiers and regular snowboarders alike.

3’ / USA

One For The Road

Directed & Produced by Teton Gravity Research

One for the Road is a ski and snowboard movie following some of the world’s most progressive snow sports athletes, documenting their lives on the road and capturing some of the most stunning riding to date.

60’ / USA

A Downhill Affair

Directed by Sam Giffen and Ryan Fenson Hood; Produced by Sam Giffen

Professional extreme skiers Zack and Molly meet on the mountain. It's love at first sight. Photoshoots fuel their powder chasing trips around the world and at the end of day when they cosy up by the fire, they've got each other. Sharing a shoestring budget, standing on creaking cornices together, watching each other risk life and limb for the camera: their wildest dreams have come true. Or have they?

13’ / USA

Chimaera

Directed by Dave Mossop; Produced by Malcolm Sangster

In mythological terms Chimaera refers to a fusion of forms that is the personification of winter. Chimaera slows our perception of reality and offers an unprecedented look at a skier's life. It is an experience that blurs the borders between what is real and what is imaginary.

7’ / Canada

The Fall Line

Directed & Directed by Tyler Stableford

After losing his legs in a grenade blast in Iraq, 101st Airborne Ranger Heath Calhoun endures a tortuous recovery. Years later, the Virginia native finds freedom in an unlikely location: on the ski slopes of Aspen, Colorado. Calhoun discovers a talent for Ski Racing and earns a chance to represent his country again – as an athlete on the 2010 Paralympic ski team. With a gold medal in the balance, Calhoun commits everything to the challenge.

13’ / USA

Mammalian

Directed & Produced by Frank Wolf

A 2,000 km arctic canoe journey from Yellowknife to Rankin Inlet provides the setting for this intimate, sideways look at the largest wilderness area in North America. Home to some of the greatest populations of large mammals on earth, pressures from industry and climate change make the future of this sanctuary uncertain. From the deepest heart of the barren lands, the filmmakers have emerged with a compelling portrait of the landscape and a new discovery that will shock the natural world. 63’ / ???

Kayak Europa

Directed & Produced by Daniel J Fylan Smith

Into the Outside paddling crew's adventures in Europe. Filmed on location in Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and France. Directed by Daniel J Fylan Smith, the film follows the crew's first trip kayaking in Europe.

10’ / UK

Crossing The Ditch

Directed by Greg Quail; Produced by Justin Jones

The Tasman Sea runs for more than 2000km between Australia and New Zealand: it is one of the world’s most dangerous stretches of water. Two young Australians, James Castrissian and Justin Jones, decide to cross it in a kayak, a feat that has never succeeded before. Ten metre waves, terrifying storms, strong currents and ravenous sharks put the minds and bodies of those two young men to the test. After 62 days, they reach the sandy coast of NZ to earn a place in history.

55’ / Australia

Mazungu – Canoeing the Congo

Directed & Produced by Phil Harwood

Ex Marine Phil Harwood's graphic account of his hair raising adventures, during his 5 month solo, first 'source to the sea' descent of the 2922 mile long Congo River through the war torn D.R. Congo. Starting from the true source in north eastern Zambia, he faced swamps, waterfalls, rapids and endemic corruption. Arrested, chased, collapsing from malaria with numerous death threats, he also encountered tremendous hospitality. 'I only had to get my machete out twice to prevent myself from being robbed'

15’ / UK

Kayak Extreme

Directed & Produced by Kajo Fritz

Together with a group of bold adventurers, the luminary Olaf Obsommer and Thilo Schmitt undertake a kayak expedition to the Altai mountains. This proves to be an extraordinary challenge. They want to fulfil their great desire, to become registered in the “book of legends”, after having achieved 110 km of river water with 96 rapids. This honour has rarely been given to any kayakers in the world so far.

10’ / Germany

Proximity Flight

Directed & Produced by 5th House Productions

We can fly! With the wingsuit man's age-old dream of flying has come true. Base jumpers Mike Swanson and Jon DeVore go for the top in Monterrey, Mexico, as they jump off the jagged 6,000foot mountain.

Like jet pilots, they control their trajectory by quick and precise manoeuvres, even flying in formation in close proximity to the towering rock face before releasing their parachutes.

Stunning mountain scenery – the most beautiful and spectacular free-fall images ever captured in quality HD.

22’ / Austria

Flight for Survival

Directed & Produced by Martin Cray

Asian Vultures are dying out at an alarming rate – more endangered than the Polar Bear. But the vulture's unlovable reputation keeps their plight out of the public eye. Until now. Scott Mason, is determined to halt the rapid decline of a much misunderstood species. We follow Scott's journey through a series of trials and tribulations as he battles the elements in the Himalayan mountains to bring his conservation message to the world. by combining conservation, adventure sport and the ancient art of falconry, Flight of Survival documents Scott's struggle to raise awareness of the vulture's plight by undertaking his greatest challenge to date - a 10,000 climb in the Himalayan mountains to attempt the highest, longest, most challenging parahawking flight ever.

53’ / UK

Uncharted

Produced by Dan Kircher

His name is Rock’n Roll: Chuck Berry, the ever dazzling base-jump visionary understands his sport as a personal refutation of the word ‘impossible’. The Uncharted Project takes him to yet undiscovered peaks in the amazing scenery of Fjordland, New Zealand. Along with his buddies Shane McConkey and Miles Dasher, he does what base-jumpers love most: they ‘open new projects’. Terror Peak, a remote and inaccessible spot, had never been base-jumped before. For Chuck and his mates, the steep, rugged terrain opens up the most exciting new playgrounds. A celebration of passion and true friendship, Uncharted documents the adventurous base jumps and sheer manic wingsuit flights of the three insatiable thrill-seekers, captured in groundbreaking action shots.

25’ / Austria

I Believe I Can Fly

Directed & produced by Seb Montaz-Rosset

Join Tancrede and Julien on an incredible exploration into the world of free flight. The two friends are pioneers in ‘highlining’ - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking. Using their skills and experience as climbers, the pair push their boundaries beyond the realms of possibility as they embark on a new evolution of their sport. We travel from the Verdon gorge to the skyscrapers of Paris, and finally to the spectacular cliffs and fjords of Norway - where the pair plan to put weeks spent training to the ultimate test. Could months of planning and training really lead them to their dream of complete freedom... the freedom of flight?

40’ / France

RUNNING ORDER: Mazungu

Human Planet:

Zanskar – Walking the Ice River

Directed by David Marks; Produced by Charlotte Scott

The BBC's Human Planet series sent a crew out to Zanskar to film one of the most dangerous school trips in the world. To reach the children's village the crew battle rotten river ice, altitude and deep snow. After seven days they reach the children to film their journey to school. What follows is a dramatic and at times tragic story that is always gripping.

24’ / UK

Mazungu – Canoeing the Congo

Directed & Produced by Phil Harwood

Ex Marine Phil Harwoods graphic account of his hair raising adventures, during his 5 month solo, first 'source to the sea' descent of the 2922 mile long Congo River through the war torn D.R. Congo. Starting from the true source in north eastern Zambia, he faced swamps, waterfalls, rapids and endemic corruption. Arrested, chased, collapsing from malaria with numerous death threats, he also encountered tremendous hospitality. 'I only had to get my machete out twice to prevent myself from being robbed'.

15’ / UK

Dark Side of the Lens

Directed by Mickey Smith; Produced by Helen Hayden

A film by renowned photographer and body boarder Mickey Smith explores his world as a true waterman - both as an athlete and artist.

6’ / UK

Clear Sky

Directed & Produced by Martin Stitt

A day in the life of a Tibetan Yak herder.

6’ / UK

Crossing The Ditch

Directed by Greg Quail; Produced by Justin Jones

The Tasman Sea runs for more than 2000km between Australia and New Zealand: it is one of the world’s most dangerous stretches of water. Two young Australians, James Castrissian and Justin Jones, decide to cross it in a kayak, a feat that has never been attempted before. Ten metre plus waves, terrifying storms, strong currents and ravenous sharks put the minds and bodies of those two young men to the test. After 62 days, they reach the sandy coast of NZ to earn a place in history.

55’ / Australia

The Longest Way

Directed & Produced by Christoph Rehage

This entertaining 'short' is a time lapse film of a one year walk from Beijing to Urumqi. Features Christoph’s unlimited beard and hair growth.

5’ / Germany

Nancy, Sid & Sergio

Directed by Craig Pickles; Produced by Mike Weeks

When God and the Devil go on a rock climbing weekend in Wales, it's time for their once a millennium truce, a chance to talk. But, after they discover Nancy slumped at the bottom of a rock face, old rivalries soon surface as she joins them for a day of climbing. When night threatens to overtake the three climbers, they take shelter in remote abandoned chapel and Nancy begins to feel a creeping sense of unease about the men who introduced themselves as Sid and Sergio. As dawn breaks, Nancy realises that her future is in desperate and horrific danger. but the burning question is, who can she trust to guide her home?

20’ / UK

Human Planet –Kawa Ijen Volcano: In the Jaws of Hell

Directed & Produced by Dina Mufti

The crew braves the volatile Kawa Ijen Volcano in East Java - quite literally descending into the jaws of hell - to film Indonesian locals mining sulphur from a deadly, gas-filled crater.

10’ / UK

Skateistan

Directed & Produced by Orlando von Einsiedel

The Skateistan project is Afghanistan’s - and the worlds - first co-educational skateboarding school. The school engages growing numbers of urban and internally-displaced youth through skateboarding, and provides them with new opportunities in cross-cultural interaction, education, and personal empowerment. In a country with innumerable problems, Skateistan represents an oasis where children can be children and where they can build the kinds of cross-cultural / class relationships that Afghanistan needs for future stability.

9’ / UK

Ben

Directed & Produced by Kate Owen

A short film about a few people who have made their lives around one of Scotlands most iconic mountains, Ben Nevis.From landscape photographers to the local farmer, elite fell runners to professional climbers, this is a film about a passion and about the love for the mountains.

17’ / UK

Playgrounds Reimagined

Directed & Produced by Seth Warren

Playgrounds Reimagined highlights the work of the environmental heroes working to promote and protect the places in which we play. It will inspire viewers to get involved with protecting and enhancing recreation areas for future generations.

20’ / USA

Tchang

Directed by Gonzalo Viisedo and Daniel Strombeck; Produced by Hugo Serra Andueza, Guillermo Rojas, Luis Melgar, Alex Montoya, Jon D Dominguez

Two Basque mountaineers have an accident on one peak in southern Spain. The search and rescue team locate them. A strong blizzard forces the four men to refuge in a small cave...

27’ / Spain

On Assignment

Directed & Produced by Renan Ozturk

A behind the scenes adventure with photographer Jimmy Chin as he attempts to do justice to the cutting edge of climbing today in Yosemite for a National Geographic feature article

7’ / USA

Yosemite

Yosemite Falls High Line

Directed & Produced by Renan Ozturk

An intimate short film looking into Dean Potter's character and his latest quest to walk a stunning highline over Yosemite Falls.

4’ / USA

Also showing as part of Adrenaline

Skateistan

Directed & Produced by Orlando von Einsiedel

The Skateistan project is Afghanistan’s - and the worldsfirst co-educational skateboarding school.

9’ / ???

Also showing as part of Lucky Dip

Demencia Senil Directed & Produced by Jordi Canyigueral

The Longest Way

Directed & Produced by Christoph Rehage

Time Lapse of a one year walk from Beijing to Urumqi. Featuring Christoph’s unlimited beard and hair growth.

5’ / Germany

Also showing as part of Adventure & Exploration

The Basque Iker Pou is one of the strongest and most talented climbers in the world. Along with his brother he has free climbed some of the hardest multi pitch routes in the world. He has now repeated the climb ‘demencia senil’ first climbed by Chris Sharma.

5’ / Spain

Also showing as part of Mountaineering 2

Feel the Hill

Directed & Produced by Jeremy Comte

The sport of longboarding attracts all kinds of people. This film demonstrates the multiple disciplines of long boarding, including downhill, footwork, slide, slalom and travelling: and the sense of freedom that comes with the sport. Check out these talented skaters in both urban and mountain areas.

20’ / Canada

Also showing as part of Family Friendly

Also showing as part of Adrenaline

Entre Nos Directed & Produced by Erick Grigorovski

The animation tells the drama lived by a teenager, Luisa, during a camping trip with her father, Aurélio. Despite his extensive experience as a climber, he makes a mistake while climbing a big mountain and falls hundreds of metres down, disappearing into mist and trees. Isolated, alone and in a chilly rainstorm, Luisa needs to gather all her strength and skills to escape safely.

15’ / Brazil Also showing as part of Climbing 1

Trail Scat (A Story of the Mountains)

Directed & Produced by Stephen Burgess

Steve gives us a glimpse into his motivations for staying fit for his yearly jaunts trotting fun in the mountains. Combining elements of poetry, scat, rap and jazz with a big band back up. This 6 minute film takes us through some of the most pristine wilderness in the Pacific Northwest, all filmed on the run from a unique perspective.

6’ / USA

Garage:

Beyond the Limit

Directed by John Dabrowski; Produced by Mark Odlum

Parking Garage: Beyond the Limit is a heart wrenching sketch parody of the discovery Channel Show, Everest: Beyond the Limit.

4’ / USA

On Assignment

Directed & Produced by Renan Ozturk

A behind the scenes adventure with photographer Jimmy Chin as he attempts to do justice to the cutting edge of climbing today in Yosemite for a National Geographic feature article

7’ / USA

XC Snowboarding

Directed by Adam Brodie; Produced by Geoff McClean

Also showing as part of Mountaineering 2

Also showing as part of Adrenaline

I Believe I Can Fly (short)

Directed & produced by Seb Montaz-Rosset

Also showing as part of Ski & Board Parking

Also showing as part of Lucky Dip

Tobias Wood

Join Tancrede and Julien on an incredible exploration into the world of free flight. The two friends are pioneers in ‘highlining’ - a vertiginous combination of climbing, slackline and tightrope walking.

14’ / France

Also showing as part of Adrenaline. Full film showing as part of Free Flight

Joel and Tate, the world’s most dedicated snowboarders, battle the winter elements as they fight against the predjudice from skiers and regular snowboarders alike.

3’ / USA

Directed & Produced by Mark Sedon

Tobias Wood is an adventurer in the future, when carbon fuels are prohibitively expensive. So he takes off on a push bike from his home, rides to Breast Hill, climbs up it and flies off on his paraglider. A carbon free adventure. The film was a finalist in the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's editing competition.

Stock footage was filmed, and 30 minutes of it released to film editors from around the world to edit, add captions, sound and special effects to create a three minute film.

3’ / New Zealand

Also showing as part of Bike

Patagonia & Nurture Lakeland

Patagonia’s ‘Our Common Waters’ campaign finds Lake District link

Each of us uses an Olympic-size poolful of water (2.5 million litres) a year. Much of this is our share of industrial production and consumption; the water used to make our stuff. So it’s important to keep an eye on what businesses do to meet the challenges of water scarcity and pollution. Patagonia aims to measure how much water goes into every product it makes, and to begin to reduce it.

Our Common Waters, Patagonia’s new campaign, is about balancing human water use with the needs of the environment. The more water we waste, the more habitat we destroy. The more we pollute our streams and lakes, the harder it is for animals and plants to survive.

No more is this true than in the English Lake District, where our beautiful waters are under threat from excessive nutrients (phosphates). Conservation charity Nurture Lakeland is working hard to raise awareness of how phosphates, which cause algal blooms, get into the lakes.

Ruth Kirk of Nurture Lakeland says, “Phosphate comes from a variety of sources including agriculture and sewage, but what we use to wash our clothes and dishes also has an impact on our lakes. We want to help people make the link between what they put down the plughole and what happens when it washes into the water.”

Phosphates are used in detergents to ‘soften’ the water but Cumbria is already a ‘soft’ water area. By switching to one of the phosphate-free products on the market you can help reduce the amount of nutrient entering the lakes.

Go to the Love Your Lakes website for more information including a downloadable fact-sheet with advice for lake users and a list of phosphate-free products you can buy. www.loveyourlakes.org

To check out your own water footprint, use National Geographic's online Water Footprint Calculator: http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/ freshwater/water-footprint-calculator/

Photo: Patagonia

Base Camp Marquee

Welcome back inside the Kendal Mountain Festival Base Camp Marquee for 2011, no bigger but definitely better. Returning are planetFear the Festival's retail partner along with Bowmore our very own Malt sponsors, showcasing a new interactive Whiskey experience.

An even more eclectic mix than last year, if that is possible. You can still book that expedition while buying a custom made hat but you can now learn all about fleece products while visiting Norway and Chamonix. Come and meet the brands and learn all you didn't know about kit, get insured, have another wee dram and get your carabiners tested. Phew after all that you'll be exhausted and will need another dram................ Just come and say hello, it will be great to see you in thereand remember its the only thing that's free!

Yours festivally, Debs

Base Camp Opening Hours

Thursday: 6pm - 10pm

Adventure Capital of the UK

The Lake District, Cumbria is the country’s biggest adventure playground and is breathtaking, in every sense of the word! Whether you are looking for a gentle stroll or a mountain scramble, a coastal cycle or a sportive challenge, this dramatic landscape of lakes, mountains, countryside and coast has something for everyone.

www.golakes.co.uk/adventure

Bowmore

Nature, it seems, is constantly competing for Islay. On the one hand, you have the mellow, warming influence of the Gulf Stream. On the other, the icy winter gales that drive the salt spray far inland, saturating the peaty soil before drying it with its seaweed-infused breeze.

It’s fitting therefore that this island of contrasts should produce some of the most robust, yet refined Single Malt whisky you will find anywhere.

Bowmore’s celebrated Single Malt whisky has been distilled on this magical island ever since 1779. The first distillery on Islay, there are those who would say it has never been bettered. And we’d be bound to agree.

adidas

adidas Outdoor – all speed, all adventure

We’re proud to be supporting the Kendal Mountain Festival this year and couldn’t be more excited about joining you in natures outdoor stadium.

BMC

Friday & Saturday: 9am - 10pm

Sunday: 9am - 6pm

At adidas Outdoor we’re passionate about designing footwear and clothing with technologies you can rely on, allowing you to be athletic in all terrains. Come and check out our range and discover adidas outdoor.

www.adidas.com/outdoor

The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) is the national representative body for climbers, hill walkers and mountaineers in England and Wales. As a long-standing supporter of Kendal Mountain Festival, the BMC will be exhibiting books, maps and merchandise in the festival marquee. We’ll be launching the new Climbing Walls DVD and the latest British Mountain Map – North York Moors. Come say hello and support the work of the BMC by joining our flourishing membership of over 74,000 members.

www.thebmc.co.uk

www.bowmore.com

Clif Bar

Needing more energy to complete a 175 mile bike ride, Gary Erickson grabbed his last energy bar—the only bar available at the time—and realised he couldn’t take a bite. Right then, he had an epiphany, as a baker and an athlete, that he could make something portable that tasted better. Today, Clif Bar continues to blaze trails in nutrition to get you through all your outdoor adventures.

www.clifbar.co.uk

Chamonix

Chamonix has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years. The first to relate the magnificence of the Chamonix Valley, were 2 Englishmen, Wyndam and Pocock, following their visit in 1741. Since this date, Chamonix’s history has been closely linked with that of British climbers, artists, poets and scientists who have shared and continue to share our passion for the Mont-Blanc region. Chamonix Tourist Board is delighted to be a part of the Kendal Mountain Festival this year.

www.chamonix.com

Custard Climbing Creations

Hand-made beanies, head warmers, slippers and other warm wooley accessories ideal for climbers and the like-minded. Our products are made with New Zealand lambs wool and quite often customised to fit and suit you perfectly. We have a range of colours and accessories on offer to allow you to come up with your own unique design. Alternatively, we can design and create to suit you. Our products also make great gifts.

www.custardclimbingcreations.co.uk

Community Action Nepal

Community Action Nepal is a charity – set up by mountaineers – to help the mountain people of Nepal. Visit our stand at the Kendal Mountain Festival to find out about our grass roots community based projects, discover how you can help by taking a trekking holiday in the Himalaya with our linked company Community Action Treks or just pick up something from our Fair Trade Himalayan Craft stall.

www.canepal.org.uk

Financial Management Bureau

‘Mountaineers, climbers and people who like to participate in dangerous activities, also have to participate in mundane everyday activities, such as taking out a mortgage and raising a family. But not many companies are keen on insuring people to make sure these things are protected. FMB specialises in helping to get this protection, even if you do take part in ‘pretty scary stuff’! We also donate a portion of any fee earned to the Mountain Rescue Service - the ones who put their necks on the line to protect you when it really matters! ‘

www.investmentmaze.co.uk

Fix the Fells

Fix the Fells is partnership project to repair and maintain eroded upland footpaths in the Lake District. A small number of skilled craftsmen and hundreds of volunteers carry out this essential repair work. Repairing and preventing path erosion not only improves access, but also helps reduce silt in rivers and protects peat soils and vegetation, which absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Give something back to the places you love and help to fix the fells.

www.nurturelakeland.org

Jagged Globe

Based in Sheffield, Jagged Globe organises climbing, trekking and skiing trips to destinations on every continent of the globe. Jagged Globe CLIMB includes mountaineering expeditions and courses, ranging from introductory-level snow and ice instruction, through to first ascents and expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. TREK includes classic treks, as well as esoteric trips to the quieter corners of the Himalaya. SKI covers everything from Off Piste courses in famous resorts, to ‘first descents’ trips to the Antarctica Peninsula.

www.jagged-globe.co.uk

John Muir Trust

The John Muir Trust is the leading wild land conservation charity in the UK. Working with people and communities to conserve, campaign and inspire, we seek to ensure that wild land is protected and that wild places are valued by and for everyone. We need your support to strengthen our voice. Join us and become a guardian of wild land and wild places.

www.johnmuirtrust.org

K Village

Kendal’s famous K Village is a major sponsor of the Kendal Mountain Festival, offering a great selection of 20 premium factory outlet stores and cafes. With shops like Mountain Warehouse, Trespass and Clarks Shoes, K Village is the perfect stop-off point to browse and find an outdoor bargain while you’re at the Festival. K Village is conveniently situated five minutes walk from the Brewery Arts Centre, close to the Dojo lecture venue.

K Village is also home to the K Shoes Heritage Centre, curated by Audrey Salkeld and featuring many interesting artefacts from the early Everest attempts. The Heritage Centre hosts all of the Kendal Mountain Festival Book Lectures.

www.kvillage.co.uk

Base Camp Marquee

Kendal Mountain Rescue Team

After a successful visit to the Kendal Mountain Festival in 2010, we are back again to raise the profile of the Kendal Mountain Rescue Team. There will be hill-going members on hand to answer all your questions. A new KMRT beer will be on sale in the bars over the weekend so come and say hello and give us some support.

www.kendalmrt.org.uk

Patagonia

Patagonia, the Californian outdoor gear and apparel company founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973, is noted internationally for its commitment to product quality and environmental activism.

Incorporating environmental responsibility into product development, the company supports the ambitious mission statement: “To make the best product, cause no unnecessary harm and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis”.

www.patagonia.com

Lake District National Park

Your National Park – for you, for life

We are delighted once gain to be supporting the Kendal Mountain Festival, as it represents so many of the activities we are trying to encourage in the Lake District National Park. But while the Mountain Festival lasts for just one long weekend, the fun in the national park lasts all the year - you can always walk, cycle, climb and ride around the beautiful Lake District National Park. And of course you can also get on the water on our lakes and coastline.

How to find out more: Pop into one of our Information Centres or take a virtual stroll round:

www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting

Peaks Foundation

Peaks Foundation organizes global mountain challenges for women who seek adventure, a sense of personal achievement, and an opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. We support and empower women and girls in communities where the mountain challenges take place, through initiatives such as education, maternal healthcare, community conservation and micro-enterprise.

www.peaksfoundation.org

Petzl

For over 40 years Petzl has been inventing and improving technical gear for vertical sports. First caving, then developing into mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, aid climbing... the list goes on. Plus of course there are Petzl’s world-renowned head torches for climbing, trail running, sailing, fishing or any pursuit that requires handsfree lighting. At the Kendal Mountain Festival Petzl will be showing the latest gear, plus running technical sessions to learn techniques and best practice.

www.petzl.com

planetFear

planetFear - Bike | Run | Climb | Ski

planetFear are delighted to once again take the role as official retail partner to the Kendal Mountain Festival. Come and see us for some incredible bargains on top kit from Haglofs, Rab and Marmot in the marquee, and don't forget to visit the website for the latest news, articles, videos, event listings, competitions, holidays, galleries and product for climbing, mountain-biking, running and adventure-racing.

www.planetfear.com

Pogu

Pogu spikes – the pocket sized mini trail crampon for use on ice and snow. They give you the confidence to stay active outdoors all winter.

Pogu spikes are the ideal safety footwear accessory for ice and snow. The reinforced elastomer harness simply stretches over structured footwear in seconds whilst the high carbon stainless steel spikes grip the slippery terrain.

www.pogu.co.uk

Polartec

Polartec® NeoShell® is Polartec’s first ever waterproof breathable and has been launched to wild acclaim this year. With a clutch of awards including the latest – Derryck Draper Award [voted for by the UK’s leading gear testers] it’s giving users the protection of a hardshell with the breathability of a soft shell – the best of both worlds - and perfect for the British climate. Check out the following: Rab’s Neo Stretch collection; Mammut’s Gipfelgrat collection; Marmot Zion jacket; The North Face® Jammu jacket [US only]; 66NORTH® Snaefell collection; Montura Supernova jacket; Westcomb’s Apoc jacket and Vaude’s Alpamayo jacket.

www.polartec.com

Raleigh International

Raleigh International is a youth and sustainable development charity that takes volunteers from all walks of life on expeditions overseas. Volunteers aged 25 – 75 can join the Volunteer Manager team on expedition, who are responsible for the organisation and delivery of the expedition for the young people (aged 17-24). Roles include Project Manager, Logistics, Mountain Leader and Communications. Expeditions depart throughout the year, to Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India.

www.raleighinternational.org

Steepedge

New to the web … www.steepedge. com gives worldwide access to a huge selection of high quality mountain films for those interested in climbing, skiing, kayaking, biking, adventure sports or those who have a passion for the mountain environment and culture. View documentaries, feature length and shorts from the earliest silent films to state of the art HD. Purchase to download or stream, to own or rent and then watch on your computer, TV, or mobile device.

www.SteepEdge.com

Tangent Expeditions

Spirit of Adventure Foundation

The Spirit of Adventure Foundation is an exciting new global concept founded by Colin Mortlock based on the importance of holistic adventure. Membership is open to everyone worldwide who is deeply concerned about the future of the human race and who loves Nature. Latest books by founder on sale published by Outdoor Integrity Publishing Ltd (trading arm of the charity).

www.soadventure.org

TV, film and documentary support and consultancy for Arctic projects. Fully ATOL bonded tour operator for all Arctic and Polar travel logistics.

Mountaineering, climbing and ski-touring expeditions to Greenland, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Baffin Island and Ellesmere Island. Guided ascents, icecap crossings and logistics specialist for independent groups.

Charter aircraft, helicopter and snowmobile support.

www.tangent-expeditions.com

University of Cumbria

The University of Cumbria has approximately 12,000 students at campuses and sites in Carlisle, Ambleside, Penrith, Lancaster, Whitehaven, Barrow and London. With academic strengths in education, healthcare, sports, arts, humanities, social science, law and criminology, science, outdoors, forestry and land studies we will have a great course to start any career! Why not come along to one of our open days to find out more! www.cumbria.ac.uk/opendays www.cumbria.ac.uk

World Challenge

World Challenge provides bespoke expeditions in the developing world, which teach life skills and expand minds outside the classroom. We are constantly looking for Mountain Leader qualified individuals to lead our overseas expeditions. World Challenge expeditions take place in Latin America, Africa and Asia, Europe and South East Asia, and range in length from 8-42 days. Our Expedition Leaders will have travel experience in such areas and have a background in youth work.

www.world-challenge.co.uk

NORWAY

POWERED BY NATURE

www.visitnorway.co.uk

Visit Norway

Norway is the perfect destination the great outdoors and hiking in breathtaking scenery. Walk along a network of well-marked trails and stay in cabins or seek out the tall, thrilling peaks discovered by the early British explorers. From the south to the north, Norway is has rugged mountain ranges, accompanied by icy glaciers, rocky towers and stunning fjords and magnificent green mountain lakes. You can even hike under the midnight sun high in the Arctic.

www.visitnorway.co.uk

ZOCA

ZOCA has evolved through its founders’ joint 35 years’ experience in the sportswear industry, along with their shared passion for fitness, nature and the outdoors. A refined brand, with fully merchandisable collections, including technical clothing as well as luxurious cover-ups – everything for an active lifestyle!

Offering the true quality of premium performance wear, ZOCA ranges are designed to inspire, developed with integrity.

Time to think differently – invest & enjoy!

www.zocaactive.com

Festival Fuel

As a major supporter of the Festival, the Brewery Arts Centre is proud once again to offer all Festival-goers the chance to fuel up at our numerous venues.

The Shackleton Tent

The Grain Store Restaurant

The Grain Store Restaurant is offering an essential Mountaineer’s menu daily throughout the Festival. Come feast on a tasty lunch to keep your energy levels high…or maybe try a more substantial dinner in the Grain Store’s comfortable surroundings.

Special Festival Menu available throughout the Mountain Festival. Food available all day!

The Vats Bar

The Vats Bar offers an ideal meeting and drinking place as well as light meals and refreshments throughout the Festival. By far the busiest bar in Britain over the KMF weekend, it also doubles as one of the best rest stops on the Festival circuit. Come in and try our local and guest beers and one of our famous pizzas while you peruse the event programme.

Fri & Sat: 12 noon – 2am (the next morning!)

Thu & Sun: Bar Open 12 noon – 11pm

The Intro Café

The Intro Café and Bar offers visitors another great stopover point for fast fuel and drink. It’s a great alternative to the Vats, Grain Store and Warehouse.

The Intro Café/Bar serves coffees, teas, sandwiches, chocolate, cakes, wines and beers throughout the day. It is open whenever the Brewery is open during the festival...

Breakfast baps available 8-10am.

The Warehouse Café

The Warehouse Café is a super-chilled, relaxed lounge where you can slurp a cappuccino or quaff a pint of pilsner while munching on a locally-made cake or fresh scone… Whatever mood you’re in when you arrive, you can’t help but relax in the cosy atmosphere of the Warehouse.

The Warehouse Café will be open all weekend (although occasionally in use for functions and ticketed events).

The Shackleton Tent will be erected outside the main Brewery entrance, serving tea and coffee and hot and cold food throughout the weekend. Also serving a wide range of drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Fri: 6pm – 1am (the next morning!)

Sat: 3pm – 1am (the next morning!)

Sun: 10am – 7pm

Other Fuelling Stations:

Other locations for great Festival grub away from the Brewery…

The Castle Dairy, Wildman Street

Part of Kendal College's Arts & Media Campus and neat THE BOX venue, Castle Dairy is a restaurant and art gallery: staffed by Kendal College apprentices, it is open for luncheon and dinner six days per week.

Mojo @ the Dojo

Kendal MRT Special Brew

If you’re up for a couple of pints over the weekend make sure you try the Hesket Newmarket Brewery’s 'Kendal MRT Special'. Created especially for the Festival, every pint sold donates 20p to Kendal Mountain Rescue. Given that last year saw a record number of pints consumed, let’s try for a new record – it’s in a good cause!

Sandwiches, soup, cake, drinks and a friendly service at this Festival venue.

Kendal Town Hall

As always you will find coffees, teas, sandwiches, cakes and beers in the Town Hall – this year served from the back of the auditorium (Main Hall).

Costa Coffee @ K Village

Refuel with Costa's excellent range of drinks and snacks. Open 9am to 7pm.

Cumbria, a great place to grow up!

At Cumbria County Council we want to make sure our county is a great place to live for people of all ages. So, county councillors on the South Lakeland Area Committee are supporting lots of projects which are helping young people learn, travel and have their say.

Youth council gets the vote

Under 18s may not get the vote, but we know they have a lot to say about the things that matter to them.

So, in partnership with Brathay Trust we’re helping young people start up a youth council in South Lakeland, so they can make their voices heard in local politics.

If you are interested in joining, contact Nathan Davies at Brathay Trust on 07739 646 143 or email nathan.davies@brathay.org.uk

Mountain festival films are ‘summit’ special for South Lakes pupils

We are proud to support Kendal Mountain Festival’s work to educate young people in South Lakeland

about our amazing outdoors.

We’re funding two events through the Festival this year, where pupils in South Lakeland can watch inspiring films and hear from guest speakers on big issues like culture, the environment and wildlife.

Aged 5 to 18?

Ask at your local library or go to: cumbria.gov.uk/a2bnow for details

Get the freedom to travel - for less!

Young people in South Lakeland can travel for less with a discount bus travel card funded by county councillors in the district.

The A2BNoW card costs £5. It lets you travel anywhere in South Lakeland and to Barrow, Kirkby Stephen, Keswick, Lancaster and Penrith for just £1 for a single journey, or £1.80 return.

A2BNoW card user Freya Wise says: “It has saved me a lot of money as I have just turned 16 and I would have had to pay full fare. I would definitely recommend it!”

For information about Cumbria County Council’s work with communities in South Lakeland, including how to get a small grant for your organisation call 01539 713 448

Serving the people of Cumbria

Rab Microlight Alpine Jacket SRP:

pF KMF Special:

Rab Women’s Microlight Jacket SRP:

pF KMF Special:

Rab Latok Jacket SRP:

pF KMF Special: £139.99

Rab Women’s Shadow Hoodie SRP:

pF KMF Special: £69.99

£130.00

£69.99

£140.00

£69.99

£275.00

£125.00

Image: Lukasz Warzecha

Thanks to...

Major Funders

Without sponsorship the Kendal Mountain Festival just would not happen. So we’re hugely grateful to these, our partners, who have supported the event so generously. Please take a moment to check out who’s involved - the power behind Kendal!

Major Sponsors

Sponsors

Support Sponsors

Funders

KENTDALE LANDROVER

Plus, big thanks to Julie Tait and team at Kendal Arts International, Mike Liptrot and team at Kendal Dojo and Martin Nicholson of Russell Armer for their support at this years festival.

Not forgetting, a huge thanks to all our volunteers, presenters and catering staff!

Support the Festival – Become a Friend

Kendal Mountain Festival is a Community Interest Company - a not for profit organisation - that organises this unique event every year. The festival is only partly funded through ticket sales – only a third of our income comes this way - and could not happen without the vital help of our many supporters. The festival thanks them all, and hopes that you too will join in helping sustain the festival for many years to come.

You can help support Kendal Mountain Festival CIC in a number of ways:

THE FRIENDS OF KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL – from just £24 a year.

FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER – enjoy the unique buzz of this exciting event by volunteering.

EASY FUNDRAISING WEBSITE: CUSTOMER – sign up and raise money for the festival (free to you) while you shop online. Just go to www.easyfundraising. org.uk, click on ‘Find a Cause’ and search for Kendal Mountain Festival. There are lots of outdoor shops connected with this fund raising facility!

EASY FUNDRAISING WEBSITE: OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT RETAILER –access the thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who attend the festival, plus our busy year-round online and social media community.

www.easyfundraising.org.uk

SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL – your business’s opportunity to establish a mutually beneficial, valuable partnership with Kendal Mountain Festival CIC and access our thousands of event visitors and busy year-round online and social media community.

LEAVE A LEGACY – ensure future generations can enjoy this vibrant mountain event for years to come by including us in your will – it comes to all of us!

To become a Friend of Kendal Mountain Festival CIC just ask for an application form at the Information Desk of visit www.mountainfest.co.uk.

To find out more about the other opportunities to support the festival you should also visit the website, visit the Information Desk, call us on 01539 732141 or email on info@mountainfest.co.uk

Bring the Kendal Mountain experience to your audience

Find out how you can book ‘Best of Kendal’ - an eye-popping, adrenaline-pumping opportunity that's ideal for any venue, event or occasion. Whether you are a climbing club, outdoor festival, university or college, film society or fund raising events, Kendal Mountain Festival's 'Best of Kendal Tour 2011' gives you easy access to the hottest collection of outdoor adventure films anywhere.

Best of Kendal Tour 2011 KMF Year Round

Available to hire, a selection of the very best mountaineering, climbing, ski & board, bike, wild water, adrenalin, mountain culture, exploration, environmental and adventure travel film. Each programme includes around 2.5 hrs of film (or you can make up your own selection), is delivered on easy to operate DVDs and comes along with full introducers notes and a full range supporting marketing material. In addition we can supply presenters and keynote speakers. For more information about booking the Kendal Mountain Festival Tour 2011 for your own event – call in at the Information Desk or contact the festival office at anytime on: info@mountainfest.co.uk

You needn’t get withdrawal symptoms at the end of the festival and have to wait until next November to get your fix of adrenalin. Kendal Mountain Festival now run a seriese of year round events – both the Best of Kendal Film Tour and Adventure Lectures. Kendal www.breweryarts.co.uk or Tel: 01539 725133

Edinburgh www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

Tel: 0131 650 2656

UK and International Event Update on Best of Kendal screenings and KMF Adventure Lectures: www.mountainfest.co.uk

Image from the film I Believe I Can Fly

Contact details Staff

Festival Directors

Absolute Digital Print info@absolutedigitalprint.com

www.absolutedigitalprint.com

adidas

james.hook@adidas.com

www.adidas.com

Adventure Capital - Cumbria Tourism arunkee@cumbriatourism.org

www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk

Ascent Marketing Communications clive@ascentmarketing.co.uk

www.ascentmarketing.co.uk

Bannisdale Consulting pam.duke@bannisdale.com

www.bannisdale.com

Bowmore Whisky

Cara.Laing@morrisonbowmore.co.uk

www.bowmore.co.uk

British Mountaineering Council tina@thebmc.co.uk

www.thebmc.co.uk

Brewery Arts Centre admin@breweryarts.co.uk

www.breweryarts.co.uk

Chamonix TB

claire.burnet@chamonix.com

www.chamonix.com

Clif Bar & Company davidsmith@clifbar.com

www.clifbar.com

Climber Magazine kimc@warnersgroup.co.uk

www.climber.co.uk

Community Action Nepal info@canepal.com

www.canepal.org.uk

Cross Country Magazine advertising@xcmag.com

www.xcmag.com

Custard Climbing Creations custardclimbingcreations@googlemail.com

www.custardclimbingcreations.co.uk

Excape XC jocky@escapexc.com

www.escapexc.com

Financial Management Bureau darren.west@finman.co.uk

www.investmentmaze.co.uk

Fix the Fells keira@nurturelakeland.org

www.fixthefells.co.uk

Fridge Productions dcjinks@fridgeproductions.co.uk

www.fridgeproductions.co.uk

Henry Iddon h@henryiddon.com

www.henryiddon.com

Jagged Globe tom@jagged-globe.co.uk

www.jagged-globe.co.uk

John Muir Trust promotions@jmt.org

www.jmt.org

K Village info@kvillage.co.uk

www.kvillage.co.uk

Kendal College

enquiries@kendal.ac.uk

www.kendal.ac.uk

Kendal Climbing Wall

kate@kendalwall.co.uk

www.kendalwall.co.uk

Kendal Mountain Rescue clarkson19@hotmail.co.uk

www.kendalmrt.org.uk

Lake District National Park andrea.hills@lakedistrict.gov.uk

www.lake-district.gov.uk

Lavahouse Associates info@lavahouse.co.uk

www.lavahouse.co.uk

Marmot UK

info@marmotuk.co.uk

www.marmotuk.co.uk

Norwegian Tourist Board Sonja.Louise.Birch-Olsen@ innovasjonnorge.no

Ozone Gliders kites@flyozone.com www.flyozone.com

Patagonia Europe

will_stanton@patagonia.com www.patagonia.com

Peaks Foundation laura@peaksfoundation.org

Petzl roger@lyon.co.uk

www.petzl.com

Pictureworks enquiry@pictureworks.com

www.pictureworks.com

Planet Fear

garywestwell@ultimateoutdoors.co.uk

www.planetfear.com

Pogu sales@pogu.co.uk

www.pogu.co.uk

Polartec

stephanie@springpr.com

www.polartec.com

Rab

rabinfo@equipuk.com

www.rab.uk.com

Raleigh International C.Spence@raleighinternational.org

www.raleighinternational.org

Soundsmith info@soundsmith.co.uk

www.soundsmith.co.uk

Spirit of Adventure Foundation ro@soadventure.org

www.soadventure.org

Steepedge brian@filmandmountain.com

www.filmandmountain.com

Tangent Expeditions

paul@tangent-expeditions.co.uk

www.tangent-expeditions.co.uk

The North Face uksales@vfc.com

www.thenorthface.com/eu

University of Cumbria Carly.Stuttard@Cumbria.ac.uk

www.cumbria.ac.uk

World Challenge

kainsworth@world-challenge.co.uk

www.world-challenge.co.uk

ZOCA Active zoe@zocaactive.com

www.zocaactive.com

Clive Allen, Robin Ashcroft, Matt Burke, Steve Scott

Festival Coordinator

Claire Wickham

Live Events Programmer

Robin Ashcroft

Film Programmer

Clive Allen

Film Administration

Alison Barnes

PR & Marketing

Clive Allen Ascent Marketing

Technical Manager

Steve Parnaby

Catering Manager

John Hunt

Sponsorship Liaison

Debbie McGowan

Presenter Coordinator

Andy Perkins

Volunteer Coordinator

Ian 'Blue' Gray

Creative Director

Steve Scott

Lavahouse Associates

Festival Design

Georgie Lowry

Jacqui Hill

Gina Walker

Lavahouse Associates

Festival Promo Movie

Kate Gordon

Festival Film Guru

David Jinks

Festival Photographer

Henry Iddon

Financial Management

Pam Duke

Bannisdale Consulting