A celebration of mountain culture
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Festival Highlights
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- Don't miss the first-ever UK Slacklining Masters Competition sponsored by Slackline Brothers Inc. Cheer on the best balance enthusiasts in the UK as they battle it out to for the title of 'Master Slacker' or if you think you're pretty well balanced, why not sign up to take part!
- Join us in celebrating the vital contribution of mountain rescue in our 75 Years of Mountain Rescue evening. Part of a programme of national events, Dave 'Heavy' Whalley and Alex Gillespie will share riveting tales of daring rescues over the years.
- The adventure tourism industry is growing fast - find out about the latest ideas at the stimulating 'Advancing Adventure' Conference on Friday 22 February.
- Is Everest a morality-free zone? Find out the inside story of Everest expeditions in The Modern Face of Everest with mountaineer Kenton Cool and climber/film-maker Matt Dickinson.
- The Banff Mountain
Festival World Tour once again brings the world's best mountain films from around the world to Fort William. Get in early and book your seat soon for this popular night.
- Join in the festival fun at one or more of our great workshops - choose from avalanche awareness, winter walking, indoor rock and ice-climbing, mountain-biking and wilderness writing. Get out there and give it a go!
Our Patron - Hamish MacInnes
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We are pleased to announce that the patron of our festival is Hamish MacInnes. Hamish has lived in nearby Glencoe for most his life and is a world-renowned climber. An innovator and pioneer - Hamish was at the forefront of developing new standards and techniques in climbing, mountain rescue and the development of climbing equipment.
To find out more about Hamish, click here.
