Patagonia athlete and British climbing legend Pete Whittaker will be joining us in person all the way from Norway to share his insights and experiences on big wall soloing.
Big wall free solo climbing continues to be a domain that both climbers and the general public struggle to comprehend fully. Pete will delve into the intricacies of free solo climbing, leading you on a narrative spanning from his initial experiences soloing to his monumental 800m big wall free solo ascent of Kjerag in Norway.
Bronwyn Hodgins new film, La Rubia, brings us to a different perspective.
In this all-female production, 32-year-old Canadian climber Bronwyn Hodgins faces a burnout from Big Wall expeditions and decides to shift her focus to sport climbing. Little does she know that this new curiosity for training and performance will plunge her into the most intense mental undertaking of her life… as she pours herself into La Rubia, a 5.14c (8c+).
The evening will also play host to the festivals iconic Awards for Excellence in Mountain Culture. With two short films celebrating to the 2026 award winners along with the presentation of the awards themselves.
This evening is made possible by support from Patagonia
