Whether through donations, sponsorships or volunteering, we’re always grateful for the support of the mountain community who help make the festival what it is.
Friends of
the Festival
Our Sponsors
Altra seek to unleash human potential by inspiring the world to move naturally. They believe that that runners deserve a shoe that help them run healthier, run further, run faster, and run for a lifetime.
Patagonia is an outdoor clothing and gear company combining high-quality products with a strong environmental and social mission. They are in business to save our home planet.
Named for the most challenging side of the mountain, The North Face has equipped explorers since 1966 to reach their dreams.
The Highland Bookshop are an independent bookshop in the heart of Fort William offering books for all ages and interests including Scottish history and culture, the fiction and non-fiction, outdoor guides and nature writing.
Ellis Brigham have shops across the UK, led by friendly and knowledgeable staff who understand your needs because they love the outdoors too. They will connect you with the best gear and advice to make your time outside unforgettable.
Alvance is a global integrated aluminium business which brings together assets across the aluminium supply chain – from raw materials through to finished components.
JAHAMA Highland Estates is a multi-enterprise rural business in Lochaber and Badenoch. It is managed on the principles of sustainable development for the benefit of local communities, the environment, and the economy.
Stramash Outdoor Nursery provides adventure in the heart of the Highlands. Their Fort William campus lies nestled on the banks of the River Lochy, by Inverlochy Castle.
The John Muir Trust is a conservation charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing wild places across the UK.
Our Supporters
The Highland Council and UK Government have generously supported the Fort William Mountain Festival
Scottish Mountaineering Press is an award-winning publisher that exists to promote and share Scotland’s natural wonders. They do this by embracing the creativity and art borne of an explorer spirit, and celebrating the endeavour and joy in a life lived outdoors.
Mountaineering Scotland is the representative organisation for hill walkers, climbers, mountaineers and ski-tourers who live in Scotland or who enjoy Scotland’s mountains, and acts to represent, support and promote Scottish mountaineering.
A state of the art independent cinema, restaurant and bar in Fort William, Highlands of Scotland with great movies, food and drink!
For Three Wise Monkeys climbing is about finding yourself in a friendly and welcoming community of people united by a common sense of fun and adventure and their climbing centre is built on that ethos.
Nestled in the heart of Fort William, Scotland, the Nevis Centre is a vibrant venue and a must-visit destination for both tourists and local community members alike.
The Highland Council serves a third of Scotland’s land area and supports over 235,000 people. It provides services such as education, housing, transport, health and social care, and environmental planning.
The Nevis Landscape Partnership is a community organisation working in partnership to enhance the environmental and cultural qualities of the Nevis area whilst providing opportunities for all to enjoy and appreciate it.
Rare Bread Productions is a producer of films, books and other media including best selling titles '9 Out of 10 Climbers Make the Same Mistakes' and 'Make or Break'.
Creating signs for since 1999, all-round signs designers will produce a one-off sign layout or co-ordinate corporate signage projects.
Explore the outdoor capital of the UK and the largest town in the Scottish Highlands when visiting Fort William. Their hotel is set on the shores of Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil, nicely placed a few minutes’ walk from the train station and high street.
The SMT provide grants to projects and organisations that promote public recreation, education and safe enjoyment of the mountains, especially in the mountains of Scotland.