Kendal Mountain Festival is by far the largest and most varied event of its type in the world. Rub shoulders with your heroes - filmmakers, adventurers and lecturers will gather from around the world with numerous world, European and UK film premieres. And of course it’s THE main social event for outdoor enthusiasts in the UK.
2016 HIGHLIGHTS
For the climbers & mountaineers, there's presentations from Alex Megos, Cedar Wright, Jorg Verhoeven & Katha Sauwein, Bullock and Boswell, plus the Scottish Winter Session.
For the snowsports fans Jenny Jones is back to host the session, featuring freeskier Enak Gavaggio.
Sarah Outen and Ash Dykes will thrill you with tales of their adventures around the world.
We have a mountain running Endurance Night Special with ultra-runner Anton Krupicka joining us from across the pond, as well as record-breaking fell runner Jasmin Paris.
We all know that at the heart of Kendal lies the best and most diverse films from the world of adventure filmmaking. This year you can see the world première of Al Lee's all action cinematic spectacular Blockheads and Leo Houlding in the UK première of Mirror Wall.
There's lots more online, head here to explore the programme fully - http://www.mountainfest.co.uk/programme
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS
The dates are 17-20 November and tickets are available now. Book online - http://www.mountainfest.co.uk/programme - or by phone 01539 725133 - news as it happens at http://www.mountainfest.co.uk
ACCOMMODATION
Easily accessible from the M6 and by train and there are plenty of accommodation options in and around the town but you need to be on your toes as they fill up very quickly over the Mountain Festival weekend.
For all your questions, accommodation and travel needs go to http://www.golakes.co.uk here you will find all the information you should need for your visit to Cumbria, alternatively call the accommodation booking line on 0845 450 1199.