Kendal Mountain Festival’s popular ‘specialist sessions’ have expanded! A new Alpine Session features a galaxy of stars from sponsors Black Diamond including Ines Papert, who barely needs introduction as one of the world’s top alpine climbers; Babsi Zangerl, the top female boulderer now applying her talents to mountain routes, and Korrado Pesce, Chamonix-based guide and alpine hotshot. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS.
At the new Rock Session there won’t be an ice axe in sight: just rock. Limestone, grit, granite, gneiss, sandstone, gabbro and - yes - even vertical choss. Hosted by UKC’s Rob Greenwood, sponsor Petzl is bringing one of its most personable rock stars along, Swiss climber Nina Caprez, plus a man who needs little introduction: Neil Gresham, one of our best all-rounders, talking deep-water soloing and steep rock. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS. This year Chamonix celebrates the 150th anniversary of 1865, when the Golden Age of mountaineering reached its climax. In partnership with Marmot and the town of Chamonix, Kendal celebrates this anniversary with a special, one-off Session presented by alpinist and UKC editor Jack Geldard. The ever-expanding lineup features Patrick Gabarrou representing the 70s/80s generation, modern alpinist Jeff Mercier, filmmaker Dom Green on his Gary Hemming project, plus both Chris Bonington and Catherine Destivelle reminiscing on their experiences. CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS. | 
