The BMC at Kendal Mountain Festival

It's soon to be that magical time of year again! When the cold sets in and the outdoor community gathers round and sets Kendal abuzz with dazzling films, star speakers and incredible books talks. Here’s a rundown of what the BMC will be putting on at Kendal.

BMC Sessions at Kendal Mountain Festival

Women in Adventure Workshop

Women in Adventure Workshop

From the creators of the BMC Women in Adventure film competition, we present to you the BMC Women in Adventure Film Workshop, to empower and support new voices in filmmaking.

Hosted by Faye Latham and featuring filmmakers Roxy Barry, Rachel Sarah, and Danielle Sellwood, this interactive workshop is designed for women and non-binary folks passionate about filmmaking. Whether you're just starting out, looking to hone your skills, or eager to network, this event is for you!

BMC members get 20% off tickets for this session. Send an email to emma@thebmc.co.uk for the code or DM us on social media for the code. Any questions beforehand, also send an email to Emma.

Click here full information about the workshop and workshop leaders

Queer Climbing Session

Queer Climbing Session

This is an inclusive and social queer climbing session brought to you by the BMC and the amazing volunteers of ClimbOut Queer Climbing Festival.

Event details

Time: 10am -12pm

Date: Friday 22nd November 2024

Location: Kendal Wall, Unit 27, Lake District Business Park, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6NH

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BMC x Komoot Community Hike

BMC x Komoot Community Hike

Join komoot and BMC on a guided hike at Kendal Mountain Festival 2024. If you have a suitable fitness level for the route and value connecting with other outdoor lovers, you’re invited to hike with us!

Event details

Time: 10am 3pm

Date: Sunday 24th November 2024

Location: Potter Fell

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Free BMC Basecamp Stage Talks

Head on down to the Basecamp stages, find a camp chair and have a listen to our two BMC discussions over the weekend.

#1 BMC Access Land Film Screening and Discussion: Right to Roam and championing access to nature. Friday 22nd 4.15 - 4.30pm

#1 BMC Access Land Film Screening and Discussion: Right to Roam and championing access to nature. Friday 22nd 4.15 - 4.30pm
Join us for an inspiring discussion and screening of Access Land, a short film from the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) that highlights the crucial role of nature in our lives and the ongoing campaign for greater public access to outdoor spaces. Producer Eben Muse and filmmaker Mark Vaughan will be present to discuss the role that BMC is playing in this work and the pressing need for responsible access to our wild places. This event explores the BMC’s advocacy for a right to roam, including the freedom to wild camp, walk, and climb, reconnecting people with nature and ensuring these spaces are accessible for all.

#2 For Peat’s sake: How BMC conservation volunteers are repairing footpaths and fighting the climate crisis. Sunday 24th 2pm - 2.30pm

#2 For Peat’s sake: How BMC conservation volunteers are repairing footpaths and fighting the climate crisis. Sunday 24th 2pm - 2.30pm
Why are BMC volunteers knocking over cairns? Why do we want everyone to care for moss and "for peat’s sake"? And what is really so distressing about moorland rhododendrons? BMC’s Eben Muse talks to conservation volunteer Steve Charles about all the BMC's footpath repair and conservation efforts this year and how you can get involved. Come along and find out.

BMC at Basecamp

In between all the films, talks, walks and spectacles, pop down and say hi to the BMC Team who will be on our Basecamp stand. You can catch our special BMC "80 years of the BMC" exhibition plus you can support our work and become a BMC member at the stand with a special offer and claim a free BMC limited edition Buff worth £19.99.

Already a BMC member? Come say hi and the first 500 members will receive a special BMC gift!

We'll also be running a competition to win some great outdoor gear from our Official Outdoor Retail partners Cotswold Outdoor.

BMC Basecamp Schedule

BMC Basecamp Schedule

Friday 22nd November

2-4pm | Maddie Sweetman from Mountain Training will be at the BMC Basecamp stand to answer all your questions about qualifications, courses and pathways.

Saturday 23rd November

10.30 - 12.30 | BMC Ambassador Steve McClure will be at the BMC Basecamp stand ready to chat with you about his latest projects and dish out some of that sturdy head game advice.

Sunday 24th November

BMC Access and Campaigns Officer Eben Muse will be at our BMC Basecamp stand to tell you about our latest support of the Dartmoor Wild Camping court case and the BMC's campaign work.

BMC Kendal Walks

We'll be running some walks across the weekend as well as a climbing session. Check back here as we'll have more information soon about how to book on.

What else is on at Kendal Mountain Festival?

You won't want to miss any of the action in the jam-packed Kendal Mountain Festival line up, and more amazing film sessions, interviews, book nights and premieres keep getting added! Here's one to watch:

The Climb Session: Yosemite Special: presented by La Sportiva

The Climb Session: Yosemite Special: presented by La Sportiva

In this session, several climbers who have made their mark on Yosemite granite come together to devote the entire Climb Session to tales, films and adventures from Yosemite Valley. Featuring Billy Ridal and Alex Waterhouse to talk about their recent phenomenal free ascent of The Nose, Hazel Findlay who is no stranger to Yosemite, having climbed both hard single-pitch (Magic Line 5.14c) and four El Cap free lines: Golden Gate, PreMuir, Free Rider and Salathe, Leo Houlding discussing his 16 seasons living the dirtbag dream as part of the Stone Monkeys and Jamie Logan - one of the pioneers in North American free climbing.

BMC members get 20% off tickets for this Climb session. Send an email to emma@thebmc.co.uk for the discount code or DM us on social media.

Kendal Mountain Festival Programme

Every month, between July and October, Kendal Mountain Festival will be releasing more tickets for newly confirmed events featuring films, speakers, activities and parties. Check them all out and get your tickets before they go!

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