Mountains of the Brain — The Psychology of Extreme Landscape
10:40 - noon

Mountain environments produce subtle physiological changes in the peoples who live in them. But do extreme landscapes reshape how we think and feel? Some would argue that humankind’s thirst for adventure has its roots in our ancestors’ experience of extreme environments and that these environments continue to shape human psychology today. Panelists: Bernard Amy, Wade Davis, Ed Douglas, Reinhold Messner, Roger Payne and Jim Thorsell. Full seminar description

Heights of Inspiration — Presentation by Edwin Bernbaum
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.

From the Himalayas to the Sierra Nevada, people around the world look up to mountains as sources of renewal, wisdom, creativity and vision. Using a blend of images, music, quotes, stories and personal reflections, Edwin Bernbaum explored the diverse ways in which sages, leaders, poets, writers, artists and climbers — both Western and Eastern — have drawn inspiration from the heights. Full lecture description

Tribes — The Culture of Extreme Landscape
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

Extreme landscapes ultimately shape their inhabitants. From the Inuit of Greenland to the Andean Incas, from Tibetan nomads to Japanese Yamabushi monks, extreme landscapes have inspired rich cultural traditions. How are these cultures shaped by the wild and savage places in which they exist, and what impact do they, in turn, have on these landscapes? Panelists: Gretel Ehrlich, Chris Rainier, Chief John Snow Sr. and Rob Torkildson. Full seminar description

Summit Artwalk
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Meet at Max Bell Auditorium at 4:45 p.m.

Many joined artists on a tour of Summit exhibitions including the photography exhibitions "Cultures on the Edge" by award-winning photographer Chris Rainier in the Max Bell lobby; Alaskan black-and-white images by Bradford Washburn in the PDC; "Creative Basecamps" by British multimedia artist Andy Parkin in Laszlo Funtek; concluding with a reception at the exhibition of Walter Phillips paintings from the Banff Centre permanent collection, in the Jeanne and Peter Lougheed Building lobby.

TUESDAY, October 29
Max Bell Auditorium

Adventure Capitalists — Corporate Responsibility
9:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Extreme landscapes fuel a burgeoning outdoor industry. These same landscapes are also storehouses for essential natural resources, from fossil fuels to clean water. As the extraction of these resources accelerates and as more and more people flock to these environments in search of adventure, what are the corporate responsibilities of those who profit from extreme landscapes? Panelists: Yvon Chouinard, Randy Gossen, Rick Ridgeway and Peter Robinson. Full seminar description

Mountains of Inspiration — Art and the Interpretation of Extreme Landscape
10:40 - noon

Mountain landscapes have inspired generations of artists, poets, musicians, writers and spiritual leaders. Many of us look to extreme landscapes for renewal and for the nurturing of our souls. Mountaineers see extreme landscapes as their ultimate source of inspiration. What is it about these extreme landscapes that sparks our creativity in so many ways? Panelists: John Amatt, Edwin Bernbaum, Dermot Somers and Julia Taffe.
Full seminar description

Patagonia Dreaming - Presentation by Rick Ridgeway
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Extreme landscapes in many parts of the world are under threat. In some countries, national governments have stepped in to create protected areas. In other parts of the world, private individuals and non-profits have come forward as protectors. Rick Ridgeway told the fascinating story of how a group of friends — inspired by the beauty of Patagonian landscape — created Parque Pumalin in Chile, the largest privately held national park in the world. Ridgeway examined how the project began, the conflict and resolution with the Chilean government, and how a similar project is underway in Argentina. Could this model be replicated in other parts of the world?

Extreme Landscapes — The Future
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

At the end of two days of discussion with some of the leading minds in the world of extreme landscape, this panel drew together key speakers from each seminar group. Cultural diversity; the consumption of landscape; corporate responsibility; inspirational values; spiritual importance; political reality — this seminar was a summation, and a call to action for the future. Full seminar description

Mountain Summit BBQ and Wrap-up Party
Brewster Donut Tent
7:00 p.m.

A great Western Canadian tradition, this wrap-up event included the warmth of a bonfire, dancing, a hearty buffet meal, and a chance to meet Summit speakers, presenters and artists.