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Banff Mountain Festivals 2006
October 28 – November 5
Follow your passion…
Exploration and Adventure
Børge Ousland — Dark Journey to the North PoleWith a capacity to withstand long, arduous days and extreme cold, Norwegian Børge Ousland has established himself as one of the leading polar explorers of our time. Ousland’s presentation is supported in part by National Geographic Expeditions Council and the Arctic Institute of North America. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. |
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Nando Parrado — Miracle in the AndesStranded 12,000 feet up on a snow-packed ridge in the Andes in 1972, Nando Parrado was among 28 survivors of a violent plane crash that would soon draw the world’s spotlight. Presentation. Saturday, November 4, 8:00 p.m. |
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Florian Schulz — Yellowstone to Yukon: Freedom to RoamAn acclaimed German photographer, Florian Schulz is passionate about protecting the natural world. He will share some of the stories that led up to his book Yellowstone to Yukon. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 3:00 p.m. |
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Surviving SurvivalA Hot Topic Noon Hour Seminar at the Max Bell Auditorium with Simone Moro, Rick Ridgeway, Nando Parrado, and Edurne Pasaban Seminar. Saturday, November 4, 12:30 p.m. |
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Dynamic Adventure DuosA Hot Topic Noon Hour Seminars at the Max Bell Auditorium with Kim Czismazia and Will Gadd, Baiba and Pat Morrow, and Leanne Allison and Karsten Heuer Seminar. Sunday, November 5, 12:30 p.m. |
Great Exploration and Adventure Films
Asiemut (November 4 and 5)
Exploring the Mother of Waters (November 4 and 5)
Franklin’s Lost Expedition (November 4 and 5)
The Journals of Knud Rasmussen (October 28)
Patagonia — A Travel to the End of the World (November 3)
Shisha in Winter (November 4 and 5)
More highlights: Climbing · Adrenaline Sports · Exploration and Adventure · Mountaineering History · Environment · Mountain Cultures · Snow Sports · Bring the Kids · Free stuff! · Adventure and Mountain Photography · Learning Opportunities
Photos: From World Climbing: Images from the Edge ©Simon Carter; From the film Asiemut; From the film Anomaly ©Greg Epstein