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Banff Mountain Festivals 2006
October 28 – November 5
Follow your passion…
Mountaineering History Highlights
Kathryn Bridge — A Passion for the Mountains: The Lives of Don and Phyllis MundayDon and Phyllis Munday are western Canada’s most famous mountaineering couple, known for their tenacity, environmental awareness and scientific contributions. From the 1920s through the 1940s, they climbed over 100 mountains together. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 9:00 a.m. |
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Geoff Powter — Strange and Dangerous Dreams: Journeys Along the Fine Line Between Adventure and MadnessGeoff Powter is uniquely qualified as an expert on adventure and risk, he is personally acquainted with the roles that risk and fear play in the pursuit of mountaineering and extreme sport endeavours. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 1:30 p.m. |
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Voices of Adventure: Geoff Powter interviews Audrey SalkeldThis year’s interview, the ninth in the series, will feature Audrey Salkeld, a leading British journalist, author, and historian. Interview. Friday, November 3, 10:30 a.m. |
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Clint Willis — The Boys of EverestClint Willis is an award-winning author whose recent book, The Boys of Everest, tells the compelling story of a significant and historic period in mountaineering history. Presentation. Friday, November 3, 1:30 p.m. |
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Retro Reels: Hans Gmoser — Filmmaker RememberedCommemorating Hans Gmoser’s outstanding work as an adventure filmmaker, a selection of his work will be presented with his own narration. Presentation. Saturday, November 4, 8:00 p.m. |
Great Mountaineering History Films
Great Sporting Duels: Duel in the Himalayas — Great Britain / Germany (November 4)
The Story of Indian Face (November 4)
University Wall (November 4)
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 Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations… One School at at Time ©Greg Mortenson; From the film Anomaly ©Greg Epstein