This year’s Fort William Mountain Festival has a full programme of films, lectures, workshops and events. Highlights include evenings with adventurer Tim Emmett discussing his latest exploits, and Cameron McNeish and Richard Else talking about mountain film making, films from the Best of Banff World Tour, and an evening of paddling films.
The Festival runs from Friday 11 February and ends with a party at Nevis Range on Tuesday 15 February. During the daytime there will be courses on avalanche awareness and winter walking and climbing skills. During the Festival the Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture will be awarded. This aims to celebrate the achievements and accomplishments of one inspiring individual and their outstanding contributions to Scotland’s mountains, encompassing sport, theatre, art, photography, film and literature.
Tickets are now available, see the Festival website for details and prices for individual events.