{"id":19127,"date":"2019-01-24T09:48:18","date_gmt":"2019-01-24T09:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/?p=19127"},"modified":"2019-01-24T09:50:41","modified_gmt":"2019-01-24T09:50:41","slug":"mountaineering-double-bill-to-headline-braemar-mountain-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walkhighlands.co.uk\/news\/mountaineering-double-bill-to-headline-braemar-mountain-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountaineering double bill to headline Braemar Mountain Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the world\u2019s best all-round climbers will speak alongside the second Scottish woman in history to climb Everest at the Braemar Mountain Festival 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scottish Backcountry Skiing – Photo Ed Smith<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dave MacLeod and Di Gilbert will share their formidable experiences as part of a mountaineering double bill headlining the third annual celebration of mountain life in the heart of Royal Deeside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over 40 talks, instructor-led sessions, workshops and evening events will take place as part of the four-day mountain festival from Thursday 28 \u2013 Sunday 3 March 2019 in a variety of locations in and around the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme has been revealed as Scotland looks set to experience more winter conditions in the weeks to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Commenting as the countdown begins to the opening of the festival, organiser Alastair Hubbard, a local business owner who also volunteers with the Braemar Mountain Rescue, said:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBraemar Mountain Festival is a true showcase of Scotland\u2019s mountain life, renowned across the world for its remoteness, beauty and of course- unpredictability!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe wanted to show how all ages and abilities can experience life on the hills. Our 2019 programme offers something for everyone, from photography masterclass led by Ed Smith to a guided ski tour led by expert mountaineer Di Gilbert.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festival-goers can try their hand at snowshoeing, improve their navigation skills and take part in a variety of guided walks covering history, nature and winter skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The life and works of one of Scotland\u2019s greatest naturalists, Seton Gordon, will be the subject of a talk by writer James MacDonald Lockhart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alastair Hubbard added: \u201cOur speaker programme is packed full of world-leading mountain-lovers. Renowned fell-runner Nicky Spinks, mountain biking obsessives Trippin Crew and our very own mountain forecaster Geoff Monk will give an insight into their inspirational adventures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAll of this is set in the beautiful village of Braemar, which continues to go from strength to strength as one of Scotland\u2019s leading outdoor destinations. There\u2019s a real buzz in the community about BMF 2019 and we\u2019re looking forward to welcoming friends old and new to the area.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event runs from 28 February to 3 March and tickets are now available at the festival website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the world’s best all-round climbers will speak alongside the second Scottish woman in history to climb Everest at the Braemar Mountain Festival 2019. <\/p>\n

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