It's the Glastonbury of the outdoor world (without the mud). It's that time of year again, the biggest event for any outdoor enthusiast. The Kendal Mountain Festival where big names in climbing, mountaineering, biking and more come together with enthusiasts from all over the world for a weekend filled with talks, demonstrations, film viewings and much, much more.
Set in picturesque Kendal in the Lake District the festival attracts people from all walks of life with common interests and makes for a great culture splash weekend. The festival starts on Thursday 19th (tommorow) and goes on throughout the weekend till Sunday with an array of speakers including names like:
Reinhold Messner - a man often described as one of the greatest mountain climbers of all time. Part of the two man team which reached the summit of Everest without supllmental Oxygen.
Mark Beumont - a man who has litterally cycled all over the world and back again
As well as names like Lucy Creamer, one of Britains most accomplished climbers and Kenton Cool speaking on his Everest expedition with Mr 'mad, bad and dangerous to know' Sir Ranulph Fienes
Climbers, Cyclists, Explorers and more all speaking on their experiences and the sports they persue to the ends of the earth.
For those interested in learning more about pretty much anything in the Outdoor world or even just to meet a whole host of like minded people and friendly experts then this Festival should definately be on your calender.
If anyone does visit this festival then please reply with your experiences
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Enjoy the festival if you are heading down this weekend
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