Kendal Mountain Festival

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

That's all for now

Reel Rock Film Tour 2008

The Reel Rock tour is coming to the UK,

In association with The North Face, The Reel Rock film festival is hitting the UK over the next month or so. It should be a great little get together for anyone interested in Climbing. The festival is to showcase amateur and pro production climbing and adventure videos. It's not just sitting in a room and watching the big screen though, these events are known to be great networking meet and greets for anyone interested in climbing or the outdoors to come down and share their passion with like minded people.

There should be a few decent gear give aways too at the meets and a chance to meet some of the UK's top climbers. It was a big success last year and looks to be a bigger hit this year. I recommend checking it out if you can. I'm going to be trying to get down to the event when it comes to the Climbing Works in Sheffield.

Here's the dates:

The Climbing Works - Sheffield, - Sun 9th November
Glasgow University Mountaineering Club - Glasgow, Thurs 13th November
Durham Climbing Centre - Durham, - Sun 16th November
The Tower Climbing Centre - Leicester - Sun 23rd November

All the events start at 8:30 and tickets are available on the door.


This of course was the first year Reel Rock wanted people to send in their 3 minute films for a competition to win a bunch of Climbing Gear and the chance to see their films featured on the door.

It should be a good night so check it out if you're near any of the event venues.

Or check their website for more details: http://www.reelrocktour.com

That's all from me,

Until next time!

Brandon