Town of Banff

Banff Mountain Festivals

Ueli Steck will speak on his speed climbing records and solo ascents at the 2009 Banff Mountain Festivals Photo: Robert Boesch

Oct. 30 - Nov. 7, 2010

The Banff Centre

Banff Mountain Film Festival

The Banff Mountain Film Festival has become the premier event of its kind in the world. It was created in 1975, and 2010 marks the 35th annual Festival.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival showcases the best films worldwide in mountain subjects, including alpinism, culture, environment, and sport.

And it attracts the best in mountaineering, adventure filmmaking, and extreme sports as presenters and speakers.

From over 300 films entered into the competition, the top 50 to 60 films are screened during the festival. An international jury awards prizes for the best films in the categories of climbing, sport, environment, culture, short, and feature-length.

Banff Mountain Book Festival

Each year, running concurrently with the Film Festival, the Banff Mountain Book Festival brings the spirit of outdoor adventure and the tradition of mountain literature to Banff, uniting writers, publishers, editors, photographers, and readers.

For more information: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca

Or contact The Banff Centre Box Office:
T: 1.800.884.7574, or
T: 403.762.6308
E-mail: box_office@banffcentre.ca