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Banff Mountain Festivals 2006
October 28 – November 5
Banff Mountain Film Festival
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The 31st annual Banff Mountain Film Festival, presented by National Geographic and Dunham, brings you the world’s best mountain films and speakers. Experience the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world’s last great wild places — all brought to life on the big screen.
Films are at the heart of the festival. From the over 300 films entered into competition, the top 50 or so are screened throughout the festival. Competition winners are announced on Sunday evening.
In addition, our free noon-hour seminars tackle current mountain issues, and the festival adventure trade show puts the latest outdoor equipment, clothing, and adventure travel at your fingertips. Check out the gifts at the Mountain Art and Craft Sale, or stretch your muscles on the climbing wall. Join us as we celebrate 31 years of mountain adventure!
Saturday, October 28
Feature-length Mountain Films
Screenings at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Kick off the 2006 Banff Mountain Festivals with an incredible collection of feature-length films from around the world, all told through spectacular images and sounds.
Mountain Art and Craft Sale
Starts at 11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
The sale will run in conjunction with the feature-length mountain film weekend in the Eric Harvie Theatre complex. Find one-of-a-kind mountain-themed crafts — great gifts for friends, for Christmas, or just for you! 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 29
Feature-length Mountain Films
Screenings at noon, 3:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
The weekend continues with more incredible feature-length films from around the world.
Mountain Art and Craft Sale - continues!
11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Monday, October 30
Radical Reels
7:30 p.m.
Faster, steeper, higher, deeper!
Grab your tickets and hang on to your seats as we present the world’s best skiing, boarding, climbing, biking, and kayaking films!
Friday, November 3
Mountain Trade Show
Starts at 7 p.m. Friday, runs through 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Planning on buying gear this year? Thinking about taking a trip to get away from it all? Want to learn more about mountain organizations in your area? You need to stop by the Mountain Trade Show at the Banff Mountain Festivals!
Friday Evening Program
Eric Harvie Theatre (simulcast in Margaret Greenham Theatre) — Tickets $32
Official Welcome and Opening Address
8:00 p.m.
Mary Hofstetter, President and CEO, The Banff Centre, and Deb Smythe, Manager, Banff Mountain Film Festival
Simone Moro
8:20 p.m.
Italian mountaineer Simone Moro is one of the world’s most technically skilled alpinists. His 25-year courtship with the mountains began while climbing in the Dolomites at the age of 13. 
Read more
Film Screenings
9:45 p.m.
The Snow Show
8:00 p.m. Max Bell Auditorium — Tickets $20
Get revved up for the coming ski season with five steep-and-deep films sure to get your adrenaline going Read more
Saturday, November 4
Daytime Film Screenings
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Noon Hour Seminar: Surviving the Survival
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Avalanches, frostbite, plane crashes —some people survive and others do not. The devastation for the loved ones of the deceased is profound, but what about the survivors? Read more
Mountain Mixer: Gear up for a Good Cause
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Banff Centre Dining Room
Tickets $15
Meet your outdoor heroes, enjoy great music, and mingle with festival guests. Great food. Cash bar. Arrive early. At 6 p.m sharp there will be over 100 items for RAPID sale at amazing prices. Dunham boots, Patagonia apparel, CMH skis, and more. Payment by cash only.
All proceeds support the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative.
Saturday Evening Program
Nando Parrado
8:00 p.m., Eric Harvie and Margaret Greenham theatres
Stranded 12,000 feet up on a snow-packed ridge in the Andes in 1972, Nando Parrado was among 28 survivors of a violent plane crash that would soon draw the world’s spotlight. Read more
Retro Reels
8:00 p.m., Max Bell Auditorium
Includes a selection of Hans Gmoser’s outstanding work as an adventure filmmaker, presented with his own narration. Read more
Announcement of the 2006 John Lauchlan Memorial Award
9:00 p.m., Eric Harvie and Margaret Greenham theatres
Film Screenings
9:25 p.m.
Sunday November 5
Daytime Film Screenings
9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Noon Hour Seminar: Dynamic Adventure Duos
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
Can total togetherness be too much — even if it is in the pursuit of adventure? Meet three duos who can tell us. Read more
Film Festival Awards and Winning Films
Eric Harvie Theatre
7:30 p.m.