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Banff Mountain Festivals 2006
October 28 – November 5
Follow your passion…
Mountain Cultures Highlights
John Beatty — Wild: Spirit in the LandJohn Beatty is widely recognized as one of Britain’s most exciting nature, travel and adventure photographers. His presentation Wild: Sprit in the Land immerses viewers in the natural world. Live music performed by Robin Beatty. Multi-media presentation. Thursday, November 2, 10:30 a.m. |
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Greg Mortenson — Three Cups of TeaFollowing an unsuccessful attempt to summit K2, Greg Mortenson was nursed back to health in an impoverished Pakistani village. Out of gratitude, he promised to build the village’s first school, an endeavour that has grown to become a great humanitarian project. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. Presentation. Thursday, November 2, 7:30 p.m. |
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Losang RabgeyBorn in a Tibetan refugee settlement in northern India, Losang Rabgey emigrated to Canada with her family when she was a child. Along with her sister Tashi Rabgey, she is a co-founder of Machik, a non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen rural communities. Presentation. Friday, November 3, 9 p.m. |
Great Mountain Cultures Films
Balapan — Wings of Altai (November 4)
The Cave of the Yellow Dog (October 28 at noon)
Conversing with Aotearoa/New Zealand (October 29)
The Giant Buddhas (October 29)
L’homme qui revient de haut (Return from the Heights) (November 4)
Le Pianiste de la Sierra Madre (The Pianist of the Sierra Madre) (November 4 and 5)
More highlights: Climbing · Adrenaline Sports · Exploration and Adventure · Mountaineering History · Environment · Mountain Cultures · Snow Sports · Bring the Kids · Free stuff! · Adventure and Mountain Photography · Learning Opportunities
Photos: From World Climbing: Images from the Edge ©Simon Carter; From Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations… One School at at Time ©Greg Mortenson; From the film Anomaly ©Greg Epstein