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Will Gadd and Ben Firth in Aweberg, © Christian Pondella

Mountain Culture: films, speakers, and photography

Mountain Photography

May 1 – September 1
Sally Borden Fitness and Recreation Centre, Lobby
Winning Images from the 2006 Banff Mountain Photography Competition.

Previous Mountain Culture events from this year’s Festival

Shangri La: Himalaya in the Geographical Imagination

Thursday, May 17, 7:30 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium
$10 · Mountain Culture Members free
Arts Lover Passholders Free

Geographer, writer, and photographer David Zurick explores how the sacred landscape of the Himalaya has been transformed, tracing its influence from the early mystic pilgrims through the age of exploration, and into the modern era of tourism and mountaineering.

The Iceman Returns

Thursday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium
$10 · Mountain Culture Members
Arts Lover Passholders Free

Most of us will never trek 600 kilometres alone across the icy wilds of Labrador in the dead of winter. Bow Valley photographer, writer, and adventurer Jerry Kobalenko has done it — twice! He shares stories and stunning images of Canada’s north.

Banff Mountain
Film Festival
Screenings

Taste of the Banff Mountain Film Festival
Friday, July 6, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium
$6 · $5 · Mountain Culture Members
Arts Lover Passholders Free

Each one-hour screening is a “taste” of the Banff Mountain Film Festival and features four different films. Films include Roam, First Ascent: Didier vs. the Cobra, Aweberg, Ride of the Mergansers, and more!

Image: Will Gadd and Ben Firth in Aweberg, © Christian Pondella

Banff Mountain
Film Festival
Screening

Friday, July 13, 7:30 p.m. Max Bell Auditorium
$10 · $8 · $5 · Mountain Culture Members
Arts Lover Passholders Free

Climb the highest peaks, paddle the wildest waters, and journey to the most enchanting places on the planet. Featured films include First Ascent: Thailand, Asiemut, Anomaly, Best of Jo, and more!

Radical Reels

Thursday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.
Max Bell Auditorium
$10 · $8 · $5 · Mountain Culture Members
Arts Lover Passholders Free

Walk on the wild side with Radical Reels, the steepest, fastest films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival, including 2nd BASE, Flying High Again, Wet-House, and Dist-URBAN Behaviour.

Photography
Field Trips

Sunday, July 8, with Conrad Habing
Sunday, July 22,with Richard Berry
From 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Meet in front of the Eric Harvie Theatre
$20 All Tickets

Enthusiastic amateurs will enjoy this opportunity to roam the Banff Centre Campus, cameras in hand, learning practical tips and techniques from award-winning photographers.

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