Friday 18th November | 9.15 - 10.15am

Stories from the most notable and incredible sherpas of the last 50 years and hear about their existence at the edge of life and death.

Friday 18th November | 9.30 - 11.15am

True exploration requires curiosity, courage and an eye for detail. We've got plenty in this collection of short films.

Friday 18th November | 9.30 - 11.15am

In this film collection we round up some incredible stories of community, travel, athleticism, artistry and some proper good humour.

Friday 18th November | 9.30 - 11.15am

Come and see a collection of films that celebrate climbing.

Friday 18th November | 9.30 - 11.15am

Getting back to the core of why we run, walk, and hike, this collection of short films will have you yearning to get out and about.

Friday 18th November | 10.30 - 11.45am

These aquatic stories flow apart, and back together. Sink in.

Friday 18th November | 11.15 - 12.15pm

Patrick Barkham paints an ever-changing portrait of contemporary wildlife from Norwegian wolves to protests against the HS2 railway, peregrine falcons nesting by the Thames to Britain’s last lion tamer,

Friday 18th November | 11.30 - 12.30pm

In this special session of the 'Wilderness Tracks’ Raynor Winn will join Geoff Bird on stage to share the music that connects her most closely with the world around her, and most particularly the landscape.

Friday 18th November | 12 - 1.45pm

A selection of the most groundbreaking films - the ones with all the emotion, the psyche, the full stomach-dropping, eye-popping experience with open captions and audio description and a selection will also have on screen BSL translation.

Friday 18th November | 12 - 2pm

An insider's view of the world of direct action; a raw, authentic and emotional insight into the David and Goliath battle between frontline communities, activists and fossil fuel corporations.

Friday 18th November | 12 - 1.45pm

Come and see a collection of films that celebrate climbing.

Friday 18th November | 12 - 1.45pm

A collection of films that will take you on a perception-altering journey of discovery.

Friday 18th November | 1 - 2.45pm

A collection of films documenting the lives of the people who are coming up with innovative and compassionate ways to defy the possibility of prejudice and find adventure throughout the world.

Friday 18th November | 2 - 3pm

A chance to watch 4 incredible films and meet special guest, award-winning wildlife filmmaker and zoologist Roxy Furman as she shares stories on stage.

Friday 18th November | 2.30 - 2pm

In this collection, meet the heroes and heroines overcoming their fears and rising against the odds to accomplish their dreams in the outdoors.

Friday 18th November | 2.30 - 4.15pm

What draws us to the mountains? Who do we follow to these summits? And what do we really find there?

Friday 18th November | 2.30 - 4.15pm

In this collection we take you on a whirlwind, worldwide tour of cinematically beautiful ski and snow stories.

Friday 18th November | 3pm

Come and join us for a fun guided run 

Friday 18th November | 3.15 - 4.15pm

A tale of triumph: of grit and determination, of hope over despair. Sabrina shares her story of living in a town where no one looked like her, experiencing racial trauma and how training for the Marathon Des Sables – the toughest footrace on earth – ignited a passion for, and addition to, the outdoors which has helped her find identity and, ultimately, hope.

Friday 18th November | 4 - 5pm

Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE, ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ comes to Kendal and will be introduced and presented on stage by incredible moutnaineer Kenton Cool.

Friday 18th November | 4.15 - 5.30pm

In this four part panel discussion, you’ll hear about awesome cycling projects and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to build the route for the next Komoot women’s bike-packing rally.

Friday 18th November | 5pm - 6.45pm

Enjoy a stunning lineup of films which celebrate the pioneers of adventure in our younger and older generations.

Friday 18th November | 5 - 6.45pm

Join us as we explore the ways people are connecting with, and caring for, the natural world.

Friday 18th November | 6 - 7.15pm

On this epic adventure, join 17 year-old Jessie as she tackles a long distance campaign on her bike to reach the COP26 climate summit. See the amazing people she encounters along the way and the potential for us all to come together and make a difference. With special guests on stage!

Friday 18th November | 7 - 9pm

The Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature award ceremony will contain readings from the six shortlisted authors and they will be in conversation with presenter and legendary mountaineer Stephen Venables.

Friday 18th November | 7.15 - 8.45pm

14-year-old Ben Larg is prepared to put his life on the line to ride one of the biggest and most dangerous cold water waves in the world at Mullaghmore.

Friday 18th November 7.30 - 9pm

A chance to watch the World Premiere of the new RocTrip film with Neil Gresham, Steve McClure, Tom Livingstone and Molly Thompson-Smith amongst others on stage to share their own tales.

Friday 18th November | 8 - 9.30pm

Is it possible to base jump from the six north faces of the Alps? In his epic seven-year ‘North Base Project’, Tim Howell proved that it is.

Friday 18th November | 8 - 10.30pm

Explore the hidden worlds beneath our feet; hear about the latest local and global developments in caving and travel through a whole host of subterranean wonders.

Friday 18th November | 8 - 10pm

The legendary pre-winter season social gathering returns with the best action from the world of snowsports.

Friday 18th November | 9.15 - 11pm

This story shows the complexity of a whole human being in the midst of extraordinary change.

Friday 18th November | 9.30 - 10.45pm

Pasang Lhamu Sherpa’s tragic and inspiring journey to become the first Nepali woman to summit Everest in 1993.

Friday 18th November | 10pm - 2am

The Glitterball is back! Get down early and get ready for GRIMER headlining our infamous Festival Disco Night.

Tickets on the door.