I believe I’m the luckiest member of the team, as my role is to listen, watch, learn and then share all the amazing events, activities and film collections our team have creatively curated, designed and programmed throughout the year.

To liaise and connect with the world’s leading outdoor brands – from the established to the start-up – sharing their messages and offerings.  And most importantly my role is to engage with our audiences wherever they may be; at the Festival in Kendal, around the UK at our Tours & Events and across the globe with our members through our online streaming platform, the Kendal Mountain Player.

I am responsible for the Kendal Mountain Tour in the UK and overseas, as well as the events we run throughout the year in partnership with other organisations and festivals.

Bringing the spirit of the Festival out on tour means we can continue to inspire audiences year round, bringing our fantastic films and speakers out to the wonderful communities we have up and down the country.

My main role as Festival Designer involves creating all of the printed and digital materials for our Festival, Tours and other events. I'm also lucky to be involved in lots of other areas, including film scouting, and curating some of the live events - specifically the Outdoor Swimming, Road Bike and Running Sessions.

My highlights over the years have been meeting so many legends from the worlds of fell running, cycling and outdoor swimming, but a recent highlight would be hearing Jasmin Paris describe to 900 captivated audience members her experience of completing the Barkley Marathons!

As the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, I'm lucky enough to combine my love for outdoor adventure with my passion for storytelling. I work behind the scenes to bring the Festival's incredible programme of films, talks, and events to a wider audience, ensuring everyone can experience the spirit of exploration that Kendal celebrates. If you're on our mailing list or follow us on social media, I'm probably the face behind the emails and posts!

When I'm not working on Festival promotions, you'll likely find me out and about in the great outdoors - hiking, running, swimming, canoeing, or simply soaking in the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District.

I'm responsible for all things Basecamp related! This means that I make sure it appears at the start of the Festival and disappears at the end of it. In between these two events there is a team of people working hard to support brand partners and Basecamp visitors in having a rewarding and stimulating time at the Festival.

A constant highlight for me is the buzz of conversation and air of excitement the Basecamp seems to generate every year.

As the Creative Stage Designer I am responsible for developing and delivering the Basecamp stages and our welcoming Guest Lounge to align with the Festival’s brand identity and annual theme. Working closely with the production teams, I ensure the stage environment enhances the Festival experience for both the visitors and brands. I enjoy this role very much as it plays to my strong eye for design, my attention to detail, allowing me to thrive on my ability to translate concepts into engaging, on-brand stage settings.