TIMINGS
Doors: 18:15
Starts: 19:00
Seated (reserved)
Tickets: £19, concession £14
Plus £2 venue levy
Age: 12+, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Presented by Kendal Mountain Festival
Kendal Mountain Events returns for another season of adventure and human connection. Experience the best of the world’s stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it's not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event.
Alongside these powerful films, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. Whether you’re an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure.
THE GUEST SPEAKER…
Deo Kato
Deo Kato is a Ugandan-British ultra-endurance runner, orator, and social justice advocate. In 2024, he achieved a historic feat as the first person to run from Cape Town to London, a journey that drew global attention to the realities of human migration. Deo is leveraging his platform to confront the systemic barriers that exclude global majority communities from the sport, both within the UK and internationally, striving to open doors, amplify diverse voices, and transform running into a powerful agent for change.
THE FILMS…
Swim Sistas: A poetic, visually stunning love letter to water, sisterhood, and the enduring strength of Black women across generations.
Featuring the voice of Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris (Moonlight) as Mami Wata, part deity and part ancestral memory, the film flows across generations: from a young girl diving into joy, to Great Britain’s first and only Black female Olympic swimmer breaking historic barriers, to a woman learning to swim at 54, defying a legacy of inherited fear.
It is a celebration of connection, resilience and hope, told through the lens of the rising tide of Black women reclaiming their place in the water, and in history. (Cat White, 11 mins)
Skate Like a Lass: Female established inclusive grassroots Skateboarding communities based in the North, UK. From mountains in Lake District to Blackpool promenade. These skate collectives were created to provide a safe space & welcoming environment for female & LGBT+ skaters in the area. (Juliet Klottrup, 3 mins)
Breaking Trails: A standout series that sees GORE-TEX partner with pioneers from around the world who are breaking barriers and pushing for a more inclusive and respectful future in the outdoors. We bring together two people who have overcome adversity or changed the field of play by forging their own paths in life and the outdoors. Through the lens of GORE-TEX they come together on a physical trail - be that mountain, forest or city - to show ‘Going Further, Together’ in action.
This episode of our Breaking Trails film series is a story about understanding our relationship to risk and reward. Why are people driven to exploring the extreme - places that challenge human life itself?
Tom and Maud share a deep love of mountaineering, the outdoors fundamental to their identities.
Maud is a social scientist whose paper in accidentology investigates our relationship with risk, exploring why we do it, and whether we can mitigate accidents? As a mountaineer with harrowing climbs from Patagonia to Nepal, the question is can she be objective about her own motivations?
Tom’s family name is legendary in Chamonix, his father’s exploits both an inspiration and a weight. As a young athlete he is now making his own name with two 8k attempts and dozens of breath-taking first lines as an extreme mountain skier. But a recent near-death accident has Tom questioning his motivations. Why does he seek out the extreme and how does he stay safe?
Tom and Maud respect each other and as mountain guides, sharing an expert understanding of the mountains few people have - and both have experienced loss out here. Together they go on an adventure - to share, to be curious, and to explore the human condition itself. (12 mins)
Lost Boys of Carbis Bay: A daring band of unlikely explorers embarking on a quest to uncover the forgotten mines of Cornwall, only to unearth an unexpected journey of self-discovery. For this motley crew, the pursuit of the unknown serves as a cathartic release, allowing them to momentarily cast aside their worries and reset for the challenges of everyday life. Transcending mere adrenaline urges, the group becomes a vital means of connection and understanding, underscoring the importance of community in our lives. (29 mins)
Trango: After two years of preparation, ski mountaineers Christina “Lusti” Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, joined by Nick McNutt and Chantel Astorga, achieve the first descent of the Great Trango Glacier. At 6,000 metres, their expedition becomes a study in risk, trust, and endurance - a testament to the bonds that hold a team together when everything else falls away. (Leo Hoorn, 45 mins)