FESTIVAL organisers have announced details of their speaker programme this year.
The line-up for Friday May 20 and Saturday May 21 at the Keswick Mountain Festival (KMF) will cover climbing, photography, ultra-running and adventure.
Among the speakers will be leading British mountaineer Adele Pennington, members of The Adventure Syndicate, photographers Nadir Khan and Tom McNally, and a panel discussion featuring ultra-running stars John Kelly, Debbie Martin-Consani and James Gibson.
Kicking off the 2022 KMF speaker schedule at 5:15pm on May 20, will be Lee Craigie and Phillipa Battye from The Adventure Syndicate, a group of female adventurers and storytellers who promote mental and physical wellbeing through the outdoors.
In ‘#WhatWouldMaryDo?’, Lee and Phillipa will share the story of how the syndicate recreated a 500-mile cycle and youth hostelling adventure around Scotland that was undertaken by 17-year-old Mary Harvie in 1936.
Next on stage at 7:30pm will be Nadir Khan and Tom McNally, who will present ‘Extreme Lakeland’, a photographic celebration of all that makes the Lake District a magnet for those with a heart for adventure.
First on stage at 5:15pm on May 21, will be Adele Pennington, one of the UK’s most successful mountaineers.
In ‘Decisions, Dilemmas and Days Out’, Adele will recount her career of climbing some of the world’s highest peaks, including making the first British female winter ascent of Ama Dablam in 1998.
‘Extreme Ultra Running and FKTs’ will round off the KMF speaker programme in the Theatre by the Lake at 7:30pm on Saturday, May 21.
Hosted by Matt Le Voi, CEO of Lakeland Mountain Guides, the session will bring together three of the brightest stars in the world of ultra-running - John Kelly, Debbie Martin-Consani and James Gibson.
The three ultra-runners will discuss their various running feats and offer insights into their motivations, training and much more.
KMF director Nicola Meadley comments: “The speaker programme is always a highlight of Keswick Mountain Festival and we’re thrilled with the line-up we’re able to present in the Theatre by the Lake this year.
"There’s something for anyone who has a passion for the outdoors – they’re going to be treated to some wonderful stories and truly stunning images.”
For tickets, visit keswickmountainfestival.co.uk.
To find out more about this year’s festival, visit the website, or Facebook, email info@keswickmountainfestival.co.uk, or follow @keswickfestival on Twitter and Instagram.
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