Mountain Idol

The 2008 Mountain Idol finalists will be introduced, and the winner announced, at Radical Reels.

Award: Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 p.m.

Sid Marty — A Retrospective

When the Banff Mountain Book Festival debuted in 1994, Sid Marty was the first guest to step on stage, opening an event that would soon become internationally renowned. This fall, Marty returns to the spotlight to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Book Festival with a look back on 15 (and more!) years of inspiring mountain stories and songs, selected from eight published books, and two CDs.

Presentation: Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.

Lynn Martel — Expedition to the Edge

Lynn Martel has interviewed dozens of self-propelled adventurers. In her first book, Expedition to the Edge — Stories of Worldwide Adventure, she has assembled 59 compelling and entertaining stories that capture the exploits, hardships, fears, and personal insights of a who’s who of contemporary adventurers.

Presentation: Thursday, November 6, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Voices of Adventure — Geoff Powter interviews Michael Kennedy

Local psychologist and climber Geoff Powter interviews Michael Kennedy. Between climbing trips that established him as one of the leading alpinists of his generation, Kennedy edited and published Climbing magazine, which he crafted into the world’s premier climbing publication.

Presentation: Friday, November 7, 10:30 – 11:40 a.m.

Bernadette McDonald — Tomaž Humar

Bernadette McDonald has led a life full of adventure and encounters with remarkable mountaineers. Her latest book, Tomaž Humar, is the gripping story of one of the world’s most notorious alpine climbers.

Presentation: Friday, November 7, 1:30 – 2:40 p.m.

Book Signings

A great chance to get books signed by local authors Bernadette McDonald, Lynn Martel, and Geoff Powter, and more.

Book Signings: Friday, November 7, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Noon-hour Seminar
K2: High Stakes on the Savage Summit

Moderated by Geoff Powter, panelists will share their thoughts on the past, present and future of K2, along with the role of the media in shaping the public’s perception of Himalayan climbing.

Panel: Saturday, November 8, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

John Lauchlan Memorial Award

Eric Harvie and Margaret Greenham theatres

Presentation of this year’s award to Raphael Slawinski.

Presentation: Saturday, November 8, 9:00 p.m

Noon-hour Seminar
Tibet 2008: At a Crossroads

Our panelists have some shared and some diverging views about the present situation, about China’s Olympic bid pledge to improve human rights, and about the future outlook for this beloved home to the world’s tallest mountain. Panelists include Calgary-based Nima Dorjee, Ed Douglas, Banff-based Karen McDiarmid, and Losang Rabgey.

Seminar: Sunday, November 9, 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Yoga for Climbers with Ronna Schneberger

A fun and challenging lunchtime session of yoga for climbers. Ronna is a local naturalist and yoga instructor who will introduce you to the Anusara system of alignment and the many benefits of yoga for climbers. Sally Borden Building.

Yoga: Sunday, November 9, 12:30 p.m.