The 2001 Banff Mountain Book Festival is looking for stories and images that explore the world’s vertical landscapes. The 8^th annual festival, presented by Canadian Mountain Holidays, is seeking entries for its international book competition. The festival takes place October 31 to November 4, 2001 at The Banff Centre.

The Banff Mountain Book Festival is the largest book festival of its kind in the world. Each year, the festival brings the spirit of outdoor adventure and the tradition of mountain literature to Banff, uniting writers, publishers, editors, photographers and, of course, readers. Featuring guest speakers, readings, seminars, an international book competition, a book fair, and book signings and launches, the festival offers a wide spectrum of experiences for the participants and the audience.

An international jury will judge the submissions for awards in four categories including Mountain Literature, Mountain Exposition, Mountain Image, and Adventure Travel. In addition, they will select the best overall book, regardless of category. Grand Prize winner in 2000 was Bradford Washburn: Mountain Photographs (The Mountaineers Books).

Submissions must be in English, except in the category of Mountain Image, where submissions in all languages are acceptable. Seven copies of each submission must be received at the festival office in Banff by August 15, 2001. (Five of the copies are required for the judging process, and two copies will be added to the Banff Centre for Mountain Culture Archive Collection). Entry forms are available by contacting the festival office or through the festival web site at www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/

Special guests at the 2001 Banff Mountain Book Festival include Ed Webster, Simon Yates, Michael Fay, Rick Ridgeway, and Mark Kroese.

The Banff Centre for Mountain Culture promotes understanding and appreciation of the world’s mountain places by creating opportunities for people to share — and find inspiration in — mountain experiences, ideas, and visions.

For entry forms or more information, contact:
Banff Mountain Book Festival, Box 1020, 107 Tunnel Mountain Drive,
Banff, Alberta, Canada T1L 1H5
Tel: (403) 762-6347 Fax: (403) 762-6277,
Email: mountainculture@banffcentre.ca, Web: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca