Programs at The Banff Centre

Mountain Writing

August 13 to October 5, 2007 (off-site manuscript development)
October 26 to November 17, 2007 (on-site residency)

Application deadline: May 18, 2007

Program Information

Faculty: Marni Jackson - Faculty Editor, Tony Whittome - Faculty Editor,


The Banff Centre recognizes Mount Engadine Lodge,
as the sponsor of the Mountain Writing program.

“The Mountain Writing program has been an inspiration. Every participant left Banff with new enthusiasm, new confidence, and in several cases new ambitions. The superb facilities and the opportunity for mountain play, as well as work, enhanced the strong community feeling we all engendered. Out of this program came publishable work in a variety of forms and on a wide range of subjects, reflecting the extraordinary creative diversity of mountain writing today.”
Tony Whittome, U.K. — Faculty, Mountain Writing

About Mountain Writing

In this unique residency program, six participating writers delve into their own writing projects (essay, memoir, biography, feature article, or book project) on a topic in the area of mountain culture, mountain environment, mountain life, adventure, climbing, and/or mountain history.

Within the spectacular environs of Banff National Park, the residency offers participants the time, privacy, and editorial resources to focus on their proposed pieces. Writers participating in the program will work in a diverse and creative environment, interacting with other mountain writers and editors in group discussions and individual consultations, as well as with invited guest speakers and artists from other fields.

The Banff Centre campus is situated amid the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Canada’s first national park — an ideal location for a residency that explores the mountain experience. In addition to working on their writing projects, participants have the opportunity for outdoor pursuits including hiking, rock and ice climbing, cross-country and downhill skiing, and photography.

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of The Banff Centre.