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October 28 – Nov. 5 in Banff, Alberta. 

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2017 Festival in Banff, Alberta

The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival takes place each fall in Banff, Alberta. Don’t miss nine epic days filled with stories of remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers from around the globe. 2017 features legends and pioneers including Sir Chris Bonington, Tommy Caldwell, Tamara Lunger, Mayan Smith-Gobat, and so many more! 

For tips and reminders for your Festival experience, visit How to Festival. 

Following the Festival, the World Tour hits the road bringing audience favourites and special tour edits to a location near you. 

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Who's Attending?

Legends, pioneers, and adventurers! Find out more about the 2017 Festival special guests and speakers.
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Exhibitions

Find out more about the FREE exhibitions during the Festival at Banff Centre and in downtown Banff.
Film Finalists

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Image courtesy of Sir Chris Bonington
Sat, Oct 28, 2017

Sir Chris Bonington – and Films

Sir Chris Bonington is perhaps the most celebrated climber of his time. He has made first ascents around the globe including as expedition leader of the South Face of Annapurna in 1970 and the South West Face of Everest in 1975, reaching the summit of Everest himself in 1985.

Eric Harvie Theatre
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Tommy Caldwell © M. Schaefer
Sat, Nov 4, 2017

Tommy Caldwell – and Films

Legendary American rock climber Tommy Caldwell joins us in Banff to share his latest accomplishment – a newly published memoir The Push: A Climber’s Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going beyond Limits. The memoir was fine-tuned at Banff Centre under a Paul D. Fleck Fellowship in 2016.

Eric Harvie Theatre
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Image from the film Into Twin Galaxies
Thu, Nov 2, 2017

Into Twin Galaxies, Book Awards – and Films

Canadian adventurer Sarah McNair-Landry grew up on a diet of snow and ice, reaching both poles by the age of 18.

Eric Harvie Theatre
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© Patagonia
Fri, Nov 3, 2017

Nico, Sean, The Coconut Connection – and Films

Nico Favresse and Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll have been in a few tight spots together over the years while climbing and making first ascents around the world.

Eric Harvie Theatre
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$35

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