Diverse Voices at KMF
It’s almost time for the one of the staples of the outdoor sector calendar - Kendal Mountain Festival (KMF). Featuring films, interviews with athletes, authors and the opportunity to take part in outdoor sessions, there can be an overwhelming amount of choice.
We want to make sure that you don’t miss some of the sessions that highlight and feature individuals and groups from within the ATE network and sessions from those repping diversity in the UK outdoors, so we’ve put together this short guide to some of the sessions. As always, this list is not exhaustive: if we’re missing something that highlights diversity in the UK outdoors then let us know in the comments!
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER
11:30
Film Collection Water
Freestyle Fridays co-founder Eden Elgeti’s film ‘Eden’
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-11-30-film-collection-water
12:00
Film Collection Bike
featuring mountain bike guide and Mòr Diversity founder Aneela McKenna’s film
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-12-00-film-collection-bike
12:00
Film Collection Uprising
featuring Muslim Hikers Inaurgural Trek
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-12-00-film-collection-uprising
13:15
Literature: Monisha Rajesh - Epic Train Journeys
Train expert Monisha Rajesh presents 50 legendary routes inspired by her extensive voyages.
Basecamp
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-13-15-monisha-rajesh-epic-train-journeys
14:30
Film Collection: Age is not a Barrier
The Shakespeare Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-14-30-film-collection-age-is-no-barrier
15:00
Pride's Not Over LIVE
Freestyle Fridays co-founder Eden Elgeti speaking
Basecamp
17:00
Film Collection Water
Freestyle Fridays co-founder Eden Elgeti’s film ‘Eden’
The Shakespeare Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-17-00-film-collection-water
Evening
All The Elements Casual Social
(email hello@alltheelements.co for details if you are interested in joining)
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
09:30
Film Collection Water
featuring Eden Elgeti’s film ‘Eden’
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/19-11-2021-11-30-film-collection-water
09:30
Film Collection Age is no Barrier
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-09-30-film-collection-age-is-no-barrier
10:30
TrashMob Academy Movie
introduced by mountain biker and trash activist Jo Shwe.
Buff Stage, Basecamp
11:00
Patagonia Climb Session
featuring Carlos Casas, Founder Colour Up Bristol and Kirsty Pallas, Founder Our Shared Outdoors
Kendal Leisure Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-11-00-patagonia-climb-session
12:00
Film Collection Uprising
featuring Muslim Hikers Inaurgural Trek
The Shakespeare Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-12-00-film-collection-uprising
14:30 - SOLD OUT
Bike Collection Film
featuring mountain bike guide and Mòr Diversity founder Aneela McKenna’s film
15:00
Adidas New Voices
featuring Black Trail Runners’ Co-Founders Phil Young and Rachel Dench
Basecamp
15:30
Merrell Running Session
featuring Black Trail Runners Co-Founder Sabrina Pace-Humphreys and trail runner MJ
Kendal Leisure Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-15-30-merrell-running-session?fbclid=IwAR103DU6OUsKP08yi0l-ob_ljBQzToWHIj5rvsoBXV8rj53CKHZPUiSxxzs
15:30
Frit Tam shares the story of Glide for Pride
Yeti Stage, Basecamp
17:00
‘Brave Enough’ film screening
with a Q+A with Frit Tam
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-17-00-brave-enough-feature-film
20:00
Berghaus Women In Adventure session
featuring Amira Patel founder of The Wanderlust Women
Kendal Town Hall
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-20-00-berghaus-women-in-adventure-session
20:00
North Face and Ellis Brigham Snow Night
hosted by diversity advocate and Black Trail Runners co-founder Phil Young
Kendal Leisure Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/20-11-2021-20-00-the-north-face-and-ellis-brigham-snow-night
SUNDAY 21ST NOVEMBER
09:30
Film Collection Water
featuring Eden Elgeti’s film ‘Eden’
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/21-11-2021-09-30-film-collection-water
12:00
Patagonia They / Them Screening
Trans/Non binary panel review with Frit Tam, Kelly Smith, Eden Elgeti, Cam Procter
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/21-11-2021-12-00-theythem-one-climbers-story-feature-film-and-panel-discussion-presented-by-patagonia
13:00
Topic: Inclusivity in the mountain environment
What does real inclusivity look like and how are Black Trail Runners and Girls on Hills working to achieve this within the trail and mountain running community?
featuring Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, Co-founder of Black Trail Runners and Keri Wallace from Girls On Hills.
Buff Stage, Basecamp
16:15
Literature: Anita Sethi - I Belong Here
Racial abuse prompted Anita Sethi to pause and turn a horrendous experience into an adventure as she decided to set out on a hike across the backbone of England in a bid to examine feelings of identity, place and belonging.
Brewery Arts Centre
https://tickets.kendalmountainfestival.com/events/21-11-2021-16-15-anita-sethi-i-belong-here
You can view the full programme on the Kendal Mountain Festival website. If you can’t make it to the festival in person, there are online options too!
