Discover our 2026 live tour films

Our 2026 Tour brings award-winning stories of risk, motivation, and joy across the UK and beyond. Journey from the peaks of Pakistan to the forgotten mines of Cornwall – find a venue near you and be inspired by the best of the Festival.

Trango: Presented by The North Face

Leo Hoorn

After a two-year attempt, ski mountaineers Christina ‘Lusti’ Lustenberger and Jim Morrison, joined by Nick McNutt and Chantel Astorga, ski the first descent of the Great Trango Glacier. They navigate risk, grapple with grief, and face physical danger as they push the limits of human experience. At 6,000 meters, constant exposure tests their resolve, but it’s the unspoken trust and support within their expedition team that allows them to face the unimaginable together.

Skate Like a Lass

Juliet Klottrup

From the Lake District to Blackpool promenade, skate collectives create safe spaces where young people can express themselves freely, on and off the board.

BMC Women in Adventure Make a Difference Award Winner

Swim Sistas

Catherine Joy White

From a young girl’s joyful plunge, to Great Britain’s first and only Black female Olympic swimmer, to a woman learning to swim at 54 — generations of Black women reclaim their place in the water. A celebration of connection, resilience, and hope.Best Short Film Award Winner at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025

Breaking Trails - Vertical Spirits

Two mountaineers, Tom and Maud, explore risk, motivation, and loss, confronting why we seek extremes and how experience reshapes our relationship with adventure.

Breaking Trails is a standout series that sees the GORE-TEX® Brand partner with pioneers from around the world who are breaking barriers and pushing for a more inclusive and respectful future in the outdoors. 

Winner Gets Cake

Hendrik Faller

“Brakes off, brains off.” Journey into the unpredictable world of fell running, where mud, weather, and laughter rule. From weekday rat catcher–turned–race director Mike to 74-year-old legend Wendy, with more than a thousand races to her name, this joyful portrait captures the community, chaos, and cake at the heart of the sport.

Screening exclusively at: 
SunderlandAlnwickBuryChesterSaltburnPocklington
EdinburghStirlingCoventryBristol

The Lost Boys of Carbis Bay

Daniel Simpkins

A daring band of unlikely explorers embarking on a quest to uncover the forgotten mines of Cornwall, only to unearth an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Transcending mere adrenaline urges, the group becomes a vital means of connection and understanding, underscoring the importance of community in our lives.Best Adventure & Exploration Film Award Winner at Kendal Mountain Festival 2025

Screening exclusively at: 
CaernarfonAberystwythExeterFalmouthBantham
SouthamptonCanterburyWinchesterBrighton

Alone Across Gola

Jude Kriwald

Deep in Liberia’s Gola rainforest, Jude finds himself alone — his guide gone, supplies dwindling, and no one in sight for days. Through fear and revelation, his journey becomes a meditation on courage, purpose, and what it means to follow the dreams we leave behind.

Screening exclusively at: BanchoryCrieffCambridgeOxford

The Bells!

Emma Crome

Earlier this year, Lakes legend Rob Matheson announced he was going to attempt the classic, uber-bold line The Bells, The Bells! at Craig Gogarth. Hang on a minute… a 74-year-old attempting a route graded E7 6b? The climbing world was agog. This film profiles Rob and a route where falling is really not a good idea.

Screening exclusively at:
KendalNewcastle

Cinematic tour films

For even more films, dates, and venues, take a look at our Cinematic Tour!

Back to venues

Click to return to venues and booking page.

Discover the speakers

Meet the speakers who will join our Live Tour events...

Can't wait?

Check out our extensive catalogue of outdoor and adventure films on the Kendal Mountain Player!

© Kendal Mountain Tour 2026
Top