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The Highland Mountain Culture Association Limited
PO Box 7035,
Fort William
PH33 6WR
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Festival Programme - Program na Fèise
You'll find the most up-to-date programme of events below. New events to the programme will be added here, so check in regularly to see what's new.
To go straight to a particular day, click on the date below.
| Fri 6th | Sat 7th | Sun 8th | Mon 9th |
| Tue 10th | Wed 11th | Thur 12th | Fri 13th |
| Sat 14th |
To download a PDF of the printed 2009 Festival Programme click here. (2.7Mb)
If you need somewhere to stay during the festival, visit our accommodation page.
If you would prefer to purchase tickets in person rather than online, pop in to see the lovely people at Fired Art or give them a call on 01397 705005.
Please Note:
- Ticket office open from 6pm
- Doors open from 6.30pm
- Shows start promptly at 7pm
- Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, please contact the mountain Festival team for further info.
- Concessions are for under 16s only.
- Some shows may contain adult language or themes.
- New for 2009 | 'Film Buffs' tickets for the two film nights (Tuesday and Friday) at £13 / £8 (usual price for both nights £16 / £10)
- PLUS | Buy a week long pass for all 8 evenings at the Nevis Centre Festival Theatre at £73 / £50 (the usual price) and receive a free T-shirt.
| Friday/ Dihaoine 6th March | ||||
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Official Festival Opening Party Let's get the ceilidh started! The mountain gondola will whisk party-goers to 2150ft up Aonach Mor, beside Ben Nevis for the official opening of the 2009 Mountain Festival. The Snowgoose Restaurant will be open for meals from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Then it's time to dance the night away with a Highland Ceilidh from 8-11.30pm. All operations weather permitting. |
Nevis Range | 18:30 - 00.00 | £10/£6 on the day £9/£5 in advance £6/£4 for season pass holders or day skiers. Free return shuttle bus between Fort William and Nevis Range, leaving FW (behind Morrisons) at 7 & 7.45pm and returning at 11.30pm and midnight. Tickets available from Nevis Range | 01397 705 825 |
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| Saturday/ Disathairne 7th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Nevis Range | All day | £40 | ||
| Nevis Range | All day | £45 or £33 | ||
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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Visit No Fuss Events for details. |
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Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Drinks reception to mark the official opening of this year's exhibition. |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
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Don't miss 'legendary Geordie' Lee Kelly plus films from the worlds of sea-kayaking and local kayaking. |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22.00 | £10/£8 | BOOK |
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| Sunday/Didòmhnaich 8th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Avalanche Awareness Workshop | Nevis Range | All day | £40 | |
| Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | ||
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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| Gen Nevis Visitor Centre | 13.00 - 17.00 | £6 | ||
Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre |
18.00- 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
Working Mountains & Empty Lands Trace the local history of the huge construction works and their impact on the local area. PLUS join renowned mountaineer and broadcaster Cameron McNeish on a behind the scenes tour of their recent TV documentary. |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £10/£8 | BOOK |
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| Monday/ Diluain 9th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Winter Walking Workshop | Nevis Range | All day | £40 | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30- 14:00 14:45-17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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Beginners' Skiing & Boarding lessons
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Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | |
Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
The Longest Climb with Paul Pritchard Paul Pritchard was one of Britain's leading rock climbers until his now infamous accident on the Totem Pole. 12 years after his last visit to Clachaig, Paul returns to present his lecture "The Longest Climb". |
Clachaig Inn, Bidean Lounge, Glencoe | Please contact the Clachaig for further details. | ||
BASP 2 day emergency first aid course There is a simple Basic Life Support test during the course and practical outdoor scenarios on both days so come prepared to get muddy and wet, wrap up warm. Bring a packed lunch with you, teas and coffees will be available at the venue. |
Salvation Army Hall, Fort William | 09:00 - 17:00 each day |
£90 per person which includes course fee, BASP yellow manual and certificate valid for 3 years. The certificate is acceptable for all the NGB awards like MLTB, BASI, BCU, RYA, TCL etc, and is particularly suitable for those involved in work and play in the outdoors. |
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Join Myrtle Simpson as she guides us through the beginnings of Scottish Skiing, then the story is picked up by those immersed in snowsports today! |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £6/£2 | BOOK |
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| Tuesday/ Dimàirt 10th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Winter Walking Workshop | Nevis Range | All day | £40 | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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Beginners' skiing and boarding lessons
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Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | |
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Only for the experienced - join a back corrie tour of Nevis Range during festival week. |
Nevis Range | Contact Nevis Range 01397 705825 |
Adults £5 | |
Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
Winter Safety lecture with Mike Pescod IFMGA. Presented by the Mountaineering Council of Scotland. |
The Clachaig Inn, Glen Coe | 20.00 |
FREE | |
BASP 2 day emergency first aid course Details as above |
Salvation Army Hall, Fort William | 09:00 - 17:00 each day |
Details as above | |
International Adventure Film Competition evening Don't miss this chance to see the next big thng before everyone else does! |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £6/£2 |
BOOK |
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| Wednesday/ Diciadain 11th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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| Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | ||
| Nevis Centre | All day | |||
The Nevis Partnership in Action exhibition
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Nevis Centre | 14.00 - 22.00 | FREE | |
Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
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Join the celebrations of the iconic Nevis name as The Nevis Partnership brings us a fabulous programme of music, poetry, prose, photography and film with special guests. |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £6/£2 | BOOK |
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| Thursday/ Diardaion 12th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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| Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | ||
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Only for the experienced - join a back corrie tour of Nevis Range during festival week. |
Nevis Range | Contact Nevis Range 01397 705825 |
Adults £5 | |
Dave MacLeod Bouldering Masterclass Free masterclass with inspirational climber. Booking essential. |
Calluna Bunkhouse Bouldering Wall | Tel: 01397 700451 | Masterclass FREE + £4 entry to wall
Workshop now full. |
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Festival Art & Photo Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
Climbing evening with Dave MacLeod Dave explains his unique approach to high-risk, high-stakes routes. Got a burning question for Dave? Grab your chance to ask it at the 'You & A' session after the talk PLUS screenings of 'Don't Die' and 'Elements' |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £10/£8 | BOOK |
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| Friday/ Dihaoine 13th March | ||||
| Event/Film | Venue | Time | Price | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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Beginners' skiing and boarding lessons
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Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | |
Festival Art & Photo Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
Best of Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Celebrating mountain culture from around the world, the Banff World Tour brings stunning films direct from the Banff Film Festival. Always a sell-out, this inspirational night is a must in your festival calendar. |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19.00 - 22.00 | £10/£8 | BOOK |
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| Saturday/ Disathairne 14th March | ||||
| Avalanche Awareness Workshop | Nevis Range | All day | £40 | |
| Ice Factor | 12:30 - 14:00 14:45 - 17:15 |
£20 (£15) £45 (£40) |
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| Nevis Range | All day | £45 (£33) | ||
Highlander Slopestyle Freestyle Ski and Snowboard competition |
See Nevis Range for more details | |||
Mammoth Descent Popular and manic mountain dash! |
See Nevis Range for more details | |||
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One hour long drop-in workshops on dirt jumping followed by the big competition. |
Download an entry form here. (PDF) | |||
Festival Art & Photography Exhibition Original mountain art and photography |
Nevis Centre | 18:00 - 19:00 + interval |
FREE | |
Fast and Light in the Himalaya The evening begins with the presentation of the inaugural Scottish Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture. Then hear world-renowned mountaineer Adrian Burgess tell tales of 25 years of exhilarating climbs from Alaska to the Alps. After the break, Slovenian climbing superstar Marko Prezelj will share the passion that drives him to keep exploring ever-higher and wilder places. |
Nevis Centre Festival Theatre | 19:00 - 22:00 | £15/£12 |
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