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The Banff Centre Mountain film and Book Festival is world renowned for bringing the top adventurers from around the world to celebrate mountain culture and share their stories on stage in Banff, Canada.
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S2 E10: Junko Tabei - Honouring High Places | BANFF @Altitude Podcast (opens the original)
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Junko Tabei made history as the first woman to summit Everest and complete the Seven Summits, yet her story remained overlooked in the English-speaking world for decades. To mark the 50th anniversary of her historic ascent, host Dina Mufti sits down with author Helen Rolfe and translator Yumiko Hiraki to discuss their book Honouring High Places . This episode offers a rich mix of mountaineering lore, Japanese culture, writing insights, and a deeper look at Tabei’s remarkable life.
S2 E9: David Stevenson - Warnings Against Myself | BANFF @Altitude Podcast (opens the original)
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Recorded live at the 2015 festival, renowned author David Stevenson delivers a raw presentation reading from his book Warnings Against Myself: Meditations on a Life in Climbing . Stevenson opens up about the emotional geography of a life spent in high places, tackling intimate questions about his personal relationships and the deep impact of lost companions in the mountains.
S2 E8: Women on Ice | BANFF @Altitude Podcast (opens the original)
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Moderated by award-winning journalist Collette Derworiz, Women on Ice brings together top women scientists to reflect on their careers in extreme environments. Over the course of an hour, the panelists dive into the unique challenges they’ve overcome, the power of mentorship, and how storytelling and science intersect to inspire the next generation. Settle in for another great conversation from the 2025 Fire & Ice Symposium!
S2 E7: Bob Sandford - Eulogy to a Glacier | BANFF @Altitude Podcast (opens the original)
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Opening the 2025 Fire and Ice Symposium, Bob Sandford, Senior Government Relations Liaison at the UN University Institute for Water, delivers a rousing, high-stakes address. In his brief but powerful talk, Sandford balances scientific urgency with profound optimism, delivering a rallying call for global climate action you won't want to miss.
S2 E6: Jeremy Jones & Timmy O'Neill | BANFF @Altitude Podcast (opens the original)
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Recorded live at our 2023 festival, this energetic episode pairs snowboarder and Protect Our Winters founder Jeremy Jones with climber and guide Timmy O’Neill. What follows is a brilliant blend of lighthearted banter and soulful reflection. Over the course of an hour, the duo covers everything from "shralpinism" and Teton Gravity Research to environmental activism. They even have time for some live poetry!
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