Kendal Mountain Events come to The Met for an evening of adventure and human connection.

Experience the best of the world’s stunning landscapes through a curated selection of Kendal Mountain festival award-winning short adventure films. But it’s not just about exploration, storytelling is at the heart of this event.

Alongside these powerful films, adventure speakers and local community groups will take the stage to share their own personal stories, offering a deeper connection to the people behind the adventures. Whether you’re an avid explorer or simply someone who cherishes the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature, the Kendal Mountain Tour 2026 promises to leave you inspired and moved by the shared human spirit of adventure.

Speaker

Mitch Hutchcraft: Former Royal Marine, Mitch Hutchcraft recently finished his ‘record-breaking’ triathlon — a truly unique and epic challenge. The journey comprised swimming the English Channel, cycling 10,000km from France to India, trekking 900km from the Indian coast to Kathmandu, and finally ascending 350km from Kathmandu to the summit of Everest. Through this incredible endeavour, Mitch has been raising money for SAVSIM, a wildlife conservation organisation he is an ambassador for, which also offers vital mental health support to veterans.

Films

Swim Sistas: Swim Sistas is a poetic, visually stunning love letter to water, sisterhood, and the enduring strength of Black women across generations. Featuring the voice of Academy Award nominee Naomie Harris (Moonlight) as Mami Wata, part deity and part ancestral memory, the film flows across generations: from a young girl diving into joy, to Great Britain’s first and only Black female Olympic swimmer breaking historic barriers, to a woman learning to swim at 54, defying a legacy of inherited fear. It is a celebration of connection, resilience and hope, told through the lens of the rising tide of Black women reclaiming their place in the water, and in history. Cat White 11 mins

Skate Like a Lass: Female established inclusive grassroots Skateboarding communities based in the North, UK. From mountains in Lake District to Blackpool promenade. These skate collectives were created to provide a safe space & welcoming environment for female & LGBT+ skaters in the area. Juliet Klottrup 3 mins

Winner Gets Cake “Brakes off, brains off.” Journey to the upland, impossible-to-predict terrain of fell running and experience the chaos, culture, community, and cake that defines this very British pursuit.
As Ilkley’s Ben Rothery and Chesterfield’s Finlay Grant vie for the English fell running championship, we are introduced to the cast of characters and lifers who keep the races going year-in, year-out. From weekday rat catcher/weekend race director Mike, to 74-year-old legend Wendy, with over 1000 races under her belt, the film captures a quiet resilience. A portrait of physical endurance, community spirit, and unassuming triumph. Winner Gets Cake is directed by Hendrik Faller and made by TCO London for Rab. Shot across a number of races in the summer of 2025. 20 mins

Breaking Trails 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. 12 mins

Trango – Presented by The North Face: 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. Leo Hoorn 45 mins