We had a bonus Tuesday task this week as Peter and I had the great honour of attending the Kendal Mountain Tour event at Broadway Cinema in Nottingham. The tour features a selection of amazing outdoor adventure films and guest speakers, and this was its final stop on the 2026 live event tour.

The GoodGym slot was just after the interval, so we got to sit through some great films first. We also heard from one of the stars of the film Swim Sistas, and also from Louis Hall who told us all about his adventures trekking the length of UK and across the Ligurian Alps with his horse, Sasha.

After a quick rehearsal in the interval with host, Indus, we were up on stage answering questions about what GoodGym is, why we love it and what we get up to. Obviously we remembered things afterwards that we forgot to say, but we tried to get as much information into our 5-minutes as possible.

Afterwards, we could relax a bit and enjoy the rest of the films before heading home. Below are the films and speakers that we got to see:

Speaker: Louis Hall

After growing up in Scotland, Louis Hall's journey began with a trip to northern Mongolia at age 18 in search of the Tsaatan tribe, where he first discovered the profound connection offered by the horse. This experience led him to embark on a 1147-mile ride down the length of the UK, which raised funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and paved the way for 'The Big Hoof', a Scottish mental health charity. Later, accompanied by his horse, Sasha, he spent 111 days crossing Europe, establishing the first recorded conclusive horse-trail across the Ligurian Alps. His debut book, In Green, chronicles this expedition – Louis will join a Kendal Presenter on-stage to share this journey.

Swim Sistas (Director: Cat White)

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.

Skate Like a Lass (Director: Juliet Klottrup)

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.

Lost Boys of Carbis Bay

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.

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.

Trango: Presented by The North Face (Director: 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.

About the Kendal Mountain UK Live Tour 2026

ADVENTURE FILMS AND LIVE SPEAKERS

Our Tour takes place between February to May each year, up and down the country with both cinematic and theatre experiences showing 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.

The weather was most definitely against us last night!

We've been working on the railings at the ICCA on Hucknall Road since January and somehow May is the first time we've had to cancel due to rain.

Luckily we've got a boot full of litter pickers, hi-vis and bin bags so we decided to take a pass of the Pirates Park and churchyard. Lots of soggy tissues and bits of paper, but nothing too exciting.

Afterwards we reconvened at The Gladstone pub for a swift half and to prepare Rachel and Peter for their talk at the Kendal Mountain Tour next week. You can get one of the last remaining tickets for 20% off with the voucher code "ADVENTURE20".