.No, not the latest OUTDOORSmagic meet-up, but the 2002 Kendal Film Festival. Already a major fixture in the British climbing calendar, the festival promotes climbing, mountaineering and mountain culture through film and photography, and is one of the biggest

The remarkable climber, explorer and film-maker Kurt Diemberger will be giving three lectures in Scotland, kicking off on Sunday with an appearance at the Dundee Mountain Film Festival. Diemberger is most widely known for two first ascents

OM Routes Editor Dave Mycroft has created a meets calendarfor OUTDOORSMagic members on his own website. The Calendar, whichrequires a Google account for access, will list all the OMmeets, along with a location map and links to the meet organiser

of expedition planning and mountain safety. The ticket price includes entry to one showing in the giant screen film theatre (Everest or Shackleton), the excellent National Mountaineering Exhibition and a buffet lunch. The lectures were originally aimed at young