TALK AND DISCUSSION

TRAIL KEEPERS – CARING FOR THE TRAILS, PROTECTING THE MOUNTAINS

Screening of the documentary Trail Keepers, which highlights the people who work to conserve and restore mountain trails. A follow-up discussion will delve into the importance of these spaces, their preservation, and the responsibility of all those who use them.

Featuring Gerard Vila, David Clavera, and Xavi Porta.
Moderator: Martí Oliveras.

LECTURE

THE NENETS, NOMADIC HERDERS OF YAMAL (SIBERIA)

Neither the process of globalization nor the Russian government’s policies aimed at exploiting the natural gas deposits found on the Yamal Peninsula have succeeded in changing the Nenets’ way of life. They continue their nomadic existence, herding reindeer and fighting for their survival.

Presented by Francesc Bailón, an anthropologist specializing in Arctic indigenous communities.

LECTURE

LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY: CAPTURING GRAND NATURAL SETTINGS

This lecture presents key techniques and tips for getting the most out of your photography gear, explaining how to achieve the best image quality and maximum depth of field to capture the contours of the landscape.

Presented by Albert Masó, a biologist, instructor in scientific, technical, and nature photography, and a scientific consultant for National Geographic.

ROUND TABLE

SUSTAINABILITY AT ALTITUDE

The new award from the UVic-UCC Chair for the Rural World will be presented. The award recognizes the film work that most effectively reflects a commitment to the preservation and sustainable development of mountain regions and their communities.

Featuring: Antoni Tort (Professor Emeritus at UVic-UCC), Alfred Vernis (Professor at ESADE), and Laia Solé (Researcher and lecturer at UVic-UCC)
Moderated by: Laura Domingo Peñafiel (Director of the UVic-UCC Chair for the Rural World).

ROUND TABLE

CLIMBING BANS, REGULATIONS AND THE REMOVAL OF CLIMBING EQUIPMENT IN CATALONIA

In recent years, the number of people practicing climbing across Catalonia has increased. As a result, in many areas, proposals have been made to close certain sectors, remove bolts from routes, or implement various regulations, all with the aim of ensuring a sustainable coexistence between climbers and the natural environment.

Featuring Pere Gelis (Head of Climbing at the FEEC), Joan Maria Vendrell (climber and warden of the Góriz mountain refuge), Clara Soh (climber), and representatives from Fixe (a climbing equipment manufacturer), the Mossos d’Esquadra Climbing Unit, and the Capçaleres del Ter i el Freser National Park.
Moderator: Quim Pons (Chief Editor of Vèrtex magazine).

TALK

HYPATIA MARS: EXPLORATION AND SCIENCE ON A SPACE MISSION TO MARS

In the summer of 2027, a team of female scientists and explorers—members of the Hypatia project—will travel to the FMARS research station on the uninhabited Island of Devon, a remote location in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, to simulate a space mission to Mars. Join Roser Bastida, a member of the crew, to learn about the Hypatia III project.

ROUND TABLE

PERMAPYRENEES – WHAT CHANGES BENEATH OUR FEET CHANGES THE MOUNTAINS

Screening of the documentary *Permapyrenees*, which showcases scientific research on permafrost in the Pyrenees. The round table will bring together various perspectives—from the scientific community and the world of mountaineering—to discuss the evolution of permafrost and the challenges it presents in the context of climate change.

With Marc Oliva, Pere Esteban, and Núria Burgada.
Moderator: Quim Pons.

ROUND TABLE

INVASIVE SPECIES IN THE PYRENEES: A THREAT TO BIODIVERSITY?

Invasive species represent one of the primary challenges for the conservation of ecosystems in the Pyrenees. Their spread can displace native species, alter habitats, disrupt the ecological balance, and affect human activities. In this round table, we will reflect on the current and future impacts of this phenomenon, as well as the challenges involved in detecting and controlling invasive species.

With Marc Garriga (Director of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park), Mireia Baqué (CREAF), and representatives from the Rural Agents (Agents Rurals).
Moderator: Quim Pons.

LA GRAN XAPADA by Fixe & L’Animal

The world speed-clipping competition is back! The fastest hands face off once again, aiming to complete their rounds before the DJ even has time to touch the faders. La Gran Xapada is the Festival’s closing party: a meeting place to chat about the films and exhibitions, and to keep the night going until 1:00 AM. Expect music, a great atmosphere, and prize giveaways for the audience.

STORYTELLING WITH OBJECTS

THE WOOLEN CATERPILLARS
The transformation from a silkworm into a butterfly

We will follow the lives of two "woolen caterpillars"—Pol and Sol. One is feeling very hot, while the other is very cold! We’ll see what they do when they wake up, how they get dressed, what they dream about, and how they start their day... But what is their mission? These little caterpillars make wool, lots of wool, to build themselves a bed where they can sleep and rest for a while. And when they wake up again, a lovely surprise awaits...

Presented by Glòria Arrufat

With prior registration (b.torello@diba.cat / 93 859 27 50). Children aged 1–3, accompanied by a family member.

STORYTELLING

A WORLD OF TALES: LET’S TRAVEL TO...

Stories from near and far, to listen to and get lost in. A storyteller, traveller and explorer will take us on a journey through stories told in Catalan. From Russia to Japan, from the Arctic to just around the corner. The world is certainly full of wonders, but if we open our eyes wide, we will discover many beautiful ones right here, too.

Presented by Íngrid Domingo

No registration required. Children aged 1–3, accompanied by a family member.

JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE NENETS

Through the photographs of Francesc Bailón, an anthropologist and polar traveler, we will get to know the Nenets, a nomadic people living in one of the most remote, wild, and coldest places on Earth. We will set out in search of these Siberian reindeer herders, who still preserve many of their ancestral customs, and gain an insight into their way of life—one of the last remaining vestiges of humanity on the planet.
The exhibition offers a unique opportunity to discover one of the world’s oldest, least-known and most fascinating cultures.

30th MOUNTAIN BOOK FAIR

An exhibition showcasing the latest publications on mountain-related topics. A sample of the latest publications in mountain books from the most sporting -climbing, skiing, canyoning, paragliding or mountain-biking-, to the most technical such as leisure, scientific and photography-. The whole of the mountains in print.

KLONDIKE GOLD

In 1896, gold was discovered in the Klondike River, a tributary of the Yukon. This event sparked the Gold Rush. Thousands of people left their jobs in search of the precious metal, undertaking a journey of several weeks under grueling conditions—a saga made famous worldwide by writers such as Jack London and Robert Service.
Very few of those who made the journey actually struck it rich, yet the Gold Rush created a lasting cultural legacy that permeated cinema, comics, and advertising. In addition to photographs of the journey to the goldfields, this exhibition showcases the wealth of imagery that the era produced.