CONTOUR CONNECTIONS
Celebrating our connection with nature
5th and 6th of October 2024
We’re excited to announce a weekend of exciting workshops and events for all as we celebrate our connection with the outdoors.
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GLENCOE MOUNTAIN
SCOTLAND
EVENT SCHEDULE
Contour Connections Film Night
Come join us for a night of adventure and inspirational stories at the Glencoe Mountain Resort. Our film evening which is part of our wider Contour Connections Festival weekend will showcase breathtaking footage and tales of outdoor pursuits, connecting people through shared experiences in the great outdoors. Get ready to be amazed by stunning landscapes and heart-pounding action. Whether you're a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or just love a good story, this event is for you. Grab your friends and let's dive into the world of adventure together!
From Edinburgh Documentary Films and Contour Creative immerse yourself into footage captured over the last two years on the mountain and see what action happens across the year at Glencoe.
Be dazzled by tales from Pete Scullion as he shares A Century of Munros . Hear his experiences of looking for some of the best trails up, down and around Scotland's highest peaks. Share the good times and the less so, the dos and don'ts and why you should bother going to the country's loftier heights.
We hear from Keri Wallace, running guide and author of ‘Running Challenges’ as she shares her story of a Winter Tranter Round. A Book Signing will be available on the evening.
In partnership with Trash Free Trails gain an insight into their mission to clean up our wild spaces in Neighbourhood Rides and see how groups are working together to enhance and look after our environment in Pick, Dig, Ride.
The evening is topped off with a screening of From the Streets to Peaks: The Alpine Run Project from CutMedia. This film showcases criminal-turned-athlete John McAvoy harnessing the transformative power of sport to put young people on a better path.
There’s prizes to be won and Q & A on the evening.
Glencoe Mountain Cafe
5th October - 20:00 onwards
Mountain Bike Coaching
Coaching from one of Scotlands top mountain bike ridders. Calum McBain (Contour family!) has won many Scottish and British Downhill and Enduro between them and continues to podium at national level events in both disciplines. Calum now runs Dialled In coaching sharing his extensive experience.
Grab a place on one of the many sessions over the weekend, theres something for everyone. Check out the event collections to find the best time for you.
Sessions for Juniors, Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced riders.
Glencoe Mountain Bike Trails
5th and 6th October - 6 Session Daily
Introduction to Scrambling
Join us for an exciting hands-on session with Morag Skelton. Learn the basics of scrambling and explore the beautiful outdoors with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, this event is perfect for all levels. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover a new passion and have a great time!
This workshop will focus on developing sound movement skills coupled with efficient route finding without requiring a rope.
Glencoe Mountain - Plateau
5th and 6th October - 1 Session Daily
Scottish Storytelling with Graeme Johncock of Scotland's Stories
Everybody loves a good story! Sit back, relax and enjoy tales of folklore and history surrounding Scotland’s incredible landscape and nature told by traditional Scottish storyteller Graeme Johncock.
In the shadows of the Buachaille Etive Mòr in Glencoe Resort Car Park
6th October - 3 Session Daily
Scotland’s Gaelic Landscape with Ross Christie
Uncover knowledge that is too often hidden in plain sight through an interactive deep dive into the placenames of the Gaelic landscape of Glen Coe, the Highlands and Scotland in general whilst walking through the very landscape.
Gain new insights and perspectives on country that we may know inside out with an authentic Gaelic immersive experience, hosted by mountain leader and placename researcher Ross Christie.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th and 6th October - 3 Session Daily
KIDS BIKE SKILLS! FREE FOR ALL KIDS
We love bikes! That’s not a secret. Bring your kid(s) along to join in with a kids skills session.
Ideal for balance bikes and first pedals.
More sessions will be added based on demand!
SIGN UP IN ADVANCE!
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th and 6th October - Session running daily
Photography in the outdoors
with Sarah Johnson
‘The best camera is the one that's with you’
Learn about how to photograph your favourite outdoor sports and activities. Suitable for everyone - whatever camera you have, even a phone!
Grab you camera (phone) and sign up now!
Glencoe Mountain Resort
6th October - 3 session times available
Jump start your creativity in this electrifying workshop with Illustrator Stormstatic aka Graeme. After a brief introduction to Graeme and the design process you'll be tasked with a fun but challenging brief to get the creative juices flowing. You'll get hands-on with paper, pencils and posca markers sketching out concepts, refining them as you go into a finished illustration. During the session feel free to ask Graeme any questions about his experience illustrating & designing for the outdoor sports industry.
STORMSTIC CREATIVE SESSIONS
Supported by HUCK BiKe
Glencoe Mountain Resort
6th October - 3 session times available
Sundays Outside with George Fisher
RUN THE LOST VALLEY
A guided run in Glencoes’ Lost Valley. Join us for a social trail run to explore one of Glencoe's most impressive features. Learn about its formation in a time where ice covered Scotland, and its part played in the human history of Glencoe.
We will stay in the nooks of the glen and not venture high onto the tops, we’ll marvel at them from their humble beginnings amongst the ancient woodlands.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th and 6th October - 2 session times available daily
Navigation Skills Workshop with Girls on Hills
A half day workshop covering basic techniques and strategies for navigating in the mountain environment – suitable for beginners and those refreshing old skills.
A practical session focused on staying safe in poor visibility - delivered by local and experienced Mountain Leader/s from the Girls on Hills who have extensive knowledge of this incredible part of Scotland.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
6th October - 9am - 1pm
Navigation Skills Workshop with Mountaineering Scotland
This is a great opportunity for you and your friends, or walking partner, to learn (or brush up on) some fundamental mountain and hillside navigation skills and techniques. This would be good for anybody, whether you are a seasoned hillwalker, or new to the Scottish Hills, if you are keen to learn about navigating through different visibilities, gradients and terrain underfoot.
The session will be delivered by Max Hunter, who is a member of the Mountaineering Scotland Mountain Safety Team. He is a mountaineering instructor living in Fort William, and has been navigating through the hills for over 30- years!
Come and learn how to navigate to give you the confidence as well as increased competence to have your next great outdoors adventure.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th October - 9am - 12 noon
PETZL NIGHT RUN with Girls on Hills
Light up the night with Girls on Hills on this short night run and headtorch demo with Petzl. All weather and all abilities welcome (max 10km). Find out what to look for in a running headtorch and how to get the best burn time from your product.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th October - 18:15 - 19:15pm
CONTOUR STEM SESSIONS
Connecting with nature is super important and we want to see those places protected for future generations. While we enjoy the outdoors we also need to protect them. There will be workshops and sessions delivered by a number of our partner organisations on how Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) can contribute to the fight against climate change, meeting our goal for NET ZERO and protecting our planet. After all we should protect the places we love! Sessions are FREE for all so why not come and have a fun hands on day learning!
Offshore Renewable Energy’s Role in the Transition to Net Zero. Build your own Floating Wind Turbine
The workshop is delivered by researchers from the universities of Strathclyde, Edinburgh and Oxford.
During this workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn about the Offshore Renewable Energy sector and how it is helping with the UK’s transition to Net Zero.
Participants will build their own floating wind turbine platform before going on to test their design in water.
Suitable for adults and kids.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
5th and 6th October - Afternoon sessions running daily
AN EVENT FOR ALL
We want to see everyone have the opportunity to access the outdoors. Our festival will be providing a range of workshops and activities to give you the change to get outside and realise the amazing benefits the outdoors can provide. We hope that everyone, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner to the mountains, can leave the weekend with a smile on their face having learned something new.
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A DOCUMENTARY SHARING THE PORTRAIT OF A MOUNTAIN
Since 2022 we’ve had exclusive access to the amazing Glencoe Mountain. This weather stone is iconic and has a history unlike many other mountains in Scotland. Glencoe is synonymous with Scotland. It’s raw, exhilarating and at the same time welcoming. It however isn’t immune to the our changing climate and the challenges this faces accessing out outdoor environments.
We share the story of the mountain and its adventurers across the four seasons in the year seeing how the mountain provides solace for many, provides a playground to be creative, a place to escape the rat race and how we can protect this amazing place for future generations. Our connection with the outdoors is vital and Glencoe provides a place for all to access it. Climate change however continues to make this harder across the year.
