The world’s most prestigious mountain film festival returns to Cumbria for its biggest year yet.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns for 2018, bringing an action-packed programme of films to Keswick’s Theatre by the Lake this February.

With more shows than ever before, the festival features two different collections of brand new adventure films, starring the world’s top explorers on mind-blowing journeys in wild and remote parts of the globe.

In what will instill a spirit of adventure in viewers of all ages, audiences can expect amazing cinematography, stunning scenery, some hair-raising moments and a lot of laughs along the way.

Tour Director Nell Teasdale said: “This is the first time we’ve topped 100 shows in the UK and Ireland, which is really exciting.

“UK and Irish audiences have a huge passion for adventure, so we’re delighted to be able to share these amazing films and their intrepid characters with wider audiences and even more venues. We guarantee the tour will inspire viewers to start planning their own outdoor adventures too.”

The productions which make the final cut are chosen from hundreds entered into the renowned Banff Mountain Film Festival, which takes place every year in the Canadian Rockies. Each screening offers a real sense of community, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts who are passionate about all sorts of outdoor pursuits.

The film festival comes to Theatre by the Lake from Friday 9 to Saturday 10 February as part of the wider Banff World Tour, which travels the globe each year, visiting nearly 50 countries and reaching more than 400,000 people worldwide.

For more information and tickets visit www.theatrebythelake.com

Images taken by Erik Boomer