The festival opened with inspiring talks exploring the stories of great Himalayan mountaineers. Aleksander Lwow, with 60 years of mountain experience, shared stories from his toughest expeditions, while Ryszard Pawłowski spoke about his experiences as a ‘Man of the Mountains’. Krzysztof Wielicki described extraordinary expeditions to the highest peaks in ‘Hell Did Not Want Me’.
Participants also learned about staying safe in the mountains, as specialists from GOPR mountain rescue shared essential tips for anyone planning a mountain expedition.
A question-and-answer session followed the talks. Participants discussed mountain challenges in detail and put their own questions to the climbing legends.
After the talks, guests moved to the chillout area to chat with speakers, take photos and collect autographs. It was also a chance to exchange experiences with fellow mountain enthusiasts. Snacks and drinks were available in the catering area.
