Whether it’s a challenging trail in the mountains, or running a nine-day film festival, we know better than anyone that working hard means big rewards. So after your next long day of hiking, biking, skiing or snowshoeing – here’s how to unwind like the Banff Centre Festival Team!
“Before a ski touring day begins, we like to put beers into the snow near our car. Once we arrive back, we get the lawn chairs out from the trunk, cheers to the day, and share some laughs!” – Sarah Karasiuk, World Tour Manager
“I always make sure I have sandals in the car to swap into and a bag of chips to snack on after a big adventure day.” – Megan Cotterell, Festival Manager
“At the end of a big day of skiing/hiking/climbing/bike packing, I like to treat myself to a cold beer and plate of poutine (particularly poutine galvaude – poutine with roast chicken and peas).” – Lauren Schmidt, World Tour Interim Manager
“My post-backcountry ski ritual is gin and tonic in the hot tub.” – Joanna Croston, Director of Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival and World Tour
“A bath and glass of red wine or G&T sounds perfect. I also love a great bowl of wonton soup, and my friend has named a favourite warm-me-up drink ‘The Hug’: bourbon in hot water.” – Seana Strain, World Tour Event Specialist
“I like a little après-ski warm, relaxing drink in a cafe with friends; herbal tea, decaf mocha, or apple cider.” – Jenni Filman, Graphic Designer
“I look forward to ‘Hozz.’ It’s probably only a term used in my house, but once we have everything done, we go horizontal on the couch and watch something.” – Hayden Browne, Digital Marketing Specialist
“The last hike I did was this summer at a friend's cabin where they had an outdoor sauna, and a post-windy-stormy-rainy-hike retreat to the sauna was divine!” – Nicky Lynch, Marketing Officer
“After a tiring day - most definitely french fries with lots of salt!” Haley Daniels, Strategic Sponsorships Manager
Author: Carly Maga, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is a globally recognized event and tour celebrating the beauty, adventure, and culture of mountains globally. The nine-day festival will be held from October 26 through to November 3 this year and features over 70 events, bringing films and stories of adventure and exploration from around the world to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff, Alberta. The festival showcases live events with adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers sharing their inspiring stories.
Online films are available in Canada and the United States from November 6 to 13.
Please visit banffcentre.ca/film-fest for more information.
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