Epic cycling, tough climbs and elemental suffering: the Banff Mountain Film festival

Now touring the UK, this festival of the best adventure documentaries will be balm to those who missed outdoor action in the pandemic

The past two years have been rough at times for those who enjoy outdoor sports. Climbers without crags on their doorstep have ruined their elbows hanging from door frames. Cyclists have invested in indoor training machines. For many, getting outside has meant running in nearby parks and dashing to hills and lakes whenever the opportunity has arisen.

While outdoor adventure documentaries have long been a staple of this community, they took on a new meaning during the pandemic as a reminder of a world beyond working from home and trying to stay fit.