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Language and Arts | Writing and Journalism

Banff Mountain Book Competition

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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  • Phone: (403) 762-6347
  • Contact: banffmountainbooks@banffcentre.ca
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  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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About the competition

The Banff Mountain Book Competition celebrates mountain literature in all its forms, including non-fiction, fiction, poetry, mountain adventure, environmental issues, and more. It is a key component of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, recognizing authors and publishers who capture the spirit of mountain culture.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 2000
  • Cost: Submission fees may apply.
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Individual
  • Event Format: Hybrid
  • Competition Format: Original Submission
  • Reach: International
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Submissions are accepted online or by mail following the competition’s rules and regulations. The short list of category award winners is announced in October, with the Grand Prize winner revealed at the festival.
Judging is conducted by an international jury of writers, adventurers, and editors. Submissions are evaluated based on literary quality, storytelling, and contribution to mountain literature.
Trophies, cash prizes, and publication opportunities for adventure and mountain-themed books
Submissions are accepted online or by mail following the competition's rules and regulations. The short list of category award winners is announced in October, with the Grand Prize winner revealed at the festival.
1. Review the competition rules and categories. 2. Submit the book or manuscript by the competition deadline. 3. Await the short list announcement and participate in the festival if shortlisted.
Access to writing tools, research materials, and the competition rules provided by the Banff Centre.
Judging is conducted by an international jury of writers, adventurers, and editors. Submissions are evaluated based on literary quality, storytelling, and contribution to mountain literature.

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