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Some big news from Trek & Mountain HQ this month as we announce the acquisition of the legendary Base Camp Festival event and we reveal the venue for the 2025 event which is a stunning location in a very special corner of the Lake District!First held back in 2014, Base Camp Festival enjoyed five successful years before being put on hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, like many other events at the time. But the festival will be roaring back to life next year under the ownership of Trek & Mountain and will be held on 4-7 July at Gatesgarth Farm on Buttermere a stunning waterside location that is surrounded by iconic Lakeland fells and crags including Fleetwith Pike, High Crag and Hay Stacks.Commenting on the acquisition, Trek & Mountain publisher Chris Kempster said: Base Camp Festival is a much-loved event that deserves to be revived and established as a permanent fixture on the calendar for outdoor enthusiasts. Our aim is to retain the friendly, inclusive feel of previous festivals while providing a top-quality experience in terms of facilities, catering, activities and on-site attractions.So how can festival goers make the most of their long weekend at Buttermere? Well, the more independent-minded of you can head off into the surrounding areas and walk, climb, scramble, swim or run to your hearts content, before returning to Base Camp for an afternoon/evening of music, talks, food, drink and socialising!If, on the other hand, youd like to try a new mountain activity, then we have a selection of Technical Sessions that you can book onto (at subsidised prices), and these include navigation, trail running, bouldering, scrambling and rock climbing, as well as outdoors photography, adventure film-making and, for the more crafty among you, needle-felting!~But if youd prefer to relax a little and take in the festivals stunning location, theres enough going on on-site to keep you occupied, with free workshops, demos by leading outdoor brands, yoga, wild swimming and SUPs on the water, talks and live music!A limited number of early bird tickets are on-sale now, and the main weekend pass includes:3 nights camping on the shores of Buttermere, one of the Lake Districts cleanest lakesFree activities on-site including climbing wall, SUP hire, swimming, yoga and moreLive music each night in the main Base Camp tentWorkshops, talks, films and demos throughout the weekendSubsidised technical sessions including scrambling, climbing, running, bouldering, navigation, via ferrata and moreFestival goodie bag worth 30+So whether you are a veteran of previous Base Camp Festivals or are new to the event, come and join us for what we hope will be a truly special weekend for everyone involved!Early bird tickets are on-sale now at www.basecampfestival.co.uk and you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram

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