Film

The Oldest Munro Bagger

An inspiring story of resilience, hope and love for the mountains.
 
A close-up portrait of Nick Gardner, on a snowy summit, ice in his beard, and with the sun low in the sky behind him.

About

Running time

57 minutes

Country / Nationality

United Kingdom

Our Judges say:

It’s wonderful to be taken on Nick’s journey having followed his social media whilst bagging the munros, and to hear so much about the touching reasons behind the challenge.

Frit Tam

Filmed over four years, The Oldest Munro Bagger follows 80 year-old Nick Gardner as he attempts to complete all 282 of Scotland's Munros in the wake of his beloved wife's dementia diagnosis. An uplifting story of resilience, hope and love for the mountains, it documents the emotional highs & lows, and the physical & psychological challenges he encounters along the way. A moving, authentic story of enduring love and growth, told against the breathtaking backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.