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Summit Push Fundraiser
Thursday, October 9th
6-9 PM
Millcreek Common
SAVE THE DATE – You’re Invited to our 2nd Annual Fundraiser!
Building on the momentum of last year’s successful inaugural event, this evening will bring together the backcountry community for a celebration of advocacy, access, and our shared love of winter in the Wasatch. We’re thrilled to welcome keynote speaker Christian Beckwith, a renowned voice in mountain history and producer of the Ninety-Pound Rucksack podcast.
Mark your calendars—it’s a night you won’t want to miss! Tickets will become available in September.
We are currently seeking 2025 sponsors!
Past Events
Season Après Party
Join us in celebrating our accomplishments from the 2024/2025 season and learn about our summer projects that will keep us busy and help set us up for success next season!
Backcountry Film Fest
Calling all (21+) human-powered winter recreation enthusiasts for the 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival — an evening of inspiring films, epic raffle items, beer and community!
Powder Party
Celebrate the return of winter! We’ll provide a quick update on all things gondola, Cardiff, canyon parking, and more, then enjoy some live music from Nothin’ Good Music! Plus Salty Ski Service will be providing $35 waxes with 50% of the proceeds going to WBA!
Summit Push Fundraiser
You’re Invited: The Summit Push – WBA’s 1st Annual Fundraiser: presented by Arc’teryx!
Join us for an inspiring night of storytelling and stoke as we celebrate the power of the backcountry community to advocate for the places we love.
Season Après Party
Join us in celebrating our accomplishments from the 2023/24 season and learn about our summer projects that will keep us busy and help set us up for success next season!
Art Market, End of Season Update from our director, Opportunity Drawing, live Music by The Pickpockets.
Member Meeting
We want to hear from you! WBA is the recognized voice for the winter backcountry community in the Central Wasatch Mountains, but we need community input!
We want to know what issues you care about and what questions you have regarding the Central Wasatch. Share your questions and comments with by emailing info@wasatchbackcountryalliance.org and we will answer them at our member meeting.
WBA Trivia Night – Backcountry Shuttle Fundraiser
So you think you know the Wasatch backcountry? Join us for our first trivia night to test your knowledge!
Sign up a team of four people and sign up for $50 per team. Only the team leader needs to register.
Winners will walk away with prizes and bragging rights. Proceeds go to funding the Backcountry Shuttle.
Mountain Resilience: Navigating Grief, Long-Term Injury, and Identity Crisis in the Backcountry
+State of the Snowpack
Explore the untold stories of resilience within the mountain athlete community. Our panel of local mountain athletes and experts in therapy and recovery will share their personal journeys through grief, long-term injury, and identity crisis. Discover coping strategies, the role of therapy, and ways to build resilience in the face of challenges.
Mentorship & Group Dynamics with Maxwell Morrill & Dawn Patrol History with Andrew McLean
Join WBA’s new membership program for a free entry. This event is capped at 70 attendees. You must RSVP to attend. Salty Ski Service will be offering FREE waxes for members and $20 waxes for non-members (with 50% of proceeds going to WBA).
Backcountry Film Festival
Calling all (21+) human-powered winter recreation enthusiasts for the 19th Annual Backcountry Film Festival — an evening of inspiring films, epic raffle items, beer and community!
UAC & OnX Class
Join us for our Membership Program kickoff event and create a community with us. Community education provided by: Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) and OnX Backcountry.
10th Anniversary Powder Party
Wasatch Backcountry Alliance is 10 Years Old! Come celebrate a decade of advocacy and human-powered winter recreation in the Central Wasatch!