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Backcountry Film Fest
Thursday, January 22nd
6-9 PM
Brewvies
Has the slow start to the ski season got you in a funk?
The Backcountry Film Fest is the perfect way to get fired up about human-powered winter recreation while supporting Wasatch Backcountry Alliance! Join us for an evening of inspiring films, epic raffle items, beer and community! This event is 21+.
Tickets are on sale now — and WBA members receive $5 off with the member discount code (be sure to check your email for the member code).
Past Events
WBA POWDER PARTY
We’ll share a quick overview of what’s new with WBA — including updates on development proposals, parking changes, renewed access in Cardiff Fork, and other key initiatives to protect backcountry terrain and access this winter + live music from The Last Wild Buffalo!
2nd Annual Summit Push
At this year’s Summit Push, veteran alpinist Christian Beckwith will share the 10th’s story—and remind us how their spirit of service and community lives on as we fight to protect the Wasatch backcountry today.
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!