16th annual Backcountry Film Festival returns to C.O., virtually
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) Calling all ski bums, backcountry adventurers, thrill seekers and winter enthusiasts! Get ready for goosebumps as you “Ooh!” and “Ahh!” at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films.
The 16th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will be available to watch in Central Oregon beginning Feb. 20th, and running through March 13th in our first-ever virtual screening experience. All proceeds will go to support the efforts of Discover Your Forest.
Discover Your Forest is the proud nonprofit partner of the Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests, and the Crooked River National Grassland. We bring a massive volunteer force onto our public lands, and provide free field trips and virtual outdoor education for thousands of local students.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District is hosting the 16th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival, which features 12 short films based on human-powered experiences in the backcountry.
The virtual festival begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, and those who purchase tickets will be able to watch through 11 p.m. Jan. 14. Tickets are $20 for an individual and $40 for a household.
There also will be an online auction running for the duration of the festival with items donated by Christy Sports, Wilderness Sports, Gore Range Sports, the Frisco Nordic Center and Weston Backcountry.
The festival’s ticket and auction proceeds benefit the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District nonprofit organization.