“Go big or go home,” winter enthusiasts! Montana Backcountry Alliance brings the 20th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival to Bozeman’s Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture on Friday, January 10th. Prepare to get goosebumps as you “ooh!” and “ahh!” at the impact and importance of our winter wildlands through this collection of short films. Doors open at 6pm, with films set to begin at 7pm.
This milestone outing showcases a dynamic lineup of short documentaries and ski films that transport audiences straight to the heart of winter. Adventure, travel, ski culture, ice, pain, laughter and DEEP POWDER – you’ll find it all as the festival brings these powerful stories to the big screen. Join to be part of a movement that combines art, outdoor culture and grassroots action to celebrate and protect winter for generations to come.
Films in this year’s program include: Surviving Our Story (by Connor Ryan & Isaiah Branch Boyle), Drawn In (Jessa Gilbert & Justin Taylor Smith), A Rose for All (Chris Kitchen), Sven: A Life in Front of the Lens (Gabe Rovick), The Glide (Luc Mehl), A Line in the Snow (Ryan Rumpca), The Power of Four (Forest Barton), Novelty Lines (Anthony Cupaiuolo), On Thin Snow (Jonah Rafael & Kalef Steinberg), Nisei (Lz La Motte & Sierra Schlag) and Song of Ice (Arthus Kauffeisen). Find film descriptions through the WWA website.
Advance tickets are $18 at www.theemerson.org and will also be sold at the door as availability allows. And don’t miss the raffle! Numerous items have been donated by ski industry companies and local businesses in support of the event.
Since its inception, the festival has toured across states, countries – even Antarctica – screening hundreds of inspiring films that celebrate adventure, conservation and the magic of winter. Over the years, the festival has raised millions of dollars to support local projects that strengthen winter communities and protect our wild snowscapes.
All proceeds assist Montana Backcountry Alliance in its mission to preserve quality, traditional, human-powered winter recreation experiences, reduce conflict, improve opportunity and promote safety among backcountry winter users in Montana.
Note: additional local showings of these films as part of the national tour will be held in Livingston on February 11th and Big Sky on Feb. 27th. Visit the WWA website for additional details and ticketing access. •
