“Go big or go home,” winter enthusiasts! Wild Montana’s Madison-Gallatin Chapter brings the 21st annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival to Bozeman’s Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture on Friday, February 13th. 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 6:30pm, with films set to begin at 7:30pm.
This year showcases a dynamic lineup of short documentaries and ski films that transport audiences straight to the heart of winter. Adventure, love, travel, ski culture, ice, pain, friendship and DEEP POWDER – you’ll find it all as the festival brings these powerful stories to towns around the world.
This year’s film lineup includes A Baffin Vacation, Love on Ice, Ridge to River, Let My People Go Skiing, Polar, Descents to Dunes, 40 Years on the Trail, Shaped by Ice, Adaptive Avalanche, Uncharted: The White Continent and Going Home. Film lineup subject to change.
Advance tickets are $15, or $10 for youth 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.
Every winter, BCFF tours 100+ cities and mountain towns, hosted by SnowSchool sites, local retailers, grassroots recreation and conservation groups, outdoor affinity groups and many more community organizations. Funds raised stay in the local community to support SnowSchool, human-powered recreation and conservation efforts, as well as avalanche/safety programs.
Note: additional local showings of these films as part of the national tour will be held in Big Sky on Feb. 12th, Butte on Feb. 19th, Helena on Feb. 22nd and Great Falls on Feb. 27th. Visit the WWA website for additional details and ticketing access. •
