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Backcountry Film Festival
The 16th Annual Backcountry Film Festival is BACK with our first-ever virtual screening experience. This annual celebration of human-powered snow sports is one of our favorite parts of the year. Since we are unable to get together to hoot and holler at big powder moments like we usually do, this year we are offering a streaming experience from the comfort of your own home. The collection of award winning films will be available to watch beginning February 20th, and streaming through March 13th.
Proceeds from Discover Your Forest’s fundraising events go directly back to our Public Lands. Ticket purchases, raffle sales and donations help us reach our goal of ensuring every student in Central Oregon, regardless of ability or identity, has an opportunity to fall in love with their Public Lands. Help us to create the next generation of environmental stewards by celebrating the snow!
Support our efforts and enjoy the thrill of winter with one of our ticket options:
- Individual Screening Pass – $20: purchasers will receive a link to view the festival, and will automatically get 1 complimentary raffle ticket entered into the drawing. This ticket level is meant for 1 viewer.
- Family Screening Pass – $60: we recognize that part of the thrill is watching the films with others! We encourage you to do so responsibly – only with members of your quarantine circle. If you are planning on viewing the festival with a few others, we also hope you will adhere to the honor-code ticketing system. This ticket level is meant for up to 4 viewers, and includes 4 raffle tickets.
- Backcountry Bundle – $50: this exciting option won’t be available for long! With a limited number of bundles available, we anticipate selling out quickly. The bundle includes the Individual Screening Pass and 1 raffle ticket, but also includes a goodie bag from local businesses. From a DIY cocktail setup provided by Crater Lake Spirits, to a stainless steel pint from REI co-op, a gift certificate to Pine Mountain Sports, Winter Wildlands Alliance swag and more, the bundle will be the perfect addition for watching the festival. If you are purchasing one after the February 18th pickup party, reach out to schedule an appointment for pickup through amy.jensen@discovernw.org *Must be 21+ with a valid ID to purchase and pickup this option*
Extra raffle tickets are available at the time of ticket purchase, and provide much needed funds for Discover Your Forest! Raffle winners will be drawn on March 14th following the end of the screening period, and will promptly be announced via email.
RAFFLE
For just $5, you can be entered to win amazing raffle prizes like a Three Night Stay at Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, an annual subscription to Cairn, Mammut Backcountry Probes, an annual Sisters Movie Club Membership for two, and more! Screening passes come with complimentary raffle tickets, and additional are available for purchase from the ticketing platform. Winners will be drawn on March 14th.
FILMS
Whether you are a skier, snowboarder, snowshoer, climber or fatbiker, this year’s award-winning lineup will not disappoint. All films are 3-20 minutes and tell an authentic story of backcountry, human-powered recreation or environmental preservation.
WATCH
Our virtual format this year makes it more convenient than ever to access the tour. Screening will be live from 7am on February 20th, through midnight on March 13th! Watch the video below for a quick demonstration on how to view the films once they are live.