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DESCRIPTION:The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival returns to Gunnison! 
 Come early to create some winter art\, then stay to celebrate the beauty a
 nd importance of our winter wildlands with a curated lineup of short films
 . The 21st Annual Backcountry Film Festival will be screening in Gunnison 
 at the UC Theater on Western Colorado University's campus Thursday\, Janua
 ry 15 at 5:00 PM. In partnership with the Trailhead Children's Museum we w
 ill be hosting a special Art Hour before the films begin! Design your very
  own sticker to slap on your favorite water bottle\, skis\, or helmet. Art
 ists of all ages are invited to design a sticker that expresses your love 
 for the backcountry\, skiing\, or your favorite thing about the outdoors! 
 All materials for the art project will be provided by The Trailhead. Each 
 year\, this festival serves as a community event dedicated to championing 
 backcountry recreation\, public lands\, and mountain communities. This yea
 r’s lineup is packed with inspiring\, snowy adventures that are sure to 
 fuel your winter pursuits. Winter Wildlands Alliance\, a national nonprofi
 t\, works to inspire and empower people to protect America’s wild snowsc
 apes. By partnering with local groups like HCCA\, the Winter Wildlands All
 iance helps raise crucial funds for these organizations to continue their 
 vital work. Through captivating films filled with adventure\, character\, 
 joy\, and deep powder\, this festival supports local projects that promote
  access to and stewardship of our shared public lands. Don’t miss this c
 hance to enjoy incredible films\, support a worthy cause\, and connect wit
 h fellow winter enthusiasts in celebrating and preserving the wild places 
 we love. All proceeds will benefit High Country Conservation Advocates (HC
 CA)\, supporting our efforts to protect and conserve the Gunnison Country
 ’s public lands\, waters\, and wildlife.\n\nHosted by High Country Conse
 rvation Alliance (HCCA) and LEAD Office! Doors open at 6:30 pm. $20 Genera
 l Admission. Western students (with ID) are free!
GEO:38.545825;-106.925321
LOCATION:University Center\, Theater
SUMMARY:Backcountry Film Festival
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.western.edu/event/backcountry-film-festival
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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