The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) is stoked to partner with the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) to provide a screening of the Backcountry Film Fest (BCFF) at the Big Picture theater in Waitsfield, VT on December 7, 2024. The WWA is a national nonprofit organization working to inspire and empower people to protect America’s wild snowscapes. The Backcountry Film Festival, in turn, celebrates the power and spirit of humans in winter through a thoughtful and exciting suite of short films. This year marks the 20’th annual season for the festival and the 5’th here in the Mad River Valley.

YES – you read that right! At the Big Pic! They have been generous enough to re-open their doors for one last hurray of 2024 – we are honored to have this event at such an iconic place. A treasured place in our community for so many years! Come support them as they work to figure out the next chapter.

MRVBC is proud to return profits from this screening the Catamount Trail Association (CTA) Youth Program promoting healthy lifestyles, increased engagement with nature, and increased access to outdoor activities in the winter.

See trailer and film descriptions, or steam last year’s films here

ALSO! Please bring your gently used gear to be donated to Unlikely Riders: a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce barriers to snowsports for BIPOC Vermonters, build a supportive community, and claim space in the snow sports industry. Very important: check out the gear donations guidelines.

Per State of Vermont Dept of Health on COVID: Learn what to do if you have symptoms or test positive and read the guidance for close contacts. To protect yourself and others, stay up to date on vaccines, stay home when sick, get tested when needed, consider when to wear a mask, and take considerations for people with medical certain conditions.

What: A Series Of Awesome Backcountry Films!
When: Saturday, December 7, 2024 – Movie starts at 7:00pm (bar opens at 5:30PM, sorry no food this time, theater doors open at 6:30PM)
Where: Big Pic Theatre in Waitsfield, VT (Map)
How Much: $20/person (limited # of tickets available)

See website for link to buy tickets – get yours ASAP! This event sells out every year.