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Backcountry Film Festival tonight in Spokane; Feb. 13 in CdA

Local ski mountaineers, such as Eric Ryan, left, enjoy the Inland Northwest backcountry and belong to local groups that work to keep them accessible to muscle- powered recreation. (John Latta)
Local ski mountaineers, such as Eric Ryan, left, enjoy the Inland Northwest backcountry and belong to local groups that work to keep them accessible to muscle- powered recreation. (John Latta)

WINTERSPORTS --

The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival touring films will show at more than 100 venues this year, including the Inland Northwest;

  • Tonight, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane. Tickets: $12 at Mountain Gear, 2002 N. Division St., or TicketsWest.  Sponsored by Inland Northwest Backcountry Alliance, or #speak4thepeak.
  • Feb. 13, 7 p.m., at the Eagles Club in Coeur d’Alene, 209 Sherman Ave. Tickets: $7. Sponsored by the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and the Idaho Conservation League. For more information: www.idahoconservation.org, or call (208) 265-9565.

See my Sunday story about the film fest in Spokane.

Following is the lineup of films coming to the Spokane showing of the Backcountry Film Festival:

  • From the Road (Fischer Creative) – Dynafit team goes to Alaska.
  • Afterglow (Sweetgrass Production) – Skiers light up the backcountry slopes.
  • Backcountry Baker (Jeremy Lurgio) – A Labrador retriever and his owner pursue their love of mountains through backcountry skiing in Montana’s Bitterroot Mountains; Best Grassroots Film Award.
  • Out on a Limb (T-bar Films) – An amputee overcomes obstacles through his love for skiing; Best of Festival Award.
  • 95 to Infinity (Doglotion Media) – Brothers Andy and Mike Traslin keep the torch lit for 95 months of winter turns.
  • IRS Traverse (Luc Mehl) – A fun but grueling adventure through Alaska wilderness.
  • Powder Pilgrimage (Joey Howell) – Two friends ski bumming near Valdez; Best of Backcountry Award.
  • Sundog (Sturge Films) – Capturing the dog days of skiing in Patagonia.
  • Higher (Teton Gravity Research) – Pro athlete Jeremy Jones reaches new heights.


Rich Landers
Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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