Events

The Wasatch Close Calls Forum brings together the Salt Lake City backcountry community to tell stories and share learnings from different avalanche accidents and close calls. The goal is to promote a culture of openness and education without judgement and...

The Ninety-Pound Rucksack Challenge is an annual ski mountaineering event that honors the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division, their historic World War II ascent of Italy’s Riva Ridge and their post-war contributions to American skiing. The event entails ascending...

Wasatch Backcountry Alliance is bringing a free winter shuttle to Mill Creek Canyon for a limited Saturday-only pilot program running February 21- March 21, 2026. Why Mill Creek? Millcreek Canyon is often overlooked when it comes to transit planning in the Central Wasatch....

Join Save our Canyons and Kuhl for the 21st Annual Lone Peak Celebration on March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at The Garden Place at This Is The Place Heritage Park—an evening dedicated to community, conservation, and celebration. Enjoy delicious food...

TWO SEPARATE PARTIES - with three ticketing options. Cocktail Party 5pm- 6:30pm Classic Gala Party 7-11pm Location: Snowpine Lodge 5-6:30pm - Cocktail Party Cello music, Drinks, Food, Hand Drawn Photo Booth $100 General Ticket No VIP table available 7-11pm  - Classic Gala Party Music...

The current leaders of the Forest Service are trying to rescind one of the most important protections for our national forests while shutting the public out of the process. Rescinding the Roadless Rule will significantly impact the Wasatch Mountains. The...

If you climb in the Wasatch, this is the party to be at. Support your backyard crags and join the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance for their Annual Fundraising Party on June 4th from 6–10pm at Black Diamond in Salt Lake...

Join Biology and Geology professors from Utah Valley University on a moderate hike to explore wildflowers and other highlights of the Albion Basin around Alta Ski Resort. The hike will include many stops to explore flowers and plants, to seek...

Salt Lake Climbers Alliance and the Access Fund and the are excited to co-present the 2026 Future of Fixed Anchors x New Router Symposium! This event, hosted at the Petzl Technical Institute in Salt Lake City, will be a first...

What to expect on Saturday August 22 10:00 AM - Breakfast by Climbers for Christ, coffee, yoga, PT, and gear demos. 10:30 AM - Clinic’s head into the mountains and the first ever Cecret Challenge starts. Utah Mountain Adventures Guides...

Join Save Our Canyons for the first-ever Wasatch Trivia Night at Fisher Brewing on Wednesday, August 26, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. We’ve spent years exploring, protecting, and celebrating the Wasatch. Now it’s time to put that passion to the...

The backcountry community grows stronger and safer when we come together, and that's exactly why we gather every year. The 33rd Annual Backcountry Benefit is our chance to celebrate the people who make this community special and support the avalanche...