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Stories about human-powered adventure travel that educate, inspire, and tell the truth.

The Backpacking Light Adventure Film Festival celebrates human-powered adventure travel and public lands advocacy through film screenings, keynotes, and expert panels.

December 4, 2025 โ€ข Estes Park, Colorado

The festival is hosted in Estes Park, Colorado and live-streamed (online) to Backpacking Light Members. The next event is scheduled for December 4, 2025 (location TBD).

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