PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is counting down to the Backcountry Film Festival (BCFF) on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, from 7–10 p.m. As the only screening in New Mexico, this annual event brings together outdoor enthusiasts, winter adventurers, and community supporters for an evening of films, prizes, and celebration.
Doors open at 6 p.m. at SALA Los Alamos Event Center (2551 Central Ave). Tickets are $16, and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy drinks from Pajarito Brewpub & Grill, purchase raffle tickets, and connect with fellow winter‐loving community members.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
- Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Films 7–10 p.m.
- Location: SALA Los Alamos Event Center
- Admission: $16
- BCFF Tickets: bit.ly/BCFFLosAlamos2026
- Raffle tickets sold in the lobby before the show
- Cash bar in the lobby before and during the show
Proudly Sponsored by Local Community Partners
This year’s festival is made possible through the generous support from Physical Therapy Plus and Los Alamos Arts Council.
Drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening thanks to Pajarito Brewpub & Grill, returning once again as a valued partner.
Raffle Prizes Donated by Local & Regional Businesses
The Backcountry Film Festival raffle has become a beloved tradition, and this year’s prize lineup is one of the strongest yet. PEEC is grateful for donations from: Beef & Leaf, Pig & Fig Café, Sugar & Cream, Boese Brothers Brewpub, Bathtub Row Brewing Co‐op, REI Co‐op, Zia Credit Union, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, The Family YMCA, Bluebird Mountain Sports, Alpine Sports, Muy Salsas, Intermountain Healthcare, Santa Fe Brewing Co., Ski Santa Fe, Jemez Springs Bath House, Jemez Mountain Brewhouse, and Pajarito Brewpub & Grill.
Raffle and ticket proceeds stay local, supporting PEEC’s nature education programs, snowshoe field trips, winter recreation outings, and community outreach.
About the Festival
Produced by Winter Wildlands Alliance, the Backcountry Film Festival celebrates the human‐powered experience and brings together the backcountry snow sports community. This year’s film lineup features stories of adventure, climate, youth in the outdoors, and ski culture. Attendees can watch the trailer and explore the full lineup at peecnature.org/events.
For more information, visit PEEC’s website at peecnature.org/events. Stay connected on social media for updates on each week’s activities.
PEEC was founded in 2000 to serve the community of Los Alamos. It offers people of all ages a way to enrich their lives by strengthening their connections to our canyons, mesas, mountains, and skies. PEEC operates the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road, holds regular programs and events, and hosts several interest groups, from birding to hiking to butterfly watching. PEEC activities are open to everyone; however, members receive exclusive benefits such as discounts on programs and gift shop merchandise. Annual memberships start at $35. To learn more, visit peecnature.org/support/membership/.