Beacons and Brews: A Friends of Berthoud Pass Community Film Night
Back for year two after a sold-out, record-breaking debut — join us for an evening of community-submitted backcountry films, a short avalanche-safety talk, and a fundraising raffle, followed by a selection of sponsor films. Grab a beer, grab a seat, and connect with fellow mountain lovers. Raffle proceeds support Friends of Berthoud Pass programs: keeping our classrooms free, the pass open and clean, and promoting safe backcountry travel. Enjoy a beer or two, good company, great films, and a night that gets you ready for the season — bring friends and make new ones!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH, 2026
DOORS 6:30PM, FILMS BEGIN 7:30PM
ORIENTAL THEATER
4335 W 44TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80212
Submit Your Film
Got a fun film or clip? Now What?
Let's be honest — last winter's snow was rough. So this year we're making an exception: submit a short film — anywhere from 90 seconds to 5 minutes — of you getting out there and making the best of a bad season.
Please keep your content snow and backcountry-related (skiing, boarding, sledding, ice climbing, etc.). Submit as many entries as you like — keep each film between 90 seconds and 5 minutes. Preferred aspect ratio is 16:9 (this is for the big screen). Festival producers will select 8-10ish contestants. Winner of "Best of the Fest" will be chosen by audience applause. Our judging panel reserves the right to call the winning entry in the case of a draw. Or maybe they'll settle it with Rochambeau — it's kind of up to them. Contact us with any questions. Otherwise get your junkshow together and show us what ya got. Deadline October 31.
Submit your film to submission@berthoudpass.org, drive link, drop box, etc.
Event Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring the night? Last year we sold out the theater to a loud and passionate crowd of 500 — and thanks to generous donations from companies like yours, it became the largest fundraiser we've ever had. If you're interested in helping sponsor this year's event, reach out to john.clewe@berthoudpass.org.
Community Sponsors

Backcountry Access
https://backcountryaccess.com/

CalTopo
https://caltopo.com/

Engearment
https://engearment.com/

GoPro
https://gopro.com

Hestra Gloves
https://www.hestragloves.us/

Icelantic Skis
https://www.icelanticskis.com/

Leave No Trace
https://lnt.org/

Middle State Coffee
https://www.middlestatecoffee.com/

MountainFLOW
https://www.mountainflow.com/

Ortovox
https://www.ortovox.com/

Osprey
https://www.osprey.com/

Rocky Talkie
https://rockytalkie.com/

Spark R&D
https://www.sparkrandd.com/

Engearment
https://engearment.com/

Colorado Personal Fitness
https://www.coloradopersonalfitness.com/

folkrm
https://folkrm.com/

Grass Sticks
https://www.grasssticks.com/

10th Mountain Division Hut Association
https://huts.org/

Beacon Guidebooks
https://beaconguidebooks.com/

La Sportiva
https://www.lasportivausa.com/





