Golden, CO – The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) will host the 18th annual Backcountry Bash on Nov. 13 at the American Mountaineering Center in Golden. The Bash will raise money and awareness for the CMC’s Backcountry Snowsports Initiative program, which advocates for preservation of winter backcountry areas for quiet human-powered use.nLast year, more than 200 outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists attended the event, raising over $20,000 for the cause.

This year, the Backcountry Bash will feature Colorado’s own Chris Davenport, who will screen a special festival cut of his new extreme ski film, “Australis, An Antarctic Ski Odyssey.” Davenport is considered one of the world’s most accomplished big mountain skiers, boasting many significant first descents around the globe and having descended all 54 of Colorado 14,000-foot peaks in under a year. Following the film, Davenport will be available for a Q&A and book signing for his new book, Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America, to be released early this November.

An array of sponsors has already committed to making the event a success. Avery Brewing Company continues as the official provider of free beer; Rudi’s Organic Bakery will provide complimentary food; and a host of leading outdoor companies will supply a selection of gear, clothing, skis, snowshoes, hut trips and more to the silent and live auctions, incluing K2 Telemark skis, Tenth Mountain Division Hut stays, men’s and women’s ski gear from Flylow, a Telluride ski and stay package, and more.

The American Mountaineering Center, home of the CMC, is located at 710 10th St in Golden, Colorado. Tickets cost $25 online at www.cmc.org/bash or $30 at the door. REI Denver and Boulder locations also sell tickets. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.