BlancaFest brings Telluride Mountain Film Festival, Live Music, and Outdoor Activities to Alamosa

July 22, 2011 - PRLog -- Alamosa, Colo.– Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is partnering with local conservation, recreation, and cultural organizations to host its third annual BlancaFest in Alamosa, Colorado September 17 and 18 in Cole Park. BlancaFest is a free weekend-long festival where hikers, families, and nature enthusiasts can enjoy an outdoor expo, kick back and relax with an evening of entertainment including live music, food and brews from San Luis Valley Brewing Company, free entry to Telluride Mountain Film Festival, and free guided tours to the best trails, peaks and cultural sites San Luis Valley and Sangre de Cristo range have to offer.

“Blanca Fest is a time to enjoy a weekend full of free outdoor activities in the beautiful scenery of San Luis Valley and help Colorado Mountain Club raise awareness of the intersection of conservation and recreation in the region, including trail restoration on Blanca Peak,” said Lisa Cashel, land partnerships manager of the CMC.

As well as providing a weekend of fun and exploration for Coloradans, CMC hopes that the event will encourage, raise awareness and contribute to the conservation of Colorado’s breathtaking mountain landscape. BlancaFest proceeds will benefit the restoration of trails and the natural environment of Blanca Peak.

To sign up or get more details about Blanca Fest, visit www.cmc.org/blancafest.

EVENT DETAILS:

Dates: September 17 and 18, 2011
Time:  
September 17-
        Outdoor Expo                      2-6 pm
        Food and happy hour                   4-8 pm
        Live music                             5-7 pm
        Telluride Mountain Film Festival             7-9 pm
September 18-
   Rock Climbing                                          TBD
   Humbolt Peak 14er summit                            TBD
   Mountain Biking                                       TBD
   Family friendly Bison Ranch and Zapata Falls hike   TBD
   Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust Hoedown      1-6 pm

Location Address: Cole Park, Alamosa, Colorado. Between 1st and 2nd street.
Ticket Prices: FREE, Food and beverage is a suggested donation  

Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour Promo Video from Mountainfilm in Telluride (http://vimeo.com/mountainfilm).



About the Colorado Mountain Club

The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to adventure, education and preservation in Colorado. Established in 1912 by mountaineering enthusiasts, CMC now has more than 7,000 members statewide who explore and protect the wild areas of Colorado. CMC offers hundreds of events and classes for all ages and abilities. Throughout its history, the club has been instrumental in landmark achievements such as the designation of Rocky Mountain National Park, Dinosaur National Monument, and the passage of the Wilderness Act. To become a member, visit www.cmc.org.

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The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to adventure, education and preservation in Colorado. Established in 1912 by mountaineering enthusiasts, CMC now has more than 7,000 members statewide.