Get wild 

Get in touch with the elements at the 12th annual Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival on Jan. 19 at the San Luis Obispo Guild Hall. The event is a celebration of the human-powered experience and a gathering place for the backcountry snow sports community.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the film lineup begins at 7 p.m. All proceeds will benefit local San Luis Obispo nonprofit Outside Now. Tickets cost $10 and kids under 6 get in for free. Souvenir pint glasses and raffle tickets will be available for purchase. For tickets and information, visit winterwildlands.org.