Fall Friendraiser with SLCA x WBA
Fall Friendraiser Recap
A night of community, good cider, and rad adventures in the wasatch
On Thursday, November 5th, over 100 Wasatch lovers came out to Mountain West Hard Cider for an amazing night, full of cider, stories and a great cause. Hosted by the SLCA and WBA, this was a great way to bring together anyone who climbs, skis, or simply enjoys the Wasatch. All funds raised through this evening, directly supported both organizations that are dedicated to protecting the access and sustainability of our backyard playground for generations to come.
The night included a silent auction, with high quality gear and experiences donated by SLCA and WBA partners, a state of the program address from both Dani Poirier, Executive Director of WBA and Julia Geisler, Executive Director of SLCA.
The stars of the night were mountain athletes Mali Noyes and Beth Lopez. Bringing the stoke for winter to the event in a big way. Mali took us through her journey of skiing all 93 lines of the Chuting Gallery in a record time of just 43 days. Talking about the ups and downs she experienced when she took this on, and just how hard she worked for this amazing accomplishment. Beth shared her connection the outdoors and the Wasatch, telling her story of facing her fears and uncertainties to become a mountain athlete. She shared local resources and her advice for how we can all experience the wonderful mountains we have here and beyond.
Thank you to our hosts at Mountain West Hard Cider, to Mali and Beth for headlining the event, and everyone who came out and contributed to the future of the Wasatch.
Thank you to Spencer Harkins for the amazing event photos. Find him on Instagram @spencerharkins
Online ticket sales are closed
LIMITED TICKETS will be AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR
If you backcountry ski or climb in the Wasatch, this is the event for you. Join your local non-profits, the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance (SLCA) and Wasatch Backcountry Alliance (WBA), who advocate year-round for access to the Greatest Backyard Playground on Earth!
First hand stories from local guest speakers, Beth Lopez and Mali Noyes, about their diverse approaches to backcountry skiing big lines in the Wasatch.
All proceeds benefit the SLCA & WBA
When: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM
Where: Mountain West Cider - 425 N 400 W, Salt Lake City
* Note: This is a 21+ venue
Your ticket includes: 1 entry into an opportunity drawing & access to the silent auction
Please join us as the Executive Directors of both the SLCA and the WBA will kick things off with updates on current work, upcoming initiatives, and what’s ahead for our shared mountain community. Followed by a presentation from local, Wasatch crushers, Beth Lopez and Mali Noyes.
What to expect
6:00 PM- Doors open
6:30 PM - State of the program address from SLCA & WBA Executive directors
7:00 PM - Mountain Athlete Beth Lopez talking about her debication & drive to becoming a mountain athlete & Mountain Athlete Mali noyes discussing her approach to skiing the chuting gallery in 47 days
8:00 PM - Speaker Q&A, opportunity drawing, and social hour
8:45 pm - Silent auction closes
Guest Speaker: Mali Noyes
Mali Noyes is a Utah-based professional skier and nurse who brings endurance, technical skill, and determination to big mountain adventures. In spring 2025, she skied all 93 lines in Andrew McLean’s The Chuting Gallery in just 47 days, setting a new speed record for completing the Wasatch’s iconic steep-skiing collection. Her project, Rapid Fire, offers a compelling look at ambitious goals, building confidence, and the community behind big days in the mountains.
Follow her on Instagram @malinoyes.
Guest Speaker: Beth Lopez
Beth Lopez is a Salt Lake City–based writer, ski mountaineer, and climber who brings a thoughtful, steady approach to big mountain goals. She’ll share her journey toward tackling bigger objectives in the Wasatch, Tetons, Andes, Alps, and beyond. As a professional mountain guide, avalanche safety instructor, and Arc’teryx athlete, she’s found inspiration and built confidence by relentlessly pursuing education and mentorship—and building community. Her story recounts the adventure of working toward big goals one step at a time and finding ways to build others up along the way.
Follow her on Instagram @bethskis.
About the WBA: Since 2013 Wasatch Backcountry Alliance has worked to protect backcountry terrain and access in the Central Wasatch, while representing the backcountry community with land managers and stakeholders.