During the 2027 Sundance Film Festival, Compass Nature Experiences guides small group, bespoke immersions in the Rocky Mountain foothills: time to see & feel, to connect with nature, and to let everything you've been watching soak in.
The 2027 Sundance Film Festival comes to Boulder on January 21–31, 2027: a gathering of bold storytelling, world premieres, and conversation. It is a lot to take in.
These experiences are made for the space in between. We step out of the city and into the foothills, where winter makes silence easy to find. You'll have room to take in the beauty, to integrate the stories around you, and to reconnect with your own sense of belonging in the natural world.
The 2027 Sundance Film Festival will take place in Boulder on January 21–31, 2027. Mark your calendars for the seminal gathering where artists and audiences will converge to explore bold storytelling and celebrate independent film. Boulder, Colorado, will be the Sundance Film Festival's home beginning in 2027 and beyond.
The experiences on this page are offered independently by Compass Nature Experiences. They are not Festival events and do not include Festival tickets, passes, or screenings.
Festival information at festival.sundance.org →Each experience is led by me, a Boulder guide and experience researcher, in the foothills near the city. Every one includes hot drinks, and every one is shaped around you.
A gentle blend of mindfulness and forest bathing in the winter foothills. We move slowly, and practice noticing: low light on frost, the hush of snow, the small movements of winter wildlife.
Step out of the bustle of the Festival for a full day of beauty, stillness, and solitude in the Rocky Mountains. Plenty of space to integrate the stories around you and to connect with your personal sense of belonging in the natural world.
Hosting a team, a family, a production crew, or a gathering of friends? We'll design a private experience around your group, your goals, and your schedule, from a single morning to a full day.
Tell us what draws you and we'll weave it into your experience.
Learn to see in manual: light, composition, and patience. Bring a camera or your phone.
Fresh snow writes everything down. We read who passed through, and when, whenever the snow allows.
Winter residents and visitors, found by sight and by ear.
Borrow warm layers and gloves so you can travel light.
Add-ons depend on conditions. Mention what you'd like in your request and we'll confirm what's possible.
Choose an experience, a preferred date, and your party size below. No payment is taken with your request.
I'll reply by email, typically within 48 hours, to confirm your date and hear what you're hoping for. Full payment is due when your reservation is confirmed.
You'll receive your meeting place and what to wear. We provide the rest.
Choose an experience and a date. Your request isn't a reservation until I confirm it by email. Not sure about a date? Choose "Flexible" and tell me what works.
Hosting a group of 7 or more? Choose Private & Custom.
Full payment is due at the time of your confirmed reservation. Cancellations made at least 5 days in advance receive a 50% refund.
We generally don't cancel for weather. Cold and snow are part of the experience, and an invitation to meet the season at its most distinct. If severe snow makes travel to the trailhead unsafe, we'll try to reschedule for another date, or a refund will be issued.
I'll reply by email, typically within 48 hours, to confirm. Full payment is due when your reservation is confirmed.
We generally don't. Cold temperatures and possible snow are part of the experience, and an invitation to be with the distinct beauty of the season. If severe snow makes travel to the trailhead unsafe, we'll try to reschedule for another date, or a refund will be issued.
Full payment is due at the time of your confirmed reservation. Cancellations made at least 5 days in advance receive a 50% refund.
We walk. The foothills are beautiful in winter with or without snow. I'll plan the route to match conditions, using micro-spikes on ice and snowshoes when there's enough snow.
Warm layers, waterproof boots, a hat, gloves, and sunglasses (winter sun at elevation is bright). Micro-spikes are provided, and snowshoes when there's enough snow. If you'd like to borrow cold-weather gear, mention it in your request.
Easy to moderate walking at an unhurried pace. We aren't chasing distance. If you have mobility considerations, tell me and I'll shape the route around them.
In the foothills near Boulder. I'll send the exact meeting point and parking details when your date is confirmed.
No. These are independent guided experiences offered by Compass Nature Experiences, an Official Friend of the Sundance Film Festival. They don't include tickets, passes, or entry to Festival events. For Festival information, visit festival.sundance.org.