Hey you, with the toque! Heading out for some first tracks? Take your video camera! Shoot some video! Even better, that fancy computer of yours probably has a video editor on it. Why not
brainstorm a story on your drive out, shoot a few minutes of quality video, and make a short clip for submission to the 2010/2011 Backcountry Film Festival?
You could win cool gear, regional acclaim, or even a small cash prize. The Backcountry Film Festival now features an award for the best amateur video. Just keep the finished product under five minutes, non-motorized, and make it interesting. The best videos tell a story, so even if your friends aren’t professional skiers, or your local secret spot doesn’t have the most spectacular scenery, you can at least tell the tale of the local yeti sighting, highlight the newest non-motorized winter sport, or, heck, reenact the Attack of the Zombie Snowboarders. Be creative!
