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With hundreds of awe inspiring photos submitted by bakcountry enthusiasts from all over North America, it made it incredibly difficult for our judges to pick winners. In the words of judge Pat Morrow: “The BLBCA's Big Ol' BC Backcountry Brag Off really showcased the photographic talent of the backcountry community in BC and beyond.”
Be sure to take a few minutes to check out the full gallery of contest entries at the top right of this page and also be sure to visit the BLBCA's website to start planning your next adventure at one of BC's incredible backcountry lodges!
The BLBCA and our supporting sponsors would like to extend our congratulations to the following winners:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Winner: David Gluzman, Alberta
Photo Title: Memories
Location: Fairy Meadows, BC
The Brag: “Coming down Granite Glacier during our week at Fairy Meadows (near Rogers Pass, BC) in February/March 2009”
Judges' Statement: “The black and white of ski tracks hit an artistic and creative feeling of the winter excitement of having a great run in a plum powder ski line. This photo just has the feeling of powder excitement.”
David's Prize Package:
• CAA approved Avalanche Skills Training course for 4 people
• A pair of G3 El Hombre Skis (177 cm)
• A pair of G3 skins
• A 1 year subscription to explore Magazine
SKIING CATEGORY WINNER
Winner: John Everts, British Columbia
Photo Title: Paradise
Location: McGill Shoulder, Rogers Pass, BC
The Brag: “After a 5 day storm, the skies cleared and Dominic, Katherine and I went up to the Pass and had a blast! It was awesome!”
Judges' Statement: “For wilderness backcountry skiing, most of us work hard to find good snow and trees to give a sense of "the ultimate tree skiing shot". This photo of Everts’ captures much of what backcountry skiing is about in BC’s mountains.”
John's Prize Package:
• A Backcountry Access Tracker transceiver
• A G3 Probe & Shovel
• An IO Bio Merino wool shirt
• A 1 year subscription to explore Magazine
HIKING CATEGORY WINNER
Winner: Suzanne Corno, British Columbia
Photo Title: Afternoon Starlight
Location: near Mt. Lehman, BC
The Brag: “Quiet times at the end of another perfect hiking day.”
Judges' Statement: “A hiking adventure for most people is a great campsite in the Alpine with the beauty of wildflowers. The picture of Corno's gave us a warm and fuzzy feeling of the perfect summer hiking experience.”
Suzanne's Prize Package:
• A Deuter Futura Zero 40 backpack
• An IO Bio Merino wool shirt
• A pair of Komperdell trekking poles
• A 1 year subscription to explore Magazine
WILDLIFE/NATURE CATEGORY WINNER
Winner: Peter Ng, British Columbia
Photo Title: Migration
Location: outside Richmond, BC
The Brag: “Migration of thousands of Siberian Geese to California from Russia. What a long journey of life to fly back and forth every year!”
Judges' Statement: “These are hard shots to get. With the sun behind and crisp birds, it highlighted a good wildlife photo.”
Peter's Prize Package:
• A Canon PowerShot SD1200IS digital camera (with carrying case)
• A Roger Laurilla original photograph
• A 1 year subscription to explore Magazine
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