The Snow Guardians documentary project needs your help. F9 Films, through the collaborative volunteer efforts of many talented cinematographers, photographers and editors, is on the verge of unveiling its latest feature film. Snow Guardians vividly captures the stories of Ski Patrol and Search & Rescue Teams as they commit to the challenging and dangerous life of making the unrelenting mountain environment safer for winter recreationists everywhere.
This unique, captive winter recreation and exploration project is reaching a critical stage. As F9 Films prepares to assemble and distribute this film they must also confront a modest financial hurdle. They now turn to you, the public, to help them realize their goal of bringing Snow Guardians to audiences everywhere.
EXCERPT FROM THE SNOW GUARDIANS KICKSTARTER FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN WEBSITE:
“The expanded interest in the backcountry has resulted in a growing number of adventurers seeking enjoyment outside a ski resort. The imperfect science of avalanche study and prediction may be the only thing standing in the way of life and death for a growing number of backcountry adventurers. The film will also be a highly educational yet gripping story to help educate people traveling into the backcountry on the science and skills needed to survive.
We are on our second season shooting a documentary about Ski Patrol & Search and Rescue teams with the help of 14 talented filmmakers in Montana. Across the West, there had been 13 avalanche deaths this season as of Feb. 16, and with the boom in backcountry winter sports there is a critical need in avalanche safety training. Our film will provide a much needed overview of the training and equipment needed to venture off the beaten path all while being visually breathtaking enough to entertain all generations of snow adventures…
The project has turned out as an amazing visual compilation of the life and science behind backcountry snow safety. We hope that it will not only be great to watch but provide needed education on backcountry safety to save lives. Now its time for you to help, your contribution is critical to help us complete the project.”
Ski Patrollers and Search & Rescue teams put their lives on the line every day. For that alone we all owe these dedicated professionals a debt of gratitude. If the trailer is any indication, Snow Guardians will be inspirational, riveting and acutely educational, all at once. Directly or indirectly we all stand to gain from the realization of this project. The Snow Guardians Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign ends Monday, March 26th. Give today if you can.