Hello from Vancouver!

Hey guys, sorry about the lackadaisical updates, that will hopefully be changing.

As I previously mentioned, I am going to Vancouver Island for two weeks, and I am writing this from a hotel in Vancouver. I'll be heading up to Squamish tomorrow to play around on the Stawamus Chief before heading to the Island. Hopefully I'll have pictures tomorrow, the camera is cranky tonight.

Today was absolutely awesome; I went to Victory Square to see a monument I had read about and always wanted to see; the WWI obliesk inscribed "Is it nothing to you? Those who pass by? They will be remembered here evermore."

Very sobering to think not only of the sacrifices such young people gave, but also that that chapter in history is about to close as I can count on one hand the number of WWI veterans alive today.

I also went to Stanley Park, which is the most incredible free space I've ever seen maintained in a city; I wish other cities would consider keeping some green space like Stanley.

Other than that, it is insanely hot, around 35-40C which is about 95-100F. But I'm happy as can be and I can't wait till tomorrow when the video camera finally comes out.

Cheers!

Chris

What's Next

First of all, thanks to everyone who helped me get my film out. Jim Cavers and Forest Wisdom were kind enough to post the video on their blogs, thanks so much guys.

So, what's next? Depending on how much time I can get off work, I'll be going back to the Adirondacks with my brother for a climb of Cascade's Trap Dike, or possibly going back to Saint Regis to film the first installment of Worst Portage in the World, where Zack and I seek out insane carries, and then film ourselves getting crucified by them.

Then, I'm off to Vancouver for about two weeks, where I'll be hitting Squamish, the Juan de Fuca Trail, West Coast Trail, and some other awesome locales.

And of course, I'll be bringing both cameras along.

Saint Regis Reflections - Premier

Hey guys,

I just finished a 14 minute film about the Saint Regis Canoe Area, my favorite place to paddle in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. This is my first film while camping or canoeing, so there was a steep learning curve, and I'm still working out the kinks. But I welcome all suggestions and criticism; I'm trying to do this at a more professional level.

I put the film on Youtube to increase views, but as you guys know, the quality is not what it should be. If you can, watch it in HD. Thanks so much for your help, and I hope you like Saint Regis Reflections

Tenzing

Part One - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAMJ3nX21ic

Part Two - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiG0eRsON7Y

Big Project!

OK, so I have not publicized this blog much yet, nor have I promoted my work yet.

That's about to change.

I recently got back from Saint Regis Pond (trip log forthcoming). I brought my video camera, and was able to shoot enough footage to hopefully have a short film, 15-20 minutes or so. I'll start editing it next week when I go home, and hope to have it all done by the end of May.

This is a huge step for me, and I'm planning to release and promote the hell out of it, to see what people's reactions are to my work.

Thanks for all the support so far, and I'm really excited to see what everyone thinks of my film.

Song Of The Paddle

Missinaibi?

The Missinaibi River?

Uhh...HELL YES

Valentine's Day Project Link

Link to the youtube location for the Valentine's Day film I made. Nothing much, just some old pictures and video that had not been used before.

Sometime this winter, I'm going to try to import the Alaska movie.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSVlGb8PleE