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Hi -
I'm a woman documentary producer and I'm looking for a dialogue with women through-hikers planning to do the AT this year. I'm with a production company, Compass Light Productions, out of Camden, Maine and we're researching a series on women through-hikers. Many years ago we did a few shows with a woman AT through-hiker named Beverly Hugo, for A PBS series called "Trailsides." She has since died but we've never forgotten her.
We're researching a series now on women setting out this spring. I am trying to find hikers who might be interested in participating in this project. I'd like to find out a little about personal goals, and if there is any interest in being filmed at set points, or in maintaining diaries for use in the documentary, or any other thoughts that hikers have.
I'm glad to answer any questions. You can see a little about us at www.compasslight.com. We've been making science and nature docs for many years for Discovery, National Geographic, etc. Our latest Discovery series is called 'Sunrise Earth" - these are one hour shows on the sunrise.
Thanks,
Siane
lizzieGAME09
02-25-2009, 02:16
This sounds like a wonderful project. I'd love to see something exploring the experience of women on the trail.
Lillianp
02-25-2009, 20:05
I'm doing mine next year, otherwise I'd volunteer. Sorry!
Blissful
02-25-2009, 20:07
Many past hikers here on WB too... with journals and pictures of their journeys.
(like me!) :)
And me.
Please keep us posted on the progress of your project. I'd love to watch it when it's done.
Sounds wonderful. I'm starting a flip-flop thru at the end of April. I'm starting with my Mom at the VT/MA line and going up to Maine then I'll flip back down and go on solo.
buzz48843
02-26-2009, 13:04
I would be interested in getting more information. I will be starting my thru-hike on March 18.
Debbie
BumpJumper
02-26-2009, 13:32
Wow. That is awesome. Whoever you get I am sure it will be wonderful.
Bearpaw88
02-26-2009, 13:36
Good Luck it is a great idea! I wish I were hiking to help.
Blissful
02-26-2009, 15:45
Sounds wonderful. I'm starting a flip-flop thru at the end of April. I'm starting with my Mom at the VT/MA line and going up to Maine then I'll flip back down and go on solo.
Nothing like hiking with good ol' mom. Good for you. :)
I'm hiking solo starting on the 14th.
bmanfallis
02-27-2009, 16:46
Sian, my wife and I are hiking this year beginning March 30. Her email is mommallama52@verizon.net. He name is Marcia. This is a through hike, after we tried and liked the Ga section last April.
Bruce
bridgette_ctr
03-03-2009, 15:25
Hello
I am leaving on April 3rd to go on the trail. Let me know if you still need particiapants and we can talk. I am 26 years old and doing a whiteblazes thru hike on my own. Native of Florida.
Cheers
Bridgette
staring my NoBo attempt April 3--husband is leaving at Neels Gap, and i'll be continuing on my own. would be interested in helping out, if you still need it!
Stellbell3
03-11-2009, 14:19
This sounds great......
I am starting mid April in Georgia and would be interested to learn more about how I can be a part of it!!
I will PM you!
Stell
RITBlake
03-11-2009, 15:09
Hi -
Many years ago we did a few shows with a woman AT through-hiker named Beverly Hugo, for A PBS series called "Trailsides." She has since died but we've never forgotten her.
That's too bad, I have that show taped at home, I'm going to watch it again. Was she sick?
That's too bad, I have that show taped at home, I'm going to watch it again. Was she sick?
IIRC, Maine Rose passed away from cancer.
http://www.aldha.org/hugo.htm
RITBlake
03-11-2009, 19:00
IIRC, Maine Rose passed away from cancer.
http://www.aldha.org/hugo.htm
Wow that's a shame, at least her memory lives on through the video and the pages of her book.
Thanks for the link Mags.
I'm hiking a solo nobo starting on April 15th if you're still looking for people...
I will be flip flopping via Harpers Ferry as of May 25. I am a recent college grad who feels called to thru-hike. Please contact me if you are still in need of female voices!
Hi, I will be hiking half of the Appalachian Trail starting in Maine in August. I would love to talk to you more about the project. You may email me at newtonlila@yahoo.com.
hikingshoes
06-22-2009, 15:45
i have that tape also and i didnt know she passed until i read this post.from what i have read she passed in 2001.I had to put the tape in to make sure it was her.it was.to sad.--Charles
That's too bad, I have that show taped at home, I'm going to watch it again. Was she sick?