Women Through-Hikers Documentary

[Siane]

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]

This sounds like a wonderful project. I'd love to see something exploring the experience of women on the trail.

[Lillianp]

I'm doing mine next year, otherwise I'd volunteer. Sorry!

[Blissful]

Many past hikers here on WB too... with journals and pictures of their journeys.
(like me!)

[Marta]

And me.

Please keep us posted on the progress of your project. I'd love to watch it when it's done.

[Penne]

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]

I would be interested in getting more information. I will be starting my thru-hike on March 18.
Debbie

[BumpJumper]

Wow. That is awesome. Whoever you get I am sure it will be wonderful.

[Bearpaw88]

Good Luck it is a great idea! I wish I were hiking to help.

[Blissful]

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.

[motest]

I'm hiking solo starting on the 14th.

[bmanfallis]

Sian, my wife and I are hiking this year beginning March 30. Her email is [email protected]. He name is Marcia. This is a through hike, after we tried and liked the Ga section last April.

Bruce

[bridgette_ctr]

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

[bonnie]

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]

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]

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?

[Mags]

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]

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.

[moe!]

I'm hiking a solo nobo starting on April 15th if you're still looking for people...

[Choice]

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!