UPDATE 5/9/2018: Due to renewed interest in our project we wanted to clarify that despite not meeting our goal here on Indiegogo we are still moving forward with the project. Please visit
TheRoadWestTraveled.com for more information on how to support the film.
We are The Road West Traveled, a crew of outdoor enthusiasts who followed their passion for skiing on a journey back in time. Join us as we explore Colorado’s forgotten ski areas, and document their stories. We need your support to help bring their history to life before it fades into the mountainside along with their crumbling infrastructure. This is our first major film project, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our vision come to life on the screen.
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The film will tell the story of Colorado ski areas that have been closed and forgotten over the years. These places play a significant role in Colorado’s rich ski history. Through captivating interviews with former owners and skiers we begin to get an idea of what it was like to ski at these places in their heyday. In addition, we take a look at what these places look like today through the experiences of backcountry skiers who use these fading ruins as their own personal playgrounds.
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These lost ski areas are fading quickly and if we don’t act now they will be lost forever. Together we can document this important piece of Colorado ski history to share with generations to come.
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Your contribution will enhance the film’s production quality which in turn will allow the history of these ski areas to be shown in their best light. Here is a general breakdown of how we plan to use the proceeds from this campaign.
- Equipment
- Travel Expenses
- Post Production Costs
- Digitization of Archival Materials
- Talent Reimbursement
- Permits
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- $5 Thank You Note
- $10 Thank You Note and Sticker
- $25 Digital Download, Note & Sticker
- $50 Digital Download, Movie Poster, Note, Sticker,
- $100 T-shirt, Digital Download, Note, Sticker,
- $200 Photo Book, Digital Download, Note, Sticker
- $500 Associate Producer Credit, Digital Download, Photo Book, Movie Poster, Note, Sticker
- $1000 Executive Producer Credit, Digital Download, Photo Book, Movie Poster, Note, Sticker,
- $2000 Join us on a Trip to Ski an Abandoned Ski Area, Executive Producer Credit, Digital Download, Photo Book, Movie Poster, Note, Sticker,
- $5000 Brand Partnership
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Some of the challenges we face in creating this film are finding people who have skied these areas that we can interview. We will look to our network to expand our reach as we search for interview candidates. Additionally, some of the areas we hope to showcase are completely or partially on private property. Contacting landowners and gaining access may prove to be difficult. As with any film project, unforeseen circumstances may arise that will delay the completion of the project. We are shooting to finish the film in the Spring of 2018, but if we cannot get the footage to create a compelling film we will continue filming into the 2018/2019 ski season.
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Can’t give right now? We would still love your help! Please share the Indiegogo campaign, trailer, links, and updates on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) or by email to help us spread the word and to build buzz for the project - and be sure to use the Indiegogo share tools when spreading the word about our campaign.