Kokatat's new Gore-Tex Lightweight Paddling Suit – The Joy Trip Project

21 May, 2011
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Ten dollars can make a big difference in the career of an aspiring adventure media maker. Christian Alvarado aims to purchase his first camera and The Joy Trip Project wants to help. If 99 fans match my pledge of $10 together we can raise enough to buy Chris a new Canon EOS Rebel T3i.

Travel is an event of transformation. In 1961 a long bus ride from Washington D.C. to New Orleans changed the world forever. But the PBS American Experience documentary “The Freedom Riders” will likely do little to alter your perspective of a journey upon the open road. Instead I hope that it will open your awareness to the fear and vulnerability a conspicuous minority will face even today while traveling and exposed to the hostility of an entitled majority.

Defying description Jeremy Collin’s sweeping film and live stage production “The Wolf & The Medallion” took the top prize at the 2011 5Point Film Festival. With 10 world premiere movies over four days the gathering of adventure culture in Carbondale Colorado awarded honors as well to films in four categories.
The Spirit Award: Cold by Cory Richards
The Inspiration Award: Chasing Water by Peter McBride
Best Cinematography: Dark Side of the Lens by Mickey Smith
Jury Special Selection: Scrappertown featuring Baby Champ 
Connecting people with the depths of our collective American history