Freeland: A White Grass Story
The latest documentary by Mountain River Media focuses on West Virginia nordic skiing at the iconic White Grass Ski Area, and the mountain’s relationship to the Blackwater River kayaking community. The Blackwater is the artery linking the two communities together, and its water is the lifeblood of both cultures. Through the words of Chip Chase, Sue Haywood, Jesse Shimrock, and Stephen Strothers, learn about the history, grassroots growth, and overall friendly vibe of this unique place and the community that developed around it. Tied into the Blackwater kayaking community, this documentary explores the ephemeral nature of the sport of nordic skiing and whitewater creek boating in West Virginia.
“Hot Spots” Block, 10AM Friday
Runtime: 30:44 Ratio: 16:9 Language: English
Produced in Canaan Valley, WV
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Director - Justin Harris
Justin Harris is a photographer, content creator, and filmmaker living deep in the mountains of West Virginia. He is an avid kayaker and skier and began his career in action sports photography. His exploration into video came during his tenure as the Media Director of a small West Virginia ski resort. After the success of The Red Creek Sessions, Justin chose to focus his film efforts on his favorite place on earth, White Grass Ski Area in West Virginia's Canaan Valley. White Grass is a globally loved destination, but its future is as delicate as the land in which it rests. Mountain River Media had one very specific mission with this film....to raise the question "what is the future of White Grass?"