TRAILBLAZERS Gets the Governor’s Attention

TRAILBLAZERS, is told from the point of view of the filmmaker, Steve Bremner; it is the story of his and other community member’s efforts to complete the Ring the Peak Trail which circumnavigates Pikes Peak—it is a work in progress, with two gaps remaining. Building a trail this long requires commitment from many individuals–unfortunately it also runs into opposition and pushback from fearful property owners.

On January 20, 2016 the office of Governor John Hickenlooper announced that the Ring the Peak Trail would be included in the “16 in 2016” trails project.  The press release states:

The projects represent the state’s 16 most important trail gaps, missing trail segments and unbuilt trails, and reach from the Front Range to southwestern Colorado. Identification of these 16 trails is designed to build upon strong existing support and partnerships to push them to completion….

The “16 in 2016” initiative was created to start a more focused, coordinated conversation to support trails and promote outdoor recreation across Colorado. Moving these projects forward means a better connected network of trails statewide, improved links to expanded outdoor recreational opportunities, safe alternative transportation routes and economic development opportunities for adjacent communities.

To read the full press release click here:  https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/gov-hickenlooper-announces-16-highest-priority-trail-projects

Congratulations to Steve for using this film as a vehicle for change in our community.

UPDATE:  Trailblazers won the 2016 Seven Summits Award at the Mountain Film Festival, http://www.mountainfilmfestival.com/2016-winners

TRAILBLAZERS was completed through the Documentary Film Production Bootcamp offered through the Bemis School of Art, in conjunction with the Youth Documentary Academy.