Creative and unique shots are encouraged. Send the ATC photos of you and your loved ones hiking your favorite section, enjoying an overlook, staying overnight at a shelter, swimming in a lake, or just enjoying being out on the Trail. Whatever it may be, the ATC wants to know how you enjoyed your time out on the Trail this year.
Rules:
� Photos must be taken on the A.T. during the year 2011.
� Photos must contain an image of at least one person.
� You must be the owner of the photo.
� Participants can only submit one photo.
� Any photos conflicting with the ATC�s Leave No Trace� (LNT) principles will be disqualified. For more information about LNT principles visit www.appalachiantrail.org/LNT.
� No photos can include nudity, inappropriate or illegal activities.
� Photos must be in .jpg format at 300 DPI as an email attachment.
Submission:
Submissions should be sent to chobbs@appalachiantrail.org as email attachments between October 18th and November 10th. Then, the ATC�s panel of judges will select the top 20 photos.
Timeline:
� Photo Submission: October 18, 2011 - November 10, 2011
� Voting Period: November 11, 2011 � December 11, 2011
� Photos showcased in the ATC�s Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, WV: November 12, 2011 through November 19, 2011 from 9am-5pm each day.
� Winner Announced: Week of December 12th, 2011
Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 contestants.
The Grand Prize winner will have their photo featured in A.T. Journeys (ATJ) as well as receive a set of LekiSummitAS Antishock Trekking Poles valued at $100, generously donated by Leki. The poles features a RoundTop COR-TEC Grip, Classic Expander Lock System,Triple Spring Antishock System, a performance basket, a universal carbide tip, with an ultra sonic finish.
Second and third place winners will also have their photos featured in ATJ and will receive a small recognition prize from the ATC.
For more information or questions regarding the Photo Contest, contact Claire Hobbs, Information Services Assistant, at chobbs@appalachiantrail.org or (304)535-6331 ext. 134.
Jeff
HikingintheSmokys.com
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