Ever wanted to see America in its true form, away from all the cities and lights? Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to travel across the entire country one foot at a time?
This is your chance. I'll be walking the entire length of the United States along the Continental Divide Trail, and I'll be creating a time lapse of the trip. I'll be starting at the Mexican border and finishing 2700 miles later just over the Canadian border. I will be traveling across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana.
Now, what's so special about that you ask? Well, no one has ever done anything like this before. People have created time lapse films about hiking across America, however those time lapses were created using less then 5000 pictures. I'm proposing to create a film were I'll be shooting approximately 5000 pictures every single day; The difference being a unique and awe inspiring display of the world passing right before your eyes. A journey of over 2,700 miles with over a quarter of a terabyte of pictures.
I'll also be creating a short documentary about the trip, involving everything from prep-work, what life is like when walking across a country, and post journey.
This is where I need your help. Creating a movie like this would be difficult under normal circumstances, however I'll be carrying everything on my back and not have access to modern conveniences like power outlets or easily managed storage space. Sometimes I'll be 10 or more days away from the next place with AC power. Everything will need to work off the grid.
I'll also be creating a short documentary about the trip, involving everything from prep-work, what life is like when walking across a country, and post journey.
This is where I need your help. Creating a movie like this would be difficult under normal circumstances, however I'll be carrying everything on my back and not have access to modern conveniences like power outlets or easily managed storage space. Sometimes I'll be 10 or more days away from the next place with AC power. Everything will need to work off the grid.
If this project is funded, it will allow me to purchase 2 cameras, solar chargers, extra battery, and plenty of storage space while I'm out there.
I'll start the actual hike in April 2013. The time spent up to that point will be getting all the logistical arrangements made and making sure the the cameras and all technical gear works flawlessly.
Thank you and if you would like to ask me any questions feel free to contact me.
-Shay Blackley
