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We're excited to announce that the short adventure documentary, "The Avalanche Hunter", is playing in the Breck Film Fest 2023 on September 23rd! Breck Film Fest is listed as one of the top 20 festivals in the US.

We're also having our European and French premiere at Femmes en Montagne in Annecy, France in November!

In this film, you get a look behind the scenes into the often invisible world of avalanche control and avalanche professionals. The story follows Roz Reynolds, an “avalanche hunter” and certified badass, who is not only blazing trails in her field and keeping the public safe in the mountains, but also laying first tracks on backcountry slopes, on the USA Ice Climbing team, and more.

We've been accepted into 5 festivals and counting now: Les Boise Film Festival, the Backcountry Film Festival , Breckenridge Film Festival, Horsetooth Fest in Fort Collins, and Femmes en Montagne Festival in France.

This has been such a wild ride and rewarding project for us and director, Philip Hüffeldt, to work on, especially in elevating an amazing female voice in the outdoors, let alone just an amazing human, the one and only, Roz Reynolds.

Couldn't have done without the amazing film crew.

Producers/writers: Doug Howell, Kristen Haldeman Kauffman
Editor: Pete Sepenuk
Cinematographers: Scott Crady and Oliver Rogers.
Sound and production support: Erica Mellon, Jenna Misra, Supporters: Peter and Molly Rudman Randol,

Learn more and hire us to help tell you, or your company/organization/individual story on our website : https://www.woolhatcreative.com/media-and-storytelling-services

Join us in celebrating International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

We can’t possibly represent the immeasurable value and diversity of all Indigenous Peoples worldwide in one day, or one post. Indigenous people, culture, and wisdom so have much to offer the world. That’s why we think all should celebrate and elevate indigenous ways of life and indigenous peoples.

And there is no climate or environmental progress without environmental justice. We will never solve these issues without all people, especially the wisdom and spirit of indigenous peoples who have suffered great injustice and historically been left out of environmental movements and achievements, but are now leading the charge in so many ways.

Pictured above (left > right) Deenaalee Hodgdon (), Ean Thomas Tafoya (), Noe Orgaz (.orgaz), and others at a climate rally in Denver outside of 2020. Hodgdon is a q***r Deg Xit’an Athabaskan and Supiaq person from the villages of Gitr’ingithchagg (Anvik) and Qinuyang (South Naknek), Alaska. They are Executive Director of On The Land Media and a commercial fisherman on the F/V Cozy Ray.

Tafoya is the founder of Headwaters Protectors and his indigenous ancestors are Jicarilla Apache and Ohkay Owingeh from Southern Colorado and New Mexico. Tafoya is a person of many talents and accomplishments including running for Mayor in Denver in 2023. .
Please follow and support the work that these amazing people are doing!

Please support and celebrate indigenous peoples today. Links for some suggested causes and resources in bio!

Land acknowledgement: we are posting this from the traditional lands of the Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and Ute Peoples. We honor the indigenous communities - past, present, and future - who have stewarded this land throughout the generations.
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Happy 4th of July! Here at Wool Hat Creative, we believe that our right to free speech and the right to protest are fundamental to a healthy democracy and creating change in this country and the world! We hope you’re with some loved ones using those voices and getting rowdy this 4th of July 🇺🇸🗣️

Hi Colorado friends, please immediately contact your Colorado state senator to vote yes on HB23-1309 for film incentives in CO. It's being voted on in the Senate Appropriations Committee by as early as 8 am tomorrow and it doesn't seem like we have the votes!!!

Use this link https://leg.colorado.gov/house-district-map to find your legislator and call AND email and urge them to vote yes on HB23-1309 for film incentives in Colorado. This is closest we've ever come and it's critical for a vibrant film industry in CO!

This is especially important if your Senator is on the Appropriations Committee, such as Senators Bob Gardner, Barbara Kirkmeyer and/or Rachel Zinzenger: https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/appropriations/2023-regular-session

Strong film incentives is a good economic decision will support a vibrant entertainment and film production industry in Colorado worth millions in revenue. Colorado does not have much, if any, incentives compared states like Georgia, New Mexico, Louisiana, etc. States with strong film incentives see big productions and millions in revenue and this is how the media production/entertainment industry grows in states.

Colorado has so much to offer like plentiful sunshine and diverse settings and environments, but most production goes to other states with better incentives.

Please help by urging your state senator to support this bill!!! Thank you.

Here's the bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb23-1309

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Congrats to our intern, Jack, on finishing his thesis! Check it out folks.

Our Intern Did Something Cool! - Masters Thesis on Climate and Winter Sports using stories and media — Wool Hat Creative Our intern's master thesis project from CU Boulder was developed with support from our Internship Program and addresses issues we care about, like climate change and protecting where we play outdoors. The online experience provides an interactive method to explore how climate change impacts various

Thank you to all the women who participated in our Amazing Womxn Series for Women’s History Month honoring women who have worked with us in our film and video projects over the years!

We’ve also worked with women that weren’t mentioned in the series that are no less amazing and no less impactful. We wish we could have mentioned everyone! You know who you are.

We truly believe every day is women’s day. To all those that identify as women or feminine or anywhere in between, we love you here at Wool Hat Creative. Keep changing the world. Read more on our website.

Amazing Womxn Series for Women's History Month — Wool Hat Creative It’s the last day of Womxn’s History Month! Throughout March we have been posting on Instagram about some exceptional womxn that we’ve worked with throughout the years in our film and video projects who are making real differences in the world. For us, every day is women’s day and every mont...

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We had a great time at the Backcountry Film Festival in Boulder, Colorado, last Thursday, which included our film Avalanche Hunter! Our very own Philip Hüffeldt shared a few words and a stage with the film's star Roz Reynolds The tour continues across the country, and you can find upcoming screenings by going to our website.

Special thanks to Colorado Mountain Club Backcountry Film Festival Winter Wildlands Alliance for making this possible and Neptune Mountaineering for hosting the event!

Happy Valentines Day from everyone at Wool Hat Creative! Learn how you can win a free adventure photo shoot below.
For us, our first love is nature and the great outdoors, so we’re sharing some fun shots of us doing what we love outside.
If you feel the same way, join us by posting a pic of you in the outdoors with that special someone or someplace with the hashtag . The best photo will win a free outdoor adventure photo shoot where a photographer will follow you and up to 3 friends on a hike and get those adventure shots you’ve always wanted! Be sure to follow Wool Hat Creative, include the hashtag , and tag a friend, or 3, in the comments below. We will pick a winner on February 21, so get your picture posted before then!
Photo 1: Philip Hüffeldt, our Founder, and his BFF (Bigfoot Friend Forever) at a ski adventure workshop - courtesy of Adventure Film School
Photo 2: Jenna Misra a consultant with us, ascending a pitch in Boulder Canyon.
Photo 3: Jake Dax our Content and Production Intern, backpacking some miles somewhere secret in the mountains.
Photo 4: Jack our Communications and Outreach Intern, enjoying quality scuba time in the Caribbean.
Rules and participation:
To be eligible, participants must post a photo on Instagram or Facebook in the outdoors with the hashtag , tag 1 or more friends in the comments of this post, and follow on Instagram or Facebook. The winner will be announced on 2/21/23. Must be redeemed by February 21, 2024 in Colorado within 200 miles of Denver and is subject to photographer availability. Only good for 4 people for up to 4 hours. Transportation and lodging is not included. Participants in the photo shoot must provide their own gear, snacks, water, first aid, etc. We can help you pick the best “hike” to suit your ability and comfort level, and will meet you at the trailhead. Includes photo editing. Must allow for 2 weeks after hike for delivery of photos. Photos will be delivered via Dropbox or Google Drive.

We continue to grow! We are excited to announce our new Content and Production Intern, Jake Daxner. A student at the University of Colorado Boulder, he is studying Media Production with a minor in Ecology. He is a passionate photographer who enjoys sharing the stories of his outdoor adventures and advocacy. Welcome aboard the team, Jake!

Read more about Jake and the rest of the Wool Hat Creative team by visiting our website.

We are growing! Meet Jack Yates, our new Communications and Outreach Intern. A current master's student at the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in Media and Public Engagement. Jack is an avid storyteller, environmental advocate, and outdoor enthusiast, making him an excellent fit for the team!

You can read more about Jack and the rest of the Wool Hat Creative team by visiting our website.

Looking for some adventure film, fun, avalanche safety this weekend?

All of that and more from Iowa City, IA!

Tickets here: http://indiancreeknaturecenter.doubleknot.com/registration/calendardetail.aspx

Learn more about the project and find other screenings here: bit.ly/BFFAH2022

Adventure short, "The Avalanche Hunter", is in a festival! — Wool Hat Creative Wool Hat Creative has teamed up with Howl at the Sun and others to produce a short, not-for-profit, adventure documentary titled “The Avalanche Hunter”. In this film, Roz Reynolds, a winter adventurer and avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) blazes trails in her field and paves the...

Looking for some adventure films, prizes, avalanche safety in Colorado? Or interested in hiring our production company to tell your story or make that promotional or fundraising video you've been meaning to make?

All of that and more from Golden to Montrose to Boulder tonight through March 2nd!

Tickets here: https://www.cmc.org/events/backcountry-film-fest

Learn more about the project and find other screenings here: bit.ly/BFFAH2022

Learn how it was made, hire us to tell your story! — Wool Hat Creative Wool Hat Creative has teamed up with Howl at the Sun and others to produce a short, not-for-profit, adventure documentary titled “The Avalanche Hunter”. In this film, Roz Reynolds, a winter adventurer and avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) blazes trails in her field and paves the...

Hey Moscow, ID! Go see our film "The Avalanche Hunter" at the Backcountry Film Festival tonight at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre at 7 pm!

Tix: https://www.kenworthy.org/events-calendar/backcountry-film-festival/

Learn more about the project here: bit.ly/BFFAH2022

Adventure short, "The Avalanche Hunter", is in a festival! — Wool Hat Creative Wool Hat Creative has teamed up with Howl at the Sun and others to produce a short, not-for-profit, adventure documentary titled “The Avalanche Hunter”. In this film, Roz Reynolds, a winter adventurer and avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) blazes trails in her field and paves the...

Well, we had fun. Thanks Backcountry Film Fest - Denver for a our best fest yet!

The house was packed and rowdy, prizes were won, and beer was downed.

Special thanks to the Wool Hat and Howl at the Sun cast and crew!

Roz Reynolds - star / ice climber, Philip Hüffeldt - director / writer / co-creator, Howell - Howl at the Sun producer extroadinaire / writer / co-creator, Kristen Haldeman Kauffman - producer extraordinaire, Pete Sepenuk - editor / writer, Scott Crady - cinematography, Oliver Rogers - cinematography, Erica Mellon - production and sound, Jenna Misra - post-production help and more!

Big thanks to Wyssen Avalanche Control and CDOT.

If you missed this one, come to another! We update this page with new screenings of the festival when they arise: https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2022/11/17/our-film-the-avalanche-hunter-makes-for-a-festival-hat-trick-8597d

Photo credits: Casey Poe-Campbell, Tom Figel Jenna Misra

Hey Denver and Front Range, our short film "The Avalanche Hunter", made with Howl at the Sun, LLC is playing tomorrow, Jan 12! Prizes, adventure, stoke. The crew will be there and it will be a fun time!

https://holdmyticket.com/event/405792

Learn more about the project on our website: bit.ly/BFFAH2022
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Adventure short, "The Avalanche Hunter", is in a festival! — Wool Hat Creative Wool Hat Creative has teamed up with Howl at the Sun and others to produce a short, not-for-profit, adventure documentary titled “The Avalanche Hunter”. In this film, Roz Reynolds, a winter adventurer and avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) blazes trails in her field and paves the...

Hey Bay Area, CA peeps! Our film, "The Avalanche Hunter" is playing in the Backcountry Film Festival at Sports Basement on December 21 in Berkeley. Proceeds benefit Tahoe Backcountry Alliance.

Tickets here: https://secure.everyaction.com/2H_dzHZSSEam7mkzScJIuw2

Be there or be...you better be doing something fun in the backcountry if you're not there. ;-)

More Info on our film here: https://bit.ly/BFFAH2022

More screenings here: https://bit.ly/BFFSched2022

Screenings of Wool Hat Creative's short film, The Avalanche Hunter, in the Backcountry Film Festival — Wool Hat Creative Need help finding a screening of Wool Hat Creative's short adventure documentary in the Backcountry Film Festival? Here's a map and list of screenings!

Screenings this week of the Backcountry Film Festival and our short film "The Avalanche Hunter":
Gunnison, CO - tonight, Dec 1 with High Country Conservation Advocates
Kimberly, BC/CA - tomorrow night, Dec 2 Kimberley Arts at Centre 64
Stowe, VT! - tomorrow night, Dec 2 Catamount Trail Association
Screening list on our website! https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2022/11/17/our-film-the-avalanche-hunter-makes-for-a-festival-hat-trick-8597d

Need help finding a screening near you of our new short adventure film, "The Avalanche Hunter" in the Backcountry Film Festival?

Here's more info on screenings!

Screenings of Wool Hat Creative's short film, The Avalanche Hunter, in the Backcountry Film Festival — Wool Hat Creative Need help finding a screening of Wool Hat Creative's short adventure documentary in the Backcountry Film Festival? Here's a map and list of screenings!

Nothing like scoring a hat trick and being featured in the Winter Wildlands Alliance’s Backcountry Film Festival for the third time!

Our short doc, “The Avalanche Hunter” follows a badass avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) and winter adventurer, Roz Reynolds, as she blazes trails at Wyssen Avalanche Control and her passions in backcountry skiing and competitive ice climbing.

The biggest thanks to director Philip Hüffeldt, Roz, Wyssen, producers Doug Howell of Howl at the Sun, Inc. and Kristen Haldeman Kauffman of Smooth Busines Systems and the one and only writer/editor and voice actor Pete Sepenuk, our crew: Oliver Rodgers, Erica Mellon, and Scott Crady as well as the folks at CDOT, Jenna Misra, and everyone who contributed in some way to this film.

Learn more about this project, the festival, how to get involved, and how to find a screening with the link below!

Adventure short, "The Avalanche Hunter", is in a festival! — Wool Hat Creative Wool Hat Creative has teamed up with Howl at the Sun and others to produce a short, not-for-profit, adventure documentary titled “The Avalanche Hunter”. In this film, Roz Reynolds, a winter adventurer and avalanche mitigation expert (aka avalanche hunter) blazes trails in her field and paves the...

We're excited to release our (full) short documentary “Snow Rangers” online after it did a tour around the world with the 2021 Backcountry Film Festival!

This film was no small feat as our small, but mighty, crew followed these rangers for several days on skis, snowshoes, and more as they showed us around their corner of the Colorado mountains. We battled altitude, changing snow and weather conditions, the beautiful and harrowing mountain passes, and the limitations of our body and fitness to tell this story. We hope that you give this educational film a watch!

Big thanks to Colorado Mountain Club and all the partners Black Diamond Weston U.S. Forest Service Athletic Brewing Company Telluride Foundation Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC Colorado Department of Transportation

And crew Hayden Kast, Jenna Misra, and Philip Hüffeldt!

Watch it and learn more here:

https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2022/5/11/watch-our-full-short-documentary-snow-rangers-online

Snow Rangers — Wool Hat Creative A short educational documentary about the Snow Rangers of Southwest Colorado as they navigate the sweepingly beautiful, and often dangerous, winter world of the San Juan/Rocky Mountain wilderness and the impacts of backcountry skiing, conservation, recreation management, and more. Sponsors: Colorado

Hey Laramie friends, go see our film Snow Rangers at the Backcountry Film Fest this Friday!

Backcountry Film Festival returns to Laramie The best of winter is set to be on display next week when the Backcountry Film Festival brings short films celebrating the winter landscape to Laramie.

New screenings for the Backcountry Film Festival with our film "Snow Rangers" produced with Colorado Mountain Club have been announced for 2022!

If you can't make one of them, you can watch it online and we’ll post more when we know more dates/locations.

Follow this link for more information on tickets and how to watch virtually.

https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2021/11/22/our-snow-rangers-film-is-in-the-backcountry-film-festival

Big thanks to all the sponsors! Black Diamond, U.S. Forest Service, Weston, Athletic Brewing Company, Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC, Colorado Department of Transportation, and others.

And crew/cast members: Philip Hüffeldt, Jenna Misra, and Hayden Kast.

And of course Winter Wildlands Alliance for putting the festival together!

Hope to see you at one of them!

New screenings for our film "Snow Rangers" have been announced in Colorado for 2022! If you're not in Colorado or can't make one of them, we'll update you if any more pop up and you can also watch it virtually.

https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2021/11/22/our-snow-rangers-film-is-in-the-backcountry-film-festival

(Update: CO screenings announced) Our Snow Rangers film is in the Backcountry Film Festival! — Wool Hat Creative Update: screening dates have been announced in Colorado! All proceeds benefit conservation and the outdoor recreation resources of the Colorado Mountain Club! In-Person Colorado Screenings - Buy Tickets Today (click on the town where you’d like to attend below)! Salida , CO - January 22, 2

Our new Snow Rangers film is in the Backcountry Film Festival!

Learn more, see the trailer, and find a screening near you! https://www.woolhatcreative.com/the-thinking-cap/2021/11/22/our-snow-rangers-film-is-in-the-backcountry-film-festival

Big thanks to Philip Hüffeldt, Colorado Mountain Club, Hayden Kast, Jenna Misra, Julie Mach, Kristy Kricket Olin and Brian, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado Department of Transportation, Athletic Brewing Company, Black Diamond, Weston, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center - CAIC and more!

Our Snow Rangers film is in the Backcountry Film Festival! — Wool Hat Creative For our new film,  Snow Rangers , a skilled team and myself followed the new and intrepid snow rangers of the GMUG District (Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests) through the elements, up mountain sides, and into some beautiful truly places in southwest Colorado. In their s

Was interviewing this duo on Sunday. Couldn’t be happier for Tim and Kerry of Dharma’s Garden as they are now officially under contract to purchase their land outright and save the farm!

This regenerative agricultural non-profit raised millions of dollars to enshrine a beautiful community haven and force for good in the world. The film we helped create for them was a big part of that!

After closing, they will ensure that the land is protected forever from development as a CSA, a community hub, a wildlife corridor, and a homestead.

If you pledged to help be sure to fulfill your pledge ASAP!!! 🤞🙏🏼

Learn more, pledge, and see the video we created at www.savethisfarm.org.

Have drone/skis, will hustle for shots. Have a hard to reach location shoot? Hire the people who can get up the hill in all seasons!

We’re pointed towards the future in the new year. What media and storytelling goals do you have set this time around the sun?