Photo and Literary Contests
Each year, hike participants are invited to participate in these contests. Details will be announced at the camps; copies of the participation forms are available at the bottom of this page.
Photo Contest Winners for 2009
Click on the category heading to see the winning photos.
(The hike number on which the photo was taken is in parentheses after the winner's name.)
ACTION (17 entries)
1. Woodchopper – Elisabeth Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
2. Cool Down! – Super Dave – Dave Gower, Calgary, AB (2)
3. On Redman Shoulder – Helen Kohler, Montreal, PQ (2)
HM. Soothing Sore Songstress with Snow – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
HUMOUR (13 entries)
1. Does This Electric Fence Work? (Michael Taylor) – Dave Gower, Calgary, AB (2)
2. Skit Bear with Bra Ears – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
3. The Hunchback of Whiteman Pass (Ed Silver) – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
HM. Packing Light for the Backcountry – NOT! – Pat McInnis, Airdrie, AB (4)
IN CAMP (28 entries)
1. Dry By Tomorrow – Susan Harris, Estes Park, CO (5)
2. Cozy Camp – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
3. Smoke in Camp – Dawn Nordman, Richmond, BC (4)
HM. Happy Hour – Elisabeth Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
ON THE TRAIL (36 entries)
1. Reflections, Last Day, Last Camp – Susan Harris, Estes Park, CO (5)*
2. Cresting the Ridge – Elisabeth Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
3. Misty Backdrop – Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, AB (1)
HM. Ridge Walkers – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
* Overall winner
PANORAMA (7 entries)
1. On Jamie’s Ridge – Elisabeth Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
2. Alpine Meadows – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
3. Redman Shoulder – Gerry Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
HM. Up High – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
PEOPLE (34 entries)
1. Youthful Enthusiasm (Clare Gilhooly) – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
2. Paul Clark, Gerry Kvach, Rob Matthews – Angela Flemming, Calgary, AB (5)
3. Dawn & Geoff on top of Marmot Mountain – Geoff Stubbs, Qualicum Beach, BC (4)
HM. Quiet Contemplation – Cross Lake (Michael Taylor) – Dave Gower, Calgary, AB (2)
HM. Jim Kelly Expounding – Neil Roberts, Ottawa, ON (1)
PLANTS (28 entries)
1. Alpine Flowers (Anemone Seed Heads) – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
2. Nature’s Garden – Betty Clarke, Ponoka, AB (5)
3. Scorpion Weed – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
HM. Arctic Willow – Neil Roberts, Ottawa, ON (1)
HM. Our Form of Sunshine – Flowers! – Susan Harris, Estes Park, CO (5)
SCENERY (33 entries)
1. Cross Lake – Gerry Sinzig, Toronto, ON (5)
2. White Hat – Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, AB (1)
3. Big Rock @ Azure Lake – Neil Roberts, Ottawa, ON (1)
HM. Azure Lake – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
HM. A Touch of Purple on Marmot Pass – Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, AB (1)
UNUSUAL (22 entries)
1. Tiramisu – Helen Kohler, Montreal, PQ (2)
2. Fungi on a Rotten Log – Neil Roberts, Ottawa, ON (1)
3. A Room with a View – Dave Gower, Calgary, AB (2)
HM. Rocky Symphony of Colours – Michelle Rushford, Strathmore, AB (4)
WILDLIFE (6 entries)
1. Ground Squirrel – Janice Kos, Drayton Valley, AB (4)
2. Mother Grouse – Kristina Sinzig, Waterloo, ON (5)
3. Grouse 2 – Helen Kohler, Montreal, PQ (2)
Photo Contest - Participation
We accept submission of prints, slides or digital photos. Review the instructions and submission forms; deadline dates will be posted after the hikes.
Lou Schulman Story, Poem and Skit Competiton
Lou Schulman was one of the founding members of the Skyline Hikers, and this competition in his name is your chance to show off your literary skills. Deadline dates will be posted after the hikes.