Winter 2013-14 Contributor Awards + Prizes Announced

Much of the content found on Outdoor Project has been published with the help and hard work of our Contributors. These individuals are experienced photographers, videographers, writers and outdoor adventurers who have elected to share their expertise with us to help make Outdoor Project the best resource for outdoor adventure. In return, they take part in the Contributor Rewards Program and every season (summer and winter) we acknowledge their hard work and efforts.

Most Adventures

Determined by Adventures Points (AP). 1 adventure equals roughly 4.5 AP.

1. Heron Marychild (Elite Contributor): 229 AP. PRIZE: $600 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
2. Shane Kucera (Elite Contributor): 132.5 AP. PRIZE: $500 Apple Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
3. Andrew Stohner (Elite Contributor): 76 AP. PRIZE: $400 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
4. Brandon Katcher (Elite Contributor): 70 AP. PRIZE: $300 REI Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
5. Jackie Arnal (Elite Contributor): 58 AP. PRIZE: $200 REI Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
6. Bryce Jenks (Elite Contributor): 58 AP. PRIZE: $200 REI Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
7. Gina Teichert (Elite Contributor): 56 AP. PRIZE: $50 REI Gift Card + NW Alpine Fast/Light Jacket.
8. Ashley Johnson (Sponsored Contributor): 50 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
9. Eric Adsit (Sponsored Contributor): 46 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
10. Sharlea Taft (Sponsored Contributor): 38 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
11. Halvor Tweto (Sponsored Contributor): 34 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
12. Erik Urdahl (Sponsored Contributor): 32 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
13. Lisa Holmes (Sponsored Contributor): 30 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
14. Jessica Beauchemin (Sponsored Contributor): 30 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.
15. Alex Zimmerman (Sponsored Contributor): 28 AP. PRIZE: NW Alpine Black Spider Hoody.

Best Adventure

Editor's Choice:

1. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River by Eric Adsit. PRIZE: $200 REI Gift Card.
2. Selway River by Halvor Tweto.
3. Pickett Butte Fire Lookout by Kat Reese.

People's Choice:

1. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River by Eric Adsit. PRIZE: $100 REI Gift Card.
2. Barlow Butte Hut by Jackie Arnal.
3. Pickett Butte Fire Lookout by Kat Reese.

Best Photos

Action Theme, Editor's Choice (see photos above):

1. Todd Lake Rim by Benjamin Krause. PRIZE: $75 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.
2. Pickett Butte Lookout Tower by Kat Reese.

Action Theme, People's Choice (see photos above):

1. Mount Margaret by Andrew Stohner. PRIZE: $50 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.
2. City of Rocks by Andrew Stohner.

Landscape + Wildlife Theme, Editor's Choice (see photos above):

1. Edith Creek Basin by Benjamin Krause. PRIZE: $75 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.
2. Selway River by Halvor Tweto.

Landscape + Wildlife Theme, People's Choice (see photos above):

1. City of Rocks by Andrew Stohner. PRIZE: $50 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.
2. Barlow Ridge Hut by Jackie Arnal.

Best Video

Editor's Choice (see below):

1. Gray Whales: Close Encounters by Erik Urdahl. PRIZE: $75 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.

People's Choice (see below):

1. Idaho: 1 Week in 2 Minutes by Andrew Stohner.

Best Trip Report

Editor's Choice:

1. Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel by Gina Teichert. PRIZE: $75 Pro Photo Supply Gift Card.
2. Monte Cristo Ghost Town by Anthony Kasner.
3. John Muir Trial, Tuolumne Meadows to Yosemite Valley by Brandon Katcher.