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Photo Contest Prizes

Enter WTA's Northwest Exposure photo contest for a chance to win these great prizes.

Submitting photos to Northwest Exposure helps WTA protect trails. Through stunning images of Washington’s wild places, we hope to encourage both exploration and preservation of our state’s natural areas.  We believe that if people appreciate the beauty of Washington, they will take action to protect these beautiful wildlands. Plus there are some really cool prizes!

Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category, plus a grand prize photo. You could win a Lowepro camera bags, half day excursions with Evergreen Escapes and some great hiking gear from Outdoor Research. The grand prize photo will be featured on the cover of the January/February 2012 issue of Washington Trails magazine, and the other winning  photos will appear in color in the magazine and be featured online.

 

Prizes


Grand Prize
OR dry dittysThe grand prize photo will be the cover of the Jan/Feb 2012 magazine!

Plus, the winner will receive an Escape for 2 to North Cascades National Park courtesy of EverGreen Escapes and a Lowepro Photosport 200 AW.
1st Prize Wild Landscapes

Freezer Bag Cooking
Ethan Schrank, mytho-man, & Mt Rainier Photo (c) David Hagen
The winning photographer will enjoy a guided Snowshoe Escape to Mount Rainier for two courtesy of EverGreen Escapes.

Enjoy the winter beauty with a naturalist guide. You will be treated to morning tea and pastries and a seasonal Cascadian lunch with local wine to warm you up!

2nd Prize Wild Landscapes

MSR Fast Stash Tent

Lowepro SlingShot 300 AW, perfect for aspiring photojournalists, this unique sling design goes from "carry mode" to "ready mode" in just seconds. This bag holds a Pro SLR with zoom lens attached, 5-6 extra lenses and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap. It also includes a built-in memory card pouch, micro fiber LCD cloth and two generous organizer pockets.

3rd Prize Wild Landscapes

Jansport SalishThe 3rd prize winner will receive a classic component of the Washington hiker wardrobe a Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research.
1st Prize Hikers in Action

The winning photographer will enjoy a guided

Snowshoers & Mt Rainier, Naches Peak Loop Trail_DS16168_edited-1.jpg
Ethan Schrank, mytho-man, & Mt Rainier Photo (c) David Hagen
Snowshoe Escape to Mount Rainier for two courtesy of EverGreen Escapes.

Enjoy the winter beauty with a naturalist guide. You will be treated to morning tea and pastries and a seasonal Cascadian lunch with local wine to warm you up!


2nd Prize Hikers in Action

Win a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW. This bag holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap.



3rd Prize Hikers in Action




The 3rd prize winner will receive a classic part of OR Sombrerothe Washington hiker wardrobe a Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research.
1st Prize Flora and Fauna

 

Fikkes with fishThe winning photographer will enjoy a Woodinville Wine Trail Experience for Two with EverGreen Escapes.

Experience several of Woodinville’s most acclaimed boutique wineries, while being driven by a Naturalist guide. Enjoy tasting and learning about these unique Washington wines in a relaxed
and casual atmosphere over an afternoon.
2nd Prize Flora and Fauna
The winner will receive a Lowepro Fastpack 100, great for the photographer looking to get outdoors fast and light. It protects your digital SLR compactly while providing generous storage for your other gear.
3rd Prize Flora and Fauna
The 3rd prize winner will receive a classic part of OR Sombrerothe Washington hiker wardrobe a Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research.
1st Prize Families on Trail
Doe and Fawns in Meadow at Hurricane RidgeThe winner will enjoy a Olympic National Park Escape for Two with EverGreen Escapes.

Experience a day of beaches, summits, and wildlife, as a naturalist guide takes you from the sandy beaches alongside the country's oldest forests and to Hurricane Ridge,to view one of the state's most dramatic mountain ranges.
2nd Prize Families on Trail
Win a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW. This bag holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap.


3rd Prize Families on Trail
The 3rd prize winner will receive a classic part of OR Sombrerothe Washington hiker wardrobe a Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research.
1st Prize Offbeat Outdoors
Win a Lowepro SlingShot 200 AW. This bag holds an SLR with mid-range zoom lens attached 3-4 extra lenses, cables and accessories and has a full access lid to make loading it a snap.


2nd Prize Offbeat Outdoors The winner will receive a Lowepro Fastpack 100, great for the photographer looking to get outdoors fast and light. It protects your digital SLR compactly while providing generous storage for your other gear.
3rd Prize Offbeat Outdoors The 3rd prize winner will receive a classic component of OR Sombrerothe Washington hiker wardrobe a Seattle Sombrero by Outdoor Research.


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