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Trekking Through History

Filmmaker Erick Thompson explores the HBC Heritage Trail and takes viewers back in time. Originally a First Nations route for hunting and trade, the HBC Trail played a key role in British Columbia’s early development. Trekking Through History includes rare film footage taken in 1971 during the retracing of the trail. Since 2009, significant progress has been made in re-opening this historic fur trail over the Cascades. Hikers and horseback riders can now enjoy a continuous wilderness trail that spans 74-kms, between Hope and Tulameen.

  • Erick Thompson
    Director
    White Noise
  • Erick Thompson
    Writer
  • Erin Trainer
    Producer
  • Brandyn Steele
    Key Cast
  • Randy Manuel
    Key Cast
  • Erick Thompson
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    History, Hiking
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 23, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    8,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Erick Thompson

Erick Thompson is a documentarian and outdoor enthusiast.

Prior to co-founding ET2media, Erick spent more than 20 years in television and radio. As a former reporter, anchor and talk show host, he brings a journalistic approach to all his video projects.

In 2009, Erick won an RTNDA (Radio-Television News Directors Association) Award for a TV news series he produced called Islanders in Nepal.

He created several shows, feature segments and news stories on a range of topics. Erick is also a professional emcee and moderator, and chair of the Summerland Skatepark Committee.

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Director Statement

The HBC Heritage Trail is sure to become one of Canada's classic hiking routes, right up there with the West Coast Trail.