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CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES [ FOR WRITERS ]

ABOUT US

Based in Banff, Alberta, Crowfoot Media is a publishing house dedicated to the preservation, celebration and growth of mountain culture in the Canadian Rockies. We are committed to high-quality storytelling, carefully curated and polished content, beautifully designed publications, and a high calibre of event production - all with the goal of elevating mountain culture to new heights. CrowfootMedia.com hosts our online magazine, a sister publication to Canadian Rockies Annual that provides readers with access to fresh articles and images year-round.

OVERALL CONTENT VISION

The Canadian Rockies have a knack for attracting people and making them want to stay. We want that same stickiness to apply to our content by engaging our readers, tapping into their adventurous spirits, and providing them with information and stories that will enhance their connection to mountain culture.

STORY IDEAS INCLUDE:

• adventure journalism and expedition coverage• profiles of inspirational Rockies dwellers• cutting-edge scientific research and discoveries • compelling stories about our region’s heritage• pieces that bolster the outdoor lifestyle and wilderness experiences

ADDITONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Original content - previously unpublished. Crowfoot Media wants only First North American Rights to Publication and 30 days of exclusivity. • High-quality content and solid writing. • Thoroughly fact-checked articles that offer an accurate and balanced representation of the topics at hand. • Diverse content with a length and format that brings out the best in the story. • Primarily content that appeals to the 25-40-year-old (male and female) outdoor enthusiast and all-around mountain lover.

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CONTRIBUTOR GUIDELINES [ FOR WRITERS ]

QUERY SUBMISSIONS

• Please submit a query prior to a full submission. • Review our Departments and mention the relevant department with your query.• Please let us know what you have available by way of photographs to accompany your piece. • Submit your query to [email protected].

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

P Format your text submissions to Size 12, Cambria, single spacing. P Submit a short dek with your piece - a summary/teaser of your article in 1-2 sentences, which can be used as an excerpt, to promote the piece and/or to introduce the piece. P Style and spelling as per the The Canadian Press: Caps and Spelling and The Canadian Press Style Book.P Thoroughly fact-checked.P Suggested hyperlinks [in brackets after the text it should link from]. Look also for links to relevant material archived on Crowfoot Media.P Strong, engaging headlines.P Subheaders, bullet points, numbered lists, bold and italics where required.P One space after a period. P Submit all Material to [email protected].

COMPENSATION & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As per the Crowfoot Media Independent Contributor Agreement, Crowfoot Media retains First Time Rights to Publication - International with exclusivity from 30 days from the publication date. If a writer would like to republish the piece in its entirety elsewhere, they will need to obtain written permission from Crowfoot Media. All content, apart from community-submitted stories, will be paid for (to be negotiated depending on the writer’s experience and the requirements of the article).

In addition to payment, we will provide a short bio at the end of your article, and link to your social media feeds where possible as we distribute our content.

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ONLINE DEPARTMENTS[ CROWFOOT MEDIA ]

OUTDOORSmountain sports, athletes, outdoor recreation, tips and destinations

PROFILEmountain dwellers, movers and shakers, inspirational figures

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMlandscape, mountain culture and visual storytelling

SERIESrecurring articles from a small team of talented writers

NATUREenvironment, national parks, natural history and ecological integrity

BACKCOUNTRY off the beaten track, wilderness culture, hut life and trip reports

FUEL food for the trail, food to fuel adventure, recipes and nutrition

HERITAGEstories from the past, honouring our history, explorers and pioneers

EVENTS mountain culture, outdoor competitions and community gatherings

REVIEWS gear, books and giveaways

ARTSmountain-inspired music, entertainment, visual arts and multimedia

SKI/SNOWstories from the slopes, snow sport culture and personalities


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