To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is hosting a video contest to find out what people love most about the trai.
The contest entitled "Why Do You Love the Appalachian Trail?" is accepting submissions until Sept. 2.
The grand prize winner will have their video screened in theaters during the ATC’s membership drive this fall.
With more than two million to three million people hiking each year, the ATC is providing the opportunity for the public to share what they enjoy most about the trail with the rest of the world.
Videos must be no longer than three minutes and must answer the question, "Why do you love the Appalachian Trail?"
Each participant can only submit one video and must adhere to the ATC’s "Leave No Trace" principles.
"Everyone has their own reasons for hiking the Appalachian Trail," said Javier Folgar, marketing and communications manager of the ATC.
"This contest provides the opportunity for Appalachian Trail enthusiasts to showcase to the world what the trail means to them in their lives."
The ATC’s Facebook fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite videos.
The top three videos receiving the largest number of votes will be awarded prizes.
The grand prized winner will have their video screened in theaters at this year’s "Discover the Appalachian Trail"
Videos will be accepted until Sept. 2. Voting period begins on Sept. 4 and will run until Oct. 5.
The top three videos will be announced on Monday, Oct. 8.
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