BEAVERFEST | A Whitewater Campaign - Director’s Cut!

This documentary explores BeaverFest, a thrilling whitewater festival held during Labor Day weekend, showcasing the adrenaline-fueled paddling on the scheduled releases of the Beaver, Moose, Raquette, Black, and Salmon Rivers. It captures the electrifying atmosphere at Snow Ridge, home to the festival's lively celebrations, and the competitive spirit of the King of New York races. Beyond the rapids, the film dives into the deep camaraderie of the paddling community and the history of the event, highlighting the tireless efforts of Pete Skinner and American Whitewater in securing these releases. BeaverFest is a tribute to the passion, persistence, and joy that defines OUR COMMUNITY.

[tagzedawg]

GREAT job on this! Whitewater paddling needs so much more video like this - footage that shows that whitewater isn't just about the gnarly giant waterfalls, but is also accessible to everyone who loves outdoor sports and a good time.

[macfawlty]

Certainly your best effort to date and the best WW video I’ve seen since Dane’s ‘Stakeout’, albeit even more comprehensive in scope and content. Well captured OTR, on the shore and in the air. I always love how well the aerials capture the beauty from a Bird’s Eye. Very professional approach with a variety of content, historical reference and great pacing. Also, plenty of gnar thar. Alex and Hannah’s complimentary narrative added a nice personal touch. The AW segment was a really key element, IMO, demonstrating the importance of, and hard work required in advocating for river access, dam removal and environmental stewardship often taken for granted. Everyone watching should make a donation to American Whitewater today!

[Mountainrivermedia]

Nicely done all around by everyone involved.

[TheJbugbee]

Incredible film! So much awesome in all of these people, places and races!

[elizabethcurry]

Stoked to see this! Great boating, great people, great fest!!!

[jamesczech]

Thanks, Alex and Hannah that was so much inspiration. I can’t wait to come up and sign that form and paddle my local river.

[jordom]

Wow... I am blown away. This is incredible and I love the history/advocacy woven through the film. I realize how much work this must have been and I am so appreciative of all the effort. The whitewater community is very lucky to have the Thompson Sky Productions team, along with Hannah, Alex and Pete (and the many others) putting such a massive effort into advocacy and spreading the word about this amazing sport. I love the environmental focus as well. Overall, very well done! I am now even more stoked for Beaverfest 2025 and can't wait to see everyone there!

[paddyoohh]

Awesome video with incredible shots. You did a really fantastic job!!

[royatkinson]

Curious are the dams there in use for energy production or flood protection? Lot of dams here on the west coast have been torn down because they are unproductive in addition to reviving the ecosystems and whitewater so just curious