Echoes Across Seymour

Directed by Gordie Rogers & James Ryan
Produced by South Chair Media
10m | 2019

Outdoorsman Alex Douglas has spent the past 40 years single handedly preserving the disappearing memory of the pioneers of Mt. Seymour, hoping to inspire a new generation to appreciate the mountain he calls home.

For forty years Alex Douglas has lived atop Mount Seymour. An explorer, an educator and an avid outdoorsman, Alex has made a home for himself in one of the last remaining cabins on the mountain.

When the resort opened in 1938 local skiers began building cabins to stay in during the winter season. At its peak there were more than 300 cabins on the mountain while today only ten are still standing.

Alex’s passion for preserving the history of the mountain permeates every aspect of his life. He spends his days educating the public and exploring the hills for remnants of the forgotten cabins that once dominated the landscape.

With a watchful eye and a curious mind, ‘Uncle Al’ has discovered dozens of abandoned cabin sites and put together an impressive collection of artifacts found on his adventures. As he reflects on his life, Alex hopes to inspire a new generation to explore and appreciate the mountain he calls home.

Help support Alex’s efforts to preserve the history of the Mt Seymour area at www.mtseymourhistory.com/

Directors: Gordie Rogers, James Ryan

Produced by: South Chair Media

Cinematographers: Geoff Hewat, Gordie Rogers

Press:

“Echoes Across Seymour is a sweet cinematic portrait of Alex “Uncle Al” Douglas, who has been a mainstay in the rental shop at North Vancouver’s Mount Seymour ski resort for over 30 years…

… Fans of mountain culture owe a big debt to Douglas, as well as the filmmakers, Gordie Rogers, James Ryan, and South Chair Media, for striking a match and illuminating this obscure story. ”

— Steven Threndyle, Coast Mountain Culture Magazine

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