Capture the Magic: Saskatchewan Trails Association’s Winter Photo Contest 2025

Capture the Magic: Saskatchewan Trails Association’s Winter Photo Contest 2025

The chill in the air, the soft whisper of snowflakes, and the serene beauty of a winter wonderland — this season transforms Saskatchewan’s trails into a breathtaking canvas. As winter paints our favorite paths with its icy artistry, we are delighted to announce the return of the Saskatchewan Trails Association’s Winter Photo Contest!

This year, the contest will run from January 1 to January 31, 2025, offering a full month to explore and showcase the unique charm of Saskatchewan’s winter trails. Whether it’s the sparkle of frost-covered trees, the thrill of snowy adventures, or the quiet magic of a peaceful trail, we invite you to capture the essence of winter on our trails.

No matter your photography experience—whether you’re a seasoned professional or a casual enthusiast—this contest is open to everyone. It’s a chance to share your perspective, celebrate the beauty of Saskatchewan’s winter landscapes, and inspire others to embrace the outdoors during this enchanting season.

Get ready to bundle up, hit the trails, and let your creativity shine. We can’t wait to see the moments you capture!

This year, a fantastic set of prizes that await the winners of this contest. Our top prize winner will receive a prize package featuring:

• Odoland Backpacking an Camping Cookware Set
• Waterfly Waist Bag Fanny Pack with Water Bottle Holder
• Snowtrek Collapsible Trekking Hiking Poles
• Deesoo 20×52 Binoculars

Our first honourable mention will receive:

• GT Bottles 18oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Wide Mouth Water Bottle
• Sunland Outdoor Neck Gaiter
• 2 Pack Hand Warmers, Rechargeable, Portable
• Tudequ Hiking Waist Packs Fanny Pack with 2 Hidden Pockets

The second honourable mention will receive:

• YETI- Rambler 20 oz Tumbler, Stainless Steel
• Trekking Poles, Collapsible Hiking Poles
• 6000mAh Battery Rechargeable Heated Socks
• LED Flashlight, Ultra Bright XML, T6 Handheld

These prizes are to enhance your outdoor experiences and make your winter trail adventures even more memorable.

Participating in the Winter Photo Contest is easy. Simply take your camera or smartphone with you on your winter trail adventures and capture an activity – walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobile, and so on – that define this season on the trails. Share your photos on social media using the hashtag #winteronthetrailsphotocontest2025, and don’t forget to tag SaskTrails to ensure we see your submissions. For those without social media, please email us at info@sasktrails.ca.

All residents of Saskatchewan are eligible to enter the contest. STA board and staff members may submit photos, but they are not eligible to win. Photos may be submitted multiple times, but there is only one entry per photo. You may submit as many different photos as you would like. Please let us know where the photos were taken.

Check privacy settings to ensure that entries are visible, as private posts are not considered to be entered. Try and post photos in the highest resolution possible so that we can use them for potential printed materials. Winning photos may be used in Saskatchewan trails promotional materials through brochures, annual reports, social media and more. As pictures come in, they may be featured on our page, with credit to the photographer.

If you do not want to provide the Saskatchewan Trails Association (STA) permission to use your photos, please do not submit your photos.

By submitting photos, you confirm that (a) your photo is you own original work; (b) you own the rights to the photo, including copyright; (c) you have the right to give the STA permission to use your photo for the purposes specified in these rules; (d) the photo is not defamatory and does not infringe on any Canadian laws or violate the rights of any third party; (e) you have the consent of anyone who is identifiable in your photo or the consent of the parent or guardian of anyone who is a minor; (f) you waive any moral rights you might have in the photo; (g) you indemnify the STA against any claim, demand, action, suit, or other proceedings against the STA arising our of the use of the photo or any false or inaccurate statements. By entering, contestants agree to follow these contest rules, which shall be applied by the STA.

Winners, chosen the following week, will be announced on all of our pages and will be contacted to arrange to claim their prize. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2025, so make sure to have your photos in before then.

We encourage you to gear up, step outside, and let your camera capture the enchantment of winter on Saskatchewan’s trails. We can’t wait to see your photos and share in the beauty of this season with all of you. Good luck to all participants!