DVD Time Code = 00 23 22 |
Location: Hwy 66, Moose Mountain |
GPS: 50d 56m 23.64s -114d 48m 37.26s |
Map / Satellite Image: Google Link |
Site Name: Sheep Procession #2 |
Travel Directions: The Moose Mountain summit is 7.1 km from the parking area and trailhead, gaining 477 m (1,565') in elevation. Allowing time to explore filming locations, budget a total of 4 to 5 hours for a rewarding hike to and from the vast Moose Mountain meadows, where several sheep herding scenes were filmed. Mornings generally provide the most reliable weather conditions. See: http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/trails/moosemtn.htm http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/trails/moose_prairie.htm http://www.braggcreek.ca/kananaskis/outdoor.htm The hike to the meadows is a moderately strenuous ascent. Though no filming took place above the meadows, the adventurous may wish to keep climbing to the summit using a series of switchbacks leading to a fire lookout station. Budget approximately 50 minutes for the final ascent, along slippery shale surfaces. Remarks: http://www.cnr.uidaho.edu/range456/hot-topics/wildlife-livestock.htm Having suffered problems with other film productions where a single domestic animal escaped and caused a widespread epidemic, Provincial wildlife authorities refused to permit the use of a herd of domestic sheep in such vulnerable natural areas. Although it was possible to use clever editing to work around their sheep problem, Lee insisted upon authenticity. Lawyers and biologists spent months in negotiations to secure permission to use domestic sheep in the Moose Mountain and Stoney Reserve locations. In the end, the filmmakers agreed to overlay the natural grass with panels of grass-covered plastic, so that the sites would remain uncontaminated. Important: http://srd.alberta.ca/RecreationPublicUse/AlbertaBearSmart/BearsOutdoorRecreation.aspx Always consult park wardens and take appropriate precautions. |
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Revised 29 December 2014