Norm Hann

Trailer for the Film “Stand Up”

Posted on: February 21st, 2011 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Norm Hann and Brian Huntington have put together a film that documents Norm's 2011 Standup4GreatBear Expedition, where he traveled 400KM through British Columbia's Great Bear Rain Forest last summer.

Here's the word from Norm...

Its my Stand Up. trailer. The Canadian premiere will be showcased at Kalavida's Kalamalka Classic on the 19th of June. Thanks goes to Brian Huntington, who was my expedition partner, for putting this together.

Folks can also find it on my new Standup4GreatBear website.

I just presented at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival with a number of other presenters, speakers and films. We had over 700 people there supporting the Greatbear Rainforest and our coastlines.

Standup2GreatBear Expedition 2010

Posted on: July 29th, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Norm Hann from Mountain Surf Adventures will be guiding a stand up paddleboard expedition to the Great Bear Rainforest in central British Columbia. Sounds like it'd be an amazing experience...

BE FIRST: This is the first ever commercially guided stand up paddleboard (S.U.P) trip to the Great Bear Rainforest. The GreatBear Rainforest, located on the North Coast of B.C. is one of the most incredible ecosystems in the world. The GreatBear Rainforest contains 25% of the remaining intact temperate rainforest in the world. The area is highlighted by world class wildlife and First Nations Culture. Our exploratory trip here July 2009 on standup paddleboards was featured on the cover of the May 2010 issue of Explore Magazine. We are really excited to return to the Great Bear this August to show paddleboarders this world-class destination.

Norm Hann of Mountain Surf Adventures recently completed the STANDUP4GREATBEAR Expedition. This was a 400km first ever-standup paddleboard trip along the proposed oil tanker route from Kitimat to Bella Bella. This expedition brought awareness to the wildlife and traditional food harvesting areas of the coastal First Nations, showcasing what is at risk if oil tankers were to be allowed on the north coast. Norm has guided in this area for over ten years and knows the people and wildlife intimately. Join Norm on this personally guided SUP trip along the proposed oil tanker route as he highlights this world-class destination and shows you an area at risk. This is a unique, one of a kind expedition that will connect you, educate you and inspire you. Become part of the STANDUP4GREATBEAR Expedition Team.

Trip price per person: $2,750 (CDN) Price includes meals, stand up paddleboard gear, and roundtrip ferry ride between Prince Rupert and Hartley Bay; travel to Prince Rupert and overnight stay prior to trip not included.

Partial proceeds from this trip will go to promote awareness and protection of the GreatBear Rainforest through presentations, community work and future expeditions.

Booking a Trip: To confirm you spot contact norm@mountainsurfadventures.com or call 604-848-8792 to reserve you place on the expedition.

Trip dates: August 23rd- August 29th/2010

NOTE: We have two spaces available. In order to allow guests a unique and intimate experience with the environment and the people we meet along the way we limit the number of guests to 6 per trip.

Some press for the STANDUP4GREATBEAR Expedition

Posted on: June 3rd, 2010 by Paddle Surf No Comments

 

Just got word from Norm Hann from Mountain Surf Adventures, that the conclusion of his STANDUP4GREATBEAR SUP Expedition was covered by the local media in Kitimat.

Nice little shot of him finishing up the expedition and his Surftech Bark 14' Expedition board.

Check out the video here

Great work Norm, and congratulations once again!

STANDUP4GREATBEAR 385km SUP Expedition Complete

Posted on: May 24th, 2010 by Paddle Surf 1 Comment

 

Norm Hann has completed his 385 kilometre expedition through Canada's Great Bear Rain Forest, on the West Coast of British Columbia.

Here's the word from the source...

Bella Bella, B.C.– May 19th 2010 - Squamish resident Norm Hann has completed what many thought was impossible.

His 385km Stand Up Paddleboard expedition through Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest started in the Haisla Village of Kitimat, B.C on May 8th, and ended yesterday in the Heiltsuk village of Bella Bella, where he was greeted by a large gathering of local residents, including school children, hereditary chiefs, elders and other community leaders. With stops in Hartley Bay, Klemtu and as far west as the Moore Islands, the expedition helped bring awareness to the environmental threat the proposed Enbridge oil pipeline and tanker traffic will have on the Great Bear Rainforest, its people and wildlife. Hann also visited a number of vital food harvesting sites for First Nations, which are at risk from potential oil spills. The expedition served to galvanize support amongst coastal residents in opposition to the proposed oil tanker route.

“It was an incredible journey. The weather allowed us to visit wild and remote places rich in wildlife and traditional foods. This expedition confirmed how special and rare this coastal environment really is. First Nations from Kitimat to Bella Bella expressed how valuable their natural resources are to their livelihood and sense of place. They were in full 100% support of not having oil tankers on our coast. Our team was honoured to be welcomed into their communities and we were fortunate to have their guidance throughout our trip.”

Hann runs Mountain Surf Adventures in Squamish and has been a professional outdoor guide in the Great Bear Rainforest for ten years and is very connected to the land and its people. As a fishing, kayaking, wildlife and bear viewing guide he has introduced people from all over the world to the Great Bear Rainforest.

To read a detailed account of the StandUp4GreatBear Expedition please visit
www.mountainsurfadventures.blogspot.com