Backyard Roots: The Sleeping Giant

by Lucy Higgins May 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

For those embedded in mountain towns, backyards hold more than just a grill and a patch of grass. Stepping outside to explore often means heading into National Forests, remote mountain ranges and untracked snow. It also means managing risks and respecting the natural landscape. Montana natives Beau Fredlund and photographer Kt Miller do just that in their latest episode of Backyard Roots, The Sleeping Giant, which documents their escapades in the Beartooth Mountains. As spring conditions ensue, Miller and Fredlund head to Whitetail Peak to harvest turns and make peace with Miller’s prior experience with the mountain.

The Sleeping Giant // Episode 003 // Backyard Roots from beau fredlund on Vimeo.

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