Brett Ross

When Nobody came to Ely to make a movie…. Honored to have the chance to work with such an amazing cast and crew filming @ghost_lake_shortfilm here in the Northwoods.

Reba joins the pack! Spunky, sweet and fearless, adjusting quickly to life with the big dogs. #labradorretriever

As much as Nyla loves high water ski trail running season, the old man she drags around is itching for mountain bike season. Hidden Valley single track will need several more days to dry out. Ordering more patience… #HiddenValleyElyMN #ElyNordic #RideElyMN #VisitElyMN #TrailRunning #LabradorRetriever #HighWater

Look Ma, I’m an award winning filmmaker! Thanks so much to everyone who came to see my very first short film, Adventure School! So much gratitude to the @elyfilmfestivalmn family for this incredible honor! Check out the link in my bio to watch! 🎉📽🏆 Announcing the 2026 Ely Film Festival awards! 🎉📽🏆 Thank you to the Grand Ely Lodge for hosting our Awards Ceremony and thank you to Upper Midwest Film Office and Tofte Lake Center for presenting during the program. ⭐️Best Feature Film: Nika and Madison directed by Eva Thomas ⭐️Best Documentary Film: Observer directed by Ian Cheney and award accepted by Dallas Hudson ⭐️Best Short Film: The Mourning After directed by Michael Winningham ⭐️Best Director: Jonathon Thunder for the short film Ish Meets a Mermaid ⭐️Best Cinematography: Land of Canaan directed by Maggie Lemere ⭐️Best Minnesota Film: Medicine Ball directed by Leya Hale ⭐️The Independent Spirit Award: Adventure School directed by Brett Ross Congratulations to all our award-winning films! We will be announcing the Audience Choice Feature & Short Film Awards this weekend after all the audience voting comes in.

The @elyfilmfestivalmn starts today and I’m grateful to have two short films showing, this Friday at 3pm in the Neighborly Shorts Block! Hope to see you there!

Completed the winter trail trifecta at Hidden Valley this weekend. After lots of skiing and fat biking this winter, a singletrack snowshoe added a little change in perspective. Savoring the last of the snowpack. #HiddenValleyElyMN #RideElyMN #VisitElyMN #ElyNordic #RideTheRange

With plenty of winter riding ahead, remember to only ride when temps are below freezing. See you on the trails! HiddenValleyElyMN #RideTheRange #VisitElyMN #ElyNordic #FatBikeElyMN

It was such a treat to be a part of the annual @steger.center Ice Harvest. An invigorating blend of winter adventure, hard work, and magic. Plus these majestic Belgian Draft horses.

Bo and The Moose keep the fat biking rolling at Hidden Valley! 🎥 @borealrootsmedia #HiddenValleyElyMN #fatbikeelymn #ElyNordic #RideTheRange #VisitElyMN #TrailTamer #FatBike #FatBikeGrooming

Rollin’ through the last of the dirt days for 2025. #HiddenValleyElyMN #ElyNordic #RideElyMN #RideTheRange #VisitElyMN

The trails keep on giving. Fall riding continues to be spectacular at Hidden Valley in Ely! #HiddenValleyElyMN #RideElyMN #ElyNordic #RideTheRange #VisitElyMN