πŸ₯Ύ Hike + Photo Adventures


For photographers who like to hike and explore a little further with their cameras! These Hike + Photo Adventures involve both moderate and strenuous hiking options along with learning more about photography, capturing less visited scenery & finding your own unique angles. As a certified ACMG hiking guide with winter accreditation you will be with a sound experienced leader with familiarity of the areas we will be hiking/snowshoeing in.


2023


πŸ₯Ύ Floe Lake Larch Hike/Camp/Photo Adventure πŸ“·

Hike to the golden larch trees & a stunning alpine lake during peak fall colour on this multi-day backcountry photo adventure camping at Floe Lake.

Event Cost: $750 + GST

Date: September 30th – October 2nd

What to expect

Join me at Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park on a 2 night hiking/camping wilderness photography adventure from September 30th to October 2nd!

This is a remote backpacking trip location with the most scenically spectacular campsite I’ve ever stayed in right on the edge of Floe Lake. It is well worth the uphill hike which is 10.5km with 800m elevation gain one way. You will need to carry all of your gear with you in a large pack which will include all of your camping gear, food & camera equipment. For this reason you will need to watch the amount of gear that you bring and prioritize lightweight items. I will be able to assist you with what to bring and how to pack. Contact me for an example packing list.

I recommend that you have a reasonable level of fitness, or work towards it over the course of the summer if you are thinking about joining. No camping experience is necessary, however experience carrying a backpack with gear for a few hours at a time and broken in hiking boots will ensure that you will be comfortable on this trip. The hike in is around 4-5 hours, and coming out is around 3 hours as we are hiking downhill. Slow and steady with lots of stops! These times vary depending on many different factors so are a rough guide only. Once we are there we will have a base from which to take only the necessities with us and to enjoy the area.

The campsite is located among the yellow larch trees which will be firing on our trip dates! We will explore all around the camp and also up towards Numa Pass on the second day to find some of the many compositions available. I can’t wait to guide you to one of the most amazing places in the Canadian Rockies!

Pricing includes your camping reservation, 1v1 photography instruction throughout the trip, and a professional ACMG/IGA Hiking Guide.

More information is available by contacting the us here. We look forward to hearing from you!


πŸ₯Ύ Lake O’Hara Hike + Photo Adventures πŸ“·

Photograph multi-coloured glacial lakes, pristine wilderness & soaring peaks on these guided day hikes in the Lake O’Hara area of Yoho National Park!

Event Cost: $375 + GST

Dates: TBD

What to expect

A full day! We meet before 8am in the Lake O’Hara car park so as to catch the 8.30am bus to Lake O’Hara. We will then spend the day exploring and photographing along the incredible trail system built by the Lake O’Hara Trail Club and Lawrence Grassi, returning to catch one of the last two buses of the day out.

A moderate level of fitness is required. Our walking distance will range from 6 – 10km with an elevation gain & loss of approximately 300 metres to reach the different areas in the region at an easy going pace with many stops throughout. We will make sure to pack our bags with lunch, water, snacks, & weather appropriate clothing along with our camera gear so making some lens & tripod sacrifices might be in order to keep the weight of our packs reasonable. Hiking boots are essential and poles are highly recommended.

I am a licensed professional guide with current first aid and advanced wilderness first aid certifications & have taken many prior trips in to the Lake O’Hara region. This workshop is suitable for all levels of photography experience as there will be many one on one opportunities throughout our time together. I will be by your side providing all that I know and love about landscape photography.

The group size is limited to 5 participants.

More information is available by contacting the us here. We look forward to hearing from you!


πŸ₯Ύ Iceline Trail Summer Hike + Photo Adventure πŸ“·

A classic alpine loop hike in The Canadian Rockies traversing next to stunning peaks, waterfalls & glaciers, while enjoying expansive 360 degree views of Yoho National Park!

Event Cost: $295 + GST

Date: TBD

What to expect

Meet at 7am on Yoho Valley Rd to convoy to the trail head by Takkakaw Falls, one of the tallest in Canada! We will start hiking early to cover our uphill elevation onto the Iceline Trail in the cooler morning temperatures. Once we arrive onto the stunning traverse most of the uphill is behind us and we can enjoy our clockwise loop stopping many times throughout to photograph the numerous peaks, lakes, glaciers & waterfalls. On the return we pass by the photogenic Laughing Falls and then follow the turquoise glacial Yoho River back to the parking lot. Optional shooting around the base area of Takkakaw Falls will finish our day off!

A moderate-to-high level of fitness is required. Our walking distance will range from 17 – 20km with an elevation gain & loss of between 800-900 metres to complete the loop at an easy going pace with many stops throughout. We will make sure to pack our bags with lunch, water, snacks, & weather appropriate clothing along with our camera gear so making some lens & tripod sacrifices might be in order to keep the weight of our packs reasonable. Hiking boots are essential and poles are highly recommended.

I am a licensed professional guide with current first aid and advanced wilderness first aid certifications & have taken many prior trips onto the Iceline Trail. This day is suitable for all levels of photography experience as there will be many one on one opportunities throughout our time together. I will be by your side providing all that I know and love about landscape photography.

The group size is limited to 8 participants (discounts are available for multi-person bookings).

More information is available by contacting the us here. We look forward to hearing from you!


πŸ₯Ύ Taylor Lake Larch Hike + Photo Adventure πŸ“·

Hike to the golden larch trees & a stunning alpine lake during peak fall colour in this less visited area of Banff National Park!

Event Cost: $295 + GST

Date: TBD

What to expect

Meet at Castle Junction at 7am to photograph sunrise before convoying to the Taylor Lake trail head. From there its steadily uphill on a forested trail to reach the shores of Taylor Lake where we can enjoy peak fall colours scattered around this spectacular alpine lake nestled into a cirque between Mt Bell & Panorama Ridge. Snow is common at this time of year at this elevation and it can be breathtaking combined with the golden larch trees and enticing green waters!

A moderate-to-high level of fitness is required. Our walking distance will be 14km round-trip with an elevation gain & loss just over 600 metres to complete the out-and-back trail at an easy going pace with many stops throughout. We will make sure to pack our bags with lunch, water, snacks, & weather appropriate clothing along with our camera gear so making some lens & tripod sacrifices might be in order to keep the weight of our packs reasonable. Hiking boots are essential and poles are highly recommended.

I am a licensed professional guide with current first aid and advanced wilderness first aid certifications & have taken many prior trips up to Taylor Lake. This day is suitable for all levels of photography experience as there will be many one on one opportunities throughout our time together. I will be by your side providing all that I know and love about landscape photography.

The group size is limited to 8 participants (discounts are available for multi-person bookings).

More information is available by contacting the us here. We look forward to hearing from you!


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