Let’s go on a photography and hiking adventure together!

Mathilde Rietsch and I are excited to host a small, intimate group of outdoor lovers and photographers for a group trip in August 2024. Join a like minded group of people, explore the mountains and release your creative energy!

Applications and itinerary information has been sent to those on the early-bird subscribers list. Public information will follow soon!

Location
Dolomites, Italy

Dates
August 14-18 2024

Participants
8 participants + 2 creative hosts

Skill level
This trip is open to all skill levels! Whether you have a professional, beginner or even just your iPhone camera. We’re here to experience and learn together.

  • 4 nights accommodation in mountain refuges

  • 4 x dinners (mountain hut style)

  • 5 x breakfasts

  • Vehicle transport between locations

  • Photography tuition

    • Storytelling

    • Landscape

    • Portraiture

    • Analog film

    • Hands-on photography assistance throughout the trip

    • Post processing (digital and film)

What is included?

  • Flights and transport to and from Innsbruck (this is where we will be meeting)

  • Travel insurance (mandatory to participate!)

  • If applicable, entry visa’s

  • Photography equipment

  • Hiking gear

  • Linens and sleeping gear for huts

  • Lunches, snacks, drinks and extra meals not stated in package

  • Gondola / chairlift fees

What is not included?

Packing List

We will be hiking during August which still has predominately warm weather, however can be cooler in the higher alpine regions at night. Plus, the weather in the alps can be unpredictable and we should always be prepared for all weather circumstances. Merino wool is also preferable over cotton in almost all circumstances as it dries faster and breathes better, this can be crucial if you find yourself in the rain or wind!

Clothing

  • Hiking boots or trail runners, whichever you are most comfortable wearing. Make sure they’re worn in, there is nothing worse than blisters from a brand new pair of boots on a multi-day trek!

  • Thermal base layers. While it may not be cold enough to need these, it can get quite chilly in the higher alpine and is better to be warm.

  • Fleece layer jacket or pullover

  • Warm down jacket, one that can be packed down small is very convenient

  • Windbreaker / Goretex rain jacket

  • Rain pants (optional)

  • Hiking pants or leggings

  • Hiking shorts

  • Hiking tops

  • Woollen hiking socks

  • Woollen beanie

  • Cap or bucket hat

  • Buff (optional, but is excellent to keep the sun off your neck and when wet and cool you down)

  • Thin gloves (these will be very useful for cooler sunset/sunrise or astro photography)

  • Merino underwear

  • Bathers for lake dips

  • Casual clothing for towns

  • Sandals. Sometimes it is fantastic to be able to change to your own Birkenstocks or Teva sandals in the huts after a day of hiking in boots. Otherwise crocs or sandals are often provided in huts (boots are not allowed to be worn inside)

Equipment

  • Day pack for hiking and overnight hikes, approximately 30L suffices. We won’t be away from the vehicles or civilisation for more than 1 night at a time, so larger multi-day packs are not required.

  • Duffel bag to store items not being taken overnight on the hikes. Please no large, hard suitcases (for space in vehicles).

  • Sleeping bag liner and pillow case. This is mandatory for the overnight hikes in huts where linen is not provided on the beds.

  • Camping pillow

  • Headlamp + spare batteries

  • Sunglasses

  • SPF 30-50 sunscreen

  • Eye mask and ear plugs (we share dorm rooms, I highly recommend!)

  • Small first aid kit

  • Personal medical kit

  • Personal hygiene products (small containers is best for hiking to reduce weight!)

  • Fast-drying small towel

  • Water bottle or camel pack. Tap water is drinkable and places to refill are very frequent.

  • Your favourite snacks

  • Your camera equipment

  • Spare batteries and SD cards

  • Book or E-Reader

  • External Hard drive

  • Laptop (optional)

  • Universal plugs and chargers

  • Portable battery (suggested)