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)