CANADIAN ROCKIES ICEWALK & SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE PHOTO TOURS
We provide the ice cleats or snowshoes. No experience necessary! We visit different locations throughout the Canadian Rockies so reach out for our availibility & to book an adventure.
- We will begin (or end) these half day photography icewalk or snowshoe tours by photographing sunrise (or sunset) near our chosen trailhead.
- These snowshoe or ice walk photo adventures with your camera will allow you to experience nature in winter up-close as we are immersed in our surroundings. There will be a unique destination or two on each adventure that isn’t commonly photographed, especially at this time of year!
- The chosen trails are easy, safe and enjoyable with a low-moderate level of fitness required. We will not be active the whole time, lots of stops for photos and sightseeing will be incorporated along with hot drinks. No experience on snowshoes or with ice cleats necessary!
- These photo adventures are offered between November and April.
LOCATIONS INCLUDE....
THE ICEFIELDS PARKWAY
Visit more remote areas in Banff National Park where the fresh snow regularly piles up high! This is one of the best places to experience a sense of scale and wonder at the vast snowy scenery.
Snowshoes and a hot drink will be provided. All travel is in approved non avalanche terrain.
MARBLE CANYON
Experience a deep cut canyon from the top down with 360 degree views of Kootenay National Park’s mountains above!
Snowshoes and a hot drink will be provided.
EMERALD LAKE + YOHO NATIONAL PARK
Take a snowshoe loop around Emerald Lake and experience other lesser known corners of Yoho National Park in winter!
Snowshoes and a hot drink will be provided.
JOHNSTON CANYON
Enjoy an ice walk through Johnston Canyon while picking out the many details with your camera which includes seven distinct waterfalls!
Ice cleats and a hot drink will be provided.
THE BOW VALLEY PARKWAY
Explore lesser known areas in Banff National Park on snowshoes to discover hidden vantage points and see what animals have been making tracks in the snow!
Snowshoes and a hot drink will be provided.
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Get In TouchLEARN & IMPROVE YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
For complete beginners and advanced photographers alike, we cater to you.
These sessions will involve you learning as much as we can possibly fit into our time together. I’ll always be working with you and your camera gear so that you will walk away a better photographer, get bucket list shots, and be inspired for your future photography shoots as you will have taken another step forward technically and creatively.
EXPERIENCE THE ROCKIES WITH A CERTIFIED WINTER GUIDE
Have confidence that you are with a professional guide who has your safety and enjoyment top of mind.
We are fully certified with two professional guiding associations in Canada, the ACMG (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides) as a Hiking Guide, and the IGA (Interpretive Guides Association) as a Professional Interpretive Guide. We are winter accredited in both as well meaning that we are an excellent choice to lead you on your next winter photo adventure.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
Some testimonials from past guests:
– “Nick is incredibly knowledgeable about both photography and the surroundings we’re shooting in, which helped me connect more with the landscape. I learned so much in just a few days. He works with you and the style you like to shoot in and gives you tips and composition ideas. He ensured everyone in the workshop was safe and comfortable as well. I hope to do another workshop with Nick again!” – Ti-An
– “Spending a few days with Nick in the Banff area were days well spent! We loved Nick’s patience and knowledge, never once making us feel inadequate, whether it was with our cameras or our physical ability to go places. His gentle reminders about technical use of our gear, and pointing out amazing compositions were all appreciated. Nick is not just knowledgeable about photography, but we also learned so much about the area, the geography and history. Within hours of meeting Nick, I felt safe, as if my own son was taking me on a vacation. I would not hesitate to book another tour with Nick and take my love of photography and the outdoors even further” – Sheryl
Examples of what you could learn about on the Winter Icewalk & Snowshoe Adventure Photo Tours:
Working in manual mode, gaining more control over your camera, and completely understanding the exposure triangle: Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO.
Compositional techniques that you can use to create balance, tension and flow in your images.
Working on the tripod as well as off it, and when and how best to do so in both scenarios.
Understanding depth of field and how to maximize it.
Getting creative, having fun and so much more!