Planning to hike the Alta Via 4 in the Italian Dolomites? This quick guide covers everything you need to know about booking rifugios, tackling the historic via ferrata sections, and following a 7-day itinerary across one of Europe’s most breathtaking high routes. Includes a FREE pdf with links to all rifugios discussed.

In this post, we recap our first-ever “Wild Under the Milky Way” astrophotography workshop—an unforgettable two-day adventure under Colorado’s clearest night skies. We’re also announcing our final two guided astro trips for July and August, perfect for photographers and adventurers looking to level up their skills in the backcountry. Whether you're a beginner or experienced shooter, these workshops offer expert instruction, breathtaking alpine scenery, and the chance to capture the Milky Way like never before.

This visual journal captures my time photographing the wild beauty of Big Sky, Montana—from helicopter rides over Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic to hiking through frost-covered forests and chasing golden-hour light. It’s a personal reflection on what it means to create work that feels as expansive as the place itself.

Join me and Shelby (@groundupadventures) on a guided Astrophotography hike this Spring, Summer and Fall! Sign up today

Dear Beginner Photographer: Here’s what I wish I knew before starting my photography business full-time