Skip to content- The difficulty ratings below are just a guide to help you choose the correct tour as per your abilities.
- Photo tours may require long hours with limited time to sleep, eat, and rest. Depending on location, lodging and dining options may be limited.
- We may be up early in the morning and/or out late at night.
- No matter the difficulty rating of the trip, do not expect a leisurely vacation.
- Some amount of walking will be required to reach our photo destinations and a faster pace may be necessary to capture optimal conditions.
- It is YOUR responsibility to choose a tour that is compatible with your individual fitness and mobility. If in doubt, please Contact Us.
- Short walks from a motorized vehicle of less than half a mile.
- Daily cumulative walking will be 1 mile or less.
- Terrain is mostly smooth with few obstacles.
- Depending on location, we could be at higher altitude where the air is thinner.
- The walking may have mild ups and downs with occasional steps.
- All participants must have reasonable balance and mobility while carrying photo gear.
- Walks of no more than 1-2 miles from a motorized vehicle.
- Daily cumulative walking of no more than 2-3 miles.
- Terrain may be uneven with occasional obstacles to navigate.
- Loose sand, rocks, and or mud may be present.
- There may be some short, steep sections but overall, the grade will be moderate.
- Hot or cold temperatures along with high altitude can increase the perceived difficulty of the trip.
- Longer hikes in the range of 2-8 miles in length. Cumulative daily mileage can exceed 3 miles.
- Terrain can be rough with significant obstacles. You may encounter loose sand, rocks, and uneven footing.
- All participants must be in good physical shape with no mobility or balance issues - especially when carrying photo gear.
- Depending on location, the grade can be steep and sustained. If the tour location is at higher altitude, it will feel more difficult.
- We may be out and away from the vehicles for several hours.
- Very long hikes of 8+ miles.
- Terrain can be rough with significant obstacles. You may encounter loose sand, rocks, and uneven footing.
- All participants must be in excellent physical shape with no mobility or balance issues.
- If being done as an overnight backpacking trip, you must be capable of carrying your photo gear along with your overnight gear and food.
- The terrain may have a significant, sustained grade. Sections of the hike can be steep and loose.
