Mount Rainier National Park

Mt. Rainier under the Milky Way

The largest volcano in the contiguous United States, Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Join us for 5 spectacular days as we show you around this incredible national park and teach all of our landscape photography tips and tricks, including how to take stunning photographs of the night skies.

Dates

July 27 - 31, 2025

$2,450 USD

Tuition

Group Size

6 - 10

Moderate:
Hiking, potential for inclement weather, long hours outside

Fitness Level

Mt. Rainier reflected in a lake at sunrise

What's Included

What's 
  Included

  • Five days of incredible landscapes and photography

  • Transportation during the workshop

  • Unlimited expert instruction and guiding in the field

  • Post-processing lessons and presentations mid-day

  • Sack lunch and snacks for our days in the field

Mt. Rainier under the Milky Way with the cloud inversion below the peak

What's Not Included

What's Not 
  Included

  • Transportation to/from the workshop

  • Lodging

  • Meals

  • Trip insurance (recommended)

  • Personal equipment (camera/tripod, etc)

  • Anything else not listed as included

What People Are Saying

What People 
  Are Saying

Itinerary

Our itinerary is planned, but we are always prepared to change things up based on weather and light conditions.

DAY 1 (Half-Day)

  • Check in to lodging

  • Head out for a sunset shoot

  • Weather-permitting, we’ll hike out to our astrophotography spot and enjoy a trail dinner

DAY 2

  • Sunrise in the park

  • We’ll go back to our lodging for breakfast and naps

  • Mid-day talk of photo compositions and editing techniques

  • Head out for a sunset shoot

  • Weather-permitting, we’ll enjoy a trail dinner and stay out for astrophotography

Day 3

  • Sleep in!

  • Group breakfast

  • Mid-day talk of photos and editing tips

  • We’ll head back into the park to shoot sunset

Day 4

  • Sunrise in the park

  • Group breakfast

  • Mid-day talk of photos and editing tips

  • We’ll drive around the park taking photos at some of our favorite drive-up spots

  • Head out for a sunset hike

Day 5 (Half-Day)

  • Wake up early for our last sunrise shoot

  • Group breakfast and goodbyes

  • Open your calendar and start planning for your next In the Wild Workshop

Packing List

The camera recommendations listed below are not comprehensive or mandatory, these are just our favorites. Please use the form at the bottom of the page if you have any questions. Upon signing up, you'll receive a more thorough packing list.

Travel Items

✓ Passport and travel documents (if required)

✓ Mask

Clothing

✓ Baselayers:

✓ Merino wool shirt

✓ T-shirts

✓ Wool hiking socks

✓ Weather-resistant hiking pants

✓ Midlayers:

✓ Fleece sweater

✓ Mid-weight jacket

✓ Outer layers:

✓ Puffy coat

✓ Hardshell jacket

✓ Gloves

✓ Beanie

✓ Waterproof hiking boots

✓ Optional: trekking poles

Camera Gear

✓ Camera body:

Sony Alpha 1

Sony a7R IV

Sony a7 IV

✓ Wide prime lenses:

Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM

Sony 20mm f/1.8 G

Sony 24mm f/1.4 GM

✓ Zoom lenses:

Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 GM

Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II

Sony 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM

Polarizing lens filter

✓ Memory cards

✓ Batteries

✓ Battery charger

✓ Sturdy tripod (we use Colorado Tripod Company)

✓ Camera backpack (we use Shimoda Designs)

Accessories

✓ Headlamp and extra/rechargeable batteries

✓ Sunglasses

✓ Chapstick

✓ Laptop for editing

✓ Memory card reader

✓ Hard drive

✓ Reusable water bottle

✓ Chargers for your electronic devices

Payment Terms

Your deposit of $1,000 USD will hold your space in this workshop. A second payment of $1,450 USD is due by June 1, 2025.

All of our standard
terms and conditions apply.

A cloud inversion during sunset at Mt. Rainier National Park

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancellation & 
  Refund Policy

We understand that attending our workshops requires advance commitment, and also that things can happen in life that may require you to cancel from a workshop. Based on cancellation date, the following apply:

  • Greater than 120 days before the workshop start date: full refund of any payments made.

  • 120-61 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund of any payments made.

  • Within 60 days of the start of the workshop: no refund.

Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made less transaction fees.

Note that there are some non-refundable workshops for which the above terms do not apply, and for these workshops we do not offer a refund of any payments made under any circumstances. This will always be noted clearly in the workshop description as “Payments for this workshop are non-refundable under any circumstances.”

Payments made for private workshops that you arrange with us are not refundable.

Read our full terms and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

You’re Sony ambassadors, Do i have to bring a Sony camera?

No! Feel free to bring whatever camera you choose. The more familiar you are with your camera, the better results you’ll get.

What skill level is required to attend?

All photography levels are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.

What fitness level is expected?

Moderate. We won’t be doing any rigorous hikes, but the hikes we have planned are between 3-6 miles. The highest point we’ll be hiking to is around 7200 feet (2200 meters).

What is the age range of the group?

All ages are welcome! We typically have a variety of ages, but we’ve had participants ranging from their teens all the way through their 80s.

Is this going to be the most fun I've ever had?

Yes. It's very likely you'll never recover, and may struggle to attain this level of happiness ever again. Life will be bleak after this workshop and you'll be craving the next opportunity to hang out with Nate and Autumn in the wild. Fret not, little one, more workshops are around the corner!

Where should I book lodging?

We recommend booking your stay at one of the hotels at the base of Crystal Mountain, which is the closest we can get to Mt. Rainier (about 45 minutes). Please reach out to us via the form at the bottom of this page if you have more questions.

What is the food like?

We’ll hop around to a few different restaurants but expect mostly American-style food. The restaurant near our hotel serves great American-European food. The menu changes seasonally and is inspired by local ingredients. You’ll find pasta, salads, and steaks along with their signature Hungarian Goulash, Wiener Schnitzel, and Fennel Sausage Pasta. If you have any food restrictions and/or allergies, please let us know ahead of time.

How cold will it be?

Temperatures will be seasonable, so come prepared for potential cold/rainy weather but expect warm days and seasonably cool nights. One thing to note is that even though our trip is in July, Mt. Rainier creates its own weather. As the sun goes down, it will get quite chilly, so please bring layers. Also, once we get to our shooting destinations we’re going to be spending a lot of time standing outside, and that tends to make it feel significantly colder than it actually is.

A stormy sunset over Mt. Rainier

Have More Questions?

Have More 
  Questions?

Get in touch using the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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