Four seasons in one day in Lago Nordenskjöld, Chile. Gale-force winds and sudden downpours are a common occurrence in Patagonia, so prepare for all weather conditions.
By its very nature, adventure travel photography often involves long, strenuous days in remote and hard-to-reach places. For example, a trekking expedition in the Himalayas is likely to involve a two-to-three-week trek at altitudes reaching up to 5500 metres above sea level. This usually involves trekking around seven to eight hours every day, with acclimatization treks necessary on rest days.
On these types of treks, accommodation is usually found in basic, family-owned tea houses or lodges. Meals are typically served in a communal dining room with a central stove for heating. Bedrooms are simple and unheated, requiring a good, warm sleeping bag. Luggage is usually carried by human porters or pack animals, such as yaks. Both can carry incredible loads, though each trekker is limited to around 10kg of luggage, with a porter often carrying two or three bags on their back supported by a strap around their heads.