"David was attentive to our photography questions and very patient with helping us figure out some post-processing questions. He is a wonderful host and pays close attention to detail."
Polly S.
Private Day Trips — Great Sand Dunes & Colorado Backcountry
Experience Colorado’s most dramatic landscapes with a permitted wildlife biologist and professional photographer as your guide. These private afternoon trips are designed for photographers and outdoor enthusiasts who want more than a trailhead — intimate access, expert natural history interpretation, and a sunset you won’t forget.
Pricing and Dates
Trips Available Year Round
Excursions should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. If you'd like a same-day booking, please reach out to me directly via phone or text at 907-590-7023 to confirm availability.
| Group size | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $395/person |
| 2 people | $290/person |
| 3 people | $225/person |
| 4–5 people | $205/person |
Great Sand Dunes Sunset Experience
The tallest sand dunes in North America are extraordinary at any hour — but late afternoon light transforms them into something otherworldly. As an NPS-permitted guide, I’ll take you beyond the obvious angles to compositions most visitors never find, while sharing the ecology and geology that make this landscape one of the most unusual in the American West.
Your afternoon includes:
- Private guided photography instruction tailored to your skill level
- Access to the best light and locations for the conditions that day
- Natural history interpretation from a professional wildlife biologist
- A picnic dinner on the dunes at sunset
- Flexible pace — this is your trip
The Details Depart Salida at 2:00 pm. Return approximately 10:00 pm. All skill levels welcome.
Colorado High Country Hiking and Photography
The peaks above Salida offer a different kind of Colorado entirely — alpine basins, wildflower-strewn tundra, and views across the Sawatch Range that most visitors never earn. As a wildlife biologist and photographer, I’ll guide you into terrain shaped by elevation, weather, and season, with the route and pace built around who’s actually on the trip that day — whether that’s an easy walk to a quiet overlook or a longer push into higher terrain.
Your morning includes:
- Private guided hiking and photography instruction tailored to your skill level
- A route and distance matched to your group’s fitness and interests
- Natural history interpretation from a professional wildlife biologist
- Lunch on the tundra, with the Sawatch Range as your backdrop
- Flexible pace — this is your trip
The Details: Depart Salida at 7:00 am. Return approximately 2:00 pm. Suitable for a range of fitness levels — let me know your group’s ability when booking and I’ll plan accordingly.
Gallery of Images from Great Sand Dunes National Park and Salida
