Photographing in the Snow in Bryce Canyon
Living near Bryce Canyon National Park makes it easy for me to trek out after a massive snow storm and hit sunrise with my camera. After this particular storm, which occurred in February, 2020, I decided to put together a few pointers for those intrepid photographers thinking about doing the same thing. Preparation is key to surviving several hours out in this kind of environment, while being able to concentrate on all things photographic.
First, this storm dumped close to two feet of snow, and the temperature at sunrise was under 20 degrees. My standard gear, I’ve learned from previous trips, involves careful preparation to ensure my comfort in the harshest of conditions:
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Clothing: Long underwear is essential. Layering should include a flannel shirt, sweater and heavy water resistant jacket.
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Shoes: Really good quality hiking boots that are waterproof. Make sure you have enough room to insert foot warmers. HotHand foot warmers last 9 hours, and are invaluable.
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Gloves: I carry warm photographers mittens that will accommodate hand warmers. These gloves allow the exposure of just the fingers while protecting the rest of the hands. Allows access to the camera controls.
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Head/Ears: Something that keeps your ears warm while protecting most of your face from high winds. A hood on top of a knit cap works well.
Bryce Point View
After the Storm