If you haven’t locked in all of your summer vacation plans, you might want to think about the fact that the wildflowers are just starting to bloom in the high country meadows of the Canadian Rockies.

This means the time is drawing near for my annual Banff National Park horseback photography workshop. Ride deep into the beautifully secluded Banff backcountry and experience spots where few travelers ever roam, on this 5 Day Photography workshop. This trip is for people who truly love the outdoors. Soak up amazing views of Flint’s Peak as you trot through the wilderness, keeping an eye out for deer, elk and moose.

You’ll visit all three of our wilderness camps: Stoney Creek, Mystic Valley and Flint’s Park. At night, curl up in an A-frame canvas tent set on a raised wooden platform; in the morning, you can freshen up at the wash stand (complete with hot water). This camp is fully catered and all meals are served in a giant kitchen tent, where you can chat with your fellow adventurers.

One of the top highlights of this trip is lingering in the open meadow at Flint’s Park Camp. Lose yourself in sweeping views of the mammoth Rockies while relaxing by a crackling fire. And because of the wide-open terrain, it’s a prime spot to catch a glimpse of roaming wildlife in the distance. You can also stroll to the tranquil Cascade River and then kick back under the stars in the evening.

I would strongly suggest arriving a day early in order to see Banff itself, its delicious restaurants, great shopping, and sublime setting.