Kaprun / Austria
Day 1
Salzburg to Kaprun
The first alarm went off at 3am, followed by 3:30. Two 5 minute snoozes after that I finally had the courage to get up and shower. An early start was no exaggeration.
I had booked a minicab (not a proper taxi and cheaper) through minicabit.com and our driver had arrived at 4:15, 5 minutes early. It was then an hour drive through the darkness to Gatwick for our 7am flight
We slept basically the entire flight and arrived into Salzburg somewhat rested. Grabbed the rental and headed an hour an a half south to Kaprun. After 30 minutes or so on the motorway we started going through (literally, so many tunnels) the mountains and the snow started to fall!
Pete and Leah welcomed us at the Dorf Chalets. Where they are staying and working over the snow season. We got on our gear and walked to gondola in town that took us up to the Maiskogel ski field. It had been snowing the last couple of days and still continued. Riding was 10/10. Monita and I headed down to the Tauern Spa to relax the body.
Day 2
Up early, downed breakfest, gear up and back on the hill. Pete and Leah worked and joined up later in the day. Monita and I took it slow and played amongst the trees. After lunch leah headed back and the three of us headed back up for a few more runs. Back to the chalets and dinner was serverd, thanks Leah! After a few drinks, Cards Against Humanity and some wax-on wax-off we called it a night.
Day 3
Another day of riding. This time we headed to the Kitzstienhorn. A glacier ski area, 10 mins bus ride from the village of Kaprun. Sitting at 3203m high, the snow conditions are epic. With powder stashes still to be found days after it last snowed. On piste, off piste, snow parks and epic views. A place I'll never forget. Didn't take my camera but got a few snaps on my phone.
Day 4
Kaprun to Salzburg
We started the day early as we were due to fly out of Salzburg back to London just after 2pm. Before we left Kaprun I got a few photos of Pete & Leah, to celebrate 10 years together! We said our goodbyes and headed back to Salzburg via Zell Am See. Once we got to Salzburg we parked up and explored the old town, grabbed some lunch and made tracks to the airport.
Until we meet again Kaprun.
I love creating images that speak to me.
I grew up in a small town that nobody really knows about, Levin. Spent a good ten years in Hamilton making some of the best friends anyone could have. And now I’m living, working and playing in the city of Auckland, New Zealand. Also a small country that people have trouble locating – I’m looking at you America!
Life is about stories, and that’s what I love to capture and document. My shooting style is unobtrusive. You may be a natural in front of the camera, or have no idea what to do but before we even start I’ll make sure you’re comfortable and relaxed.
Things I love: Travelling to wherever I can, my partner Monita, homemade burgers, wood fired pizzas, the smell of rain on a hot summers day, mountains, the snow, sunsets and sunrises, star gazing, natural light, the aesthetic of wood, crashing waves and day dreaming.