by Michael DeYoung | Jun 16, 2026 | Tips & Techniques
In April 2027 Lauri and I will raft the Grand Canyon. It will be our third private trip and second running it in packrafts – small personal rafts that are only 7 feet long. Though we’ve been paddling whitewater for decades, I am concerned about my ability... 
by Michael DeYoung | Mar 16, 2026 | Tips & Techniques
One of my main goals as a photographer who’s had successful career shooting action photography in lifestyle and adventure sports was to have a focus system that is accurate, easy to operate and fast to adapt to different situations. The idea is, if one method... 
by Michael DeYoung | Mar 4, 2026 | Featured Posts
Lauri and I spent 29 days in Nepal in late December 2025 to mid-January 2026. It was a fantastic way to celebrate the holidays and bring in 2026. We did two multi-day, guided winter treks into the Himalaya. First was a 15-day trek on the remote Manaslu Circuit... 
by Michael DeYoung | Nov 5, 2025 | Featured Posts
Featured below are 25 images of landscapes and wildlife that span from the summer solstice to the very last day of September. These images cover a range from the waters of Southeast Alaska around Juneau to the interior near Denali National Park. This body of work... 
by Michael DeYoung | Nov 4, 2025 | Tips & Techniques
In this 2-day wet weather event in Zion National Park, I am always ready to exploit a short break in the clouds, known as “sucker holes.” This particular break on the West Temple with some fresh snow was about a 10-minute event early in the morning. It was the best...
