2022 Photo Contest
Duration – June 2022 to January 31, 2023
Entry Deadline – Entries may be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on January 31, 2023.
Public Voting of Top 5 Finalists
Voting is open on our website, Facebook, and Instagram until March 10, 2023 at 11:59 pm PST.
Photo Contest Winners
First Place – Camping in the Maze, by Sidney Kwan
Hi, here are my photo submissions from my Maze trip. It was amazing btw!!
Second Place – Camping near Chimney Rock, by Karla Barfield
Tent night shot at Chimney Rock in The Maze. – ‘The Maze’ tour in September of 2017. – Aside from being one of the most epic trips of my life, it also holds a very deep and special place in my heart. Our tour group consisted of a small tight knit group of friends… all from Dallas, TX. This particular shot was taken as we celebrated an incredible day of riding and hiking in the midst of one of the most beautiful settings you could imagine. We had just enjoyed a fantastic meal and and maybe, one too many shots of tequila. As usual, I retired early while receiving great peer pressure from the others to stay. But my sweet little purple tent was calling. Not long after I crawled into my sleeping bag I heard a faint rustle outside my tent, then my fly zipper, Z—I—P—P and WHOOF! My most adventurous friend Mel was there, hovering above me, trying to drag me out to rejoin the celebration. I look at this image and remember that night with great fondness. You never know how profound a moment is until it becomes a memory. My friend died suddenly in June of 2022, just a few short days before her 56th birthday. We will never adventure together, laugh together, mountain bike together or drink tequila shots together. I am so happy we all said ‘yes’ to The Maze tour and eternally grateful for the memories from it. Go live everybody!!!
Third Place – The Maze Landscape by Eric Andersen
I took this photo on the Maze tour back in 2015. It’s the second time I followed in the path of Edward Abbey down to the Chocolate Drops. In his book “Desert Solitaire” author Abbey ponders why call them anything? What made this second trip special for me was the first time I took this trip was as a novice 30 something year old. In fact, it was the first time this road biker sat upon a mountain bike. On that trip, there were three gentleman in their 50’s. One rode an impressive titanium Merlin. Needless to say, they blew me off the trail and impressed everyone. I vowed to be that good someday. Flash ahead to my 55 birthday and what trip do I choose as my gift? The Maze with Escape Adventures. This time I was the old veteran. There was a father with two college age daughters on this trip. But this time I was the one shredding the red dirt, leaving the young kids behind. Whether I win this contest or not, I plan on bringing my college age son down the legendary White Rim. It will be the third time for me. See you soon.
Prizes
A total of 3 winners (3 photos)
Grand Prize – A free Escape Adventures White Rim Trail or Grand Canyon North Rim Tour* for 1 and awesome Escape Adventures SWAG.
Second Place – 50% off a White Rim Trail or Grand Canyon North Rim tour* and an Escape Adventures Gear Bag.
Third Place – $250 off a White Rim Trail or Grand Canyon North Rim tour* and an Escape Adventures Gear Bag.
*To operate, our tours must have a minimum of 4 people signed up for a given date. The tour price can also go towards a different tour of your choosing if you do not wish to redeem the White Rim Trail or Grand Canyon North Rim Tours.
Official Rules & Requirements:
- This contest is open to Escape Adventures guests with the exception of Escape Adventures and its affiliated companies’ employees and their immediate families.
- You may submit as many photos as you want.
- Professional photographers (if photography accounts for half or more of your income) may not enter the contest.
- Participants must warrant that the photos submitted must not have been entered in any other contest or published for commercial use.
- It is the responsibility of participants to ensure the photos were taken with the permission of the subject and do not infringe the copyright of any third party or any laws.
- Escape Adventures will hold the rights to all entries and materials that qualify as finalists.
- The judging of this contest will be based on content, composition, technique, creativity and impact.
- Escape Adventures’ decision of the top 5 finalists will be final, and no correspondence shall be entertained. The public will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorites on Escape Adventures’ Facebook page and website, and the top 3 winners will be determined by the total number of votes.
- Escape Adventures and its affiliated companies reserve the right to use the winners’ names and photos for the purpose of publicity and advertising for the company, for exhibition and commercial products without compensation and prior notice. Photos may appear on Escape Adventures’ website and in Escape Adventures’ publications. Any photo reproduced will include photographer credit.
- Escape Adventures reserves the right to cancel or amend the contest and its Rules and Requirements.
A Word From Our Founders
For those who have yet to tour with us, we appreciate the opportunity to introduce you to our family-run company and guiding principles of sustainability and adventure. Our portfolio specializes in Western North America and is rapidly growing internationally. Building on over 100 destinations, we cater to the full spectrum of active traveler, respective to fitness level and activity type. From road cyclist to mountain biker to electric biker, hiker, and multi-sport enthusiast, and from first-timer to friends and family groups of all ability levels, on behalf of our Escape Adventures family, we look forward to many new and exciting adventures with you.
With much gratitude, and happy trails,
Jared and Heather Fisher
Founders and Owner-Operators
Escape Adventures
