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Thanks again to everyone who participated! Your visual stories, spirit and sense of adventure capture exactly what it means to Travel Boldly.
Epic Prizes, Brought to You by Our Trusted Partners
Discover incredible adventure experiences with our trusted partners. Hover over each card to learn more about these amazing prizes. The prizes are valued at over $10,000.00 in total.
Kilimanjaro Climbing Adventure
Prize Overview
A Global Rescue 14-day membership + a guided trekking tour up Mt. Kilimanjaro, including all equipment, meals and expert guides for the ultimate African adventure.
About Altezza Travel
Altezza Travel specializes in the safest and most comfortable Kilimanjaro expeditions, providing unforgettable experiences on Africa’s highest peak.
Camping Tour In The Canadian Rockies
Prize Overview
A Global Rescue 14-day membership + a voucher for a seven-day camping tour across the majestic Canadian Rockies, featuring pristine wilderness, crystal-clear lakes and breathtaking mountain vistas.
About Fresh Adventures
Fresh Adventures brings you closer to nature, with expert guides showing you the wild beauty of the Canadian Rockies on small, intimate group tours.
Death Valley Expedition
Prize Overview
A Global Rescue 14-day membership + a voucher for a three-day guided overland exploration of Death Valley’s most breathtaking locations, including hidden canyons, salt flats and unique geological formations.
About Four Points
Four Points Adventures offers expert-led tours of Death Valley’s rugged terrain, revealing its hidden geological wonders.
Seven Summit Expedition
Prize Overview
A Global Rescue 14-day membership + a voucher for a three-day Mount Baker Classic Climb – an exclusive guided expedition to conquer one of the world’s most prestigious mountaineering challenges with expert guides and comprehensive support.
About Climbing the Seven Summits
Climbing the Seven Summits is a world-leading mountain guiding service that believes in the transformative power of mountains to turn ordinary people into extraordinary achievers. We deploy the best guides and logistics for your safety and success.
The four categories are:
In The Wild
Where the wild meets the human spirit. This category is all about people immersed in nature — trekking rugged trails, pedaling down remote paths, swimming in open water or navigating the unknown with skill and grit. Show us the raw beauty of adventure and the moments that test, thrill and connect us to the wild.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 3-Day Mount Baker Classic Climb with Climbing The Seven Summits.
Between Here and There
Movement tells its own story. This category celebrates the rhythm and rush of people in transit — whether navigating airports, bustling through hotel lobbies or caught in the motion of public spaces. Show us the vibrant in-between moments that happen on the way to somewhere else.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 3-day overland adventure in Death Valley with Four Points Adventures.
Accidentally Perfect
Sometimes the most meaningful shots are the ones you didn’t plan. Submit those unexpected, heartfelt moments between family and friends – blurry laughs, surprise hugs or chaotic joy. These imperfect captures often say more than words ever could.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 7-day Rockies Mountain experience with Fresh Adventures.
Life In Motion
Sometimes, the best stories begin where your comfort zone ends. Submit a cinematic travel video that captures the spirit of bold, adventurous exploration. Show us the moments when you step out of your comfort zone – summiting a mountain, navigating a bustling street market, diving into the ocean or embarking on an epic road trip. No dialogue or on-screen text needed. Let the visuals tell the story and take viewers there with you.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a free Kilimanjaro expedition voucher with Altezza Travel.
In The Wild
Where the wild meets the human spirit. This category is all about people immersed in nature — trekking rugged trails, pedaling down remote paths, swimming in open water or navigating the unknown with skill and grit. Show us the raw beauty of adventure and the moments that test, thrill and connect us to the wild.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 3-Day Mount Baker Classic Climb with Climbing The Seven Summits.
Between Here and There
Movement tells its own story. This category celebrates the rhythm and rush of people in transit — whether navigating airports, bustling through hotel lobbies or caught in the motion of public spaces. Show us the vibrant in-between moments that happen on the way to somewhere else.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 3-day overland adventure in Death Valley with Four Points Adventures.
Accidentally Perfect
Sometimes the most meaningful shots are the ones you didn’t plan. Submit those unexpected, heartfelt moments between family and friends – blurry laughs, surprise hugs or chaotic joy. These imperfect captures often say more than words ever could.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a voucher for a 7-day Rockies Mountain experience with Fresh Adventures.
Life In Motion
Sometimes, the best stories begin where your comfort zone ends. Submit a cinematic travel video that captures the spirit of bold, adventurous exploration. Show us the moments when you step out of your comfort zone – summiting a mountain, navigating a bustling street market, diving into the ocean or embarking on an epic road trip. No dialogue or on-screen text needed. Let the visuals tell the story and take viewers there with you.
- Winner will receive a Global Rescue 14-day membership and a free Kilimanjaro expedition voucher with Altezza Travel.
Past Photo Contest Entries
HONERABLE MENTION | OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Francisco Carrillo
Francisco Carrillo
RUNNER-UP | OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Ata-Adnan
Ata-Adnan
WINNER | OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
Har Rai Khalsa
Har Rai Khalsa
HONERABLE MENTION | TOGETHERNESS
Yulia Galushina
Yulia Galushina
HONERABLE MENTION | TOGETHERNESS
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury
RUNNER-UP | TOGETHERNESS
Emran-Hossain
Emran-Hossain
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
WINNER | TOGETHERNESS
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury
WINNER | TOGETHERNESS
Mithail Afrige Chowdhury
HONERABLE MENTION | ANIMAL TRAVEL COMPANION
Shubhodeep-Roy
Shubhodeep-Roy
RUNNER-UP | ANIMAL TRAVEL COMPANION
Seyedmohamad Tabrizi
Seyedmohamad Tabrizi
WINNER | ANIMAL TRAVEL COMPANION
Joshua Tobey
Joshua Tobey
HONERABLE MENTION | LANDSCAPE
Quoc Trung Truong
Quoc Trung Truong
HONERABLE MENTION | LANDSCAPE
Avi Sion
Avi Sion
RUNNER-UP | LANDSCAPE
Polly Ambermoon
Polly Ambermoon
WINNER | LANDSCAPE
Chuck Evans
Chuck Evans
Yulia Galushina
Danai Osmond
Har-Rai-Khalsa
Har Rai Khalsa
Seyedmohamad Tabrizi
Showrav Chowdhury
Magomed-Yussufiyev
Har Rai Khalsa
Har Rai Khalsa
Alexis Cariddi
Emel Dubar
Our Judges
We have convened an expert panel of photo and video journalists to serve as contest judges. No matter your talent level, these visual artists know how to spot a sensational image.
Ben Horton
Photographer & Director |
Environmental Storyteller
Ben Horton is an acclaimed photographer and director known for powerful environmental storytelling. From National Geographic expeditions to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, his work blends adventure, conservation, and commercial artistry. He documents remote landscapes and cultural stories, especially in Baja, Mexico, with authenticity and striking visual impact.
Jen Murphy
Freelance Journalist
Jen Murphy is an award-winning freelance journalist covering adventure travel and fitness. Splitting her time between Colorado and Maui, she writes for The New York Times, Outside, Conde Nast Traveler, and more. She loves off-the-grid adventures, snowboarding, surfing, and exploring the world’s wildest places.
Arnie Weissman
Editor Travel Weekly
Arnie Weissmann is editor in chief of Travel Weekly and executive vice president/editorial director for its parent company, Northstar Travel Group. A nationally awarded writer and photographer, he appears on PBS’s The Travel Detective and has been featured in top media outlets including CNN, BBC, The New York Times, and Conde Nast Traveler China.
Berne Broudy
Writer and Photographer
Berne Broudy is a Vermont-based outdoor journalist, photographer, and filmmaker. With 25 years of experience, her work appears in Outside, Popular Science, and National Geographic Adventure. She co-founded an adaptive mountain biking trail group and co-directed Best Day Ever, a film about inclusive outdoor recreation.
Allie Savage
Video Editor | Candid Storyteller &
Run-n-Gun Videographer
Allie Savage is Global Rescue’s video editor, creating social and TV content with a focus on candid, emotional storytelling. A ‘run-n-gun’ videographer, she captures live events and spontaneous moments. Based in New Hampshire, Allie loves travel, adventure, and filming unscripted stories that connect with viewers.
Geoffrey Morrison
The Inveterate Adventurer
Geoffrey Morrison is a travel writer, photographer, and author of Budget Travel for Dummies. Known as the Bald Nomad, he’s visited 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states. His work appears in CNET, Wirecutter, and The New York Times. He also writes the Undersea sci-fi novel series.
Chelsea Bakos-Kallgren
The Graphic Designer with a
Photographer’s Eye
Chelsea Bakos-Kallgren is Graphic Design Lead at Guidehouse and former Head of Design at Global Rescue. Her visual work spans clients like Simon Pearce and the National Park Service. A passionate traveler and hiker, she documents her journeys on film with her beloved FM2 camera.
Global Rescue Media Release Agreement
I grant Global Rescue LLC (“Global Rescue”) rights to use my submitted image(s) and recording(s), including still photograph(s), audio recording(s), and motion picture recording(s) (“my submission”) in perpetuity in all forms and media for all purposes, including advertising, trade or any other purpose. I understand that there will be no financial or other remuneration for the use of my image(s) and recording(s), including still photograph(s), audio recording(s), and motion picture recording(s), nor will I have any approval rights with respect to such usage. I hereby release and hold harmless from and against any claims that may arise regarding the use of my submission including any claims of defamation, privacy, publicity, or copyright. I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.
