It’s in these early moments, under the soft glow of the rising sun, that the magic of the winter season truly unfolds. For us this isn’t just the start of another winter; it’s the beginning of new possibilities – the pursuit of the winter season’s first ski tracks and capturing the magic first hour light in the mountains.

There’s something profoundly special about being among the first to greet the day in the Mountains. This time we are heading for Ørsta in the Møre and Romsdal Alps. As the morning light cascades over the pristine landscape, each ray of sunshine brings the world into sharper focus, revealing a winter wonderland ready for exploration. It's a time when the rest of the world still slumbers, leaving the mountains in a state of peaceful serenity, reserved only for those early risers and nature enthusiasts.

As the sun rises higher, painting the sky in hues of orange, we embark on our journey through the snow-covered terrain of Ørsta. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or beginning to explore the joys of winter sports, there’s something magical about these early hours – a time when nature reveals its most intimate beauty, inviting us to partake in the silence of the early winter morning.

The transition from the urban landscape in Trondheim, to the serene beauty of Ørsta is a gradual unveiling of nature's winter masterpiece. With every passing kilometer, the city's noise fades into the background, replaced by the tranquil silence of the snow-covered wilderness. The air gets crisper, the sky a deeper shade of winter blue. There's a unique thrill that comes with the first winter adventure of the season, a mix of nostalgia and new expectations. As adventure photographers the early morning light and snow covered peaks is a unique “canvas” just waiting to be captured.

Here, among the peaks, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the outdoors gives a sense of coming home.