The founder of LIGHTER1 Bear Canisters approached me to develop professional imagery of their bear canister line in a backcountry location in California's sierra. After an initial round of research on suitable locations, I pitched a number of backcountry routes to the client, and logistics led us to the Kearsarge Lakes. With the trail climbing to over 11,700 feet, talent was chosen both based on client demographic specifications and the ability to backpack the required distance and elevation. Shoot production spanned over two days, with one night spent in the backcountry.