TAKE
YOUR
BEST
SHOT

Every picture tells a story – and we want to see yours! The Mammut Photo Contest is built to give you the chance to show us your kind of summer – and you delivered. From alpine sunrises to canyon descents, hidden gems to must-see landmarks, your entries captured the wild, the quiet, and the unforgettable. With six unique categories and a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize on the line, this year’s entries went beyond the ordinary.

HANG
WITH
THE
LOCALS

A person wearing Mammut climbing gear bouldering on a large rock, with cows grazing nearby in a grassy, wooded alpine area.

BOOK
A
ROOM
WITH
A
VIEW

Two people relax in a Mammut hammock tent suspended on a cliff, overlooking a scenic mountain valley at sunset.

ESCAPE
THE
TOURIST
TRAPS

A female climber in Mammut climbing gear ascends a narrow rock crevice, gazing upward with determination during a mountaineering adventure.

VISIT
MUST-SEE
LANDMARKS

Man wearing Mammut hiking gear trekking uphill on rocky terrain with a tall, rugged mountain in the background under cloudy skies.

DINE
AL
FRESCO

A woman trail runner, wearing Mammut gear, eats berries from a hand while another runner approaches on a rocky alpine mountain path.

CHECK-IN
EARLY

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THAT´S A WRAP ON OUR 6 CONTEST CATEGORIES

We invited you to take your best shot and show us your kind of summer—and you showed up. Whether you hung with locals or got lost in the wilderness, your stories brought the summer season to life.

Now, our panel of world-class judges is deep in the process of reviewing, reflecting, and ideating on the final selections. With thousands of submissions from around the globe—spanning must-see landmarks to hidden gems—the decision won’t be easy. But the excitement is building.

Winners will be announced soon.

Peek into the jury room

Your Shot at a One-of-a-Kind Photo Adventure with Chris Burkard

This isn’t just a contest. It’s your chance to step behind the lens and into the wild with one of the world’s most iconic outdoor photographers.

The Grand Prize is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Chris Burkard in the Swiss Alps tailored for photography and exploration. You’ll join Chris for an unforgettable mountain shoot, capturing the kinds of moments most people only dream of — and learning directly from a master of light, landscape, and storytelling.

But that’s not all — the winner will also receive two plane tickets to Switzerland with SWISS, a premium Leica SL2-S camera setup, and a full gear kit from Mammut to keep you mountain-ready.

Each Category Winner will also receive Mammut gear, a guided mountain experience with ZERMATTERS including 2 nights’ accommodation, innovative storage media gear from Angelbird, an All in One annual subscription to Capture One Photo Software, and more.

Terms of Participation
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Person wearing Mammut backpack stands on grassy hill overlooking lake, with text "Photo Adventure with Chris Burkard".
A collection of Mammut outdoor gear, camera equipment, adventure books, and travel essentials arranged on a gray background.
Red Mammut poster featuring the slogan “Take Your Best Shot” with images of climbers scaling rocks and enjoying outdoor adventures.

Meet the Jury

Your photos will be reviewed by a world-class panel of photographers, filmmakers, journalists, and creatives who live and breathe adventure. From high-stakes expeditions to global campaigns, their work has helped shape the way we see the outdoors. 

This international jury brings a keen eye for storytelling, composition, and originality – and they’re here to find the most compelling shots of your kind of summer. 

"A
good
photograph
is
knowing
where
to
stand."

Ansel Adams

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

There are two ways you can submit your photo(s) to the Mammut Photo Contest 2025:

  1. You can upload your photo(s) in one or more of the five categories on mammutphotocontest.com between May 15, 2025, and midnight CEST (Central European Summer Time) on July 15, 2025. We recommend submitting well before the deadline to avoid any issues caused by high upload volumes.

  2. You can submit your photo(s) on Instagram in the category “Check-In Early” by tagging @mammut, using the hashtag #mammutphotocontest, and including “Check-In Early” in the caption of a public profile post between May 15, 2025, and midnight CEST (Central European Summer Time) on June 15, 2025

By participating, you acknowledge and accept the Terms of Participation of the Mammut Photo Contest 2025, which can be found here. 

No. Anyone can submit — whether you're an amateur, rookie, or professional photographer.

No. We welcome submissions from creators all over the world.

Yes. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older.

No. Submitting entries from more than one account violates the Terms of Participation and will result in disqualification.

No. You may submit any photo you've taken in the past—regardless of when it was captured.

No. Photos do not need to include Mammut branding. Any image that meets the guidelines outlined in the Terms of Participation can be submitted.

Go to mammutphotocontest.com and create your personal contest account.

You can reach out to us via email at [email protected]

All submissions will require a clean image without any watermarks/logos. However, Mammut will ensure any publishing of the photos will be clearly credited accordingly.

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