Anyone who has done photography for awhile begins to grasp the realization that problem solving becomes a key element in the work we do. When venturing out on location this is even more true, and when working in remote and difficult locations problem solving and decision making are front and center. Recently we finished a sport/lifestyle shoot in the Canadian Rockies. Read on to see how it all unfolded and how we dealt with it and got the job done. Sometimes, "less than optimal" are the best conditions you can hope for.