Dunbar Summer Series 2025
July was all about mountain bike photography, with much of my time dedicated to the Dunbar Summer Series. This downhill race circuit kicked off in Fernie, BC, continued on to Panorama, and wrapped up with two events at Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops.
The series is always a highlight of my summer. Traveling between bike resorts, reconnecting with friends, and capturing the action on the trails never gets old. Of course, it’s also a ton of work but I can’t complain when I’m outside, camera in hand. This year we even lucked out with slightly cooler temperatures, which made the long days that much easier.
Below are a few highlights from each stop along the series. A big thanks to Stephen Exley for bringing me on board again!
Fernie Alpine Resort
Panorama Resort
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks- Canadian National Downhill Championships

Sara Kempner is a freelance photographer based on Vancouver Island. She specializes in outdoor photography, from sport, recreation and events, to fine art landscape and nature imagery.