Lena Drapella

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Lena Drapella

About Lena

A UK based commercial photographer, Lena can often be found climbing, skiing, surfing or glued to a screen with an editing software. She’s a passionate advocate for environmental progress from carbon offsetting to a circular economy.

  • Based: UK
  • Creative skills: Photography
  • Interests: Climbing, Mountaineering

My work often focuses on emotions, showcasing not only the success but also the struggle, fear, determination and joy.

Recent articles from Lena

If you’re after the remote and unknown that’s not so far away, the Tatra Mountains of southern Poland have a huge amount to offer. Here, Wojtek Radzik sticks a deadpoint move on the crux pitch of Metallica (IX/IX+) a stunning granite multi-pitch line in the Polish Tatras.

Photo EssayLena Drapella • Jun 22, 2021

Big Climbs Small Trips

World-class rock closer to home

StoryLena Drapella • Jun 26, 2020

Unlocked

The joys of discovering ‘backyard’ potential fresh out of lockdown

COLLABORATE WITH Lena Drapella & BASE

The Collective is our network of BASE experts and all star contributors with whom we regularly collaborate to create concepts that come to life in print and online.

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