GRIZZLY BEARS -ICE BEARS PHOTO WORKSHOP
This unique private adventure is ideal for any bear and wildlife photographer. We have exclusive use of this camp, with a total of only 6 people maximum, including staff. You will see and photograph amazing bear activity in a snowy setting. Fishing and swimming bears catching salmon. Be sure to bring that 70-200mm lens as you will have the opportunity to be just a few feet from male and female grizzly bears. You may also have the opportunity to photograph mother bears with cubs. In addition we have a good chance of seeing and photographing wolves.
The chum salmon draw the grizzly bears to the lodge area. To help prepare for hibernation, these magnificent giants of the forest take advantage this abundant food supply.
Every fall in the shadows of the craggy mountains, as many as 40 grizzly bears ramble along the river’s banks taking their limit of chum salmon that have travelled thousands of miles from the Bering Sea to spawn and die. By mid October, winter settles in and the elements transform the grizzlies into “ice bears”.
SEPT 18-27 2019. 2 Spots
Arrival in Whitehorse , Canada (YXY)
Price: $14899 USD - Deposit - non refundable per lodge policy of $3000 USD
Nestled deep in the northern Yukon wilderness is an incredible place on a river that you just have to experience to believe. Our adventure begins as you board the helicopter for an exciting and scenic trip to snow bear camp for the next week. You will have the opportunity to see, photograph and experience a closeness and intimacy with grizzly bears in an icy winter setting, something seldom experienced by anyone else on our planet.
When you arrive by helicopter at our bear lodge in the mountains you realize this is the most remote place you have ever been. Although you are only a few kilometres from the arctic circle the towering spruce forest is testimony to both the unique underground water hydrology and nitrogen rich forest a result of the salmon - grizzly bear relationship. The camp is situated only 40 meters from the river and consists of 3 cabins for the guides and guests plus a main building serving as a kitchen, dining and social area. 3 meals are served each day along with complementary dinner wine and appetizers. There is a shower facility, and very clean outhouses. You are in the middle of an ecological reserve where no human impacts to the flora and fauna is allowed. There are only 4 guests and the two support staff allowed on site at any given time making the experience very exclusive.
Includes: Hotels in Whitehorse, Dawson going and return. Helicopter travel, bear lodge and meals at lodge. Flight to and return Whitehorse to Dawson. Flight destination: Whitehorse, Canada YXY. Flight Destination: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada then flight to Dawson City. YDA
Please arrange flights to arrive in Whitehorse on Sept. 11 or Sept.18
Flight on Sept. 12 (or Sept.19 -trip 2) from Whitehorse to Dawson AirNorth www.flyairnorth.com return flight afternoon Sept.20 (27th -tip 2) included. .
ITINERARY
Sept.11 (Sept.18): Arrive in Whitehorse, overnight in Whitehorse.
Sept. 12 (Sept. 19): Catch the morning flight to Dawson City via Air North, see the sights and experience the gold rush of 1898 and overnight in Dawson City.
October Sept.13 (Sept. 20th: Board the helicopter to the bear lodge in the morning and you will be watching and photographing bears by noon. 2 hour flight.
Sept 13 - 19th (Sept.20 -26): Our days are filled with bear sightings and lots of photography!
Sept. 20 (Sept.27): Fly by helicopter from Bear Cave Mountain to Dawson City in the morning to catch the afternoon Air North flight to Whitehorse and your scheduled flight homeward from Whitehorse or overnight
in Whitehorse and catch your homeward flight the next morning.
Weather is the most critical element to go on this trip, arrival by helicopter to the bear site. Book flights to Whitehorse and then later to Dawson City. We always recommend a buffer for travel at the beginning and at the end in case of poor weather.
Clothing:
Prepare for freezing temperatures, as low as -20 Celsius. Merino wool or moisture wicking undergarments. Layers to heavier fleece jacket plus jacket and pants shells for wind, snow or freezing rain. Warm gloves and hat covering ears are a good idea. Boots – insulated hikers or light winter boots. The lodge supplies parkas, insulated pants, boots and mitts. Thin gloves under your mitts are a good idea. We require personal measurements of foot, waist, jacket sizes as well as height and weight.
Not Included:
• International airfare to place of tour origin. (Whitehorse).
• Meals outside of the lodge dates. Alcoholic beverages or personal gifts or items.
• Additional tips for staff such as guides and camp staff.
• Note: Tipping for the guides and kitchen staff is expected. Usual tip amount is $100-$150 from each participant.
Weight restrictions: 70lbs. per person. Basically one suitcase or duffle and one photo gear bag.
Equipment and clothing requirements:
• Two camera bodies, if you have one that is OK.
• Lenses: 300mm / 400mm /500mm /600mm / 800mm/wide angle for landscapes / 100-400 or other short zoom lens ike a 70-200mm /
• Tripod.
• Rain protection for your camera equipment.
• External hard drive, memory cards.
Clothing:
Prepare for freezing temperatures, as low as -20 Celsius. Merino wool or moisture wicking undergarments. Layers to heavier fleece jacket plus jacket and pants shells for wind, snow or freezing rain. Warm gloves and hat covering ears are a good idea. Boots – insulated hikers or light winter boots. The lodge supplies parkas, insulated pants, boots and mitts. Thin gloves under your mitts are a good idea.
• Cabins are of double occupancy with either twin or queen beds. There is a central shower with hot water and laundry facilities are available. No flush toilets, outhouses are used.
Please read our Refund Policy.
