Iditarod 2026

1 Space Available

Location: Anchorage and Talkeetna, Alaska                                                

Dates: March 5-10, 2026   Cost: $5999 double occupancy, single supplement is $900

Limited to 5 Photographers plus Tom and Cree

“I have attended 20 photo workshops hosted by a variety of companies and leaders.  Without a doubt, the Iditarod Workshop put on by Tom Bol Photo Workshops has been my favorite.  It featured a terrific itinerary that gave us behind-the-scenes insight into the race, the particpants and the dogs.  Couple that with the excellent local and photographic knowledge of Tom and Cree Bol and their friendly, enthusiastic style and you have the perfect recipe for a wonderful trip and photographic experience.  All this and the Northern Lights—fabulous!” Dave Edwards – 2024 Participant

Details: The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is called the “Last Great Race” in Alaska. Tom and Cree spent 10 years photographing and volunteering at the race when they lived in Alaska. Now they want to share that experience with you. On this workshop you will attend and photograph the Iditarod Musher Gala, the Ceremonial Iditarod start in downtown Anchorage, the Iditarod Restart in Willow, Alaska. We will fly in a small plane to the Iditarod checkpoint of Rainy Pass to photograph sled teams along the route.

Will I be warm enough? We realize that everyone is not prepared for really cold temperatures. The best way to stay warm in Alaska in winter is to have the right gear. Alaska Outdoor Gear Rentals in Anchorage has a Winter Clothing Packets that are perfect for our workshop. Even better, they will deliver your gear direct to our hotel in Anchorage.

What you will learn:

• How to create a picture story of the Iditarod
• How to photograph sled dogs in motion
• Editorial photograph at a large event
• Portraits of mushers and sled dogs
• Aurora photography is possible on the 2 nights we are in Talkeetna

Lodging:

Our group will be staying in several hotels including Historic Anchorage Hotel in downtown Anchorage, and the Talkeetna Alaska Lodge in Talkeetna

Closest Airport: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport ANC to arrive and depart.

We will meet for the first time in Anchorage at 4 pm in the Historic Anchorage Hotel on March 5. The workshop ends on March 10 in Anchorage.

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Recommended camera gear:

• 1-2 camera bodies (back up body recommended)
• Lenses ranging from wide angle 24mm to 70-200mm
• Wildlife telephoto lens – 300mm or more (200-500mm or similar works great)
• Tripod
• Polarizing filter
• Laptop for editing and critique
• Photo Backpack (with extra room)

Included in the fee:

• Lodging for all nights of the workshop
• Most breakfasts and dinners during the workshop
• Transportation during the workshop
• Musher’s Gala dinner in Anchorage on March 5
• Airplane service to and from Rainy Pass from Anchorage

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Participants will provide their own:

• Hotel accommodation in Anchorage if spending the night before the workshop
• Some meals including most lunches and all alcoholic drinks
• Transportation to and from Anchorage, Alaska
• Gratuity for guides and driver

Alaska Weather: Occasionally the weather in Alaska will cause travel delays.  This time can be used for editing images or photographing the area. This is a regular part of photographing in Alaska and may result in rescheduling flights or hotel stays at the participants’ expense. If the flight to Rainy Pass is canceled due to weather, we may reroute the flight or refund participants for that portion of the fee.

Know Before You Go: Rated Moderate. This trip involves walking from 1-3 miles per day in snowy icy conditions and extreme cold. A wildlife lens and cold weather attire will be needed.