Feb 23-28, 2027 2 Spaces Available
Location: Fairbanks and Yukon River Camp, Alaska
Cost: $5199 double occupancy, single supplement $800
Details: This is a special aurora trip traveling to the magic snow covered forest near the Yukon River. This small group workshop is limited to 6 photographers plus Tom and Cree. We start our arctic adventure with three nights in Fairbanks including a photo session at the International Ice Carving Championships and a session of dog sledding. Next we head north for 2 nights at Yukon River Camp, 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle. We will be staying at lodging right next to the mighty Yukon River, a fantastic place to photograph northern lights.
Will I be warm enough? We realize that everyone is not prepared for arctic temperatures. The best way to stay warm in Alaska in winter is to have the right gear. Alaska Outdoor Gear Rentals in Fairbanks has a –40 Extreme Cold Winter Clothing Packet that is perfect for our workshop. Even better, they will deliver your gear direct to our hotel in Fairbanks.
What you will learn:
- How to Photograph Northern Lights
- Editing aurora in PhotoShop and Lightroom
- Photograph the Magical Snow Covered “Dr Seuss Forest”
- Photograph dog mushing from the ground and from a sled
- Landscapes on the Dalton Highway
- Photographing in cold weather
Lodging:
Our group will be staying in two hotels the Springhill Suites in downtown Fairbanks, and the rustic Yukon River Camp in Yukon River, Alaska
Closest Airport: Fairbanks International Airport FAI to arrive and fly out of Fairbanks, Alaska
We will meet for the first time in Fairbanks at 4 pm in the Springfield Suites on Day 1. The workshop ends on Day 6 after driving back from Yukon Camp. This gives you plenty of time to fly to Anchorage and then on to the lower 48 on an evening flight.
Recommended camera gear:
- 1-2 camera bodies (back up body recommended)
- Lenses ranging from extra wide 14mm 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
- Breakfasts and dinners during the workshop
- Transportation in and around Fairbanks
- Transportation to Yukon River Camp in 2 SUVs
- Dog sledding near Fairbanks
- 5 nights of aurora viewing if weather cooperates
- Entrance to the International Ice Carving Championships
Participants will provide their own:
- Hotel accommodation in Fairbanks if spending the night before or after the workshop
- Lunches and all alcoholic drinks
- Gratuity for mushers
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.
Know Before You Go: Rated Difficult. This trip involves walking up to 1 mile per day in snowy icy conditions and extreme cold. A wildlife lens and cold weather attire will be needed.
Deposit Northern Lights Yukon River
Feb 23-28, 2027
$1,000.00
