Polar Bears of Churchill - 2008

November 8th (arrive) - Nov 15th (depart) (2 spaces available)

Join Master photographer Charles Glatzer on a workshop to photograph the polar bears and additional wildlife in Churchill, Manitoba. Located on the Hudson Bay, Churchill is a gathering ground for the regions polar bears as they wait for the bay to freeze. They can be found out on the tundra where they are accessible via specially designed buggies and also around the town where we will photograph them from 4WD vehicles.

We will have 4 days of shooting from the buggies and two days from the ground around Churchill via 4WD vehicles. Additional wildlife typically includes red and arctic fox, ptarmigan, owls and artic hare. The Northern Lights are also sometimes visible at this time of year.

The best way to get to Churchill is to fly/drive to Winnipeg and fly via Calm Air to Churchill. It is recommened that you arrive a day early, spending the night in Winnipeg before proceeding to Churchill to avoid weather and baggage delays.

Calm Air
Phone 1-888-225-6247
Reservations only 1-800-839-2256
Web www.calmair.com

Lodging in Winnipeg
Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg International Airport
1999 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg R3H 1H5 Canada
Phone: (204) 775 5222 Fax: (204) 775 5333

To ensure the best photography and instruction possible, with ample space in the buggies to shoot from both sides of the vehicle, this workshop will have a maximum of 10 photo participants in a 40 passanger buggy. Please inquire for non-photo spouse availability. Participation only reserved on receipt of deposit.

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The cost of this trip is $5895 and includes 6 nights accommodations and breakfast at B&B, 4 buggy days on tundra and lunch, 2 ground days via rental 4WDs.

Not included; transportation to and from Churchill, lunch on non-buggy days and dinner

Terms: A $1000 non-refundable deposit per participant is required. Additional fee/deposit $2000 due 5/15/08, balance due 8/15/08 and is then non-refundable unless the tour sells out. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposits only.

Booking and Refund Policy

Please e-mail or include the the following information with deposit:

1-Workshop Location and Date
2-Your name, address, day/evening phone numbers

For additional information, contact Charles at -

"Shoot the Light" Instructional Photographic Workshops
P.O. Box 987
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
tel: 828-891-4082
fax: 828-891-4982
e mail: shootthelight@mchsi.com

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