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SUMMARY:Among Giants: Bears and Whales of Khutzeymateen - EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
DESCRIPTION:Brown bear\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\,\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\, \, humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\,\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear (Ursus arctos)\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, western osprey (Pandion haliaetus) with starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear (Ursus arctos)\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\,\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear (Ursus arctos)\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Canada goose (Branta canadensis)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear (Ursus arctos)\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\,\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear shakes off water\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, great blue heron (Ardea herodias)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear cubs\, Lake Clark National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				USA\, Alaska\, Glacier Bay National Park\, brown bear (Ursus arctos)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\,\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				USA\, Alaska\, Glacier Bay National Park\, brown bear (Ursus arctos)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Canada\, British Columbia\, Great Bear Rainforest\, \, humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				USA\, California\, Monterey\, Elkhorn Slough\, harbor or Pacific common seals\, Phoca vitulina richardsi\n				\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Harbor seals\, Vancouver Island\, Canada\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Brown bear\, Katmai National Park\, Alaska\, USA\n				\n		\n\nTucked deep within the remote wilds of British Columbia’s Khutzeymateen Inlet\, this exclusive photography retreat offers a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in one of North America’s most pristine coastal ecosystems. Accessible only by boat\, Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge serves as your floating basecamp\, an intimate\, off-the-grid haven where wildlife quite literally surrounds you. \nOver the course of four full days in the field\, you’ll photograph coastal brown bears as they forage along salmon-rich creeks and rivers\, alongside opportunities to capture humpback whales\, sea lions\, seals\, and an extraordinary array of birdlife including bald eagles\, herons\, and gulls. Timing is carefully chosen to coincide with peak salmon activity and the presence of whales in the area. So we have a variety of wildlife to photograph. \nAll field excursions take place by boat\, allowing for exceptional wildlife access without the need for long hikes or strenuous activity. This makes the experience well-suited for photographers of a wide range of physical abilities\, without compromising on proximity or photographic opportunity. \nBetween excursions\, the lodge itself offers a warm and welcoming retreat. With just eight guest rooms\, a wood-fired sauna\, and a cozy communal living space\, it’s designed for both comfort and connection. Evenings are spent unwinding by the dockside fire\, reviewing images\, and sharing stories from the day\, all while surrounded by sweeping views of ocean and forested mountains. \nLed by Art Wolfe\, this small-group workshop combines immersive fieldwork with thoughtful guidance\, allowing you to refine your wildlife photography in an environment that is as inspiring as it is remote. With wildlife at your doorstep and wilderness in every direction\, this is a rare chance to slow down\, observe deeply\, and create truly meaningful imagery. \nEarly Bird Special Being Offered Through April 30th! \nReserve Your Spot Today \nLed by Art Wolfe\nAssisted by Gavriel Jecan\nLimited to 8 participants\n \nTransportation and Accommodation\n\nAll meals during the workshop\, lodging (all single rooms)\, and transportation to and from the lodge is included. You will be responsible for your flight to and from Prince Rupert\, our starting and ending point\, and for your hotel in Prince Rupert. You are requested to arrive by Sept 10th so that the entire group can convene on Sept 11th for departure.\nWe will provide hotel information for where the group will be staying. You will need to reach out to the hotel directly to secure your room reservation. You are not required to stay at the suggested lodge\, as there are other options nearby.\n\nActivity Level\nThe activity level for this workshop is minimal as our field excursions will all take place on boats. You will have to be able to get yourself on and off a boat. \nItinerary\nShooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group\, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions. \nDay 1 Sept 10th\n\nMeet and greet with Art and the rest of the participants 6pm for a no host dinner at restaurant in Prince Rupert. Everyone can introduce themselves\, and prepare for the departure the following day.\n\nDay 2 Sept 11th\n\nDepart Early AM for Khutzeymateen Wilderness Lodge by water taxi\nCabin assignments and settling in to lodge\nFirst field outing will take place once everyone has put their luggage away and is ready to depart.\n\nDay 3-5 Sept 12-14th\nWe are out bear viewing and exploring twice a day for three hours each tour.  Our tour boat is designed to view bears quietly in shallow water throughout the inlet’s extensive sedge flats and estuary\, starting directly across from our lodge. Our covered tour boat also ensures that you can focus on the bears rather than keeping your camera gear dry. \nViewing opportunities are excellent throughout May to September. The Khutzeymateen is world renowned for the predictability of viewing grizzly bears in a wilderness environment. Its location is remote\, and it is incredibly quiet. \nAfter each day of photography the group will return each night for a delicious dinner and can download and edit images together in communal areas of the lodge or separately in their individual rooms. \nOn the evening of Sept 14th\, after the groups farewell dinner\, Art will provide a slideshow of his favorite images and will allow each participant to participate as well. \nDay 6 Sept 15th\nOn our final morning\, once luggage has been gathered and rooms cleared\, we’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast before we collect our gear and prepare for departure. \nAll too soon\, our water taxi will arrive to return us to Prince Rupert. We typically arrive back at the hotel by 10:30am\, allowing ample time for guests to schedule departing flights later that same day. \nEarly Bird Special Being Offered Through April 30th! \nReserve Your Spot Today \nNote: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering. \nWHAT’S INCLUDED:\n\nYour return boat transportation from Prince Rupert to the lodge.\nTwo – three hour tours daily.\nAll chef prepared meals\, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. We provide complimentary wine/beer with dinner (you are welcome to bring in your own alcohol).\nIndividual Cozy rooms with queen sized beds (one per guest/couple) and four shared bathrooms with showers.\nOutdoor campfire.\nPhotography Instruction provided by Art Wolfe and Gavriel Jecan\nFinal Critique of your work at the end of the tour\n\nShare:\n				Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n				Facebook\n			\n				Share on X (Opens in new window)\n				X\n			\n				Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\n				LinkedIn\n			\n				Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\n				Tumblr\n			More\n				Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\n				Pinterest\n			\n				Share on Reddit (Opens in new window)\n				Reddit\n			\n				Share on Pocket (Opens in new window)\n				Pocket
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