$249EWEBanff Late Spring Excursion Weekend
Kick off the start of summer weather with this fun-filled road trip to the foothills and the Banff/Jasper Parkway. We'll hit most of Dwight's favorite landscape/nature spots close to peak spring color, plus check out many of the favorite haunts of expert wildlife photographer Rick Price in prime season. This is a perfect opportunity for creating photos in one of the world's most renowned and picturesque mountain areas, in the company of other avid photographers. The emphasis on this trip is fun and easy pickings–no arduous hikes are planned, but be prepared for late evenings and very early rises in order to chase the good light!
We will arrange to arrive at our lodgings on Friday afternoon or evening via student car-pool and then travel with a flexible agenda to allow for unknown weather conditions. Departure for home will be late Sunday afternoon.
Course Dates
EWE - Friday departure at 1:00 pm, June 8 till the evening of Sunday, June 10
Registration Deadline: May 11th, but advanced confirmation of intent to attend is appreciated.
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Complimentary Lead-up Session - WPP (Mountain Wildlife, Landscape and Nature Photography Presentation and Discussion highlighting specific techniques pertinant to the trip)
Thursday, May 10 from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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On-line Gallery of Images created on the trip, including discussion and critique forum.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Travel plans will be arranged among registrants prior to departure, including details of accommodation and car-pooling or van rental options.
Lodging arrangements are NOT included in the registration fee. Rooms will be booked by Photek and paid in full by the participants at the time of checkout. Room sharing can be arranged amongst participants if desired. Meals and car-pooling costs are ALSO costs in addition to the registration fee, and are to be settled among participants on Sunday afternoon. These additional costs will be determined by mid-May but may be subject to some changes depending on the number of registrants.
Due to the unpredicability of weather in the mountains students should come prepared for any possible conditions. Great photos can be created in any weather if you are prepared! The trip will only be cancelled in the event of a forecast for steady rain 3 days before departure date. In that event all funds will be reimbursed.
Due to the special nature of this course, the usual free transfer to another subsequent course is not in effect. This trip WILL NOT be cancelled on short notice due to forecasts of inclement weather. If individuals wish to withdraw for any reason after registration deadline registration fees will be fully refunded minus a $50 service fee, but any costs incurred regarding accommodation reservation cancellations will be the participant's sole responsibility.