current workshops: Brown Bears - Katmai National Park, Alaska

July 25 - 30, 2012

6 days, 5 nights

Limited to 6 participants

SOLD OUT

Every year in the heart of Alaska's Katmai National Park, the world's largest population of protected brown bears congregates to feast upon the millions of salmon that flood its lakes and rivers to spawn. Alaska's brown bears and grizzlies are now considered one species, though people commonly consider grizzlies to be those that live 100 miles or more inland. Browns, however, are bigger than grizzlies thanks to their rich diet of fish. In summer, North America's largest land predators gather along these rivers to feast on salmon runs, building weight from this wealth of protein and fat, preparing for the long winter ahead.

Our workshop takes place at one of their favorite fishing sites, the world-renown Brooks River. We will stay at the Brooks Lodge, the only lodging inside the park authorized by the National Park Service. Nestled on the banks of the river, this rustic lodge books years in advance with people from all over the globe eager to garner this rare opportunity to capture images of these magnificent creatures in the wild. Each cabin at Brooks is rustic and comfortable, with four twin-sized bunk beds – two upper and two lower beds – and is shared by 4 guests.

Once you arrive in Alaska, we take care of you from there! All meals, a transportation, inter-Alaska flights, and accommodations are included. While at Brooks, you will benefit from the instructor’s undivided attention throughout the workshop while we make ourselves constantly available to assist participants and answer questions.

$3100 per person

Price includes round-trip ground transportation from Anchorage airport (ANC) to your hotel; accommodations for two nights in Anchorage; round-trip air transportation between Anchorage and Brooks Lodge; accommodations for 3 nights at Brooks Lodge; and all meals and non-alcoholic beverages. Round-trip airfare to Anchorage, Alaska, personal expenses, and alcoholic beverages not included.

Registration

Email info@nelsakerlund.com or call 815.395.0101 for more information. A 50% deposit (via personal check) is required to secure registration - contact us for the cancellation policy specific to this workshop. Payment can be sent to:

Nels Akerlund Photography

305 St. Louis Avenue

Rockford, Illinois

61104-1522