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Payment & Reservation Details:

• A deposit of $500 per person is due to secure a booking for the trip.
• Initial deposit of $500 may be made by credit card through the website secure payment portal.
• The following two payments must be paid by check (you can pay all at once if that is preferred).
  • Payment #1 for $2425 is due by May 15th, 2010.
  • Payment #2 for $2425 is due by July 15th, 2010.
• After confirming available space, checks may be sent to:
  • Alaskaphotographics
    Patrick Endres
    P.O. Box 81312
    Fairbanks, Alaska 99708
• Cancellations are refundable until June 1st.
• Refunds for cancellations after June 1st are not guaranteed. For this reason, and for medical emergencies, we strongly recommend trip insurance. If we can fill the space with another booking we will refund the payments (minus small fees for booking changes with our vendors).
  • AIG Travel Guard
  • CSA Travel Protection
• You will be sent a trip confirmation packet a few months before the trip departure date.

Included in the Price:

• Airport transfer in Fairbanks if you arrive on day one and depart on day ten. (f you arrive earlier, airport transportation may be arranged with the Grand View B&B or you may consider a rental car).
• All accommodations during the 10 day tour.
• All meals from welcome dinner to departing breakfast.
• All transportation on the trip including flights within Alaska.

Not Included in the Price:

• Flights to and from Fairbanks to your home in the lower 48.
• Additional days in Fairbanks before or after the trip.
• Money for personal or souvenir items. (Cash is recommended since credit cards are not universally accepted at all our locations. ATM access is available in Fairbanks prior to departure if necessary).
• Weather related itinerary alterations: Travel in remote regions of Alaska can be unpredictable due to weather. Additional fees may apply if we are required to spend extra nights in Kaktovik, or in Prudhoe Bay.
• Airport transportation service if arriving early. Transportation may be arranged with the Grand View B&B or you may consider a rental car.

Can we expect to see the polar bears and the aurora borealis?

• While we can't guarantee things beyond our control, this question is best answered by past experience. To date (fingers crossed) all of our tours over the past 6-7 years have had both aurora and polar bear photo opportunities. Weather is an inhibiting factor for the aurora since clear skies are required, it is less of a factor for viewing and photographing polar bears. Every year is different, but every trip delivers many outstanding viewing and photographic opportunities.

Do I have to be an experienced photographer to participate?

• No. While the trip is geared for photo opportunities and interests, it is not uncommon for one spouse to be more interested in photography, while the other enjoys the scenery and watching the wildlife. This is fine with us.

Will I freeze up there?

• While temperatures can be cold, we are never far from a warm car or cabin. People's tolerances vary, but there is flexibility and so far all guests have found the temperatures manageable.

Do I need a long telephoto lens?

• We strongly recommend a telephoto lens for wildlife photography. We use a 500mm lens very often. Something near that range is beneficial, and some form of image stabilization is a bonus as well, especially when shooting from a vehicle window while resting the lens on a bean bag. The 400mm DO IS, and the 100-400mm range work well too, especially if you are shooting with a camera that has a 1.6 magnification factor due to the smaller sensor. If you don't own a long lens, you might consider renting one.

Lodging and Airport Pickup

• Fairbanks lodging is at the Grand View Bed and Breakfast, beautifully situated along the hills overlooking Fairbanks.
• If you are arriving on day one of the tour, Hugh and Patrick will meet you at the airport.
• If you arrive early or stay later in Fairbanks, you will need to schedule your own transportation from the Airport to the Grand View, about a 10 minute drive. You can either get a rental car at the airport or arrange transport by calling Dave or Clodagh at the Grand View (907) 479-3388.
• Meals at the Grand View: A hearty breakfast is served at the Grand View, but there are no lunch meals available.

Hugh Rose

Hugh Rose has photographed and lived in northern climates most of his life including spending the last 10 years in Alaska. Compelled by Alaska's natural beauty, he left a 10-year career in geology to explore and photograph the vast landscapes and wildlife of the north. Both nature and a camera have intrigued Hugh since childhood and he continues to explore and interpret the world's natural beauty through his photographs. As part of his photography business Hugh sells Fine Alaskan Photographic prints at art galleries throughout Alaska and from his home in Fairbanks.

As a photographer Hugh has spent a significant part of his career photographing in the arctic and feels that this environment offers some of the most incredible raw beauty in North America. His photographs have appeared in Sierra Club Calendars, NorthernLight Calendars, Denali Wilderness Calendars, National Trade Magazines, Frommer's Travel Guide, Alaska Airlines Magazine, Outdoor Life, BBC, National Wildlife Federation, and numerous other publications

Patrick Endres

After moving to Alaska in 1981 from Wisconsin, Patrick has traveled extensively throughout the state photographing and observing the delicate balance of nature in the arctic and sub-arctic environments. His genuine love and enthusiasm for the natural world combined with many years of traveling Alaska's interior, arctic and coastal regions have given him a strong knowledge of the varied aspects of photographing in Alaska's ever-changing wilderness surroundings.

Patrick holds a bachelor of arts in Theology and lives in Fairbanks, Alaska where he works professionally as a freelance photographer. His photographs have appeared in the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, USA Today, Backpacker, Natural History Magazine, National Geographic Adventurer, National Wildlife Magazine, Outside, National Parks Magazine, Alaska Magazine, Audubon and Sierra Club Calendars and many other books and publications.

This itinerary is subject to change or modification before or during the trip due to the unpredictable nature of travel in the arctic. Things such as weather, wildlife, road conditions and dependence on charter flights all affect our ability to adhere to this itinerary. Please keep this in mind if any last minute modifications to the itinerary are necessary.

Day 1 - Arrival in Fairbanks

Arrive in Fairbanks on Day 1 and be met at the airport for a ride to your comfortable B&B.

Orientation and welcome dinner at 6:00PM at a local restaurant. Information on what to expect for the next ten days and basic instruction on photographing the aurora will be discussed. Weather permitting you can keep your eyes open for aurora borealis on your first night in Fairbanks.

Day 2 - Drive north to the Brooks range

After a hearty gourmet breakfast we will depart by SUV/VAN driving north on what some people describe as the most scenic road in North America, the Dalton Highway.  The roughly 420 mile gravel road begins one hundred miles north of Fairbanks and is the only road that traverses the arctic circle in the United States.  To get to the beginning of the Dalton highway we take the Eliot highway north and cross the White Mountains just north of Fairbanks. Our destination for the day is a small community at the base of the Brooks range mountains. Our comfortable cabin accommodations include hot showers and outlets to charge batteries, etc. Meals are served family style. With a long journey to our destination, brief stops for photography will be made as opportunities arise.

Day 3 - Explore South Side of the Brooks Range

After a leisurely breakfast we will set out to explore the northern reaches of the boreal forest on the South side of the Brooks Range.  Depending on peoples interests and abilities we will spend time walking through the boreal forest looking for subjects to photograph or go in search of some of the large mammals that inhabit this area.  This will be a day of exploration and discovery with no set goals or agendas.  We will take advantage of the rich sunrise and sunset colors that often illuminate the skies of this region for hours during this time of year and position ourselves to capture some of the spectacular mountain scenery in this brilliant light. In the evening we will be on the watch for aurora. Depending on weather and sky conditions we will spend time out this evening photographing curtains of light dancing across the sky!

Day 4: - Drive to Prudhoe Bay

After an early breakfast we depart on the 250 mile drive to Prudhoe Bay. This drive takes roughly six to seven hours to complete and we will be destination oriented in order to meet our flight. During this drive there will be some time to stop and photograph wildlife that we encounter, as well as the endless scenic photo opportunities. The road traverses the 4,800 foot Atigun Pass, the highest road pass in Alaska, and the continental Divide of the Brooks Range.  Descending onto the north side of the Brooks Range from Atigun Pass we enter a different world devoid of trees, and home too many species of arctic wildlife.  At the end of the road lies “Deadhorse” or Prudhoe Bay the hub of oilfield activity and our jumping off point for travel to an Alaska village for Polar bear photography.  

 Luggage weight and size will be restricted on this flight to 70 pounds total (including camera gear) so everyone will consolidate their gear and take only what is needed for the next three nights.  Gear should consist of necessary camera equipment and a small duffel with tooth brush, change of underwear and cold weather gear.  See the gear list.

Accommodations are in double rooms with twin beds, bathrooms and showers are located down a short hall.  All our meals are prepared and eaten in the café and are always hearty and tasty, with many choices available. The remainder of this day we will settle in and get oriented with our surroundings and hopefully photograph bears!

Days 5 & 6: - Polar bear photography and bear viewing

These two days will be spent viewing and photographing bears and other wildlife.  Some bears wander into the village and can be seen prowling down streets early in the morning, however, we will drive to the beaches where bears can be photographed more in their natural environment.  If we are fortunate we may see and photograph other animals and birds such as arctic fox, snowy owls, or other birds!

Day 7: - Return to Prudhoe and our B&B in the Brooks range

This will be a long day of travel, but always provides many photo opportunities!  The day starts with one last chance to observe and photograph nanook.  In the mid morning we will board our airplane for the flight back to Prudhoe Bay.  Upon arrival we will repack our vehicle and take a short drive around the oilfields in order for people to see what an oilfield in the arctic looks like and to look for wildlife such as arctic foxes that frequent the area.  This time of year the sunset light is long and the day lingers into the evening hours.  Given our likely photography stops we will arrive at our B&B in the very late evening. After the sun sets we will keep our eyes peeled for the aurora, as this may be an excellent opportunity for aurora photography! 

Day 8: - Explore/Photograph South side of Brooks Range

The beginning of this day will be marked by a leisurely morning in order to give everyone an opportunity to rest after the previous long day of travel and aurora viewing.  After a hearty breakfast we will set out to explore the environs around the south side of the Brooks Range.  The evening will be spent searching the night skies for aurora.

Day 9: Return to Fairbanks

After breakfast and goodbyes to our hosts we will depart south for Fairbanks.  As usual we will maximize wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities during the day of travel.  Upon arrival in Fairbanks we will check in at the B&B, get cleaned up from a day on the road and head out for our farewell dinner at a fine restaurant in Fairbanks.

Day 10: - Flights home

After breakfast this morning you will be transported to the Fairbanks airport for your flights home.    

Traveling in the Arctic

Group size is limited to 8 participants. This enables effective use of space appropriate for accessing and photographing in the Arctic region, which requires reliable four wheel drive vehicles. Due to the size of the state of Alaska, lengthy travel time in a vehicle is unavoidable. For this reason, two vehicles will be used, (a guide and 3 or 5 participants per vehicle) providing each participant a window seat (which rolls down or slides open) in order to optimize photographic opportunities along the way. The additional unused space provides adequate room for all necessary winter gear and camera equipment.

Suggested clothing & packing recommendations for the Arctic

It is important to be conscious of space and pack efficiently, since winter clothing is bulky. Temperatures in the Arctic in October can be cold. This has obvious implications on the human body, but on camera gear as well. The Brooks mountain range separates the interior from the Arctic Coastal Plains, and the climate north of the Brooks (just 65 miles north of Wiseman) can be dramatically colder. It is always prudent to have plenty of warm clothes and necessary gear suited for these conditions. Typically when photographing, we remain near the vehicle in order to warm ourselves and our equipment if necessary.If you have any specific questions, please call Hugh or Patrick and we can further advise you on your inquiry.

• Cotton clothing for a first layer is NOT recommended for warmth. Instead we recommend merino wool, smart wool, or capilene for first layer--this really makes a big difference.
• Comfortable shoes: at least one pair of walking shoes
• Jacket: a good windproof shell jacket that has room for a down sweater or fleece underneath.
• Down (parka or jacket) and stuff sack for saving space in bag
• Lightweight down jacket or down sweater
• Sweater or fleece jacket: at least 2 of these
• Long-sleeved shirts: 3 shirts
• Long pants: two pair made of lightweight material
• Windproof or insulated over pants
• Ankle-high boots: Warm comfortable boots like Sorrels, good for snowy conditions.
• Long underwear: both tops and bottoms at least 2 sets Capilene or lightweight merino wool recommended (not cotton)
• Warm windproof hat
• Warm Gloves and mittens
• Face and neck muffler or blaclava
• Liner gloves: fleece or thin merino wool work great
• Sunglasses
• Binoculars
• Extra pair of prescription glasses
• Extra batteries
• Extra memory cards and storage space for images
• Any personal medication you deem essential. (Consult your physician.)

Cameras

Hugh and I photograph with Canon Gear, currently the Canon EOS 1Ds MarkIII, which has a 21 Megapixel full frame sensor and the 5D Mark II.. Canon's other digital SLR’s are excellent options as well, throughout a broad price range. Nikon also has a strong lineup, and the D3 is especially well suited for aurora photography due to its high sensitivity full frame sensor. At this writing (Oct 2009), the 5D MKII and D700 provide the best bang for the buck for aurora photography.

• EOS 1Ds MarkIII (21MP full frame sensor) ($7000)
• Nikon D3x and D3s (24.5MP full frame sensor) ($8000)
• Nikon D3 (12MP full frame sensor) ($4350)
• Nikon D700 (12 MP full frame sensor) ($2700)
• EOS 1D MarkIII (10MP 1.3x crop) ($3800)
• EOS 5D MKII (21MP full frame sensor) ($2700)
• EOS 7D (18MP 1.6 crop) ($1800)
• EOS 50D (15MP 1.6x crop) ($1150)
• EOS Digital Rebel XSi or 450D (12MP 1.6x crop) ($600)

The upper end of these cameras have excellent high ISO performance with in-camera high ISO noise reduction and long exposure noise reduction software. Make sure that these options are turned on. For some Canon cameras the Long exposure noise reduction has an auto setting. ISO settings from 400 to 1600 can deliver excellent results. The length of your exposures will depend on how large of an opening (f-stop) your camera lens has.

A Note About Point and Shoot Cameras:
While it is not impossible to photograph the aurora with a little point and shoot digital camera, it is challenging indeed. The models are constantly changing, and perhaps in the near future it will become easier. A few of the basic limitations of most point and shoot cameras are:

1. limited timed exposure time (often 15 secs-not long enough)
2. the bulb mode, if it has one, can be difficult to use
3. the widest lens range is often not quite wide enough
4. ISO quality is much noisier
5. auto focus won't work at night--you need manual focus

If you have an digi cam with some advanced features, read your manual and see if it looks usable for aurora. You want:

1. 400 ISO, preferably 800 or higher
2. bulb mode
3. manual focus option
4. self timer release
5. wide angle lens

Exposure Chart based on ISO400 & moderate aurora brightness:
Keep in mind that the chart below is just a reference. The exposures vary based on the intensity of the aurora, the amount of ambient light from the moon, and the reflective light from the snow. The best thing to do is take a shot, look at your histogram, and make adjustments from there.

Approximate exposure times in relation to f/stop @ 400ISO - varies based on ambient light.
Camera Lens	F-stop	Time
Canon EF 24mm L	f/1.4	7.5 seconds
Canon EF 35mm L	f/2.0	15 seconds
Canon EF 24mm	f/2.8	30 seconds
Canon EF 16-35mm L	f/2.8	30 seconds
Canon EF 10-22mm	f/3.5	50 seconds

Tripod and Ballheads

A tripod is absolutely essential for northern lights photography. A tall tripod will be more comfortable, as you will be aiming the camera up towards the sky. Squatting under a short tripod cranking your neck can become very uncomfortable, very fast. (NOTE: A GOOD BALLHEAD AND TRIPOD IS REALLY IMPORTANT, ON OUR PHOTO TOURS WE HAVE HAD MANY FRUSTRATED GUESTS WHOSE SMALL TRIPOD AND FLIMSY BALLHEAD EITHER BROKE OR OPERATED SO POORLY THEY MISSED MANY PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES. A GOOD TRIPOD IS WORTH IT.)

• This Bogen 055XB tripod, although on the shorter side, is an adequate inexpensive tripod available at B&H Photo here. It even has built in leg warmers to protect your hands from cold metal.

• The GT3541 is an exceptional, and expensive, tripod from Gitzo. It is lightweight and sturdy carbon fiber, and fairly tall. Notice it has no center column. If you get a tripod with a center column, the ability to remove it can be advantageous for close up photography. Additionally, one should not rely on expanding the center column completely for aurora photography, since this makes the camera less stable and susceptible to wind movement during long exposures.

Available Here:

• We prefer ballheads as opposed to pan/tilt heads.
  The Kirk Enterprises BH-3 is a great smaller ballhead. It is not the best option for very large lenses above 300mm. Krik makes a larger ballhead BH-1 to support bigger lenses. I use both: http://www.kirkphoto.com/ballheadbh3.html

• Foam pads on your tripod legs. You will be handling your tripod a lot, both night and day, and foam is much warmer on the hands than a metal tripod leg. Inexpensive pipe insulation available at hardware stores works well. Some tripod manufacturers also make special purpose foam leg pads.

Bean Bag

• This is of equal importance as a tripod since we shoot from a vehicle window frequently, both while driving the haul road and when photographing polar bears. (We do not recommend hardware window mounts, they are slow and cumbersome, and the windows need to go up and down constantly). There are many types and variations, this is a good one from Kinesis. There will be an opportunity to buy rice or another grain to fill the bag in Fairbanks.
  Kinesis SafariSack Bean Bag
  
  

Lenses

There are several desirable qualities to look for when considering lenses for aurora photography:

• Wide angle
• Fast (large aperture of F/2.8 or wider)
• Sharp
• Minimal vignetting
• Inexpensive

As a general rule of thumb, you can pick any three of the above.
We have yet to discover the perfect lens, but here are a few to consider:

• Canon 16-35mm F/2.8 USM or Nikon 17-35 F/2.8: Outstanding optical performers, but not exceptionally fast. A bit expensive but versatile for both aurora and excellent for daytime general landscapes. It is one of my favorite lenses.
  Price: $1450-$1750

• Canon 24mm IIL F/1.4: New from Canon, a reported improvement over the previous version. Offers a two-stop advantage over the 16-35. This means a 30 second aurora exposure can be taken in 7.5 second, freezing the shapes and giving more definition. Older versions can be found for about $1000.
  Price $1700

• Canon Super Wide Angle EF 20mm f/2.8 USM Inexpensive alternative to the more versatile zooms
  Price: $ 399.95

• Sigma 20mm F/1.8: Available for both Canon and Nikon. Provides very good performance for an inexpensive lens. The corners are moderately dark and soft, which is mostly eliminated on non-full frame digital cameras.
  Price: $400

• Any 50mm F/1.4 – F/1.8: These “standard” lenses are exceptionally inexpensive and perform well optically because they are “easy” to make. However, 50mm is not very wide and may not capture the entire aurora shape well.
• An option for those shooting with Digital SLR's with a 1.5-1.6x multiplication factor: such as the Canon 50D or Nikon D90. They are about half as fast but offer wide angle (16-18mm equivalent), and are versatile for other landscape work. Only compatible with reduced-sensor size cameras
• Canon Zoom Super Wide Angle
  EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM Autofocus Lens
  Price: $ 690
• Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle
  AF 12-24mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor Autofocus Lens for Select Digital Cameras
  Price: $ 950

• Nikon Zoom Super Wide Angle
  AF 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, AF lens
  Price: $ 1800
• Long lenses

You will also want to bring longer lenses for daytime wildlife and scenic photography. Remember space and weight but don't leave long lenses behind. I use my 500mm often, in conjunction with a 1/4x or 2x converter, using a full frame sensor. Photography is often done from a vehicle window. Lenses like the 100-400mm zoom are great for this, especially if you are not using a full frame sensor, since the lens then becomes a 160mm to 640mm. If you have a 500mm f4, bring it. The 600mm f4 is large, heavy and very difficult to use from within a vehicle. Image stabilization is excellent and a benefit in almost all cases. If you don't have a long lens, you might consider renting one. If you prefer to have it shipped to Alaska, you can do so to the courier address at the right.

Camera Bodies

At least two camera bodies if possible. Newer cameras work fine in the cold as long as you can keep them supplied with a warm battery. Digital or film is your choice. The latest digital SLR cameras, especially those with a full frame sensor, are exceptional at capturing aurora. Compact point and shoot digicams, however, are virtually incapable of aurora photography due to their limited light sensitivity and light gathering abilities. Although new digi cam models enter the scene constantly, thus far they have not proved productive for aurora photography.

Other Related Equipment

• Batteries!
  Bring extra batteries. Cold weather saps energy from batteries at a rapid rate! You can keep one battery warm in your parka and change them out as necessary. At least two batteries, but three would be better.
  


• Digital media and Storage device (laptop optional) Extra media cards and some form of storage space, either a laptop computer or small digital storage device.
  


• Cable release
  A must for your cameras. You will be doing long exposures with your camera set on bulb and you do not want to shake the camera. Below illustrates how Canon's cable releases get rather rigid in minus 40 degree temps. However, those temps will not be encountered on this trip. Plastic things do get more rigid however in cold weather.


• Chemical Hand warmers
  These are critical when you are handling metal cameras for long periods of time in cold weather. They can be kept inside an overmitt or in a pocket of your coat for a quick hand warming option. They are critical in my winter photo arsenal.
  


• Headlamp
  This is an important piece of equipment for aurora photography. A headlamp allows two hands to be free while changing film or making camera adjustments. Consider the on-off switch in purchasing, as you will be operating the headlamp with gloves on. This Brinkmann Focused Beam LED Headlamp is a good choice, available here on REI’s website:
  


• Large ziploc baggies
  These can be helpful for storing film and to put your camera in when you are going from cold outdoors into a warm area to prevent fogging. However, if you have camera bag and it all zipped up when entering a warm room, no ziplock bags are necessary as long as you let the gear slowly warm up to room temperature before unzipping it.


• Roscolux gel kit:
  These small gels can be used to tone down the color and intensity of your headlamp. Red is a preferred color. Request a free sample pak from the Roscolux website here

• Visible Dust Sensor Brush
  These brushes are essential for any field work with a digital camera. They have revolutionized the sensor cleaning process and made it very simple to perform. www.visibledust.com

 

Travel Insurance

• Travel insurance is strongly recommended both for trip cancellation and medical emergency.
• AIG Travel Guard
• CSA Travel Protection
  

Important Travel Note About Village travel:

• In the unlikely event that our return flight from viewing the polar bears back to Prudhoe Bay is cancelled due to weather, an additional fee of $250 per person will be collected from all trip participants for each additional night. This additional fee covers our accommodations and enables us to continue photographing. I apologize in advance if this additional fee becomes necessary, but weather in the arctic can be unpredictable.

Travel Documentation:

• A valid US ID is required for travel to and from Alaska via commercial airline

Arriving in Alaska:

• Have your flights arrive in Fairbanks no later than 4:30 PM on DAY one in order join our welcome/orientation dinner.
• Transportation provided from the airport to the B&B for those arriving on day one of the trip.
• If you arrive earlier we can refer you to a rental car company, or you may make arrangements with the Grand View B&B (907-479-3388) for transportation service.
• For additional nights at the B&B before or after the tour, please contact the the Grand View B&B directly at (907-479-3388) to make arrangements.
• Please schedule your departure flight from Fairbanks on DAY 10 of the trip.

Safety and Security:

• We will be viewing wild animals, which can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Please keep this in mind as we travel in the arctic and you are given instructions about how to act around the wildlife. In addition we may experience winter conditions and proper gear will be necessary. If you have any questions about gear please contact us before the trip departure.

Money:

• Travelers Checks cash or credit cards all work just about everywhere in Alaska! I would recommend carrying some small amount of cash for incidental purchases and use a credit card for anything larger.

Telephone Service:

• There is standard phone and cellular phone communication-service in Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay, but limited service at our other accommodations.

Laundry:

• Laundry is available on days 1 and 10, and days 4, 5, and 6.

Climate:

• You are traveling to the high arctic in fall!! Keep in mind the arctic has ever changing weather with temperatures that can swing from below freezing to warm in a matter of hours at this time of year. Expect daytime temperatures in the 30’s and 20’s (perhaps as high as the 40’s) with nights well below freezing.
• Both rain and/or snow are possible as well so think layers when packing starting with a waterproof/windproof outer shell with layers of wool or fleece underneath.
• A down jacket is very useful this time of year for the really cold and windy days! Warm hat and gloves are essential as are liner gloves for photography!
• Remember dressing in layers is very helpful as you can remove or add as the temperature dictates.

Luggage:

• Please take into consideration that you will be traveling by van and will be living in small spaces.
• Please use soft-sided duffel bags and limit your bags to at most two medium sized bags per person and a camera bag.
• There will be no place that you need any formal clothing. Jeans can be worn even at the fanciest restaurants in Fairbanks.

Food:

• All meals are included in the cost of the trip.
• Please notify us of any special dietary requests, food allergies or food preferences.

Please take a moment to read the article I wrote:

How to photograph the northern lights with a digital camera.

Regional Books of interest:

• 1) Arctic Village by Bob Marshall - a summary of the community of
  Wiseman in the early 1900's, which specifically mentions the historic
  B&B where we will be staying.
• 2) The Brooks Range, the Ultimate Mountains by John Kauffman. It is a good read on the history of the area and
  the value of wilderness in the north.
• 3) Two in the Far North by Margaret Murie - Memoirs of a wilderness
  advocate with tales of her life in the early pioneer days of Alaska,
  namely Fairbanks and scientific exploration in Alaska's Arctic.