Trip Planning

TRIP PLANNING for LAKE CLARK PHOTO WORKSHOP
The workshop for 2008 is July 14th – July 21st and the trip is all inclusive, price is $5,900 from Anchorage and return. If you have any questions give us a call at (907)223-9386. During the summer call us at the lodge at (907)781-2231. Ask to speak with either Preston Cavner or Micah Ness.

2008 WORKSHOP OUTLINE
Brown Bears and Landscape Photography in Lake Clark National Park The itinerary includes: Little Lake Clark’s spectacular glacial area full of water falls and granite cliffs Chinitna Bay’s wetlands & waterfall in the midst of breathtaking mountains Tanalian Falls and Kontrashibuna Lake Two days of Bear viewing photography Aerial viewing opportunities Landscape & wildlife photography at its finest! This trip is tailored for all levels of experience, with additional instruction and debriefing in the evenings at the lodge. The trip is limited to 8 maximum guests, making it personable and allowing ample time for photography opportunities. Also, be one of the first to enjoy the new additions to Stonewood Lodge. Fly by commercial airline to Anchorage, Alaska. Take a taxi to Lake Clark Air Service at 2425 Merrill Field Drive and have the taxi pull around to the back of the building. Call Stacie Cavner during this transfer to make sure everything is on track and this way we know you are on schedule and have your bags. Incoming guests generally will be arriving on a Monday and departing Anchorage for the Lodge at 4:00 pm and arrive at 5:30 pm. Guests on their way out will depart on the next Monday at 9:00 am and arrive into Anchorage at 10:30 am. This airfare is included into the cost of the trip. Baggage allowances are one piece at 50 lbs. and some misc. pieces at 20 lbs. Your luggage will be weighed at Lake Clark Air- please discuss any extra gear you have over our weight limit. Any additional items may be left in Anchorage available to pick up on the way through. Please leave all hard sided luggage in Anchorage with the exception of a medium size roller duffel. After booking is completed we will organize your transfer flight to the lodge. Most of the flights to Lake Clark go through spectacular Lake Clark Pass (weather permitting) so keep your camera handy.

CC LOCKWOOD For more information go to www.cclockwood.com (Click on Lagniappe, then Alaska Workshops). Overnight Accommodations in Anchorage The flight schedule we have will connect with most arrivals and departures. If you would prefer to overnight in Anchorage, we recommend the Millennium Hotel or the Captain Cook.

On arriving at the lodge you will be shown to a room for the week and orientation will follow after dinner. This is also a good time to ask any questions on the upcoming week or to just relax around the lodge. The lodge atmosphere is informal and casual attire is recommended. After a day of photography, you can relax in the sauna or the lodge and begin the evening with hors d’ oeuvre's. Dinner is normally at 6:30 pm. We do have one phone line at the lodge, if you need to make a phone call during your stay please bring a calling card for this. The lodge phone is (907)781-2231.
The weather can range from 50 to 85 degrees. The mornings can be cool. Alaskan weather is unpredictable and rain and wind can be a factor during your trip. Packing and Gearing Up for Alaska - 1 set rain gear or a 3/4 length rain coat that is longer than the tops of knee
boots. - Flashlight (we recommend a head lamp by Petzel) - 1 pair knee high LaCrosse or other boots, water proof (200 grams max) ankle
fit - 1 pair Outdoor boot (water Proof) - Slip on shoes - Very light small sleeping bag for indoors (Recommend a compressible -with a
compression stuff sack) (Compressed size 8 inches by 12 inches) (Item can be
supplied if requested) - 1 pair of gloves or mittens - 2 or more T-shirts or long sleeves - Filson Cap with ear flaps or Balaclava - 4 or more pairs of quality socks (wool or polyester) - 1 pair thin long johns (silk is recommended) - 2 or more pairs of pants (Variety) - 1Thin fleece sweater- zip up type - 1 Jacket -light weight & warm ( Recommend quolifill or down for warmth)
(Please do not bring a heavy jacket - just a warm one) - Neck warmer/ scarf or balaclava - Toiletry articles (downsize to small sizes) - Extra prescription glasses or contacts, if needed - Sunglasses - Any medication - Water bottle - 3 or more Zip-locks & 2 large trash bags - Reading material (for weathered-in days - Belt (optional) - 2 Camera bodies to fit all your lenses - Tripod (ball head or pan head) - Wide angle lens 20 to 35mm  - Macro lens 105mm or 200mm - Telephoto lens 300 - 500mm (wildlife)  - Regular lens 50 mm, or a 35 - 70mm, with macro feature - Medium telephoto- 180 - 200mm or 80 -200 zoom  - 1.4x teleconverter for the telephoto  - Flash - strobe (TTL flash capabilities)  - Film or memory cards (5-15 rolls a day or digital) - Cleaning fluid, lens tissue, and blower ball  - 81-A filters and circular polarizing warming filters - 2 - stop split density filters  - Extra batteries  - Jeweler's screwdrivers  - Camera equipment designed backpack (Optional, but not recommended while
interacting with villagers) (Please don’t bring jumbo size suitcases. Travel as light and tight as possible.

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