EPIC 7 NIGHT WORKSHOP WEST COAST 21-28 April 2017

Below is all the information you will need to help you prepare for your trip to . Whilst we usually experience great weather, there is always a chance of rain on the West Coast! We will keep an eye on the weather and if it looks like we will be rained out for the entire workshop, then we will postpone/cancel with a full refund. If we decide to go ahead and still experience some rain, we won’t refund the course fees, but will endeavour to alter the itinerary to accommodate the weather, using wet periods to edit photos.

THE TOTAL COST FOR THE 7 NIGHTS IS $4795.00 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE AND INCLUDES: • Helihike on Fox Glacier, adventure through Ice Caves, walk on an alien like landscape. • 30mins doors off (Helicopter) photography over Fox Glacier and around Mt Tasman and Cook and back. • Overnight mountain hut stay (Heli flights included), an incredible experience. • Boat tour on Okarito lagoon, birds, landscapes, mountains and the famous Boatshed! • for sunrise, sunset and stars. • – a true gem of the West Coast. • Bruce bay, see the mysterious ancient Rimu forest! • Day trip to Jacksons bay and the . • Magical misty , under stars or sunlight, either way is amazing. • Min 3 star accommodation twin/triple share • Fox Glacier Valley: creeks, , Fox Glacier, waterfalls, mountains, • Franz Josef Valley: mountains, , Glacier, chamois (sometimes), 3 accessible waterfalls, Andris Apse gallery, lake mapourika • Plus much much more!

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE MEALS OR DRINKS.

Fox Glacier Okarito Heli-Hike EPIC 7 NIGHT WORKSHOP WEST COAST 21-28 April 2017 Fox Glacier

WHAT TO BRING: • Good walking shoes/boots • Raincoat and wet weather gear • Warm gear: beanie, gloves thermals etc. • Plenty of layers • Long sleeved clothing or you’ll be taken away by the sandflies! • Insect repellent • DSLR camera • Tripod (a must for astrophotography!) • Laptop loaded with Lightroom (download a free 1 month trial before you leave home!) • Battery charger and extra batteries • Memory cards - at least 32gb • Snacks, meals and drinks, as these are not provided, but can be purchased in Fox

Jacobs River

TCs: We need a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 to keep the group manageable and to ensure that each person gets plenty of one on one time. 10% deposit ($479.50) to be made on booking (non-refundable) with balance owing 1 week before commencement of the course. We will not hold a place without payment. If WE cancel the trip (eg. weather conditions or lack of numbers), we will either: 1. offer another set of dates or 2. refund 100% of your payment. If YOU cancel your booking, then we will refund your payment less the deposit ($479.50). You will need to make your own way to Fox Glacier, however we may be able to help you with transport from You will need to organise health/travel insurance to cover equipment losses and failure as we will not be held responsible for such mishaps. You need to make sure that you have a level of fitness to cover our excursions and any health problems that may prohibit such activity need to be clearly expressed at time of booking. NB: You will need to be in Fox Glacier ready to start at 3pm on the 21st April where we will meet to go through what we will be covering during the workshop. Bring your notebooks, pen, and camera gear, as we will then be heading out for sunset. We look forward to meeting you and sharing our piece of the West Coast; whilst helping you to learn photography, have a fantastic experience and capture some amazing shots! Heli-Hike

Lake Matheson Jackson Bay

Almer Hut

Fox Glacier Okarito

Lake Mapourika Jackson Bay Fox Glacier