2024 Abraham Lake 'Ice Bubble' Photo Tours

Nick Fitzhardinge is a passionate landscape photographer based in Canmore in the Canadian Rockies. His love of nature & wilderness experiences is equally matched by a desire to portray these places through photography, blending documentation, creativity & artistic vision to create stunning works of art. You can find his growing portfolio of the Rockies at www.nickfitzhardingephotography.ca

Nick Fitzhardinge Photography

Explore Abraham Lake and photograph the famous frozen ice bubbles this winter on these exciting weekend photo adventures!

Abraham Lake View Point

TWO SETS OF DATES AVAILABLE: DEC 31-JAN 1 (New Years with bubbles!) or JAN 13-14 (Dark Night Skies).TIMING: Meet at 7.30am in the in the Banff area on the first day and finish at 2pm in the Lake Louise area on the following day.EVENT COST: $475 + GSTSKILL LEVELS: All

DESCRIPTION: These 1 night events will allow you the chance to photograph the famous frozen ice bubbles &amp; take on the challenges and amazing possibilities for winter photography at Abraham Lake! The first event is a new years eve and new years day on the ice, which will be something totally different to ring in your new years with! The second event is timed for a dark night sky weekend. Both should be fantastic timing for the best ice possible at Abraham.There will be many opportunities to learn about landscape photography and create personal or bucket list images on this weekend. I will be by your side providing guidance and photo instruction as you need at every stop along the way, all while ensuring it is a safe and fun experience.* Transportation is NOT included however carpooling is encouraged. Contact me to discuss options for that. Winter tires are mandatory for anybody driving a vehicle during the event.** Accommodation, food &amp; drink are NOT included. Contact me with information on where to book the hotel.*** Make sure that you have adequate travel, medical &amp; equipment insurance.

<h3>FAQ's</h3>What should I bring to the event?DSLR/Mirrorless camera, wide angle and telephoto lenses, tripod, filters, camera bag, cold weather clothing - lots of layers, gloves - inner and outer pairs, neck warmer/face covering in case of wind, beanie/toque, insulated winter boots, hand/toe warmers, thermals, spare batteries, spare memory cards, headlamp, &amp; ice cleats (if you don't have these then let me know and I will be able to provide you with a basic set to use for the event).What are my transportation options for getting to and from the event?You will need to bring a vehicle equipped with winter tires as transportation is not included. Car pooling is recommended and might be an option so get in touch to see if you would prefer to car pool.How cold will it be and will there be snow &amp; wild weather?This time of year can be very cold but sometimes it is mild too. Expect between -6C (21 F) and -20C (-4 F) but it could be warmer or colder than that (colder at night, or if it is windy, which it often is at Abraham Lake). It also regularly snows in January which is great for winter wonderland landscape photography. What level of photographer is this event for?All photographers from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. I will be able to tailor my guidance &amp; instruction to you through a personalized 1 on 1 approach within the small group setting.What level of activity will this event have?A low level of physical activity. The focus is on photography. Activities will be tailored to the whole group with the safety and enjoyment of all participants in mind** I am a winter accredited ACMG Hiking Guide &amp; winter accredited IGA Professional Interpretive Guide.

CANCELLATION POLICYPlaces are non-refundable but are transferable. It is the responsibility of the participant to find a new replacement and handle the fee transfer. How can I contact the organizer with any other questions?<a href="https://www.mountainphototours.ca/contact/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Contact me here</a> if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

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