A STORY OF FIRE

Wildfires play a crucial role in the natural ecosystem and kick-start regeneration by providing ideal growing conditions for a new, healthier forest. Join us on an interpretive photo tour about wildfires, with a focus on nature's resiliency and the long-term benefits to the ecosystem.

 

A Story of Fire

$200 (incl. Fees & GST)

Maximum 3 participants

4 Hours

TBA

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Itinerary

The tour itinerary of A STORY OF FIRE is flexible and changes upon seasonal highlights. Fire is part of the Rocky Mountain ecosystem, native plant and animal species have evolved to live with fire. The first years of regrowth will showcase an immense transformation in vegetation. Wildlife will thrive on these new food sources and adapt well to post-fire habitat changes.

Our choice of locations is dependent on multiple factors, including preferred subject matter and local weather conditions. Possible tour locations include:

  • Pyramid Bench, including Patricia Lake and Pyramid Island.

  • Across the Athabasca; including Lake Edith, Lake Annette and Old Fort Point.

  • Maligne Valley; including Maligne Overlook, Medicine Lake and Maligne Lake.

  • Along the Icefields Parkway (93N); including Athabasca Falls and Sunwapta Falls.

We acknowledge that Jasper National Park is located in Treaty 6 and 8, and the traditional lands of the Anishinabe, Aseniwuche Winewak, Dene-zaa, Nêhiyawak, Secweìpemc, Stoney Nakoda, Mountain Métis and Métis.

It is a privilege to explore and photograph these traditional, ancestral and rightful lands.

Skill Level

Our photo tours are tailored to the skill level of the participants, from first-timers to seasoned professionals, and are suitable to anyone with a digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless) with manual control of shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings.

Physical Abilities

Generally speaking a photo tour will include roadside locations and short hikes (>3 KM) on well-defined trails with slight elevation changes and uneven terrain. Our photo tours are tailored to the abilities of the tour participants and may be customized upon request.

Weather

The weather patterns in the Canadian Rockies are fickle and hard to forecast accurately. Moody days might not make for the best views, but besides grand mountain vistas we can photograph canyons, lakes, waterfalls, glaciers, wildlife, trees, etc.

All photo tours will run in adverse weather, unless a Public Alert has been published by Environment Canada. In that case, a full refund, minus $50 admin fee, will be provided.

Gear

  • DSLR/Mirrorless camera

  • Lenses; recommended minimum of a wide-angle (<16mm) and a telephoto zoom lens (>200mm). For night photography a lens with wide aperture (F2.8 or lower) is strongly recommended.

  • Tripod (!)

  • Filters

  • Extra batteries and SD cards

  • Accessories; lens cloth, cable release/intervalometer, L-bracket, etc

  • Camera backpack

  • Sturdy footwear and appropriate clothing (layers)

  • Gloves and toque (yes, even in summer)

  • Headlamp

  • Bear Spray

  • Snacks and water/coffee/tea

Terms and Conditions

Please take the time to review WILDLAND’s Terms and Conditions, including our cancellation policy. By booking a photo tour you acknowledge and agree to the requirements set forth in this Agreement.

CONTACT US

info@wildlandphototours.com
(403) 431-3174

Jasper, Alberta, Canada