YUKON GOLD

Kluane Lake, Yukon Territory

 

》TRIP INFO

LOCATION: YUKON CABINS, KLUANE LAKE, YUKON
DATES: AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
DURATION: 4 DAYS
INSTRUCTORS:
KRIS ANDRES + CURTIS JONES*
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVELS:
ALL
PHYSICAL RATING: EASY
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: CABINS, SHARED
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 15
COST: $2,950 CAD + GST

A payment plan is available for this workshop. See below.

 
 

Hosted at the beautiful Yukon Lake Cabins on Kluane Lake in rugged and beautiful Yukon Territory!

Join us for a fun-filled extended weekend in late summer on the edges of the spectacular Kluane National Park. From vast, sweeping landscapes to intimate scenes, this is the perfect workshop setting to take your landscape photography skills to the next level!

Our group will stay in the cozy, wildlife-themed cabins at Yukon Lake Cabins while enjoying exclusive use of this unforgettable lakeshore location. It’s the perfect place to hone your landscape photography skills, meet new people and experience a closeness with nature.

We hope you’ll join us for this photography workshop in The Yukon!

 
 
 

》What You’ll Learn

1. How to shoot the intimate details of nature and grand landscapes.

2. How to develop skills as a landscape photographer using tools/techniques like filters, long exposure, and black + white.

3. Honing your vision as a storyteller in the wilderness.

4. Classroom sessions and live field demos with our talented OFFBEAT leaders on areas like astro photography, compositions, and other technical materials.

5. Photographing wildlife and the aurora borealis, as opportunities allow!

》YOUR OFFBEAT INSTRUCTORS

KRIS ANDRES // CO-LEADER
Based at the doorstep of the Canadian Rockies in Calgary, Alberta, Kristopher considers the mountains (along with everywhere he travels) to be his second home. Kris is always up for endless adventures with a smile—no matter how "atmospheric" the conditions are. He will be overly excited in almost everything he does in life, capturing each story with the click of a shutter, in any and all genres—from adventure to landscapes to portraiture to food and more! When he’s not out creating, Kris is a full-time yogi working to refine himself every day. [Bio Photo by Paul Zizka]

CURTIS JONES // CO-LEADER
Curtis is an adventure, landscape and portrait photographer from Newfoundland and Labrador who considers Nunavut his second home. Never tiring of seeing the sun rise from a new horizon or watching a contagious smile grow on the faces of friends and strangers alike as they step out of their comfort­ zone, Curtis seeks to tell stories with his photographs as he lives out his own. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of working with world­class athletes, artists, and production teams while shooting in some of the globe’s most raw, wild, and challenging locations. Equal parts adventurer, artist and clown, he is never far from a camera, a tent or a good punchline.

* As per our Terms and Conditions, OFFBEAT reserves the right to change, at any time, the tour leader of any workshop.

》Accommodation and Meals

Your home for the duration of the workshop is the Yukon Lake Cabins on the shores of Kluane Lake at Silver City. The price includes all meals, accommodation, and instruction. Please note that transportation is not included. All meals will be catered, including a variety of group sit-down meals at the cabins and packed lunches while out in the field.

》Important Note

This is not a luxury tour. While comfortable, please note that accommodations are somewhat rustic and will be shared (roughly four participants per cabin). Know, however, that cabin time is actually fairly minimal - we will be spending a lot of time in the field during this workshop; think of the cabin as the place you close your eyes between capturing magic.

》INS AND OUTS

What’s Included:

  • Daily instruction/mentoring by Kris Andres and Curtis Jones.

  • All accommodations at Yukon Cabins and meals from start to end of workshop.

  • Field sessions and demos.

  • Location scouting and itinerary planned by OFFBEAT instructors.

  • Lifetime membership to OFFBEAT Community.

What’s Not Included:

  • Transportation. Participants need to find their own way from Whitehorse to Kluane National Park. Carpooling with be coordinated and encouraged through the workshop group.

  • Travel Insurance.

》ITINERARY

Full itinerary to be provided to participants upon arrival.

Here’s a sample schedule of what you can expect (please note that details are very likely to change as we finalize everything between now and then):

Schedule subject to change.

Day 1 - August 29, 2025

  • 3 PM – Arrival and check-in at the cabins. Please note it is approximately a 3-hour drive from Whitehorse (closest major airport to Kluane Lake) so give yourself plenty of time to get there.

  • 3:30 – 5 PM– Presentations

  • Dinner

  • 6PM - 12AM Possibility of astro/aurora photography

Day 2 - August 30, 2025

  • Morning sunrise shoot, field demos around area (will bring snacks)

  • Breakfast

  • Afternoon Editing Session

  • Field / shooting

  • Dinner

  • Possibility of astro/aurora photography 

Day 3 - August 31, 2025

  • Morning sunrise shoot

  • Breakfast

  • Afternoon Editing Session

  • Field / shooting 

  • Dinner

  • Possibility of astro/aurora photography

Day 4 - September 1, 2025

  • Sunrise shoot, field demos around the area

  • Breakfast

  • Q&A with Curtis & Kris, we finish at 12PM

 

WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY

“Thank you for hosting such an exceptional workshop. You provided a great mix of environments to photograph which was nicely balanced with time to shoot, reflect and learn new skills. Assistance was easy to access and the leaders were encouraging and very willing to share their knowledge with participants. The overall environment; whether in the field or back and the lodge; was relaxed and inviting. And of course; one must comment on the exceptional meals provided throughout the workshop. Lots of laughs were had and memories were made! Thank you for such an exceptional experience OFFBEAT Leaders! There are definitely more workshops with OFFBEAT in my future! 5⭐️

— Brenda Baltimore

“I've done four OFFBEAT trips so far—all to spots that I never thought I'd see. And I will keep coming back. The quality of the experiences, the photography, and the people are without peer.”

— B. Dodge

 

“Offbeat is unique. Not just a photography workshop; not just a tour; not just one event...NO; what you are building here is a Community. I've met so many wonderful people through here who have remained friends and with whom I look forward to traveling with again and again.

— Lisa O.

PRICE/PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Cost: CAD $2,950+ GST

Payment options:

1) Full payment or

2) Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $750 + GST + Final Payments

  • CAD $1100 + GST due by July 1, 2024

  • CAD $1000 + GST due by February 5, 2025

Note: Failure to pay by the payment due date means forfeiting the deposit and the spot will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant (see more in the cancellation policy below).

If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant.

 》IMPORTANT INFO

Please visit our FAQs for more information on What to Bring, our Physical Ratings and Photography Levels.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This event focuses 100% on landscape + outdoor photography. It is worth noting that the workshop will be quite intense in order to maximize field time. Participants are not expected to participate in every aspect of the workshop weekend. It’s up to you to get out as much as you like, though of course it is recommended you give it your all.

IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR YOU?

Physical Rating (Easy): Most locations will be readily accessible form the road, although we may hike short distances on occasion.

Photography Level (All): This workshop is open to both amateur and professional photographers.

INSURANCE POLICY 

It is advised that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage.

Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility.

By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.

Please see our Insurance page for more information about our insurance partner, World Nomads.

》OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2022.

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