Wayne Sawchuk and the Muskwa-Kechika: Prophet Hotsprings Horseback Photography Expedition

2010 PROPHET HOTSPRINGS HORSEBACK PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION
This 6 day trip will feature a day's ride, each way, between the Prophet River Head Camp and the Prophet River Hotsprings, where spectacular opportunities for wildlife photography abound. The Hotsprings offer no pools for swimming, rather this is a wildlife photographer's dream. The 2010 Prophet Hotsprings Horseback Photography Expedition will be hosted by Wayne Sawchuk, a guide, photographer and conservationist who has been leading horseback expeditions into the Muskwa-Kechika since 1985. Through his work with industry, wilderness organizations, and public planning processes, Wayne has been instrumental in creating a wilderness management area that serves as a model for protecting wild places worldwide. Cost C$1495 plus GST
2010 Dates
July 3-July 8 Prophet Head Camp to Prophet River Hotsprings, return This will be a day's ride each way along the spectacular upper Prophet River, past Prophet Falls, with two or three nights stay at the Hotsprings.
Flights
Flights to the Head Camp on the upper Prophet River will leave either from Fort St. John, or the Prophet River Airstrip on the Alaska Highway depending on logistics. All backcountry flights are organized by Wayne Sawchuk, and the cost is included in your fee. Times etc. are of course subject to the weather.
What to Bring
First rule: be light. Participants are limited to 70 pounds of gear and food. Expedition participants will need: - tent - sleeping bag - foamy - food - hiking boots - rubber boots - camp shoes - warm clothes - rain gear and rain hat - warm coat and underwear - waterproof gloves or mitts The project will supply all cooking equipment, dishes, camp shelter, horses and horse gear. A note about weather: it can do anything in the Northern Rockies! Come prepared for hot or cold weather. Be sure to bring binoculars and camera if you have them, and light fishing gear if you want to fish. Bugs aren't usually too bad in the Northern Rockies, but do bring some bug dope if you normally use it.
Communication
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures has a satellite phone which can be used in emergencies.
Liability Insurance
Muskwa-Kechika Adventures carries liability insurance for the expedition and camp, as required by the conditions of the Park Use Permit. Contact Wayne Sawchuk if you would like further details on this.
Travel Costs to Muncho Lake
Travel costs to reach Muncho Lake are the responsibility of the participant. Air service to Fort Nelson is provided by Air Canada and Peace Air. Greyhound Bus service is available to Fort Nelson. Bus service is available during the summer between Fort Nelson and Muncho Lake (phone (250) 774-6322 for times). You can also travel by personal vehicle.
Accommodation at Muncho Lake
The night before the floatplane departures, participants can stay at Muncho either in Northern Rockies Lodge or in a tent in the provincial campsite. Hosts at Northern Rockies Lodge, where the floatplanes will depart, are Urs and Marianne Schildknecht, who also operate Liard Air service. For rates and booking at Northern Rockies Lodge, phone 1-800-663-5269.
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