Photography Workshops in the Yukon

Yukon Photography Workshops at Kevin Pepper Photography

Yukon is home to Canada’s highest peak, the world’s largest non-polar ice fields, several Canadian Heritage Rivers and healthy, abundant wildlife. From the crimson carpet of the tundra in autumn, to the majestic mountain peaks and arguably the best northern lights viewing in Canada, the vast pristine wilderness of the Yukon beckons.

Yukon’s jaw-dropping natural features are what set this place apart. This is a land rich with dramatic mountain vistas, wild rivers and crystal clear lakes. Close to 80 per cent remains pristine wilderness.

My Experience in the Yukon

I have been leading workshops in the Yukon since 2013. It is one of the areas of Canada that I am passionate about. I am a fully registered guide with the Territory of Yukon. That means you should have peace of mind as I have experience you should expect from a guide and I am registered with the Park services and government as a licensed guide. 

Landscape

At least twenty mountains in the St. Elias Range in southwest Yukon exceed 4,000 metres, and more than a handful exceed 5,000 metres. Towering over them all and surrounded by vast ice fields is Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak at 5,959 m.

The southern part of the Yukon is covered by vast coniferous boreal forest, rugged mountains, and a network of rivers and lakes. In the North, rolling arctic tundra stretches to the Arctic Ocean. Yukon’s north coastline includes beaches, cliffs, sea ice, lagoons and coastal plains.

Yukon landscapes are absolutely fantastic. The Tombstone Mountains are called the Pategonia of Canada, and if you happen to join me I will show you why. http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/workshops/

Aurora

Arguably the best place to photograph the aurora in Canada, the Yukon offers the photographer, not only fantastic aurora opportunities because of its northern latitude, but also the great foregrounds to frame the amazing aurora opportunities. You can choose from reflection images at one of the remote lakes, to mountain landscapes  and dense, remote forests. 

Please see all my aurora photography workshops on my workshop page. We photograph the Northern Lights between August and March every year. 

See those workshops here, http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/workshops/

Waters

Yukon has over 70 canoeable wilderness rivers including four Canadian Heritage Rivers. Countless scenic lakes dot the landscape making the Yukon a significant reservoir of fresh water. Almost two-thirds of the territory is drained by the mighty Yukon River, Canada's second longest river.

The Big Salmon, Teslin, and storied Yukon River combine scenery, wildlife viewing, history, fishing and friendly rapids. Exhilarating rivers like the Alsek, Tatshenshini and Firth beckon for rafting. The Snake, Bonnet Plume and Wind rivers flow through one of the most remote regions of North America.

Glacial-fed Tagish, Marsh, Teslin, Bennett and Atlin lakes form the Southern Lakes. Camping and fishing abound along inviting roadside lakes like Kathleen, Fox, Five Mile, Frances, Frenchman and Chapman.

Wildlife

Yukon’s vast wild regions, varied ecosystems, and relatively sparse human population make the Yukon a haven for some of North America’s most rare and impressive species.

Yukon is home to abundant northern species like caribou, wolves and grizzly bears and millions of migratory birds. Lynx, coyotes, foxes and scores of small mammals thrive in its forests. The possibility for wildlife exists around every bend. Keep your eyes open and keep these tips in mind to make the most Yukon’s wildlife viewing opportunities.

I have a number of wildlife photography workshops that I run in the Yukon. I offer Grizzly Bear photo workshops, fall colour photo workshops, northern lights, winter landscapes and I will even take you dog sledding. :-)

To see all my wildlife workshops please visit my workshop page where all my workshops are listed. You just might find your next photography vacation there. 

Visit this link to see those workshops. http://www.kevinpepperphotography.com/workshops/