Snowmelt Newsletter
Spring 2007
Alaska, Oregon, & California Rafting Trips
&
Photography Workshops in Northern California

A Newsletter for River Enthusiasts and Nature Photographers!

—Announcing Summer Discounts—
Alaska, Oregon, & California River Rafting Trips

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Spring 2007 Newsletter
Wilderness Vacations in the Alaskan Wilderness
Whitewater Trips on Oregon & California Rivers
Photography Workshops in Northern California

In this issue:
Spring Sales on Selected Alaska, Oregon, and California Departures!!! Limited Time Offer;
Scroll Down to the Specific Trip.

Featured  Special Theme Trips:
Tatshenshini Folklore, Natural History, and Photography Trips
Noatak Wildlife Viewing and Photography Trip
Rogue River Classical Music, Winetasting, and Gourmet California Cuisine
Klamath River Classical Music and Winetasting Trips

Spring Photo Workshops with Jimmy Katz
Photo Workshops at Big Basin_Wilder Ranch State Park and Pt. Reyes National Seashore  
Photo Gallery:photogallery

Reservations: Booking Information
or Call (800) 786-1830 to reserve by phone.

Special Announcements:
Summer Discounts (please scroll down)

Dear Fellow Adventurers,

Springtime greetings from the coastal bluffs adjoining the Pt. Reyes National Seashore. Summer is right around the next bend, so if you’re thinking about a fun-filled extraordinary summer vacation, give us a call. We look forward to chatting with you about our journeys on the Rogue, Klamath, Tatshenshini-Alsek, or Noatak Rivers and the unique Special Interest departures that we have designed to enhance your river experience. Consider joining us in a celebration of our 35th season.

ALASKAN RIVERS; FROM SOUTHEAST ALASKA TO THE BROOKS RANGE
The Tatshenshini-Alsek and Noatak are two of the fabled rivers of Alaska.  These two distinctive journeys are each adventures of a lifetime!  Descending the Tatshenshini— a river that has more glaciers surrounding it than any other in North America— is a sight to behold. Observing swimming grizzly bears, soaring eagles, vertically climbing mountain goats, and calving glaciers makes for a visual spectacle unrivaled in all of North America.

Special Theme Departures on the Tatshenshini and Tatshenshini Detailed Itinerary
 
With migrating caribou, Dall sheep, bears, wolves, and moose crossing the landscape as we paddle our canoes downstream through an autumnal tapestry, it is no wonder that wilderness aficionados consider the Noatak, the jewel of the Arctic.

Special Theme Departure on the Noatak and Noatak Detailed Itinerary

Both experiences offer stupendous scenery, awesome encounters with wildlife, enriching educational themes with either an expert anthropologist, naturalist, photographic instructor and of course, our dedicated veteran crew.

ALASKAN RIVERS; SUMMER DISCOUNTED FARES
Natural History, Nature Photography, Tlingit Tales, Wilderness Literature
11 days, July 27-Aug 8 with anthropologist Tom Thornton, naturalist John Kipping and photographer Jimmy Katz.
Regular fare: $3195
July 27 Special! Now $2895. Save $300/person
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Book by May 22
 
Noatak Photography & Wildlife Viewing
11 day trip, September 2-14 with photographer Jimmy Katz
Regular fare: $3995
Noatak Detailed Itinerary

ROGUE AND KLAMATH; SOUTHERN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
The spirited Klamath River and the Lush and frothy Rogue are ideal for first-timers and veteran rafters alike. Both rivers provide sparkling whitewater for paddle boaters and inflatable kayakers alike. Oar boats are available for those who simply want to relax. Trips feature the finest California and Oregon winemakers serving their best varietals and then pared with our famous wilderness gourmet fare. To top it off; Baroque, Renaissance and Celtic concerts are played each evening at water’s edge.

Special Theme Departures on the Rogue and Rogue Detailed Itinerary

Special Theme Departures on the Klamath and Klamath Detailed Itinerary

ROGUE SUMMER DISCOUNTED FARES
Rogue Classical Music, Wine Tasting, & Gourmet California Cuisine Trips
4-days, June 8-11 with winemaker Steve Doerner of Cristom Vineyards and
flautist Rachel Streeter
Cristom Vineyards website: http://cristomwines.com/
Regular fares: Adults $860, Youths, $775.
June 8 Special! Adults Now: $785; Youths, $700. Save $75/person.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Book by May 8.

4 days, June 15-18 with winemaker Bill Easton of Domaine de la Terre Rouge; violinist Shira Kammen and recorder accompanist, Tish Berlin.
Domaine de la Terre Rouge website: www.terrerougewines
Regular fares: Adults $860, Youths, $775.
June 15 Special! Adults Now: $785; Youths, $700. Save $75/person.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Book by May 15.

5-days, Jun 22-26 with winemaker Sean Thackrey and violinist Cindy Albers and cellist Danny Carnahan
Sean Thackrey’s website: www.wine-maker.net
Regular fares: Adults $960, Youths, $960
June 22 Special! Adults Now: $860; Youths, $860. Save $100/person.
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Book by May 15.

5-days, Sep 16-20 with Ravenswood Winery and violinist Shira Kammen
Ravenswood Winery website: www.ravenswood-wine.com
Regular fares: Adults $960, Youths, $960.

KLAMATH SUMMER DISCOUNTED FARES
Special Theme Departures on the Klamath and Klamath Detailed Itinerary

Klamath Classical Music, Wine Tasting, & Gourmet California Cuisine Trips
3-days, June 29-Jul 1 with winemaker Michael Havens of Havens Cellars; violinist Cindy Albers and violist da gamba, Julie Jeffreys.
Havens Cellars website: www.havenswine.com
Regular fares: Adults, $495; Youths 17, $395.
June 29 Special! Adults Now $455; Youths, $345.
Save $50/person
LIMITED TIME OFFER! Book by May 20.


PHOTO WORKSHOPS: PT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE AND WILDER RANCH/BIG BASIN STATE PARKS

Photo workshops taught by Jimmy Katz are designed to help students tune up their image-making skills. These weekend seminars are a great opportunity to gather with other photographers, to “see more deeply” and to learn to photograph more expressively. Sponsored by UCSC Extension and Pt. Reyes Field Seminars, you can access these seminars at PhotoWorkshops on the Riverjourneys.com website. Fall workshops at Salt Point, Yosemite, and Pt. Reyes are currently being scheduled and will be on the website next month. For some compelling images of these rivers and other photographic destinations, go to the: photogallery. If you have not for any reason received our 2007 river trip flier, lost it or would like to send one to a friend, please give us a call or e-mail us and we'll send you one immediately. You can, of course, receive our most up-to-date information from our website: http://www.riverjourneys.com.Don't hesitate to join us! Call our toll free number, (800) 786-1830, or in the San Francisco Bay Area (415) 868-1836, to chat about our trips or e-mail us at mailto:jhrj@riverjourneys.com

If you'd like to put a group of friends, family, or professionals together please call for our group organizer packet and the generous discounts that are available.

We're very excited about our 2007 departures and certainly hope that you can join us for an  unforgettable river adventure filled with excitement, learning, and camaraderie!

Best Wishes,

James Katz/Director

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