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Kerrick James Photo Tour Full Itinerary
2009 Tour Dates: May 17-24 October 27-November 4
Day 0 An early evening introduction, orientation and critique session in Henderson, Nevada, with Kerrick James. Time afterward for group or individual dinners. Guests can travel via ground transportation from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, or fly to Las Vegas and drive to Henderson.
Day 1 8 am start for an easy 11 mile kayak trip thru Black Canyon, from Hoover Dam to various hot springs and into Emerald Cave in late afternoon. Overnight in St. George, Utah.
Day 2 Sunrise hike and shoot on slickrock sandstone in Snow Canyon State Park, then a scenic backroads drive to the ghost town of Grafton, with views of Zion to the north. Late in the day we shoot sunset light from Toroweap and camp.
Day 3 Sunrise shoot at Toroweap, followed by shooting sessions at either The Wave, South Coyote Buttes, or White Pockets. Overnight in Page. The photo sessions at the Wave are not guaranteed, because of the permit process. If permits are not attainable, alternate worthwhile locations will be scheduled.
Day 4 Second group will take their turns at The Wave, while the first group explores White Pockets (which has superb reflections if rain has filled the Pockets). Overnight in Page.
Day 5 Photo critique session at hotel in Page, superwide photo op of Horseshoe Bend in mid-morning, then drive to Monument Valley's Hunt's Mesa to set up camp with Navajo hosts. Late afternoon light and shooting, dining and camping under the stars.
Day 6 Predawn light over Monument Valley, with views north to Hovenweep and west to Navajo Mountain. Explore the mesa and drive across red sand dunes on return route to Kayenta. Guests will return to Phoenix in the early evening.