Torngat Base Camp

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Enjoy the wonders of the Big Land from our base, a safari-stylestanding tent camp complete with all the creature comforts. Designedafter traditional Inuit camps, our tents are insulated and have raisedbeds for ultimate warmth. We will strike out from camp each day bylongliner, speedboat, helicopter and foot to explore the majesty ofSaglek Bay and the orngat Mountains National Park. Troughoutour week we will experience wildlife viewing of polar bear, foxes

and whales, archaeological site visits, shing and cultural activitiesincluding soapstone carving, storytelling and sampling traditionalfoods. Troughout the week your guide, Mike Beedell will oer aseries of workshops on photography tips.

Both photos Robert Poulton

Torngat Safari: Base Camp Your Guide:Mike BeedellMikes rst journey to Newfoundlandand Labrador began 30 years ago on anassignment for Parks Canada in GrosMorne National park. Since his initialexplorations of the rugged and geologicallyoutstanding coast Mike has returned to leadexpeditions and photograph this inspiringlandscape time and again . He has been inspired by living amongst its

inhabitants who are sculpted by the sea and land and who create uniqueart ,music, literature & lifestyles. Mike began exploring the orngatMountains twenty years ago long before it evolved as a National Park. Hehas logged thousands of kilometres by ski, kayak, trekking and yacht overthe years. He looks forward to sharing his passion for this place with themost impressive mountainscapes in eastern North America.

Mike has had 30 years experience as a wilderness tour leader,photographer and guide. He is Adventure Canadas longest standingguide and oers a wide variety of experiences from small groupadventures to expedition voyages.

Mikes love for wilderness travel and other cultures is infectious. Hismarvelous sense of humour and natural gif t of music contribute to amost memorable experience.

July 27 - AUG 4, 2012

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July 27th: Goose Bay

Arriving in Goose Bay, youll be met by your local guide and taken to

your hotel to check in before the brief orientation to town and group

dinner.

July 28th: Base Camp

This morning we board our Twin Otter and depart Goose Bay toSaglek for our transfer by boat to basecamp. Unpack and relax

ahead of your orientation by your guide, Mike Beedell. Enjoy a

private dinner at the camp and spend the evening in Inuit-style tent

accommodation. Here you will have electicity, heat, and raised bunks

with bedding provided. Our washroom facilities and dining area is

located apart from the sleeping quarters. This base camp boasts the

biggest solar power array in Labrador!

The airstrip near Basecamp is an old DEW line base and is still

minimally manned. The ight from Goose Bay to Nain 1.5 hrs, fuel up

(approx. 15 min) then 1 hr on to Saglek.

Your Itinerary


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July 29th: North Arm - Saglek Bay

This is a place where the rocks revel in their freedom.Oscar Lieber Geologist, 1860

Today we have a full-day excursion from base camp to the NorthArm of Saglek Bay. This ord will take your breath away with

precipitous cliffs where falcons soar, sand beaches, roaring waterfallsand the story of glaciation that sculpted this landscape. There arefew places on earth where such an array of geological featuresand processes can be observed in a single landscape. The limitedvegetation cover, high mountains, coastal cliffs, deeply incisedords, and sheer cliffs that cut perpendicular to the rock fabric,provide some of the best exposures of the earths geologic history.

Here Mike will offer a photo workshop on landscape and macrophotography. He will cover methods of captureing the essence of this

massive landscape and giving your images a sense of scale. Also youwill learn the ner details of documenting the macro world wheretiny little owers, mosses, plants and thousand year old lichensthrive.

We will have the opportunity to hike to an inland lake fed by astunning waterfall. Youll also be able to try your hand at catchingsome sh. A trip out on the land wouldnt be complete without a boil- up - enjoy!

July 30th: Rose Island

Today we have a full morning to explore Rose Island, an areainhabited by the Inuit for thousands of years. Here we nd hundredsof ancient Inuit graves, of which only a few have been properlysurveyed to date. We learn about the more recent history, includingthe repatriations human remains removed for research. Rose Islandwas a popular summer meeting spot for divergent early groups, asit is very rich in marine life, so hunting would have been good. Theafternoon is left free to settle into camp, mingle with researchers,

youth, elders and other camp guests and explore our surroundings.

July 31st / August 1: Ramah Bay

We take the longliner to Ramah Bay. Ramah was a small mission runby the Moravian Church in northern Labrador from 1871 until 1908.It is also the site of an uncommon semi-translucent light-grey stonewith dark banding called Ramah chert used for aking chippedstone tools (mostly bifaces and projectile points).

We will have a chance to explore the bay and will make camp for thenight before returning the next afternoon. Overnight in tents.

August 2: Helicopter Excursions

Today we will have helicopter excursions, either for aerialphotography, or weather conditions permitting, to drop those who areinterested out of basecamp so they may hike back in. Throughout theday, Mike will conduct photo workshops.

August 3: Basecamp

We will spend the day hiking in the area around basecamp, on thelookout for polar bears, caribou and marine mammals. There arenumerous hikes out of base camp ranging from rolling terrain tosteep inclines. In the evening we will have our private farewelldinner.

August 4: Departure

After breakfast, we transfer to the airstrip via longliner to join ourcharter ight back to Goose Bay today.

Please note: This is our intended itinerary. The Torngat MountainsNational Park exists in a very harsh environment and weather isalways a factor. Our exact daily activities will be determined by ourenvironmental conditions and will be made onsite.


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DetailsPrice: $6,995 USD + HST

Min: 8 adventurers - all accommodations based ondouble occupancy

Fitness Level: Moderate

Tour Price Includes:

Hotel accommodation July 27 and group dinner Airport transfer and town orientation in Goose Bay Charter ight from Goose Bay to basecamp max

20kg (44lbs) allowance 6 nights Inuit Style tent accommodation at base

camp (bedding included), singles not guaranteed

Overnight excursion to Ramah or alternate(camping - tents) - transfer by longliner Full day longliner excursion to North Arm, Saglek

Bay Half day excursion to Rose Island 1 - 45m long helicopter ight for each person (4

people at a time), All meals dinner day 1 - breakfast day 8 wo private dinners including wine

3 photographic workshops Services of bear guards Services of expert guide Mike Beedell 3% MBC Stewardship levy

Tour Price Does Not include:

Return airfare to Goose Bay ransfers August 4 ravel insurance

ips ($10 - 15 per day) Personal clothing HS

Both photos Mike Beedell

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