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THE MAGIC of HANKSVILLE, UTAH

May 26 - 28

Two incredible national parks & one stunning state park . . .

DRAMATICALLY DIVERSE

LANDSCAPE

Such an amazing and peculiar landscape! Join me along with Dave Soldano and Ken Childress of American Photo Treks for this unique and memorable location.

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We will photographing Factory Butte, the alluvial fans, the Henry Mountains, the canyon many spires and whatever else piques your fancy!

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We'll be photographing sunrises and sunsets so plan on long days. 

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Awesome drone opportunities if that is your thing

 

For more info and to join us please follow this link to register! MORE INFO AND REGISTER HERE

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ITINERARY

FRIDAY, May 26, 2023

  • Meet @ 3pm at the Whispering Sands Hotel parking lot, 90 UT-95, Hanksville, UT 84734

    • Introductions

    • Load up and head out

  • QUICK PHOTO OP

    • Trees or in front of alluvial fins

    • Mars Station, drones

  • SUNSET AT LDS (sunset:  8:25 pm)

    • Walk to LDS…approximately ¾ miles on dirt packed road, easy walk

    • Other points of interest

      • Henry Mountains

      • Canyon

      • Drone opportunity

      • Other spires

    • MEET UP AT CARS AT 9:30 pm for return to Hanksville

 

SATURDAY, May 27, 2023  SUNRISE:  6:03 am

  • Meet @ 5:00 am @ Whispering Sands Hotel

    • Participant head count

    • Load cars with gear

  • SUNRISE AT MOONSCAPE OVERLOOK

    • Wander, do not be stuck at one location, the best shot may be behind you

    • Variety of lens options

    • Meet up @ cars @ 8:00 am for departure to next site
       

  • PICK OUT THE DETAILS:  FACTORY BUTTE

    • Great opportunity for breakfast/snack

    • Drone opportunity

    • Long lens recommendation 70-200 up to 3/4/500

    • Meet up @ cars @ 11:15 am

  • SOUTH FACTORY BUTTE OVERLOOK

    • Another great drone spot

    • Advise that they will go to monolith when better light

    • Meet up @ cars @ 11:15 am

  • HEAD BACK TO HANKSVILLE

    • Bathroom opportunity

    • Lunch @ Outlaws Roost

    • Visit Hole in the Wall Gas Station/grab any drinks/food/snacks you may want

    • Meet @ car @ 1:15 pm

  • LITTLE EGYPT:  EXPLORE THE HOODOOS

    • Don’t miss the “Snow Cone”

    • Wander through the Hoodoos and find your shots

    • Meet @ the cars @ 2:30 pm

  • BACK OF FACTORY BUTTE

    • STOP AT SWING ARM FOR BATHROOM OPPORTUNITIY

    • Drone area

    • Long Lens

    • Focus on spines

    • Load cars @ 4:15 pm

    • LOOK BACK AT HENRY MOUNTAINS FOR PHOTO OP

  • ALIEN ROCKS

    • Unique formations

    • Quick stop, no wandering

    • Approximately 20 minute stop

  • KIM’s NOTCH FOR SUNSET

    • Great drone opportunity

    • sunset @ 8:37 pm

    • Load cars @ 9:30 pm

    • Head back to Hanksville

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 24   SUNRISE:  6:03 AM

  • Meet @ Whispering Sands Hotel @ 5:00 am

  • SUNRISE @ FACTORY BUTTE

    • Drone opportunity

  • FIELDERS CHOICE – WEST FACTORY BUTTE ROAD

    • Stop for shots along the way

    • Explore area around Kim’s notch

    • Load cars @   ?    

    • Head back to Hanksville

SO MUCH TO SEE

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Encourage a visit to Goblin Valley State Park before or after workshop

  • Area around Hanksville is a sandy environment, take precautions with gear

  • Days will be long, pack clothing and food to ensure maximum enjoyment

  • Attendees are responsible for meals, will stop for lunch @ local Hanksville diners

    • Breakfast on the go/before departure

    • Dinner after sunset

    • Bring snacks/drinks for the day, limited cooler space available

    • Excellent for drone flying/footage, make sure batteries are freshly charges

  • Days will start and end in the dark, bring headlamps

  • Strongly suggest a full range of lenses from wide to zoom

  • While we will try and stay within the times stated on the itinerary, please be flexible if adjustments need to be made due to weather, great/bad light, etc.

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LODGING

The Whispering Sands Motel

90 UT-95, Hanksville, UT 84734 

435-542-3238


Do not hesitate! Make your reservations ASAP through their website HERE

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WORKSHOP CANCELLATION, DEPOSIT, PAYMENT & REFUND POLICIES

 

We must rely on your confirmed attendance to make important arrangements, reservations and payments in advance for your workshop to be a positive and pleasant experience. If you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible.

 

DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS . . .
Your initial deposit is fully refundable within 72 hours of making the deposit. After 72 hours, your deposit becomes non-refundable. The balance of the workshop is due 30 days before the first day of the workshop. If your initial deposit is made inside of 30 days from the first day of the workshop, full payment may be required in lieu of the usual deposit. A payment schedule may be arranged if this makes attending a Soul Road Trip more possible for you. Contact me directly for an installment payment opportunity. EMAIL

 

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS & TRANSFERS . . .
Sometimes you need to cancel a trip. Plans and desires change and we understand that. We also hope that you understand certain arrangements, reservations and plans must be made weeks if not months out from a workshop. Deposits are used to make these arrangements to make your experience a pleasant one. Of course, we wish you to come again and again and to tell your friends about your wonderful experience.

 

However, if you must cancel, please be aware of these policies. After the initial 72 hours after making a deposit, that deposit is non-refundable. If you cancel after 72 hours and 30 days before the first day of the workshop, any additional monies are refundable less a 15% administration fee. If you must cancel within 30 days before the first day of the workshop, all funds are non-refundable so we recommend travel insurance.


Check out allianztravelinsurance.com or squaremouth.com for trip insurance opportunities.

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Workshop registrations are usually NOT transferable. We will take each situation on a case-by-case basis. If Soul Road Trips needs to cancel a workshop, we will let you know as soon as possible and at least 14 days prior to the first day of the scheduled workshop, and immediately refund your full tuition. However, we will not be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets or lodging reservations. Please do not purchase airline tickets or make non-refundable deposits on lodging that cannot be canceled before the trip.

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