Winter in the Eagle Kingdom

The workshop/trip starts and ends in Lauvsnes, Nord-Trøndelag.

Day 1

Arrival to Ole Martin, latest 7 PM. Frode has an evening review of photo technique before the photography.

Days 2, 3 and 4

During these days we do two days in golden eagle hides and one day at sea with sea eagles. We plan the days with consideration to the weather.

Day 5

After breakfast we travel home.

Trip leader/guide

Frode Wendelbom / Ole-Martin

Number of participants

Min 5 / Max 5.

Included in the price

Share in double room. Two days in golden eagle hide and one day sea eagle photography in winter environment at sea.

Accommodation

We stay in Ole Martin's Ørnehus, a large, spacious and modern house where we can cook our own food, arrange "breakfast packages" etc. to the hide.

Not included in the price

Travel to and from Lauvsnes. Pick-up at Steinkjer station can be arranged for a certain cost, from the airport there is an express train every hour to Steinkjer, about one hour. We can also help arrange carpooling from Stockholm - if possible.

Single room

Supplement 2,200 kr subject to availability.

Camera equipment

Golden eagle hides in the mountains respectively on the mountain. Here lenses from 200 mm to 400–500 mm with full format apply. Somewhat shorter if you shoot with a camera with crop sensor.

A 100-400 mm or equivalent is usually perfect, and preferably a converter for close-ups. Those who have faster lenses can of course bring them. A 300 mm f/2.8 with converters provides opportunities for variation. In the golden eagle respectively goshawk hide you cannot change lenses, because they stick out.

Since we will have opportunities for many different types of subjects, it is suitable to bring everything from wide-angle lens or normal zoom to telephoto lens. Telephoto zoom lenses, e.g.

70-300 mm or 80/100-400 mm or 200-500 mm (Nikon) alternatively 200-600 mm (Sony) are good because you cannot change lenses in the hide. The alternative is fixed focal length with converters for increased usability.

Since there is a risk that it sometimes snows or in worse case rains, seawater (saltwater!) may splash in the boat. Waterproof equipment or a waterproof camera cover. Also consider having waterproof covers for the camera bag or backpack for boat trips.

If you have access to two camera bodies, it is good to bring both.

Tripod head must be brought for the hides.

A light tripod for possible northern lights photography at night.

Everyone will take more pictures than they might think, so bring several memory cards and hard drives.

Clothing

In the hide we can usually maintain 5-10 degrees with a heater (if it's minus 5-10 outside). Toilet is available in the hide. At sea it is cold not least because of the wind. We get to borrow a warm and relatively wind-protective suit but underneath you need a couple of sweaters and underwear in addition to regular pants. Scarf or neck warmer, wool terry socks, roomy mittens with separate finger gloves under these mittens. We must have mobile fingers to handle the camera equipment during the actual photography. Hat.

When we move on land and walk to the hides, warm outer clothing is needed.

Accessibility

The boat as well as the hide have limitations regarding accessibility for mobility impairments. But a lot can be solved. Contact us well in advance and ask.

The accommodation

is a modern house with four bedrooms, two with two beds and two single rooms. A desk in each room. Good standard. Terrace with bay view. The village is surrounded by high mountains and fjords. Large common area on the ground floor, two large shower rooms and toilets, kitchen with large dining table that is often used for computer work when we are not eating. Self-catering but there is a restaurant down by the harbor in the village. Well-stocked grocery store, Spar, in the village.

Visa/Passport

Swedish citizens need a passport or national ID card issued by the police. When checking in for flights, a passport is required. In these times, everyone must keep track of special rules, and we will naturally check everything extra carefully and inform as much as we can as it approaches.

Payment terms

The payment terms deviate from our general travel terms.

The registration fee is 4,400 SEK. An additional 5,600 is paid no later than 120 days before. The remainder is paid no later than 60 days before the trip begins. In case of cancellation up to 60 days before the workshop begins, nothing more than the booking fee and invoice number 2 of 5,600 kr is charged, however Fokus retains this. In case of later cancellation than 60 days before the workshop, the full price is charged, regardless of the reason for cancellation.

Our price is calculated based on an exchange rate where the Norwegian krona costs 0.92 SEK (February 3, 2023). The price is based on the price information we received for 2026. Possible increases from Ole Martin Dahle's side may be added.

With fewer than 5 participants = 4 participants, a supplement of 2,500 kr per participant is added.

Insurance

In collaboration with Europeiska ERV, we offer a complement to your home insurance and cancellation protection. All to make you feel as safe as possible on your trip. Read more about what the insurance covers and