Cold Weather Expeditions: Preparation and Survival Skills
Introduction
Extreme cold environments present unique challenges for adventurers and photographers alike. Successfully navigating these conditions requires preparation, skill, and the proper knowledge. Whether planning a trip to the Arctic or photographing in sub-zero climates closer to home, this workshop will provide essential tips to help you stay safe, comfortable, and equipped for success.
David Gibbon, an award-winning photographer, has twice journeyed to Ellesmere Island—the closest landmass to the North Pole—where he braved temperatures below -50°C to capture extraordinary images of Arctic Wolves, polar bears, Musk Ox, Arctic Hares, and Arctic Foxes. David shares his expertise with an upcoming expedition to Greenland to help you prepare for cold-weather adventures.
Workshop Description
Designed for photographers of all skill levels, this one-hour workshop provides an in-depth look at surviving and thriving in extreme cold conditions while protecting yourself and your gear.
Participants will learn:
- Effective layering techniques to stay warm
- Strategies to protect hands, face, and other vulnerable areas from frostbite
- How to respond if numbness sets in to prevent permanent damage
- Techniques for safeguarding camera equipment against extreme cold and condensation
This session is led by David Gibbon, renowned for his iconic Arctic Fox photographs, which will be featured in his solo exhibition at Xposure this year. David’s expertise and real-world insights will ensure you’re well-prepared to capture stunning images in even the harshest conditions.
Workshop Details
- Duration: 1 hour
- Skill Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Maximum Students: 6
- Number of Modules: 1
Workshop Module
Module 1: Essential Cold Weather Survival and Photography Skills
- Dressing for extreme cold: understanding and applying layering
- Surviving and staying safe in sudden temperature drops
- Preventing frostbite: what to do if hands or feet go numb
- Protecting camera gear: avoiding cold damage and condensation on lenses
- Duration: 60 minutes
Date
- 21 Feb 2025
Time
- 15:00 - 16:00
Cost
- $30.00
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Trainer
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David GibbonDavid Gibbon lives in the United Kingdom and specialises in photographing in the arctic and polar regions. He has been to Ellesmere Island, closest land mass to the north pole, on two winter expeditions where he stood with a howling Arctic Wolf and he has been running winter Arctic Fox workshops in the far north of Iceland since 2018. David was awarded in Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 for an Iceland Arctic Fox image and awarded again in 2023 for a Musk Ox image he captured on Ellesmere Island.
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Xposure
