JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL November 6 to 14, 2018 - Stanford Alumni Association
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S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y
J O U R N E Y T O C H U RC H IL L
N o v e m ber 6 to 14, 2018
Imagine spending three days and three nights in a one-of-a-kind lodge out on the Canadian tundra in the middle of polar bear habitat. That’s just one highlight of our expedition from Winnipeg to Churchill, on the western edge of Hudson Bay and famously known as “the polar bear capital of the world.” Besides this rare opportunity to watch polar bears up close in their natural environment during their fall migration, we’ll also have the chance to visit Winnipeg’s historic, cultural and nature venues and learn about the dramatic climatic changes the Arctic is experiencing from our esteemed faculty leader, Stanford professor Franklin “Lynn” Orr. Join us on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! B R E T T S. T H O M P S O N , ’ 8 3, D I R E CTO R , S TA N F O R D T R AV E L / S T U DY Highlights G A Z E out the windows G O on a behind-the- L E A R N from polar bear of our private Tundra scenes tour of the “Journey experts and our faculty Buggy Lodge during our to Churchill” exhibit, meet a leader about the threats three days parked in the polar bear rescue team and to polar bears’ continued heart of polar bear habitat, dine beneath swimming existence in the wild as the watching the bears as they polar bears at Winnipeg’s icy world they depend on gather all around us. Assiniboine Park Zoo. shrinks every year. COVER: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
Faculty Leader
F R A N K L I N “ L Y N N ” O R R , J R . , ’ 6 9 , joined the Stanford
faculty in 1985 and is a former dean of Stanford’s School of
Earth Sciences. He also recently served as an under secretary
for science and energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. His
energy research has focused on how complex fluid mixtures move
around in the porous rocks of the earth’s crust and the design of
gas injection processes for enhanced oil recovery. He says, “My
previous trips to Antarctica, Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland
convinced me that the high latitudes give us essential clues to
“I loved the learning the effects of climate change. The climate has changed much
more rapidly in the Arctic than it has in lower latitudes.” During our
involved, and program, in addition to discussing the consequences of climate
change on the humans and wildlife dwelling in the Arctic, he’ll also
Professor Orr lent a talk about how to make changes to the world’s energy systems to
reduce the adverse effects of climate change and the role of the
whole new meaning U.S. in the International Arctic Council.
to the changes — At Stanford: Keleen and Carlton Beal Professor in
Petroleum Engineering, emeritus, department of energy
humans have made resources engineering; Chester Naramore Dean of the
School of Earth Sciences, 1994–2002; senior fellow,
on our planet over Woods Institute for the Environment, 2005–2014, and
Precourt Institute for Energy, 2009–2014; and director,
the last century.” Global Climate and Energy Project, 2002–2008
— Under secretary for science and energy,
CANDEE FORBES, ’68, U.S. Department of Energy, 2014–2017
CANADIAN ROCKIES — Member, board of directors, Monterey Bay
RAIL COLLEGE Aquarium Research Institute
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Churchill Tundra Buggy Lodge
Hudson Bay
MANITOBA
CANADA
O N TA R I O
Winnipeg
Lake
UNITED STATES Superior
Itinerary above us in an underwater
passage. FORT GARRY HOTEL (B,L,D)
check in and enjoy the after-
noon at leisure. TUNDRA INN OR
POLAR INN (B,L,D)
T H U R S DAY, N OV E M B E R 8
WINNIPEG S AT U R DAY, N OV E M B E R 10
T U ES DAY, N OV E M B E R 6
This morning, head to the CHURCHILL / TUNDRA
U.S. / WINNIPEG,
Manitoba Museum for a private BUGGY LODGE
CANADA
curator-led tour of the Hudson Begin this morning with an
This morning board flights to
Bay Company Collection to exhilarating dogsled excursion
Winnipeg and check in to our
explore Inuit art objects rarely on a custom-made sled, which
hotel, one of Canada’s landmark
seen by the public. Continue will be hosted and led by a
railway hotels, before collect-
to the Manitoba Legislature local resident and dog sled-
ing our gear for the upcoming
Building where we learn of the ding expert. In the afternoon,
exploration of Churchill. FORT
GARRY HOTEL intricacies of the Hermetic Code transfer to the Tundra Buggy
with a Canadian architectural Lodge, where the concentration
W E D N ES DAY, N OV E M B E R 7 historian who talks about its se- of polar bears in the region is
WINNIPEG crets, symbols and significance. highest. The lodge will be our
After breakfast, enjoy our fac- FORT GARRY HOTEL (B,L,D) home for the next three nights.
ulty leader’s first lecture before We will be joined by the lodge
transferring to the Winnipeg Art F R I DAY, N OV E M B E R 9 staff and experts from Polar
Gallery for a guided tour of the WINNIPEG / Bears International for briefings
Inuit Art exhibit. Continue to the CHURCHILL and informational talks about
Forks National Historic Site for Depart early this morning on our the polar bears in their natural
lunch and a short exploration flight to Churchill. Upon arrival, habitat. TUNDRA BUGGY LODGE (B,L,D)
of the area before walking back go on a tour of Churchill that
to our hotel. This afternoon our includes Cape Merry, a look at S U N DAY & M O N DAY,
visit to the Assiniboine Park Zoo an inuksuk (boulders stacked in N OV E M B E R 11 & 12
the indigenous tradition) at TUNDRA BUGGY
includes a special behind-the-
Town Beach and a visit to Mani- LODGE
scenes tour of its “Journey to
toba Conservation’s Polar Bear For the next two days enjoy full-
Churchill” exhibit and a chance
Holding Facility, where polar day Tundra Buggy adventures
to meet with the Polar Bear
bears who wander into town are in the Churchill Wildlife Manage-
Rescue Team at the zoo’s Leat-
kept until they can be released ment Area where we search for
herdale International Polar Bear
back into the wild. After lunch, polar bears, arctic foxes, snowy
Conservation Centre. Enjoy a
attend a private presentation owls and other wildlife mean-
private reception and dinner
at the Parks Canada Visitor dering slowly around the tundra.
at the “Gateway to the Arctic”
Centre. Continue to our hotel to Partake in a homestyle lunch
exhibit where polar bears swim
served directly on our Tundra
Buggy before heading back in
the late afternoon. During The Tundra Buggy
Lodge Experience
dinner, keep an eye out for
polar bears, as they are known
to walk right by the lodge while
folks are eating. Particpate in a
post-dinner lecture or venture The Tundra Buggy Lodge is located in the heart of polar
outside to possibly catch sight
bear country and offers a unique, immersive experience
of the northern lights (weather
permitting). TUNDRA BUGGY LODGE
where you can fall asleep and wake up with polar bears
(B,L,D—BOTH DAYS) right outside your window. On clear nights you can watch
the northern lights dance above, unhindered by the lights
T U ES DAY, N OV E M B E R 13 of town. The lodge consists of two accommodations units,
TUNDRA BUGGY
a lounge car, a dining car and staff quarters. Outdoor
LODGE / CHURCHILL /
WINNIPEG viewing platforms connect to each unit and allow for
After breakfast, depart for photography, and the lodge’s exterior field lights enable
our last full day on the Tundra us to continue watching the bears even after the sun goes
Buggy exploring polar bear down. The sleeping accommodations consist of upper
country before transferring to and lower sleeping berths, each with a window, reading
the Churchill airport for flights
light and four outlets; a sound-dampening curtain provides
back to Winnipeg. FOUR POINTS
BY SHERATON (B,L,D) privacy by separating the berths from the aisle. In addition,
each unit has three shared bathrooms, two of which are
W E D N ES DAY, equipped with showers. The lounge car is the perfect spot
N OV E M B E R 14 to enjoy lectures by our faculty leader and our expert field
WINNIPEG / U.S.
staff. The lodge provides Wi-Fi and includes panoramic
After breakfast take a shuttle
to the airport for flights back views through wall-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop
to the U.S. (B) viewing deck with a 360° view of the tundra.
Trip Information Gear rentals (approximately $60 per day per
person, which includes parka, pants and boots)
Meals and beverages other than those speci-
fied as included Independent and private
DATES
transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption
November 6 to 14, 2018 (9 days) and baggage insurance Excess-baggage
SIZE charges Personal items such as internet
38 participants (single accommodations access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and
limited—please call for availability) gratuities for nongroup services
COST* AIR ARRANGEMENTS
$10,595 per person, double occupancy You are responsible for booking and purchasing
$11,495 per person, single occupancy: airfare to the start location of the program and
shared accommodations, Tundra Buggy Lodge from the end location of the program. These
$15,295 per person, single occupancy throughout air purchases are NOT included in the program
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INCLUDED and depart.
5 nights of best-available hotel accommoda-
tions; 3 nights of accommodations at Tundra WHAT TO E XPECT
Buggy Lodge 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and We expect travelers to be active and in good health
7 dinners Welcome and farewell receptions due to the remoteness of the Tundra Buggy Lodge
Flights between Winnipeg and Churchill and the lack of medical facilities in the tundra, how-
Gratuities to guides, drivers and Tundra Buggy ever, the actual program does not require a high
crew for all group activities All tours and ex- degree of physical fitness. Temperatures during
cursions as described in the itinerary Trans- peak season vary from between 0 and 45 (°F) and
fers and baggage handling on program arrival conditions range from sunny and clear to snowy
and departure days Minimal medical, acci- and overcast; windy days are common. Hotel
dent and evacuation insurance Educational accommodations are first-rate in Winnipeg, and
program with lecture series and pre-departure modest, yet clean and comfortable, in Churchill.
materials, including recommended reading list, Also, please note that transportation resources in
a selected book and travel information Ser- Churchill are at capacity, which can result in flight
vices of our professional tour manager to changes, mechanical delays and other issues.
assist you throughout the program Flexibility, a sense of humor and a willingness to
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“We have been on this planet for only a speck in time.
Earth continues to change through time. Studying that
change and looking into the future is rewarding.”
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