Pat Morrow gives Wings Over the Rockies photo workshop at Wilmer Wetlands.

Pat will work with the participants in becoming comfortable with their camera. Keith Liggett, will work on creating the story behind the photo, bringing the story and the photo into focus together.

The workshop will be divided into two groups, each limited to eight to ten participants.

The Mini-Conference will be held at Fernie Alpine Resort and participants will be able to purchase discounted lift tickets. A special block of rooms has been set aside for lodging the photographer/writers by our sponsoring lodging companies, Fernie Lodging Co and Lizard Creek Lodge.

The weekend starts with a social gathering at Lizard Creek Lodge Friday evening, March 13. Sessions run all day, Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15.

Saturday evening at 8PM in the Meeting Room at Lizard Creek Lodge, Pat will give a presentation on his most recent book, Searching for Tao Canyon (Rocky Mountain Books). This will be free and open to the public.

Tuition for the weekend is $250 and includes the presentation.

The Youth Session for the weekend led by Danielle Gibson will run from 1PM to 7PM March 13 and 9AM to 4PM on March 14. For more information on the Youth Session contact Keith Liggett (see below).

The Fernie Writers Conference is generously supported by Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie Lodging Co, Lizard Creek Lodge and other local businesses.

For more information or to reserve a spot in the Mini-Conference contact; Keith Liggett t.keith.liggett@gmail.com

For lodging, please contact the companies directly and mention you are attending the Mini-Conference. They offer substantially discounted rates for attendees. Lodging options range from standard rooms to three-bedroom condos.

Fernie Lodging Co 250-423-6878 or 800-667-9911
Lizard Creek Lodge 250-423-2057 or 877-228-1948