How much will it cost?

The total investment for the retreat is $5,995.

How do I book?

The workshop is limited to 8 individuals. Secure your spot by filling out the Google Form here. We will contact you to confirm your spot, and you will then be given instructions to make the deposit. Please note that this is a first come, first served basis, so do not delay. Please wait to book airfare/travel until you receive a confirmation email from us.

Why should I come?

• Is skiing in legendary Japan Powder not on your bucket list? If not, it should be.

• You will get to ski, adventure, and shoot right next to Alex.

• Alex will personally be teaching you the ins and outs of running a successful photography business. His goal with this workshop is for you to walk away with the skills and confidence to bring your photography game to the next level.

• You will learn exclusive information and industry secrets that Alex has spent years gathering and putting into action.

• You will share the week with awesome individuals who have the same passions and motivations as you. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity that will create both long-lasting professional connections and personal friendships.

What gear should I plan on bringing?

To maximize your time with this workshop, please bring the following:

• DSLR/Mirrorless Camera body with at least one lens

• Laptop computer for editing and for note-taking if desired (or a classic pen and notebook)

• A digital selection of your five favorite images for review and critique

• A full ski setup. While Bomber will be providing demo skis for everyone to try, you will still need to bring your own boots, poles, goggles, helmet, etc.

• Backcountry ski gear, such as touring skis or a splitboard, skins, etc., is strongly encouraged

• Appropriate clothing and gear for skiing and general winter activities outside. This includes good boots, a waterproof jacket, a hat and gloves, and a warm down or insulated jacket. The mountains of Hokkaido have weather that can change in an instant, so be prepared!

• Good vibes and a willingness to learn

What’s not included?

• Airfare or transportation to/from Japan

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

• Any personal activities or adventures you choose to partake in outside of the itinerary

• Any alcoholic beverages

• Special Considerations: If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know in advance and we will accomoadate to the best of our ability

Is this trip guarenteed?

There must be a total of 8 guests to make this once-in-a-lifetime experience a reality. Fill out the inquiry form now to confirm your interest and secure your spot. Then go tell your friends!

What is the cancelation policy?

To reserve your spot we do require a $1500 deposit. That deposit is only refundable for 24 hours after booking.

The remainder of the payment is due on February over a 4 week installment period.

We highly recommend trip insurance.

We may cancel a trip prior to the start date for reasons including (but not limited to) insufficient participation, weather conditions, or other instances that may impede trip operations. In this case, you will receive a refund for funds paid towards the trip cost. You will not receive any payment for any hotels, flights, or transportation booked before or after the trip.

A legal language version of our trip cancellation is this:

We reserve the right to cancel any trip, at any time, prior to the scheduled departure date for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation, insufficient participation, local weather conditions or logistical problems that, in our sole judgment, may impede trip operations. In the event we cancel your trip for any reason whatsoever other than a force majeure event, your sole and exclusive remedy shall be the refund of all payments we received from you as of the date of cancellation. Alex Strohl Studio's payment of the refund shall release us from any and all other or further liability in any way related to such cancellation. We may make payments to our suppliers (permits, transportation companies, etc.) far in advance of the scheduled trip departure date. Accordingly, if a trip is cancelled due to a force majeure event (e.g. acts of God, war, labor strikes, earthquake, flooding or any other cause beyond our control), we will undertake commercially reasonable efforts to promptly refund the portion of any amounts paid by you that have, in turn, not already been advanced to suppliers. In addition, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to recover and refund to you the balance of your payment amounts that were advanced to suppliers, less our expenses, if any, of such recovery, as promptly as possible. However, we do not guarantee you recovery of any portion of advance payments made to our suppliers. We are not responsible for, and you hereby release and forever discharge us from, any expense or cost incurred by you in preparing for or arising or resulting from a cancelled trip.

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