What a wild adventure! In March, I spent a long weekend in the Northwest Territories of Canada to chase the Aurora. I traveled to 62.4° North among friends and family of friends, in an all-women, five-person crew.
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Can You See Aurora through Clouds?
Under the relentless cloud cover of our northern winters, a question has been circulating in the Aurora Chasing community. “Can you see the Northern Lights through the clouds?”
A New Year; A New Adventure
It’s the travel, growth, and most of all, the people that make a year unforgettable. I’m thankful to know so many talented and insightful humans, and to be published alongside them. Looking forward to the year ahead!
Year in Review 2024
Happy New Year!!! I hope some of you got to experience the Aurora from the G4 Storms that danced across the globe (and above the clouds), bringing nature’s fireworks to this exciting New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! The year of 2024 was so unexpected. It brought opportunities to do things and travel to…
Catch the Corona in the Mid-Latitudes
The corona is a type of Aurora that’s unmistakable, creating elaborate formations in the center of the night sky.
Hope for Aurora Chasers after an Epic Fail
Keep hope alive! When I first started chasing Aurora over 12 years ago, I made every mistake in the book. It took me over one year and five epically failed attempts before I caught my first Aurora.
The Best Aurora Event of the Year
Photograph by Aurora Summit Presenter Greg Ash Numbers are racing through my mind lately. The number of states and countries represented. The number of talented presenters featured. The number of days remaining. The number of Aurora Chasers who will gather in 2024. It can only mean one thing! It’s almost time for the next Aurora…
Seven Ways to Find an Aurora Viewing Location
So, you want to see the Aurora! Here are seven ways to find a great Aurora Viewing Location, which are included in my new Empowered Guide.
Become an Empowered Chaser
So, you want to see the Aurora! The first thing you might ask is “Where should I go?” A new guide has the answers. Photo courtesy of Gary Syrba.
A Dedication to a Gracious Mentor
After over a decade of mentorship, I dedicate my new book to two mentors and fellow chasers. The second is Dr. Mike Shaw, the genius behind Mike Shaw Photography.
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