Super Churchill Polar Bear Guides

Many things contribute to having a wonderful trip such as logistics, accommodations, food, weather, wildlife, companions, etc. One very big factor is the guide and on my Polar Bear trip, we had two exceptional ones. Leah Magowan and Rinie Van Meurs have been doing this for years, so they know the area, history, and wildlife inside & out. In addition, Rinie is a world-class photographer, so this was a nice bonus for me. They are both just super people and a pleasure to be around.

Rinie is actually a Nikon shooter, but I liked this pose by the big white Canon lens
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Rinie with his Nikon gear

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Rinie at sunset in Churchill - mouseover image to see another view

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A good guide is always looking around and Rinie was often the first to spot Polar Bears

Polar Bear Guide Leah does a show-n-tell on the Polar Rover with a Polar Bear skull

Rinie and Leah provided levity all the time at the Tundra Lodge

They both did informative and interesting presentations on local wildlife, history, and culture

Mat and Polar Bear Guides Sandra & Jared at the Fort Garry Hotel in Winnipeg

Polar Bear Guide Brent stopped by the Tundra Lodge

Last morning on the Polar Rover - everybody wanted pictures of our super guides Leah & Rinie

Again, we were very fortunate to have such great Polar Bear Guides on our trip.

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