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Our tour was amazing! The aurora did not show itself alot but when it danced in the sky it was beautiful. Mike is a great photographer and took a beautiful photo of us. His camera was always pointed to the skies to see what our eyes could not. He did a great job in explaining to us why that was. His home was warm and inviting to get out of the cold and well stocked with snacks and drinks. The aurora lights are unpredictable but Mike did everything in his power to ensure our experience was memorable. My husband and I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to view the auroras. From pickup to drop off, Mike was a great host! The chocolate chip cookies his wife made were a delicious bonus.

My daughter and I had viewing the Aurora as a big bucket-list thing. We were highly recommended to go out with Michael (Face The Outdoors, FTO), and all I can say is that he is incredible! He went way above and beyond, taught us so much more than we could ever have imagined, and was unbelievable in guiding our photography. Besides being a professional Aurora chaser, he is a professional photographer... what more could you want from a guide. His lovely cabin in Delta Junction is warm and welcoming, with all sorts of treats and hot and cold drinks. We enjoyed going out with him so much that we booked up again, ending up with us only leaving Delta Junction at 5:30 AM it was that good. Bring your warmest winter gear, your best camera (or phone) and don't forget a tripod... book your Aurora tours with Michael, no need to search elsewhere

First and foremost- Michael was a fantastic tour guide, and I cannot recommend him enough. I do plan to return to Alaska, and I absolutely intend to book with him again. He does his best to maximize your chances of seeing the northern lights and prioritizes your experience/goal above all else. He goes above and beyond in a way no other tour I had researched does- for my encounter, it was cloudy at the house location so we took the (heated) van out to find a clear location (with a gorgeous mountain backdrop) to be able to have an unobstructed view of the phenomenon. He does his best to explain the data behind the aurora tracking to you (if you’re interested) and is available for any kinds of questions you have- whether it be about the tracking or how to take the best photo. If your goal is to see the northern lights, he is absolutely your best option to maximize your chances as he will do whatever he can to help you see them if they are out that night.

My wife and I were looking for a private tour out of Fairbanks that would give us the best opportunity to photograph the northern lights. Michael provided that for us. While the night sky played tough to see, we were in great company, had plenty of opportunity to photograph as well as come indoors and warm up between shoots (we were out until 3 am in the morning). I highly rate this tour for the serious photographer, as Michael can share his experiences with photographing and chasing the aurora borealis.

I highly recommend taking this tour with Michael. He is very knowledgeable of the area, the lights, and photography. Whether a cell phone or high end camera, he had tips and tricks to ensure you captured the moment. He constantly checked reports and the sky and moved us into position. He did not stay in one place for very long if he was not seeing what he needed to see. Once he locked in on a place the magic began to happen! Great service in picking up and dropping off at my hotel. Tours with the cruise were full. This was probably better than cruise tour because they only take you to one location which can be a hit or miss.

While there are many different options for booking your Northern Lights tour out of Fairbanks-- you simply will find no other to compare to Face The Outdoors! Mike, photographer and tour guide is so knowledgeable about the Aurora Borealis and works diligently each tour to ensure the best viewing experience. While no tour can guarantee that you will see the Northern Lights- Mike uses weather sites and his lifetime knowledge of living in Alaska to find the best possible viewing experience for his patrons. I will recommend Face The Outdoors to all my friends and family. If/when I return to Alaska to see the Northern Lights- I will be booking with this Mike & Liz at Face The Outdoors!

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