The Master of Stormscape Photography^TM

Warren Faidley was the first, full-time, storm chasing journalist, professional photographer and cinematographer. Warren is a 20 year veteran of chasing some of the planet's most violent weather. He is a best selling author, award winning photographer, international lecturer and a foremost severe weather survival expert. He is one of the few individuals who has experienced both an F5 tornado and a category five hurricane.

You have likely seen Warren featured on television specials and news programs like The O'Reilly Factor, CNN, The Discovery Channel, National Geographic and The Weather Channel. Unlike the reckless and often dangerous chasers seen in the media, Warren is a responsible storm chaser. If you are unfamiliar with Warren Faidley, his background, credits and history, we urge you to visit his biography page.

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So you want to go storm chasing!

The tornado season will begin in late April and run through mid-June. Some dates are reserved well in advance, so please book soon to reserve the most popular weeks. Although there are numerous tornado tour and tornado holiday groups offering rides in vans packed with people, we are different. (You get what you pay for). Warren's adventures are private. If you are interested in a professional, hands-on storm chasing experience -- this is for you. As we are often told by past adventurers, the small extra cost to chase in a private setting is a smart investment for a once in a lifetime adventure.

We generally limit volunteers to one per chase vehicle, or groups of two if requested. With us, you will have a comfortable seat with a window view, as opposed to most larger tour groups that seat 9-12 people in a single van, often driving 300 to 500 miles per day! You will be able to ask Warren questions at any time. In addition, since our meeting, pick-up and drop off locations will be located in "active" areas, you do not waste precious chase days traveling to hot spots from distant locations. In fact, we can often customize your pick-up and drop off locations saving you multiple (wasted) days of driving. This single factor alone makes the extra investment worthwhile -- often adding a day or more of active chasing. In addition to this, we always try to stay in comfortable, higher end hotels when available.

Since Warren makes his living by getting as close to the action as possible (in a safe manner), you are guaranteed the best chance of witnessing amazing events. After all.... he has been chasing for over 20 years! If you are a photographer -- you will be traveling with the most successful storm photographer in history. Remember the poster, promotional and DVD artwork for Twister? That was Warren's!.

Confidentiality and privacy is our specialty for high-profile clients and celebrities. Our clients have included models, actors, doctors, the President of a major worldwide corporation and everyday people who want to do their lifetime adventure the right way. Our volunteer adventures are very popular as gifts to students and family members.

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Warren currently offers three types of storm chasing and tornado chase volunteer opportunities:

  1: Springtime storm chases and tornado chasing in Tornado Alley -- you ride with Warren!

  2: Executive Monsoon Safari and Photography Adventures during the July summer thunderstorm season in
      Tucson, Arizona.

  3: Executive customized chases, education and extended storm chasing during and after the normal chase seasons.

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Donation fees (costs)

Storm chasing is an increasingly expensive venture. Fuel costs, modern electronic equipment, vehicle maintenance and logistical planning time are expensive. In addition, since we are "exclusive," and generally allow only one volunteer position per chase period, our seating is limited. A donation fee to support chase operations, educational and charitable projects is required. See availability and cost listed below for five day volunteer chases. Price does not include inbound or outbound transportation, lodging or meals. Lodging can be arranged for an extra fee. A 50% deposit is required to hold a date. (See terms of deposit listed below). Volunteers will receive officially-licensed chase team logo clothing. Longer chase periods can be arranged or combined. Rates subject to change without notice.

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BOOK NOW VIA OUR ADVENTURE HOTLINE! 520 505-8702
(If the switch board is closed, please leave a message or email. Chase Adventure related calls ONLY!)

Installment payments now available! We now offer non-interest installment payments for our executive storm chase tours! Pay in easy installments for 2011 or 2012 dates. Now you can hold and afford your dream chase for 2012 or 2013! Please email for more information.

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Chase Dates for 2012

Prime dates as usually filled by mid-January. Based out of Amarillo, TX, Denver, Colorado or Oklahoma City, OK. To be determined by weather patterns.

Special five day hotel package is available for $449.00.

Special note: There is a 10% discount for booking two consecutive periods or two people at the same time. Fees are per person. Not good with other discounts or specials.

About our fees: Our goal is to offer you the best opportunity to witness the awe and beauty of spring time storms over the majestic US Plains. We do not operate solely to take your money. We do everything possible to make your adventure safe and enjoyable. However, "safe" and "professional" storm chasing is an increasingly expensive venture. Gas prices, insurance, vehicle maintenance, technology (equipment) updates, training, communications and administrative costs are a modern reality. In addition, our exclusive and private nature only allows us to take a few volunteers each season. For the adventure of a lifetime, our clients always tell us the small difference in fees was a worthwhile investment.

April 20 through April 24 -- $5,499.00 - Open as a stand by chase only. Minimum deposit required. All donations refunded if cancelled by us. Applies to this period only.

April 25 through April 29 -- On Hold

May 1 through May 5 -- Reserved! Someone is going chasing!

May 9 through May 13 -- Reserved!

May 14 through May 18 -- Reserved! Someone is going chasing!

May 19 through May 23 -- Reserved! Someone is going chasing!

May 24 through May 28 -- Reserved!

May 29 through June 2 -- Reserved!

June 3 through June 7 -- Reserved! Someone is going chasing!

June 9 through June 13 -- Reserved!

June 15 through June 18 -- Open - $5,999.00 (May be based out of Denver, CO.)

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Donation fees listed are per person. Please note that volunteers are required to arrive one day before the scheduled start date, and depart on the day after the scheduled departure date. Some flexibility on noted dates can be discussed.

To reserve a chase, please see the "reservation instructions" located at the bottom of this page.

A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Storm Angel^TM Foundation for Children.

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Chase Dates for 2013

April 22 through April 26 -- $5,299.00 - Open as a stand by chase only. Minimum deposit required. All donations refunded if cancelled by us. Applies to this period only.

Past volunteers scrapbook

We use advanced, real time GPS tracking and live Doppler Radar systems to chase in a safe and productive manner. Doppler radar has three levels of redundancies for back-ups. We also use satellite, wireless and hard copy mapping.

Left: "Doc" Randy seen in the Arch Angel.

Below: Dan Connell having the "time of his life."

"Steph" seen near a tornadiac storm in West Texas.

Our typical chase day includes a morning briefing and safety discussion. After going over a checklist of equipment and radio checks we load-up and head out. Once our target is chosen, the excitement begins. As the day progresses we will narrow our chase target until we are engaged with one or more storms. At the end of the day, nothing beats relaxing with a cool drink and talking about the day's chase. Your mind will race from all the excitement as you look over the pictures and video. But don't relax yet.... there is always tomorrow!
  

Contact us

For additional information please contact our volunteer office:
All client information is confidential.

Reservation Instructions

All client information is held confidential and not released without permission.

1: Before forwarding any deposit, please email our office to confirm the dates you are requesting to make sure they are still available. Some flexibility on listed dates may be possible. If you have any questions we will be happy to assist you. Please note that we do not provide a phone number here, because of the overwhelming number of unsolicited calls we receive. Once we start the process, you will be forwarded full contact information including phone numbers.

2: Basic terms of deposit and making your reservation: A 50% percent deposit of the total cost listed above is required to hold a chase period. No dates are reserved until the deposit is received and cleared. We will place a courtesy hold on dates for 48 hours.

Tornado chases: The final 50% deposit for all chase dates is due in early April. In the event you book your volunteer chase after April 10, the full amount must be paid. Please see no 4 below concerning refunds of deposits. If you are concerned about deposits, there are multiple travel insurance agencies that offer cancellation insurance.

Monsoon Program: A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to hold a date. The remaining 50% is due 14 days before your arrival date.

All deposits must be in the form of a money order or bank transfer of funds. Checks should be made out to "Weatherstock Inc.," PO Box 31808, Tucson, AZ 85751. For direct bank deposits, please email us and we will forward instructions. Before you make any deposit we will forward a copy of our basic deposit agreement form upon request.

3: Insurance: We provide a basic, limited insurance package for medical emergencies, including emergency evacuation. Additional insurance may be purchased by the volunteer through travel agencies. Insurance coverage is limited to terms of Weatherstock and the insurance agency. Terms and coverage subject to change.

4: Cancellations, date changes and refunds: Only under a few, specified circumstances will a deposit be refunded. Exceptions to "no refunding of deposits" include the following: 1: A national emergency forces the closure of all air transportation, preventing air travel on the reserved (inbound) dates. 2: Weatherstock cancels the chase for any reason, prior to your first scheduled date, and our cancelation is not for reasons related to a breach of the agreement by you. If you cancel for any reason, the second payment will be refunded, although the initial 50% deposit is forfeited. (This only applies to those who pay the 50% initial deposit, not those using the Installment option, in which different terms apply). In some circumstances, we may attempt to re-schedule a chase period if you must cancel. Additional terms apply.

Miscellaneous:
All May chases begin and end in Amarillo, Texas. After June 6, chases may begin and end in Denver, Colorado. You are REQUIRED to arrive one day in advance of the actual chase date and depart one day after the actual end date -- so please note this requires a 7 day commitment, although you may remove days if desired. In some circumstances, if you have the ability to change travel plans within 12 to 24 hours of arrival, we may be able to offer a flexible pick-up and drop-off option that may allow you to save a travel day or two, allowing additional and more precise chasing. Volunteer opportunities are for a single person unless otherwise arranged with Weatherstock in advance. Volunteers may not invite others to follow or otherwise participate in the reserved period.

Reservations for tornado chase volunteers will be taken up to the active chase period. Please contact us for last minute reservations and availability.

Monsoon Chases: Please contact us for more information..

Notes:

Our goal is to witness severe weather! Although May through early June is statically the most likely time for severe weather and tornadoes in the Central Plains, it is important to understand that days or even weeks can go "bust" without storm formation of any kind. If no chasable weather is forecasted "before" your volunteer position begins, we "may" be able to re-schedule the position to other dates (or year), if available. However, no refunds are granted if your reserved chase period is inactive. Refunds are handled per terms of the agreement and any rescheduling is at the sole discretion of Weatherstock Inc.

Our active storm chasing areas are limited to a region roughly bounded by Midland, TX, Roswell, NM, the eastern plains of Colorado, southern Nebraska, far western Iowa, central Kansas and areas west of I-35 in Oklahoma. For safety reasons, we do not chase in areas where vegetation or terrain limits visibility, generally east of Oklahoma City. In some circumstances, our daily target may be limited by distance considerations and pick-up / return schedules.

Please note that any storm chasing tour, tornado adventures, storm chasing holidays, storm adventures, tornado tours, tornado alley tours, tornado vacations, storm vacations, chaser tours, storm tours or similar activities are inherently risky, as there is no way to conduct this adventure without some level of risk, especially since weather events are inherently uncontrollable and can change with little or no advanced warning. There are many tornado chasing tours and storm chase tours companies offering services. Avoid any tour group or chase holiday company that "guarantees" severe weather. We are the ONLY professional and established storm adventure company that offers a re-scheduling option if available!