The Hoffman brother's come from a long line of explorers. Although Hutch is widely respected over here at the SSJ, his twin brother Harley is a bit more controversial. Harley claims to have "the best footage of bigfoot since the Patterson film." His blurry video created some uproar in the cryptozoological community when it was first released. He has not spoken publicly about the it since 2001, when he was quoted saying "When I bring the big fella in in a cage, then they'll believe their eyes.

Hutch Hoffman rarely speaks about his brother's hunt for bigfoot. "My brother and I have different interests," he told the SSJ in 2005. "Even I'm not sure whether bigfoot is real," Hutch says, "Santa Claus is another story."

Hutch continues, "I know my brother's hunt is sincere, but I'm a skeptic. I think Harley's video should be a reminder to everyone, that things aren't always as they seem." Hutch encourages viewers to question what they are told by the media and science.

"Most people who believe in Sasquatch do so because of a feeling in their gut," Hutch says, "It's the same with Santa Claus. I wouldn't embark on any mission unless I had a strong gut feeling about it. If your gut is saying something is real, then you should listen, weigh the evidence and if your inspired, join the hunt." Hutch spoke on Harley's video from his outpost on Ellesmere Island in Canada. Harley was unavailable for comment.

Do you believe in Santa Claus? Is Santa Real? Do you believe in Bigfoot? See the Harley Hoffman bigfoot footage and decide for yourself!

Watch Harley Hoffman Bigfoot Video here!

Find our more about Hutch Hoffman's hunt for Santa Claus and watch a clip from the Hoffman Expedition from the exciting film "Search for Santa."

Don't worry kids, the Search is definitely on.

Here at the SSJ we've been collecting evidence and arranging the funds needed to continue our effort and this website. Stay tuned, our postings will increase as the season nears.

That said, it is important to be on the look out year round. We still have much to learn about what Santa does during the summer. If you or someone you know has seen Santa in the off season, we want to know about. Report sightings here.

Keep an eye out for key changes to this site. We'll be launching a new format soon.

Santa Seeker Bob

We got the chance to speak to Hutch Hoffman via satellite from the Arctic. He says he's encouraged by the tremendous volume of recorded Santa Sightings in 2005. "Santa Seekers are appearing in every corner of the globe," he says. "We're collecting a massive amount of data. Soon, we'll prove it to the world. In the mean time, keep on believing everybody! Have a very Merry Christmas! And stand by... the hunt has just begun!"

You can watch clips from the movie here!

Plus you can see a clip from the Hoffman Expedition in the exciting new film "Search for Santa."

Hutch Hoffman thinks he knows where Santa's workshop is. "I've found the missing piece of an age-old puzzle," he says. "Santa is at Magnetic North. And I know it."

Hoffman refers to the geographic phenomenon that is the Earth's magnetic north pole. This is not to be confused with our planet's true geographic North Pole. Magnetic North is located in the extreme Arctic, hundreds of miles away from true North. It is there, Hoffman believes, Santa Claus has been hiding his workshop all along.

But Hoffman's crew finds Magnetic North is not a welcoming place. Their equipment fails under duress and the men experience "physiological disturbances." Still Hutch Hoffman is determined to find Santa's workshop. "I will stop at nothing," he insists. "He's out there. And I'm gonna find him."

Click on the picture above to see a clip from the Hoffman Expedition in the exciting new film "Search for Santa."

Is Santa Claus real? We think so. But tonight we ask a tougher question. Is the Swoboda Film real? Many Clausologists think it is. If you study this film very carefully, you may agree. Click on the above photo to watch the Swoboda film clip, or download the podcast here.

At first glance, it is easy to dismiss "the Swoboda Film," but Clausologists and Santa Seekers who've looked closer seem to validate it. The image of Santa Claus appears for only a split second. This is probably because Santa Claus is traveling at or near the speed of light. Anything moving as fast as that would be very difficult to photograph. Perhaps that is why the Swoboda Film has never been duplicated.

Theoretical nuclear physicist Dr. Franklin Ruehl, Ph.D.. has studied every frame of the Swoboda film. "The film has seventeen frames," Ruehl explains,"frame fourteen" appears to show a bearded entity, in a red suit, who may be Santa."

How did Swoboda do it?

Clay Swoboda used a ball of twine as a crude trip wire, across his fireplace. His plan was simple. Santa Claus would trip the wire upon entry, resulting in enough tension to activate the trigger on a Super 8mm film camera. The camera would shoot tiny pictures very fast (at approximately 18 frames per second). This would give Clay a glimpse of Santa at work. See graphic below (figure 2.94).

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Clay kept the film hidden for many years. When he finally did release it, it would wow Clausologists worldwide. What do you think? Is the Swoboda Film real? Is Santa real?

See for yourself by watching the Swoboda Film. We recommend studying it one frame at a time, using the arrow keys and Quicktime Player.

Download the video as a podcast. Share it with your friends. And spread the word about Father Christmas! He's out there Seekers! And we're going to find him!

You can hear what Clausologists are saying about the Swoboda Film in the documentary-style film "Search for Santa."

Christmas is just around the corner everyone! Are you ready? Have you been making your lists?

We've been getting a lot of questions about the Santa Seeker Journal and "Search for Santa" the motion picture. Thanks for all the great feedback!

Due to the volume of inquiries , we aren't able to respond to emails with questions about Santa Claus. If you have any questions, just stay tuned to the Santa Seeker Journal.

Most of the questions we're asked are covered thoroughly in the new film "Search for Santa." This remarkable, one-of-a-kind movie is available only on DVD. You can buy it at Searchforsanta.com and now Amazon.com. And it's been getting great reviews! Check out this one, on Blogcritics.org!

Remember, all you need to do to be a Santa Seeker is to be willing to Believe!

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Is Santa Claus real? Hutch Hoffman understands that some people doubt whether he is. But he has advice to those who have trouble believing. Click on the picture to see his video update.

Hutch Hoffman may be the most daring adventurer and explorer detailed by the Santa Seeker Journal. We just can't get enough of this guy. Happy Searching Hutch!

Is Santa Claus real? Bob Wilkinson thinks so. He searches for Santa Claus clues full time. You don't have to search everyday to be a Santa Seeker.

What's a Santa Seeker? Click on the picture above to see the video.

Is Santa Claus real? Hutch Hoffman thinks so. He's so confident Santa is out there that he's trained a team of explorers to find him. Hoffman believes Santa's workshop is not at the North Pole as we know it. He believes it is at the Magnetic North Pole. For this reason, Hoffman claims he'll be the first person to reach Santa's workshop. And he'll stop at nothing to get there. Click on his picture to see Hutch speak on this subject.

Is Santa Claus real? Some scientists believe he is, according to Dr. Marvin Fyan who says "there is a lack of inquiry into this area." He is leading the hunt for evidence of the "Santa Claus Phenomenon." Click on the picture above to see him speak on the subject.