Yellowstone in winter is a nature photographer’s paradise!
Winter in Yellowstone offers a dramatically different mood—one of survival and beauty and unlike most tours, we focus on wildlife. As snow blankets the mountains, wildlife descends into the valleys searching for food and warmth. Bison move through the snow and ice, showing us what it really means to endure the bite of winter. Coyotes and fox in their beautiful, thick coats, hunt the fields, diving into snowbanks to catch mice and voles under the snow or stand stoically against the cold. Bald eagles, river otters, trumpeter swans and an array of ducks appear along the rivers. Wolves hunting in packs may make a kill and feed there for days. These are all our targets in addition to fast moving creatures like pine martins and ermine!
Small group size for an awesome experience
We keep our group size small so you can jump out of vehicles more quickly when wildlife appears and so you have more space for yourself and your gear. A small group also means more time for one-on-one instruction, especially for tougher situations like shooting in snow.
We maximize your time and your photographic opportunities in the park!
We honed this itinerary to perfection!
Unlike other tours, we’ll explore the park from three different entrances, allowing you to explore every accessible corner of this winter wonderland.
We will work Yellowstone’s stunning interior (Hayden Valley, Swan Lake Flats, Madison River, Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Electric Peak and more) via private luxury snowcoach, and work the Lamar Valley via spacious private bus designed to let you jump out quickly when wildlife appears. Our unique approach puts you in the best positions every day for great wildlife encounters.
Yellowstone is rich and the more time you have in the park, the more amazing wildlife encounters and photos you will capture! Over the course of our 9 days together, you will have 6 ½ days of game drives! You will get the most time in the park of any tour we know – and more time inside the park means more photographic opportunities and more time capturing the stunning images of your dreams!
Just imagine wolves, bison, big horn sheep, otters, bobcats, moose, foxes, coyotes and more set against the stunning winter scenery! The surroundings transform with geysers enshrouded in steam, mud pots bubbling in the frosty air, and waterfalls adorned with icicles that reveal the water’s flow, creating an austere yet captivating environment as the backdrop for our incredible wildlife photography.
When using Gardiner as our base, we’ll alternate excursions between Lamar Valley by bus and Mammoth by snowcoach, ensuring you have the best chances to catch the action. We will enter the heart of the park via a snow coach, looking for and photographing wildlife like coyotes, wolves and foxes and landscapes at iconic spots like Mammoth Hot Springs, Swan Lake Flats and Electric Peak. As we explore the northern range including Lamar Valley, we’ll utilize a private bus to maximize our opportunities to photograph wolves, otters, bighorn sheep, foxes, moose, and more.
When using West Yellowstone as our base, we will venture to the interior, including Hayden Valley, in search of gorgeous foxes and river otters, explore the scenic Madison river area in search of elk, bison, bobcats, trumpeter swans, coyotes; visit the enchanting icy Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
While wildlife is at the forefront of our journey, the stunning landscapes will not go unnoticed. Throughout our quest for mammals, we will embrace the striking, austere beauty that defines the winter season in Yellowstone, perfect for inspiring your creative photography.
Your unforgettable journey awaits!
Our dedication to maximizing your time in the field during this magical season will give you unforgettable memories and stunning photographic opportunities to treasure for a lifetime.
Join us on this exclusive photo tour of Yellowstone, an adventure that promises to blend comfort, creativity, and the wonder of nature with breathtaking beauty and incredible wildlife.
Nature Lover’s Trip: While we cannot offer a discount on this trip due to our need to keep the group size small, this is a terrific trip for the non-photographer spouse/friend who loves spending time with wildlife.
Fitness Level: Easy. You will be hopping out of the snowcoaches and bus but we do not do any hikes or significant walking.
