Winter in Yellowstone

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Trip Dates: Jan 18 – 25, 2028 (dates to be confirmed)

(3 seats open, 6 guests)

Group Trip Organizer: Teri

 

We will photograph wildlife and landscapes in this breathtaking winter wonderland.

 

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Jan 18): Arrive in West Yellowstone, Montana.  Check into the lodge.  At 6 pm we’ll have a welcoming dinner together and discuss the next few days.

 

Day 2 (Jan 19): Those who have arrived can spend the morning and/or afternoon at the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (Optional) for the opportunity to photograph the grizzly and wolves in snow at close range (captive). You will also be able to fine tune out clothing and gear.

 

Day 3-7 (Jan 20-24): We will rise early each morning and after breakfast (provided by the hotel @ 6 AM) we will board our private snowcoach and head into Yellowstone NP in search of wildlife and scenery. We’ll be looking for Bison, Fox, Elk, Bobcat, Wolves, Coyotes, Eagles, Otters, Trumpeter Swans and other species that are known to spend their winter in Yellowstone.

Captive shot at Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center.

Deep winter snow pushes the Yellowstone wildlife down to the valleys and along the Madison River and Yellowstone River providing unique opportunities for spectacular wildlife imagery. Each day we will focus on the active wildlife areas of the park that can change on a moment’s notice.

If the light presents the opportunity for scenic images we will stop and photograph those scenes. Our main goal is to seek wildlife in their winter habitat and capture their behavior as we tour the interior of Yellowstone NP.

Lunch will be provided during each of the 5 days on the snowcoach.

We will return to our lodge in the early evening daily from our long day of photographing the interior of Yellowstone NP.

 

Day 8 (Jan 25): After our morning breakfast, we will check out of our lodge, and our trip will end. We will then depart for Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport via arranged shuttle or rental vehicle, preparing for our return flights home.

 

What is included:

  • 7 nights’ accommodations, double occupancy in West Yellowstone, Montana.  Single supplement is available.
  • Welcoming Dinner on the first night (Day 1).
  • Breakfast is provided by the hotel from Day 2 to 8.
  • Five Days on the Snowcoach with box lunch (Day 3-7).

 

What’s not included:

  • We recommend flying into/out of Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
  • Day 0 hotel in Bozeman (optional)
  • A shuttle runs from the airport to West Yellowstone and generally costs around $320 round trip. We can provide shuttle contact information if needed. Rental vehicles are also available at the airport and are recommended.
  • Dinners unless explicitly stated.  There are several restaurants within walking distance of the lodge if you prefer not to dine in at the lodge.
  • Entry fee for the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (less than $20).
  • Any gratuities for the Lodge, Restaurant, and Snowcoach drivers.  Suggested $30 per day per participant for the Snowcoach driver.
  • National Park entry fees. A National Park pass is necessary for entry into YSNP. If not, the weekly pass is available.

 

Trip Cost: $5,400.00

Deposit (non-refundable): $2,500.000 payable by check or money order due at time of registration. Registration by email (see Cancellations and refunds below).  A balance of $2,900.00 will be due by October 1st,  2027 payable by check or money order.
Single supplement: $750.00 for individuals who do not have a roommate.
Digital payments carry a processing fee of 3%.
Registration and Questions:  Please use our Contact Form ( <– Click on Contact Form).

Limit:  6 participants and leader(s)

Physical Level: Easy

 

Trip Insurance is also recommended due to unforeseen weather conditions that could delay or cancel your trip.

 

Getting There:

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There are several ways to get to West Yellowstone, Montana:

  • Flying in to Bozeman, Montana –
    • Take a shuttle (Karst Stage) from Bozeman, Montana to West Yellowstone, Montana.  The Karst Stage ticket is $320 round trip.
      Karst Stage Inc
      511 N Wallace Ave
      Bozeman, MT  59715
      +1 (406) 556-3500
      There are two departure times:

      • The very early morning departure at 4:30 AM should get you to West Yellowstone by 8:00 AM.
      • The last bus to West Yellowstone at 2:00 PM should arrive 5:30 PM.
  • A third option is to rent a car and carpool instead of paying the bus ticket price.  You can walk to dinner each night, but having a car open up more options.
  • Drive from home, or another pre-trip excursion such as the Grand Tetons, Wyoming to the south of Yellowstone or Gardner, Montana to the north of Yellowstone.  The interior of Yellowstone is closed to private vehicles so, West Yellowstone is not accessible from inside of the part, so you must drive around.
Start Date
Tue, January 18