Winter wildlife of yellowstone

There are very few places in North America that offer up the diversity of wildlife opportunities as Yellowstone National Park in the winter. As the icy fingers of Old Man Winter begin to grip the region, and the snows return to this land, wildlife responds by pushing down into lower elevations and concentrating in certain key areas throughout the park. Animals that once ranged over several million acres in the warmer months can now be found is dense numbers as they begin the arduous task of simply staying alive through the legendary winters of the Yellowstone.

As the depth of winter closes in on the numerous prey species such as moose, elk, and bison, the hardships of this season and the trials of life for some in turn offer up the great feasts of winter for others. Winter is the season of the wolf. Gracefully floating upon the many feet of snow that bogs down and slows the larger mammals, wolves reach the top of their game in this world of white. 

Winter in Yellowstone is the ultimate destination on the North American continent for wildlife photographers. This snow capped Serengeti is unrivaled by any other place in the hemisphere. Bison stand crusted in hoarfrost, wolves trot across the empty expanses of white, bobcats prowl the banks of rivers, elk concentrate in impossible numbers at times, coyotes and red fox leap through the air plunging face first into the snow after deeply hidden rodents, and bald eagles flock to the edge of the rivers in droves to take advantage easy picking along the banks of the geothermal heated waters flowing out of Yellowstone.  This is wildlife photography at its best. 

This workshop is quite different from others being offered to the area. First and foremost, our emphasis is on small group experiences with a 1:3 ratio of instructor to participants. This gives you unsurpassed personal attention while in the field and during midday discussions. Additionally, this workshop also has a classroom day built in at the beginning of the workshop, where we will spend the day discussing the important techniques and skill sets you will need to take full advantage of the particular opportunities you will find here in the winter.

You simply will not find this sort of experience anywhere else.

Cost: $9500

Deposit: $2,000

Single Supplement: included

Co-Leader: Annalise Kaylor

Dates: 

2025

January 4 - 13, 2025 | SOLD OUT

January 20 - 29, 2025 | SOLD OUT

Includes:

  • Pre-trip classroom session

  • Single occupancy lodging

  • All local transportation

  • All lunches

  • Park Passes

  • Snow Coaches

Workshop Terms and Conditions

Authorized Permittee of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park

Frequently Asked Questions

What will the temperature be like?

Temperatures in Yellowstone during the depth of winter can swing widely. In one single workshop we have experienced close to a 80 degree difference from the beginning of the trip to the end. During high pressure systems when skies are completely clear, the lows can plummet to minus 40 and below. When low pressure systems come sweeping in out of the northwest bringing snow to the area, temperatures are typically above 20 degrees.

What sized telephoto lens will I need?

This workshop is all about the wildlife. So for that reason, you will want the longest possible lens that you feel comfortable working with. We highly recommend that you have the capabilities of at least 400mm for this workshop.

In order to reach this 400mm requirement, you do not necessarily need a 400 f/2.8. All camera manufacturers make zoom lenses such as the 200-400, 200-500, or 200-600 that will be perfect for this workshop.

If you do not own a longer lens like this, don’t worry – you can always rent one! There is absolutely no reason to feel like you must purchase a super telephoto lens for this workshop. Companies such as www.lensrentals.com specialize in renting high-end equipment to photographers by the day, week, or month. Lensrentals provides a discount code for our workshop attendees.


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