Yellowstone Winter
Photography Expedition
January 4-11 2026 (8 days)
January 11-19 2026 (9 days)
Embark on the ultimate Yellowstone expedition, experiencing this iconic park during its wildest winter season. When temperatures plummet and snow envelopes the landscape, sparkling ice crystals scatter the light like flakes of diamond as frosty bison take refuge in the warmth of erupting geysers. Against a backdrop of the clearest white, coyotes and foxes hunt voles beneath the snow while wolves traverse the hills in pursuit of prey. It all comes together to create a nature photographer’s paradise.
Onboard a heated big-wheel/over-snow vehicle we will have access to Yellowstone’s interior for 3 full days. With restricted access to this region of the park during the winter season, we will have some of the most iconic landscape and wildlife locations to ourselves.
We will then spend another 3 full days in the park’s wildlife-rich Northern Range, including the famous Lamar Valley. This region remains one of the best places in the world to witness not only wild wolves but also bighorn sheep, red foxes, coyotes, bison, elk, bald eagles, ermine, and more.
Limited to no more than 5 guests, we offer personalized photography guidance from Syler Peralta-Ramos, your photography expert and expedition leader. Syler is a Wyoming local having grown up with Yellowstone as his backyard. As an editor for Thomas D. Mangelsen and an experienced photography guide, he has an eye for great photographs and will ensure you return from your trip with portfolio-worthy images.
Tuition:
$6,550 USD per person (single occupancy) on 9 day expedition.
$5,850 USD per person (single occupancy) on 8 day expedition.
Double occupancy available by request for a discounted rate
Limited to just 5 guests
Deposit: $250 USD due upon booking to reserve, 25% of tuition due September 1 2025.
Reservations are now open!
A $250 non-refundable deposit is due to secure your reservation. 25% of payment is due after Sept 1 2025. Remaining balance is due by Nov 1, 2025.
What’s included:
Single occupancy lodging (double occupancy for couples is available upon request)
Breakfast and Lunch
Transportation and airport pick-up/drop-off in Bozeman
In-field photography instruction
One-on-one image critiques
Editing lessons in Adobe Lightroom
Carbon offsets & donation to the Greater Yellowstone Coalition
Not Included:
Airfare to and from Bozeman
Camera equipment (rental available upon request)
Dinners (though we may still gather as a group)
Gratuities for snow-coach charter guides
Pricing Details:
8-day Itinerary
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January 4 (Day 1)
Arrive to Bozeman, Montana in the early afternoon where you will meet the rest of the group.
Depart Bozeman for West Yellowstone.
Check-in at the Kelly Inn and get settled.
Reconvene as a group for a welcome dinner and discuss the plan for the coming days.
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January 5-7 (Day 2-4)
After a quick breakfast at the hotel, meet our private snow-coach charter each morning and journey into the heart of Yellowstone’s interior.
Our exact itinerary will adjust based on the latest wildlife reports though likely locations include Old Faithful and surrounding geyser basins, Hayden Valley, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Possible wildlife includes wolves, coyotes, foxes, frosty bison, ermines, pine martens, otters and bobcats.
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January 8 (Day 5)
Transfer from West Yellowstone to Gardiner, Montana.
Check-in to the Ridgeline Hotel and get settled.
Gather for an editing lesson and one-on-one image critiques.
Take a short drive into the Northern Range of Yellowstone or the area surrounding Gardiner if time allows.
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January 9-10 (Day 6-7)
Spend two full days photographing the wildlife and landscape of the Northern Range of Yellowstone. This region of Yellowstone is incredibly wildlife rich and differs significantly from the landscape of the interior plateaus.
Possible wildlife in this region include bison, elk, bighorn sheep, wolves, coyotes, foxes, ermines, pine martens, and bald eagles.
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January 11 (Day 8)
Transfer back to Bozeman in the morning and catch your flight home.
Optional add-ons before or after the regular itinerary:
Photo flight over Yellowstone and the Tetons
Two days in Grand Teton National Park (arrival or departure from Jackson Hole Airport)
9-day Itinerary
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January 11 (Day 1)
Arrive to Bozeman, Montana in the early afternoon where you will meet the rest of the group.
Depart Bozeman for West Yellowstone.
Check-in at the Kelly Inn and get settled.
Reconvene as a group for a welcome dinner and discuss the plan for the coming days.
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January 12-14 (Day 2-4)
After a quick breakfast at the hotel, meet our private snow-coach charter each morning and journey into the heart of Yellowstone’s interior.
Our exact itinerary will adjust based on the latest wildlife reports though likely locations include Old Faithful and surrounding geyser basins, Hayden Valley, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Possible wildlife includes wolves, coyotes, foxes, frosty bison, ermines, pine martens, otters and bobcats.
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January 15 (Day 5)
Transfer from West Yellowstone to Gardiner, Montana.
Check-in to the Ridgeline Hotel and get settled.
Gather for an editing lesson and one-on-one image critiques.
Take a short drive into the Northern Range of Yellowstone or the area surrounding Gardiner if time allows.
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January 16-18 (Day 6-8)
Spend three full days photographing the wildlife and landscape of the Northern Range of Yellowstone. This region of Yellowstone is incredibly wildlife rich and differs significantly from the landscape of the interior plateaus.
Possible wildlife in this region include bison, elk, bighorn sheep, wolves, coyotes, foxes, ermines, pine martens, and bald eagles.
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January 19 (Day 9)
Transfer back to Bozeman in the morning and catch your flight home.
Optional add-ons before or after the regular itinerary:
Photo flight over Yellowstone and the Tetons
Two days in Grand Teton National Park (arrival or departure from Jackson Hole Airport)
Testimonials
“With 3 full days out of both West Yellowstone and Gardiner, Syler provided the best opportunity to witness the wonderful wildlife that Yellowstone has to offer. He was extremely thorough in seeking out the best spots to see wildlife and because of that, we had great sightings of wolves, foxes and many coyotes all up close, otters, bald eagles, ravens, a pygmy owl, swans and of course bison galore but in all different environments and lighting, providing so many opportunities for creating great images.
Over and above, Syler was a joy to be around, attentive to needs, both photographic and provisions. Nothing was too much trouble. He taught me some great ways to best set up and use my camera that allowed me to better capture wildlife on the move. Invaluable and very much appreciated.
Thoroughly recommend Syler and Pangea, if you want to capture wildlife.” - 2025 participant, Patrick F.