WINTER IN YELLOWSTONE

YELLOWSTONE WINTER PHOTO WORKSHOP

February 16-20, 2027

HALF FULL ALREADY - Only 4 Spots Remaining!

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Experience Yellowstone National Park in a completely different light. Geysers, geological mysteries and the wildlife of Yellowstone are waiting to be photographed in this winter wonderland. Explore the heart of Yellowstone aboard a snow coach and see what you've been missing.

NOW - 3 Days in the PARK & All Meals Included!

The focus of this workshop will be winter landscapes and how to compose and expose them correctly. Although, we will be looking for Bison, Fox, Coyotes, Wolves and especially our friends the Bobcats throughout the workshop. So bring a big lens or rent one from our store here in West Yellowstone.

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Join Christopher Balmer as he hosts this workshop and takes you on a photographic journey through Yellowstone. Christopher will also be instructing on how to master your camera throughout the workshop.

Highlights

• Travel in our private Snow Coaches - 3 Days in Yellowstone.

• Winter landscapes in Yellowstone and wildlife as we find them.

• Photographic specialized training to capture wildlife and landscapes in winter

• All Meals Included + FREE Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Lodge

• Staying in West Yellowstone at Three Bear Lodge

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Itinerary

SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOP

February 16th-20th, 2027 Schedule

DAY 1 - February 16th, 2027 - Tuesday

Check in at Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, MT

Classroom and Meet and Greet (4pm-6:30pm)

Class will include settings and techniques for shooting in winter lighting conditions

along with Practical Shooting Skills

Dinner - 6:30pm

DAY 2 - February 17th, 2027 - Wednesday

Breakfast - 6:00am Running Bear Pancake House (or 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant)

Park Tour #1 - Hayden Valley / Canyon*

Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend the day in the Park.

Class: Metering / Photographing in any Lighting Situation - (5pm - 6pm)

(or beginning 45 min after we return from our park tour)

We will have time for reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering photographic skills to prepare for the next day.

Dinner on your own or with our instructors - 6:30pm

DAY 3 - February 18th, 2027 - Thursday

Breakfast - 6:00am Running Bear Pancake House (or 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant)

Park Tour #2 - Geyser Basins / Old Faithful*

Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend the day in the Park.

Class: Efficiency and Consistency in Photography - (5 pm - 6:30 pm)

(or beginning 45 min after we return from our park tour)

We will have time for reviewing the day, assisting with settings, and covering photographic skills to prepare for the next day.

Dinner on your own or with our instructors - 6:30pm

DAY 4 - February 19th, 2027- Friday

Breakfast - 6:00am Running Bear Pancake House (or 6:30am Three Bear Lodge Restaurant)

Park Tour #3 - Hayden Valley / Canyon*

Departing - 7:00am We will depart Three Bear Lodge early on our own private snow coaches and spend the day in the Park.

Class: Advanced Techniques / Questions & Recap - (5pm - 6pm)

(or beginning 45 min after we return from our park tour)

Free Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Restaurant.

Enjoy dinner at the Three Bear Restaurant this evening and receive a free Prime Rib Dinner.

DAY 5 - February 20th, 2027 - Saturday

Breakfast / Debrief / Check Out

*Park Tour locations subject to change dependent upon inclement weather.

Logistics

Please arrive in West Yellowstone, Montana on February 16th. Check in at Three Bear Lodge in West Yellowstone, Montana.

We will have a meet and greet at 4pm in the conference room at Three Bear Lodge.

Additional Notes

Participants Need to be able to walk on snow pack for short distances.

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Pricing

$3,195 PER PERSON

February 16-20, 2027 - NOW BOOKING!

$3,195 per person

Based on Double Occupancy

Single Supplement +$300

(Single Traveler add $300)

$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit 

Balance Due October 16, 2026

Deposits and Balances please pay in cash or check.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.

Trip Includes:

• Lodging throughout the photo tour workshop as outlined in Schedule - 4 nights of lodging

• Meals now included throughout workshop

• Staying in West Yellowstone at Three Bear Lodge

• If you arrive early you may be able to stay earlier or later but your package only includes the nights for the workshop.

• Exclusive and private travel itinerary for Photo Adventure Workshops

• FREE Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Lodge

• Gratuities for driver are included

• Educational breakout sessions

  
  
  
  

Trip Does NOT Include:

• Travel to West Yellowstone

• Any additional tours, activities etc. not expressly mentioned in the workshop.

• Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates

• Travel Insurance & Medical Insurance not included

• Alcoholic beverages

• Laundry / Hotel Services (laundry, room service, etc.)

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February 16-20, 2027 - NOW BOOKING!!!

THREE Days in the PARK!!!

Tuesday thru Saturday

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$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit 

Balance Due October 16, 2026

Balances please pay in cash or check.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.

December 15 - 19, 2025 - SOLD OUT!!!

February 17 - 21, 2025 - SOLD OUT!

February 11 - 16, 2024 - SOLD OUT

February 14 - 18, 2023 - SOLD OUT

Immerse yourself into the landscapes of Yellowstone National Park in the magical time of the winter months. The experience alone is worth the journey.

Details

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Skill Level

Beginner to Pro

Great Trip for Non-Photographers

Your Photographer / Guides

Christopher Balmer

Kevin Odette

What's Included

• Lodging

• Meals during workshop

• All in-park entrance fees

• Transportation while at the workshop

• Gratuities are included per person for our drivers

• FREE Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Lodge

  
  

What's Not Included

• Flights or transportation to West Yellowstone, Montana.

• Any additional nights accommodations that take place beyond the time frame of the workshop dates

• Alcoholic beverages

• Any emergency services, if necessary.

  
  

What Should I Wear?

• Warm clothes (think layers)

• Snow Boots (taller waterproof boot preferred, but not necessary)

• Snow Pants

• Warm Coat and Layers

• Hat

• Gloves

• Did I say layers - you'll want to plan on this as sometimes it warms up during the day.

  
  

Suggested Photo Gear

• Wide Angle or Mid-range Lenses - for Landscapes

• 11-20mm / 18-55mm for Crop Sensor Cameras

• 14-30, 17-35mm 24-120, 24-105 for Full Frame Sensors

• Telephoto for Wildlife

• 100-400, 150-600mm or 200-500mm

• Chargers and Batteries for Camera

• (preferably extra batteries as they will become exhausted in the cold - just like we do)

• Memory Cards, Memory Cards - yes - bring more than 1

• Polarizer for the widest angle lens (we prefer the Moose filters)

• Rain Sleeve for your lenses.

  
  

Suggested Non-Photography Gear

• Hot Hands (recommended by Katie) - these are hand warmers that you can put in your pockets and/or gloves.

• Shoe spikes/traction cleats

• A computer to download your images at the end of the day (not necessary if you have a bazillion memory cards)
  

What is the Weather Like?

Winter wonderland – it can snow quite a bit. Plan on layering as it can warm up in the day or be snowy and cold. Mornings can be cold in the park - sometimes in the negative Fahrenheit range and then warming as the day progresses.

Wonder. The only way to describe what you will encounter in Yellowstone in winter. Climb aboard as you are carried into the heart of the park to photograph the unique vistas and wildlife that populate America's first national park. Both pristine and rugged at the same time - you'll see Yellowstone unlike you've ever seen it before.

“Oversnow transportation in Yellowstone National Park described on this website conducted by See Yellowstone Alpen Guides. See Yellowstone Alpen Guides is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.”

*Perfect Light Camera and The Yellowstone Camera Store is an authorized permittee of the National Park Service..