YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER

YELLOWSTONE WINTER PHOTO WORKSHOP

West Yellowstone - MONTANA

December 15-19, 2025 - NOW BOOKING!!

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 on a snow coach or bomber and see what you've been missing.

NOW - 3 Days in the PARK

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.

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
FREE Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Lodge
Staying in West Yellowstone at Three Bear Lodge

Itinerary

SCHEDULE FOR THE WORKSHOP

December 15th-19th, 2025 Schedule

DAY 1 - December 15th, 2025 - Monday

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

DAY 2 - December 16th, 2025 - Tuesday

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 - December 17th, 2025 - Wednesday

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 - December 18th, 2025 - Thursday

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 - December 19th, 2025 - Friday

Breakfast / Debrief / Check Out

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

Logistics

Please arrive in West Yellowstone, Montana on December 15th. 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.

Pricing

$2,599 - $2,799 PER PERSON

December 15-19, 2025 - 14 SPOT OPEN!!!

$2,799 per person / based on Single Occupancy

Discounted Cost for Double Occupancy

$2,599 per person / based on Double Occupancy

Shared Room

$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit

Balance Due August 15, 2025

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
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
Free IMAX tickets in West Yellowstone

Trip Does NOT Include:

Most meals except where noted
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.)

December 15 - 19, 2025 - NOW BOOKING!!!

NOW! THREE Days in the PARK!!!

Monday thru Friday

MOTEL Rooms -- 16 Spots Available

$2,599 per person / Double Occupancy (Based on 2 Guests sharing a room)

$2,799 per person / Single Occupancy

$1,500 Non-Refundable Deposit

Balance Due August 15, 2025

Balances please pay in cash or check.

CC will incur a 3.5% merchant processing fee.

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

Skill Level

Beginner to Pro

Great Trip for Non-Photographers

Your Photographer / Guides

Christopher Balmer

Kevin Odette

What's Included

Lodging
All in-park entrance fees
Transportation while at the workshop
Gratuities are included per person for our drivers
FREE IMAX Theatre Ticket
FREE Prime Rib Dinner at Three Bear Lodge

What's Not Included

Flights or transportation to West Yellowstone, Montana.
Meals (with exception of those noted above)
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 Lenses - for Landscapes
(11-20mm for Crop Sensor Cameras / 17-35mm for Full Frame Sensors)
Telephoto for Wildlife
(150-600mm or 200-500mm or even an 18-400mm)
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)
Tripod - yes, you're doing landscapes - bring it!
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..