Yellowstone in Winter -2023- All Sessions full!
Tuition - $2900 - 5 Full Days - fee includes 4 days in a private snow coach for only 5 participants
It's official, Yellowstone in the Winter is one of the most amazing things I've ever experienced photographically.
Session 1 - FULL!! - January 7-11, 2023 - (flying in on the 6th, out on the 12th) - 5 participants....balance $2000 due March 1, 2022.
Session 2 - FULL!! - January 13-17, 2023 - (flying in on the 12th, and out on the 18th) - 5 participants.....balance $2000 due March 1, 2022.
Session 3 - FULL! - February 4-8, 2023 - (flying in on the 3rd, and out on the 9th) - 4 participants....balance due March 1, 2022.
Please note, this is a NO-Refund workshop - no refunds after full payment is made and the trip fills. The only way we can refund you if you decide to cancel is if we have someone on the wait list willing and able to take your spot. All spots must be filled for a workshop of this small size to be able to run. FOR THIS REASON WE SUGGEST THAT YOU PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR THE NON-REFUNDABLE PORTIONS OF THIS TRIP!!
Yellowstone is certainly one national park that mystifies visitors and offers a wonderful and fascinating playground for the photographer. Even more so in winter. The only way into Yellowstone in the Winter is with a commercial snow coach or snowmobile tour company.....so the tourists are MINIMAL!! Plus, animals are much easier to spot and really stand out from their usual surroundings. Then add a layer of snow on their coats and you'll get images like no other.
This workshop will involve three days in our own private snow coach with our driver helping spot wildlife and steering us to amazing scenic areas as well. We will explore most of the mid to southern part of the park on the snow coach for the first 3 days and then spend a day and a half based on the North end in Gardiner, MT exploring the road through the Lamar Valley to Cooke City. We will also take some time to play in the Mammoth Springs area.
This 5-day workshop is for both landscape and wildlife photography. We will be on a constant hunt for wildlife but we will also stop for landscape images as well.
Lodging:
Holiday Inn Express (West Yellowstone)
315 Yellowstone Ave
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-646-7365
There is a group block in the name of Natural Connections Photo Workshops for $124/nite. This is good until December 20, 2022.
You can reserve online at:
www.holidayinn.com/wyellowstone
Put in the applicable dates AND BE SURE TO CLICK THE 'RATE PREFERENCE' DROP DOWN....CHOOSE 'GROUP RATE' AT THE BOTTOM AND ENTER THE APPLICABLE CODE listed below
*Session 1: Use Code NC1 -- Dates - Jan 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 checking out the 12th (flying in on the 6th, out on the 12th)
**Session 2: Use Code NC2 -- Dates - Jan 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, checking out the 18th (note: most people will fly in on the 12th for this session, out on the 18th)
***Session 3: Use Code NC3 -- Dates - Feb 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 checking out on the 9th (note: fly in on the 3rd to Bozeman for this one, out on the 9th)
Transportation:
You are responsible for all transportation getting to the workshop and transferring between hotels. You will fly into the Bozeman, MT airport and will need to rent a car to get to West Yellowstone. Most participants end up sharing vehicles on this workshop....please let us know if you would like to share. (IMPORTANT NOTE: if you live in an area that could be impacted by winter weather, consider flying in the day before and staying near the airport....just for cushion. We will work out picking you up for the workshop.)
Please try to fly in on one of the earliest flights arriving in Bozeman....landing by 2:30pm at the latest - especially if you are meeting someone to share a car. Although they do keep the roads plowed that we will be traveling, there is still often snow on the roads and you will need time to safely drive from the Airport to West Yellowstone, which can be about a 2- hour drive once you get your rental car.
******Be SURE to reserve a rental car with 4WD or at a minimum, one with All-wheel-drive like a Subaru or such.
Conditions:
Yes, Yellowstone in the Winter is cold and there is snow. But as long as you are prepared with the proper clothing and gear, you will be able to truly enjoy the trip. Once you are registered for the workshop we will send out detailed information on how to dress and items you will need for yourself and for your camera gear.
