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All-Inclusive Lodge-Based Photo Workshop
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Start/End
Start: Whitefish, MT at 5 pm
End: Whitefish, MT at 11 am
End: Whitefish, MT at 11 am
Group Size
Limited to 7 Guests
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TRIP OVERVIEW
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Capture the dramatic skies, jagged peaks, and vibrant fall colors that make Glacier National Park a photographer's wonderland.
- Explore iconic locations such as the Going-to-the-Sun Road, Many Glacier, Logan Pass, and the majestic Lake MacDonald.
- Observe and photograph the park's abundant wildlife, including bears, moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and more.
- Enjoy the benefits of a small group size, ensuring personalized attention and guidance from a professional photographer
- Come on a photography adventure led by accomplished landscape and wildlife photographers.
- Discover hidden gems and lesser-known locations within Glacier National Park for unique and extraordinary photo opportunities.
Glacier National Park is considered by many to be among the most beautiful mountain regions of the world. Join us in the fall season and photograph this immense wilderness park in it’s arguably most colorful season. Fall colors, Moose & Grizzlies abound here in September at the border of Montana and Canada – as well as glacially carved, snow capped peaks standing tall and casting their alpine shadows over the one million acres of protected wilderness that is Glacier National Park. Inside the Park’s boundary are an estimated 130 sapphire lakes, hundreds of species of animal and more than 1,000 species of plants that make up a completely intact ecosystem dubbed the “Crown of the Continent.” The park boasts numerous life zones, from prairie to tundra, that contain the same unspoiled plant and animal species that were there at the time of European contact.
On this trip we’ll travel to Glacier in autumn to take advantage of many wonderful things happening during this time of seasonal change.
We’ll enjoy fewer crowds as visitation at Glacier tends to decrease after the summer rush and as temperatures begin to cool.
Wildlife is more active this time of year, which with some luck could provide us opportunities to capture images of impressive animals like Grizzly Bear, moose or mountain goats, along with the hundreds of species of birds that reside here. Bears, especially, need to fatten up as much as they can so they are out more often this time of year scrounging for food in preparation for the long winter ahead.
Perhaps the most stunning, however, will be the turning colors of the trees.
The yellow autumn color of the Western Larch tree combined with the yellow, gold, orange, and red colors of the slender, white-barked Aspen trees paint the mountainsides, blending nicely with the green of the Lodgepole, Ponderosa and Douglas Fir. Autumn is truly a remarkable time for landscape photography at Glacier.
Explore and photograph Glacier National Park this year with an accomplished landscape & wildlife photographer.
You’ll photograph iconic park locales such as Two Medicine Lake with its jagged mountain backdrop. Explore and photograph the alpine artistry of Many Glacier as well as catch St. Mary’s Lake at sunrise which may be one of the most photogenic lakes in the world!
Glacier National Park is a visual cornucopia and one of the most surreal and colorful places on the planet. It’s stunning peaks, roaring waterfalls and brilliant night skies allow for virtually endless photographic possibilities. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about the history of the park as well as the flora and fauna plus leave your trip with an impressive collection of new images.
Join Backcountry Journeys this year for the trip of a lifetime to Glacier National Park, Montana: “The Last Best Place.”
Please note: We are excited to offer both a standard and “hiker” version of this trip for photographers who like to get out and hike! Not sure which one suits you best? Give us a call at 928-478-1521 or fill out the "Ask a Question" form on our website.
On this trip we’ll travel to Glacier in autumn to take advantage of many wonderful things happening during this time of seasonal change.
We’ll enjoy fewer crowds as visitation at Glacier tends to decrease after the summer rush and as temperatures begin to cool.
Wildlife is more active this time of year, which with some luck could provide us opportunities to capture images of impressive animals like Grizzly Bear, moose or mountain goats, along with the hundreds of species of birds that reside here. Bears, especially, need to fatten up as much as they can so they are out more often this time of year scrounging for food in preparation for the long winter ahead.
Perhaps the most stunning, however, will be the turning colors of the trees.
The yellow autumn color of the Western Larch tree combined with the yellow, gold, orange, and red colors of the slender, white-barked Aspen trees paint the mountainsides, blending nicely with the green of the Lodgepole, Ponderosa and Douglas Fir. Autumn is truly a remarkable time for landscape photography at Glacier.
Explore and photograph Glacier National Park this year with an accomplished landscape & wildlife photographer.
You’ll photograph iconic park locales such as Two Medicine Lake with its jagged mountain backdrop. Explore and photograph the alpine artistry of Many Glacier as well as catch St. Mary’s Lake at sunrise which may be one of the most photogenic lakes in the world!
Glacier National Park is a visual cornucopia and one of the most surreal and colorful places on the planet. It’s stunning peaks, roaring waterfalls and brilliant night skies allow for virtually endless photographic possibilities. You’ll gain a wealth of knowledge about the history of the park as well as the flora and fauna plus leave your trip with an impressive collection of new images.
Join Backcountry Journeys this year for the trip of a lifetime to Glacier National Park, Montana: “The Last Best Place.”
Please note: We are excited to offer both a standard and “hiker” version of this trip for photographers who like to get out and hike! Not sure which one suits you best? Give us a call at 928-478-1521 or fill out the "Ask a Question" form on our website.
What's Included
- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- All lodging during the workshop
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and instruction
- Gratuity for service staff
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from Whitefish, Montana
- Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
- Lodging outside workshop dates
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs and personal items
- Gratuity for photography guide(s)
- Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
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We offer one of the most rock solid guarantees in the travel industry - our worry free travel, peace of mind guarantee to you!We’re so confident that the Photography Trips we offer will not only meet but exceed the lofty expectations set forth on our website – if your trip experience does not 100% match the promises laid forth on our website we will gladly give you a credit toward a future trip.
Natural events such as wildlife & weather are certainly out of our control but every aspect of the trip including logistics, accommodations, vehicles, itinerary & your expert trip leaders will match the lofty promises we’ve made on the site – we guarantee it!
ITINERARY
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Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive at Kalispell International Airport today and transfer to your awaiting hotel in the beautiful & historic Montana town of Whitefish. We will have an orientation dinner and meet the group.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
We’ll arrive on the shores of Lake McDonald before sunrise to capture the rising light over this unfathomably beautiful lake. After a session of photography, we’ll grab breakfast at Apgar Village while photographing the changing colors along the lakeshore. Afterwards we’ll drive to the East Side of the park to St Mary’s, Montana. This evening we’ll have another magic-hour session before retiring to our comfortable lodge.
Day 3 (B,D)
This morning we’ll drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road before dawn to one of the most dramatic photography locales in Glacier. Opportunities to photograph both Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goats are excellent on Logan Pass. After breakfast we’ll photograph a beautiful waterfall. After a midday rest, we’ll do some image review and a post processing session then head out to photograph the mountains in the evening light.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
This morning we’ll capture the rising sun over Lake St. Mary’s in the cool mountain air – one of the most spectacular events to witness as well as photograph. We’ll have breakfast at our lodge and then checkout another beautiful waterfall. Our evening session will focus on a dramatic alpine lake in the Many Glacier Region of the park. After a long productive day in the field it’s time to kick back and enjoy a great meal in our lodge!
Day 5 (B,L,D)
This morning we’ll rise early for our photo session along the ruggedly beautiful Swift Current River. This river winds through a massive glacially carved valley and reflects the majestic peaks around it in the right light. Absolutely beautiful. After breakfast at our lodge we’ll have ample opportunities to photograph several waterfalls, alpine lakes and colorful meadows. One of the prettiest regions in Glacier. We’ll stay out until late in the day and focus our evening session on one of the most dramatic vistas and best kept secrets in the park. After photographing this high mountain lake we’ll return to our lodging in the fading light for a fantastic last dinner in Glacier National Park.
Day 6 (B)
We’ll finish our trip with one final sunrise session at an extremely unique and historic portion of the Park. A bittersweet “farewell breakfast” at one of our favorite local restaurants will give us the chance to discuss all of the great things we’ve done over the past several days, and perhaps share strategies on how best to handle the plethora of images upon returning home. A short shuttle ride back to Kalispell/Whitefish will end our time together.
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive at Kalispell International Airport today and transfer to your awaiting hotel in the beautiful & historic Montana town of Whitefish. We will have an orientation dinner and meet the group.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
We’ll arrive on the shores of Lake McDonald before sunrise to capture the rising light over this unfathomably beautiful lake. After a session of photography, we’ll grab breakfast at Apgar Village while photographing the changing colors along the lakeshore. Afterwards we’ll drive to the East Side of the park to St Mary’s, Montana. This evening we’ll have another magic-hour session before retiring to our comfortable lodge.
Day 3 (B,D)
This morning we’ll drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road before dawn to one of the most dramatic photography locales in Glacier. Opportunities to photograph both Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goats are excellent on Logan Pass. After breakfast we’ll photograph a beautiful waterfall. After a midday rest, we’ll do some image review and a post processing session then head out to photograph the mountains in the evening light.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
This morning we’ll capture the rising sun over Lake St. Mary’s in the cool mountain air – one of the most spectacular events to witness as well as photograph. We’ll have breakfast at our lodge and then checkout another beautiful waterfall. Our evening session will focus on a dramatic alpine lake in the Many Glacier Region of the park. After a long productive day in the field it’s time to kick back and enjoy a great meal in our lodge!
Day 5 (B,L,D)
This morning we’ll rise early for our photo session along the ruggedly beautiful Swift Current River. This river winds through a massive glacially carved valley and reflects the majestic peaks around it in the right light. Absolutely beautiful. After breakfast at our lodge we’ll have ample opportunities to photograph several waterfalls, alpine lakes and colorful meadows. One of the prettiest regions in Glacier. We’ll stay out until late in the day and focus our evening session on one of the most dramatic vistas and best kept secrets in the park. After photographing this high mountain lake we’ll return to our lodging in the fading light for a fantastic last dinner in Glacier National Park.
Day 6 (B)
We’ll finish our trip with one final sunrise session at an extremely unique and historic portion of the Park. A bittersweet “farewell breakfast” at one of our favorite local restaurants will give us the chance to discuss all of the great things we’ve done over the past several days, and perhaps share strategies on how best to handle the plethora of images upon returning home. A short shuttle ride back to Kalispell/Whitefish will end our time together.
Please note that the exact sequence of the itineraries on all photography trips will be based on weather and lighting conditions. The goal on these trips is to make sure we are at the right place at the right time for the perfect light on our subjects. Also, itineraries can change for a variety of other circumstances including floods, forest fires, national park closures, road closures, and more. Due to the nature of wildlife and landscape photography, we do not guarantee any specific sightings or specific compositions.
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"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations include Yosemite, Alaska, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Hawaii, Utah as well as Botswana & Costa Rica."
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
- Russ Nordstrand, Backcountry Journeys Founder & Director
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BACKCOUNTRY JOURNEYS
"Backcountry Journeys offers guests the unique opportunity to explore our natural world from behind their own lens. We run a selection of hand-crafted Photo Tours, Workshops & Safaris connecting passionate people to exceptional experiences. Locations include Yosemite, Alaska, Yellowstone, Glacier National Park, Hawaii, Utah as well as Botswana & Costa Rica."
All Images & Content are property of Backcountry Journeys Photography Tours, Workshops & Safaris LLC - Copyright 2024
TRIP CATALOG
Download our Trip Catalog for detailed information on our many destinations for photography tours, workshops, and safaris.