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Yellowstone & Grand Teton in Autumn (Hiker)
Lodge-Based Photo Workshop
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This is a trip that we may consider opening additional departures for, so let us know if you're interested by joining our waitlist.
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Deposit: $2,500.00
Start/End
Bozeman, MT / Bozeman, MT
Length
8 Days/7 Nights
Fitness Level
Level 2 - What's This?
Group Size
Up To 7 Guests
Highlights
- Witness the vibrant landscapes and thriving wildlife populations of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in the fall season.
- Capture images of wildlife, including elk, bison, and pronghorn, as well as the possibility of encountering wolves, bears, moose, Bald Eagles, and more.
- Explore the world's first national park, Yellowstone, with over 10,000 thermal features and half of the world's geysers, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the Tetons.
- Benefit from the expertise of professional photographers and guides who will take you to hidden gems and wildlife hotspots, ensuring optimal lighting conditions for your imagery.
- Small group size, limited to only 7 photographers.
If you have any questions about a trip, itinerary, or gear, our Photo Experience Coordinators are available for a personalized one-on-one consultation to provide all the details you need.
Trip Description:
Photograph the enchanting autumn landscapes and flourishing wildlife of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. As the leaves turn golden and the air carries a crispness, these parks reveal a whole new level of beauty. Fall is a special time when activity level is high for many species. Keep your eyes peeled for the majestic presence of bison, elk, pronghorn, wolves, bears, moose, Bald Eagles, foxes, and Osprey, adding excitement to your wildlife encounters.
Yellowstone, often referred to as the 'Serengeti of the West,' is teeming with an extraordinary array of wildlife. With over 4,900 bison, 95 wolves, 834 grizzly bears, as well as elk, bighorn sheep, and moose, this national park offers a captivating experience for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Moreover, the park hosts an impressive variety of bird species, with around 300 to admire. Explore the Lamar and Hayden Valley areas, known for their abundant wildlife sightings during the fall season, and capture breathtaking photographs of Yellowstone's iconic sunset and Teton's awe-inspiring sunrise.
Our experienced guides have spent years exploring and photographing Yellowstone and the Tetons, gaining intimate knowledge of hidden gems and wildlife hotspots. They will take you off the beaten path to discover exclusive locations and maximize your photography opportunities in the best lighting conditions. Yellowstone, the world's first national park, and the distinguished Tetons offer not only unparalleled wildlife encounters but also stunning mountain landscapes. Yellowstone's 10,000 thermal features, including numerous geysers, provide a unique backdrop for your photography.
During this extraordinary journey, you will be accommodated in charming towns such as Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone, providing easy access to Lamar Valley and other prime wildlife areas. Each day will be filled with immersive exploration on foot and by vehicle, taking you to the best wildlife and landscape photography spots. While visiting iconic locations like Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, Grand Prismatic, Old Faithful, and Lower Falls, you will also seek out hidden vistas adorned with mountain wildflowers. Your professional photographer guide will offer expert guidance and instruction throughout the trip, ensuring you capture stunning images while expanding your photography skills.
Join us this fall for an unparalleled adventure in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Witness the wonders of nature, create a collection of extraordinary images, and cherish memories that will last a lifetime.
Yellowstone, often referred to as the 'Serengeti of the West,' is teeming with an extraordinary array of wildlife. With over 4,900 bison, 95 wolves, 834 grizzly bears, as well as elk, bighorn sheep, and moose, this national park offers a captivating experience for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. Moreover, the park hosts an impressive variety of bird species, with around 300 to admire. Explore the Lamar and Hayden Valley areas, known for their abundant wildlife sightings during the fall season, and capture breathtaking photographs of Yellowstone's iconic sunset and Teton's awe-inspiring sunrise.
Our experienced guides have spent years exploring and photographing Yellowstone and the Tetons, gaining intimate knowledge of hidden gems and wildlife hotspots. They will take you off the beaten path to discover exclusive locations and maximize your photography opportunities in the best lighting conditions. Yellowstone, the world's first national park, and the distinguished Tetons offer not only unparalleled wildlife encounters but also stunning mountain landscapes. Yellowstone's 10,000 thermal features, including numerous geysers, provide a unique backdrop for your photography.
During this extraordinary journey, you will be accommodated in charming towns such as Jackson Hole and West Yellowstone, providing easy access to Lamar Valley and other prime wildlife areas. Each day will be filled with immersive exploration on foot and by vehicle, taking you to the best wildlife and landscape photography spots. While visiting iconic locations like Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, Grand Prismatic, Old Faithful, and Lower Falls, you will also seek out hidden vistas adorned with mountain wildflowers. Your professional photographer guide will offer expert guidance and instruction throughout the trip, ensuring you capture stunning images while expanding your photography skills.
Join us this fall for an unparalleled adventure in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Witness the wonders of nature, create a collection of extraordinary images, and cherish memories that will last a lifetime.
Backcountry Journeys is an Authorized Permittee of Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park.
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!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 Bozeman, Montana
Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
Lodging outside workshop dates
Alcoholic beverages
Souvenirs and personal items
Gratuity for photography guide(s). Please refer to our FAQ section for more details about gratuities
Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance - see plans here.
Trip Itinerary
Trip Itinerary
Most meals included – (B,L,D) denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive in Bozeman, Montana for a trip orientation as well as a fantastic meet and greet dinner. We’ll go over camera gear and itinerary. Our hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage 5.4 miles minimal elevation gain
This morning we will make our way down through Mammoth Hot Springs en route to a hike to Lone Star Geyser. Along the way we will search for wildlife. Lone Star Geyser is one of the most unique features in Yellowstone and has spectacular, fairly predictable eruptions.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 4-7 miles, 200 ft elevation gain
Our morning shoot will be at Grand Prismatic and the Midway Geyser Basin. We’ll have an opportunity to photograph several different geothermal areas including Black Sand Basin and the Fountain Paint Pots. Today we will do a hike out to an impressive Geyser Field and a beautiful mountain waterfall. This evening we will explore the Firehole and Madison River areas looking for wildlife.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 1-3 miles, 300 feet elevation gain
This morning we will rise early in search of wildlife then visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We will photograph Yellowstone’s lower falls from many angles. There are several shorts hikes that we can attempt in the canyon area. On our way to the Tetons we will explore Hayden Valley for wildlife viewing and then make our way past Lake Yellowstone. This evening we will setup for some dramatic backlighting and the sun sets behind the Teton Range! After dark we will settle into our accommodations and go out for a fantastic dinner in Jackson Hole!
Day 5 (B,D)
This morning we will arise early as we set out to photograph the Teton Range before sunrise at one of the iconic locations. Later we’ll grab breakfast in town and then cruise for wildlife. We’ll take a midday break to rest and go over photos and then head back into Grand Teton National Park for more wildlife and mountain photography this evening.
Day 6 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 2-4 miles, minimal elevation gain
We’ll arise early again to photograph the Tetons from another location before heading back to our lodge, grabbing a quick breakfast and then making the drive up through Grand Teton National Park back towards Yellowstone. We’ll hike one of the geyser basins en-route and then settle in to our accommodations in Gardiner, Montana for the evening. This evening we’ll have a great dinner in town and then head out for wildlife photography along the Blacktail Plateau.
Day 7 (B,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 2-4 miles, minimal elevation gain
This morning we will arise early as we set out to photograph wildlife along the Blacktail Plateau and in Lamar Valley before sunrise at one of the iconic locations. We’ll spend the day exploring the “American Serengeti” as we look for Wolves, Bison, Coyote, Big Horn Sheep, Pronghorn & more.
Our hike today will take us up towards Tower Falls on Dunraven Pass which is closed in early spring. This is a great place to view and photograph Black Bears as well as other wildlife including Owls, Bighorn Sheep etc. We’ll take a midday break to go over our images and get some rest and then once the light is good again we’ll head right back out! Today is a wildlife bonanza!
Day 8 (B)
We will do one more morning wildlife shoot through Lamar Valley before saying good-bye. After the trip we can deliver you right to the airport if you want!
Day 1 (Travel Day)(D)
Arrive in Bozeman, Montana for a trip orientation as well as a fantastic meet and greet dinner. We’ll go over camera gear and itinerary. Our hotel has a complimentary airport shuttle.
Day 2 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage 5.4 miles minimal elevation gain
This morning we will make our way down through Mammoth Hot Springs en route to a hike to Lone Star Geyser. Along the way we will search for wildlife. Lone Star Geyser is one of the most unique features in Yellowstone and has spectacular, fairly predictable eruptions.
Day 3 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 4-7 miles, 200 ft elevation gain
Our morning shoot will be at Grand Prismatic and the Midway Geyser Basin. We’ll have an opportunity to photograph several different geothermal areas including Black Sand Basin and the Fountain Paint Pots. Today we will do a hike out to an impressive Geyser Field and a beautiful mountain waterfall. This evening we will explore the Firehole and Madison River areas looking for wildlife.
Day 4 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 1-3 miles, 300 feet elevation gain
This morning we will rise early in search of wildlife then visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. We will photograph Yellowstone’s lower falls from many angles. There are several shorts hikes that we can attempt in the canyon area. On our way to the Tetons we will explore Hayden Valley for wildlife viewing and then make our way past Lake Yellowstone. This evening we will setup for some dramatic backlighting and the sun sets behind the Teton Range! After dark we will settle into our accommodations and go out for a fantastic dinner in Jackson Hole!
Day 5 (B,D)
This morning we will arise early as we set out to photograph the Teton Range before sunrise at one of the iconic locations. Later we’ll grab breakfast in town and then cruise for wildlife. We’ll take a midday break to rest and go over photos and then head back into Grand Teton National Park for more wildlife and mountain photography this evening.
Day 6 (B,L,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 2-4 miles, minimal elevation gain
We’ll arise early again to photograph the Tetons from another location before heading back to our lodge, grabbing a quick breakfast and then making the drive up through Grand Teton National Park back towards Yellowstone. We’ll hike one of the geyser basins en-route and then settle in to our accommodations in Gardiner, Montana for the evening. This evening we’ll have a great dinner in town and then head out for wildlife photography along the Blacktail Plateau.
Day 7 (B,D)
“Hiker” Itinerary: Hiking mileage: 2-4 miles, minimal elevation gain
This morning we will arise early as we set out to photograph wildlife along the Blacktail Plateau and in Lamar Valley before sunrise at one of the iconic locations. We’ll spend the day exploring the “American Serengeti” as we look for Wolves, Bison, Coyote, Big Horn Sheep, Pronghorn & more.
Our hike today will take us up towards Tower Falls on Dunraven Pass which is closed in early spring. This is a great place to view and photograph Black Bears as well as other wildlife including Owls, Bighorn Sheep etc. We’ll take a midday break to go over our images and get some rest and then once the light is good again we’ll head right back out! Today is a wildlife bonanza!
Day 8 (B)
We will do one more morning wildlife shoot through Lamar Valley before saying good-bye. After the trip we can deliver you right to the airport if you want!
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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