Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari on the Northern Range

The journey, in full

Frost-Covered Departure: Departing from Bozeman, Paradise Valley, Gardiner, or Mammoth as the first light hits the snow-capped peaks of the Gallatin Range. The Northern Corridor: Navigate the 50 miles of maintained road that carves through prime winter habitat. The high snowpack in the mountains pushes wildlife down into this corridor, creating a density of sightings unique to this season. Wolf & Predator Tracking: Utilize the white canvas of the snow to locate and observe wild gray wolves and elusive foxes. Winter is peak season for wolf activity, and your guide will use high-powered optics to track their movements across the Lamar Valley. Mega-Fauna Survival: Witness the resilience of bison and elk as they navigate the deep drifts. Observe the steam rising from the herds against the sub-zero air, a quintessential Yellowstone winter scene. Travertine & Ice: Visit the Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, where the warmth of the earth creates a surreal landscape of flowing water and frozen sculptures. Field Interpretation: Learn about the specialized adaptations of the park's inhabitants, from the insulating coats of the bison to the hunting strategies of the northern birds of prey.