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WINTER PHOTO EXPEDITION (December 2025)
All-Inclusive Winter Photography Retreat at Skyline Guest Ranch | Led by Photographer Julia Cook
Available spots
Service Description
December 8th-13th, 2025 Experience the magic of Yellowstone in winter on this all-inclusive, five-night photography retreat led by professional photographer Julia Cook. Based at the beautiful, snow-locked lodge at Skyline Guest Ranch, this immersive experience is designed for photographers of all levels, offering expert instruction while exploring the Northern Range of Yellowstone—one of the best places in the world to photograph wolves, bison, elk, and other winter wildlife. Each day brings unparalleled opportunities to capture dramatic landscapes, steaming thermal features, and intimate wildlife moments, all while learning technical photography skills, composition, and storytelling through images. We will spend our time in the Northern Range of Yellowstone, searching for wolves, otters, bison, elk, foxes, moose, and more, while also capturing the stunning winter landscapes of the park. This retreat welcomes photographers of all skill levels, with instruction covering composition, technical settings, and storytelling through images. You should have a basic understanding of your camera’s settings, but most instruction will take place in the field, using each wildlife encounter as a learning opportunity to ensure everyone captures images they’re happy with. Includes: 5 Nights - Private Accommodations (4 nights at the snow-locked Skyline Guest Ranch outside of Cooke City, Montana) All Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner Four Days of in Field Photography Instruction by Julia Cook Transportation to and from the Yellowstone International Airport in Bozeman, Montana Half Day Winter Sports Excursion: Snowmobiling, Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Climbing, etc. Photo editing workshops & image review sessions High-powered spotting scopes & binoculars for wildlife viewing Personalized instruction for all skill levels
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We’re so excited to welcome you on a Yellowstone adventure with Skyline Safari Co. Please read the following terms and policies carefully before completing your booking. These policies are designed to ensure clarity, fairness, and safety for all guests. Booking & Payment: Full payment is required at the time of booking for all day services, including both half-day and full-day tours. For multi-day retreats, expeditions, and getaways, a 50% deposit is collected at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due 90 days prior to the service date. All day services are subject to a 4% Montana resort tax. Multi-day experiences are subject to an 8% combined resort and accommodations tax. Cancellations & Refunds: For all half-day and full-day services, cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the scheduled service in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of the service date are non-refundable. For multi-day experiences, the deposit is non-refundable once booked; however, the deposit may be applied toward a future service if rescheduling becomes necessary. We allow rescheduling when availability permits and encourage you to contact us as early as possible to make changes. If Skyline Safari Co. cancels a service due to unsafe weather conditions or other unforeseen safety concerns, guests will receive a full refund. However, we do not offer refunds for guest-initiated cancellations due to weather unless Skyline Safari Co. deems conditions unsafe. To cancel or reschedule a service, please email us at tour@skylinesafari.com. Trip Insurance: While we do not offer trip insurance directly, we strongly encourage all guests—particularly those booking multi-day retreats or expeditions—to purchase travel insurance that provides coverage for trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and travel delays.
Contact Details
31 Kersey Lake Road, Cooke City, MT, USA