Yellowstone National Park, Winter Wildlife and More Workshop (9 days, 8 nights) STL Yellowstone, Jan 30th - Feb 7th, 2013 (full) STL Yellowstone, Feb 9th - Feb 17th, 2013 (full) This is a FIRST CLASS trip with R/T shuttle from Bozeman, lodging at Mammoth hotel and Old Faithful Snow Lodge, baggage transfer, breakfast and lunch, and the best snow coach (Glaval) available with easy in/out, overhead storage, plenty of space, and comfortable seating for the interior and Lamar Valley. Join us as we travel through the interior of majestic Yellowstone National Park at the peak of the winter season, photographing big game wildlife and scenic wonders via our privately chartered 16 passenger Glaval Snow Coach. The wildlife we expect to see on our journey may include Bison, Big Horn Sheep, Coyote, Fox, Elk, Otters, Pronghorn, Deer, and Wolves, located in and among spectacular environmental features and stunning backgrounds. As with all STL's, this is a workshop, not just a photo tour. "Shoot the Light" Photographic Instructional Workshops are designed to enhance your visionary skills, as well as your technical execution. Special emphasis is placed on creating images with Visual Impact. Increase your proficiency while using compositional elements and light to design in-camera images that are a cut above. Our small group and private vehicle allows us to make the most of each wildlife encounter. Unlike other tours, we have the luxury of staying on location for extended periods without the pressure of crowds. Itinerary: Day One: Take the included shuttle from Bozeman Airport to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel in time for dinner. Orientation begins at 7 pm, and we will meet in the hotel lobby. Day Two and Three: By privately chartered Snow coach, we begin our adventure traveling to the Firehole River Basin, Madison River and Geyser Basins, where we can expect to photograph Bison, Swan and Elk among other wildlife. Bobcat frequent this area, wink, wink. Day Four: Lamar Valley in am and then off to Old Faithful area. The thermal areas within the park attract such wildlife as Elk and Bison We will be spending the next three nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge Cabins. Day Five and Six: Hayden Valley and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone offer many wildlife photo opportunities. These thermal areas provide winter grazing and warmth for many animals. Day Seven: Depart Old Faithful area traveling through the park to Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. We will stop many times along the way, as many opportunities will arise for both wildlife and scenery. Lamar Valley afternoon. Day Eight: We spend our final day in the park via a privately chartered van photographing in the wildlife rich Lamar Valley. Day Nine: Departure from Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel via shuttle at 8:15am, to Bozeman Airport Getting there: It is recommended that you arrive the day before the workshop starts, spending a night in Bozeman, MT. If you miss the shuttle to Mammoth you will be required to find your own way at your own expense. Workshop Fee: Double Occupancy: $4,695, Single Occupancy: $ 795.00 additional. We must have Advanced Notice to insure single accomadations throughout your stay. Fee Includes: Photographic instruction, 8 nights accommodations in Mamouth and Old Faithful lodges, airport transfers to/from Bozeman Airport to Mammoth Hot Springs and park use fee, all transportation and luggage transfers within the park heated Deluxe Glaval Snow Coach, breakfast all days, with box lunches days 2-7. Not Included: Airfare to/from Bozeman, MT and meals other than specified above. Lodging in Bozeman prior to and after the workshop dates. Terms: A $1000.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space. Balance is due in full 90 days prior to the workshop date, unless otherwise noted. If we do not receive the balance on or before the due date, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit only. Deposit methods accepted; check made payable to Shoot the Light (address below), Pay Pal to info@shootthelight.com, and credit card via a phone call to our office. Please review our Booking and Refund Policy To sign up contact us at; office 828-891-4082 e-mail info@shootthelight.com