WINTER WOLVES IN
YELLOWSTONE
try your hand at wolf & other wildlife viewing in Yellowstone National Park's iconic Lamar Valley
3 Days in Yellowstone National Park
learn from local experts about wild wolves and what it means to surrounding communities
spend time snowshoeing and looking for wild wolves in Yellowstone's historic Lamar Valley where wolves were reintroduced in the 1990's
Itinerary:
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Arrive in Bozeman and travel to Gardiner, Montana, just outside of Yellowstone National Park.
Stay at a winter lodge under dark skies with chances to witness the Milky Way Galaxy and Aurora Borealis with the naked eye.
Days 2-4:
Spend days in iconic Lamar Valley hoping to see wolves and other wildlife with the help of Animals Abound, a local professional guide service.
Animals Abound is led by Paul Brown, who has over 20 years of experience guiding wildlife and environmental education programs. He has been a part of several research projects around Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, including the Yellowstone Wolf Project.
Travel to Bozeman on Day 4, say goodbye to your newfound friends, and head home to share your adventure and everything you've learned with loved ones.
LAMAR VALLEY
also included:
- all meals & lodging (except 1 scheduled "on your own" dinner in town)
- use of binoculars and spotting scope while in YNP
- all entrance and registration fees for visiting YNP
- professional photographs taken and shared with you through your trip
- status as an official "Wolf Caretaker" with a donation to Mission: Wolf Sanctuary on your behalf
cost for 4 days with AwareWolf:
$TBD
($750 deposit to reserve your spot)
only 7 spots available!
* financing available with PayPal Credit *
FAQs
What is not included?
How many people will be on the trip? Will I get my own room?
Are there any other dates offered?
Who are the guides?
What type of lodging & meals?
The following are not included in trip price: airfare to Denver/from Bozeman; gratuities for trip guide(s); alcoholic beverages with meals; personal expenses such as travel insurance or extra hotel nights
There will be 6 to 7 participants throughout the entire trip, plus 1 or 2 professional AWareWolf guides. Additional guides from Animals Abound will join for days spent in YNP. The price listed above is for a double-occupancy room, which means you would share with one other participant. If you would like your own room, or would like to come with a group and share a room, please reach out to ask about differences in trip cost.
You will be be accompanied by Sam Renk, creator of modern.peasant and former Education Caretaker at Mission: Wolf Sanctuary in Westcliffe, Colorado. He will offer his own experience and learnings from working alongside captive wolves during his time at the sanctuary. He has worked in the adventure tourism industry for over 5 years as both a guide and coordinator. Sam is an avid photographer and will take photos of the adventure along the way, offering digital copies afterward. An assistant guide may join Sam depending on need and availability.
While in Yellowstone, professional guide services, meals, transportation, park fees, and use of spotting equipment are provided by Animals Abound, a private guide service out of Jackson, Wyoming. Animals Abound is led by Paul Brown, who has over 20 years of experience guiding wildlife and environmental education programs. He has been part of several research projects around Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, including the Yellowstone Wolf Project.
If enrollment fills, there may be additional dates to offer. If you or your group are interested in another set of dates, please reach out to discuss the possibility of running a separate trip than listed here.
Days 1-5 TBD
Days 6-9 while in Gardiner, Montana, you will stay nights at 406 Lodge, a "boutique hotel" established in 2019. Breakfasts are one of two options: continental-style delivered to your room before departing or packed to enjoy on your drive into the park. Lunches, snacks, and drinks while in YNP are prepared and provided by your guides.
