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LODGING & LEARNING Lodging & Learning programs combine just the right amount of education instructors who are intimately familiar with Yellowstone. Packages are offered in partnership with Yellowstone National Park Lodges and include daily field trips, lodging, most meals, in-park transportation, and optional evening programs. This is our vacation package that covers almost everything and provides fun and discovery, too. Minimum age is 12. Rates are double/ Rates are higher for holiday sessions. OLD FAITHFUL WINTER EXPEDITION 4-DAY PROGRAM START DATES DEC 18, 19, 22, 25, 26, 29, JAN 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, FEB 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20 Includes 4 nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge $2,285 / $3,630 Immerse yourself in the serenity and beauty of winter in Yellowstone. Explore the most spectacular features in Yellowstone and search for wildlife along the way. Enjoy walks and snowshoeing around world-famous geyser basins, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and more. WINTER IN WONDERLAND 4-DAY PROGRAM START DATES DEC 23, 30, JAN 6, 13, 20, 27, FEB 3, 10, 17 Includes 4 nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge $2,335 / $3,730 Travel to the park’s interior and discover Yellowstone’s variety of unique winter landscapes on skis and snowshoes. Explore fascinating thermal features, visit the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and reflect on the serene beauty of winter throughout. This program includes professional cross-country ski instruction. YELLOWSTONE ON SKIS 5-DAY PROGRAM START DATES JAN 29, FEB 5, 12 Includes 5 nights at Old Faithful Snow Lodge $3,055 / $4,930 (ski rentals not included) $3,115 / $5,050 (ski rentals included) “What an extraordinary experience to peacefully observe wolves and coyotes (my highlight). This program enriched my life.” –CAROL R.,CALIFORNIA Hop on skis and venture deep into Yellowstone’s winter wilderness, far from the paved roads. Ski through the most scenic landscapes in Yellowstone. Explore backcountry waterfalls, fascinating thermal features, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. This program includes professional cross-country ski instruction. NEW THIS SEASON Due to the winter closure of the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, we’re unable to partner with Yellowstone National Park Lodges on Lodging & Learning programs on the northern range. However, we offer this alternative Institute program that can easily be paired with other Lodging & Learning programs. WINTER WOLF EXPEDITION 4-DAY PROGRAM START DATES DEC 19, 20, 26, 27, JAN 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31, FEB 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 $595 (does not include lodging) Yellowstone is one of the few places where you can experience wolves in the wild, and winter is the best time to come see and learn about this fascinating keystone species. Delve into the world of wolf behavior and ecology with experts on this in-depth program. Search for wolves and enjoy snowshoeing along the park’s northern range, including Lamar Valley. Lodging is not included in the package price for this program. Our preferred lodging provider is the Best Western By Mammoth Hot Springs in Gardiner, Montana (at the North Entrance to Yellowstone). To find out more about the Best Western accommodations and rates, please call 800.828.9080. A Perfect Pair! Combine this with an Old Faithful Winter Expedition or Winter in Wonderland program to get the full Yellowstone winter experience! These programs have been designed to pair together seamlessly for a full week of Yellowstone winter exploration. Please call us for more information. 2
PRIVATE, GROUP, & CUSTOM TOURS Private, Group, & Custom Tours offer three daily options that can be tailored to make sure everything, including optional snowshoeing, hiking, or skiing, matches your activity level. Your Institute instructor will provide an incredible experience designed to help you see the park in a whole new way. Tuition includes instruction, transportation for the day, and use of high-power spotting scopes and binoculars. Ranger patch. Meals and lodging are not included. Consider staying with us at our Yellowstone Overlook Field Campus and save 25 percent on your tuition (October 31, 2016, through March 31, 2017). “We had seen the park before. On this trip we lived the park” –STEFFAN H., NEW YORK WOLVES IN WINTER PICKUP LOCATIONS GARDINER, MAMMOTH, OR LAMAR AT 7 OR 8 AM Immerse yourself in the world of wolves. Learn about their historic reintroduction, their effect on park ecology, their behavior, and management challenges. You’ll be in the field with an Institute instructor who knows where and when to look for wolves. Includes a short hike, snowshoe, or ski excursion if you choose. WILDLIFE WATCHING ON THE NORTHERN RANGE PICKUP LOCATIONS GARDINER, MAMMOTH, OR LAMAR AT 7 OR 8 AM Discover the diverse and abundant wildlife of Yellowstone’s northern range. Learn how to search for wildlife and interpret their behavior. You’ll also explore the vital role each species plays in the Yellowstone ecosystem. Includes a short hike, snowshoe, or ski excursion if you choose. YELLOWSTONE BY SKI OR SNOWSHOE PICKUP LOCATIONS GARDINER, MAMMOTH, OR LAMAR AT 8 AM Enjoy all-day cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in Yellowstone’s winter wilderness. We will be both active participants and quiet observers while learning about wildlife, history, ecology, and geology on carefully chosen trails. TOUR LENGTH Approximately 8 hours per day. DAILY TUITION 1–5 participants $590 6–14 participants $800 15–28 participants $1,590 Rates effective through March 31, 2017, and do not include taxes. CUSTOM GROUP PROGRAMS Do you work with a group or organization who would like to have a customized educational experience in Yellowstone? Contact us at 406.848.2400 to learn more about designing a program tailored to your group. 406.848.2400 | YellowstoneAssociation.org 3
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