Whispers of Winter: A Late Fall Expedition (Oct 27-31 & Nov 1-5, 2025)
Welcome to the quietest time of the year in the Tetons.
While most of the tourism in Jackson Hole has dwindled by November, moose, elk, bears, and so many more critters are working hard to prepare for the long winter ahead. The weather brings us a kaleidoscope of light varying from moody fall sunrises to early winter snow flurries as we set off on an intimate photography expedition to capture some of the most stunning scenes in North America.
Price: $3300 ($100 discount for wire payments), $700 optional single rooming fee
Payment Schedule: $200 due at registration, $1500 due April 15 (plus optional single rooming fees), $1600 due July 15.
Dates: Oct 27-31 2025 (First Departure) & Nov 1-5 2025 (Second Departure).
Please note that all initial online deposits are non-refundable. See our full cancellation policy.
Highlights:
3 full days exploring Grand Teton and the surrounding area in pursuit of intimate wildlife encounters with Brooke Bartleson and Arthur Lefo
search for and learn about moose, elk, bears, and all the other wild souls that call this place home - this is the best time of year to photograph moose in particular
focus on capturing the most intimate and spectacular wildlife images as you search for the best light and encounters possible with few tourists around
enjoy expert advice after returning from the field with image editing sessions, conservation messaging tips, and more
get the most out of your experience thanks to our intimate 2-to-1 guest-to-guide ratio
Includes:
all accommodations in the heart of one of America’s most charming towns, 2 guests per room (single rooms available for a fee)
all park admissions, guiding services, and educational sessions
welcome dinner on the day of arrival, hotel breakfasts, local lunches, field snacks (let us know what you like!), and non-alcoholic drinks
Not Included: Guide gratuity, photography gear (contact us for rental advice!), and dinners (except the welcome dinner, to give those who wish to experience town alone the opportunity to do so)
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Be welcomed by your guides either upon arrival to the airport or at your previous stay if you arrived a day early. After a short orientation and planning, head out to one of Jackson’s many local restaurants for a group welcome dinner.
Day 2: Early morning departure for the stunning sunrises of the Teton Valley. Our adventure begins today as we set off searching for moose, elk, bears, and anything else that comes our way. Enjoy a delicious mid day meal and break before going out for a sunset photo session and dinner.
Day 3: Another early morning departure, the mornings really shine in the Tetons! Start refining your photographic vision as we begin to hone in on some of the animals that we’ve taken note of for the last day. Discover little visited corners of the park with this intimate group of passionate photographers.
Day 4: Head out at dawn once more for another photography session. By now, you’ve refined your vision and are capturing images that make you smile ear to ear. Bask in the beauty of the Grand Tetons and its surrounding wildscapes on your last day in this stunning corner of the planet. Enjoy a group pizza dinner and image review session that evening where your guides will give you in depth insight into their creative process.
Day 5: Our journey comes to an end today, with our hearts and cameras full of beautiful memories from the majestic Grand Tetons. Your guides will bring you to your next destination, and we’ll be saying see you soon!