Montana
Winter Ventures in Yellowstone Country
Program No. 16839RJ
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Winter Ventures in Yellowstone Country
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Wonderful adventure in Yellowstone National Park! The guides did a wonderful job!
— Review left February 19, 2026
This is a fantastic program for active people who like varied activities (cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snow shoeing) mixed with educational experiences. The balance was perfect, about 50/50, and a lot of outdoor time in nature!
— Review left February 15, 2026
This was a wonderful program. Visiting Yellowstone in winter was a bucket-list trip for me and this trip exceeded my expectations! I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone.
— Review left February 9, 2026
Wow! The week in West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park was amazing. Whether the group was going into Yellowstone on a snow coach or on snowmobiles it provided stunning views and interesting learning opportunities. The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center was a great way to spend the morning before cross country skiing. For me this week was what was explected and planned out perfectly by Leslie and Laurren.
— Review left January 11, 2026
Outstanding…well planned. An incredible experience, thanks
— Review left August 4, 2025
This was a fantastic and fun filled adventure. Zack and Shauna were wonderful guides. Both Zack and Shauna were very knowledgeable, caring and from their presentations you could see their love for Yellowstone National Park.
— Review left March 25, 2025
Fabulous! Wonderful staff and contractors. Loved everything!
— Review left March 11, 2025
What a tremendous program! We had a great small group of 10 and our group leader and naturalist (Zack and Shauna) were fantastic. Highlights for me were the snow coach ride, snowmobiling, and the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, but also just the general camaraderie and fun of being together at meals and activities. Wildlife spotting can be unpredictable but this trip was a real feast for the eyes! Hotel and food were both great, and we had a nice mix of hotel restaurant and local restaurants for our meals. All in all, a wonderful trip of a lifetime.
— Review left February 23, 2025
We were wowed by Winter Adventures in Yellowstone Country (#16839RJ). Breathtaking beauty, and delightful and knowledgeable leaders made it a truly wonderful experience. Physically challenging but manageable adventures gave us a sense of accomplishment. Yellowstone in winter cannot be captured with words or even photography. Go if you can.
— Review left February 17, 2025
This is an exceptional educational experience in a beautiful location! You will gain fascinating insights into the formation of Yellowstone and the lives of its permanent residents - all those animals!
— Review left February 3, 2025
Fantastic Winter Adventures in Yellowstone - a wonderful way to view the park in its gorgeous winter snow blanket, and to try some outdoor activities in a supportive environment. Fantastic and knowledgeable guides and leader. Great small group experience. So glad I signed up for this trip!
— Review left March 2, 2024
Winter Ventures in Yellowstone is my recommended way to enjoy our first national park. If you love a small group and uncrowded venues, this the your best way to see bison up close, geysers, sparkling snow, crystal clear rivers and frozen waterfalls. Group leader and naturalist were a great team and the local providers of snow equipment were the best! The hotel was across the street from bears, wolves, otters in natural settings, providing close experiences of animals that are often hard to see in the national park. A 5 star program!
— Review left February 26, 2024
A very well presented program!
— Review left February 25, 2024
If you have ever had the desire to “play” and learn in a truly spectacular winter wonderland, consider Yellowstone! Road Scholar takes care of the logistics and you enjoy the FUN.
— Review left February 25, 2024
The scenery, location and overall pace of the program are both stimulating and relaxing.
— Review left February 19, 2024
A great time in Yellowstone in the winter
— Review left February 18, 2024
Yellowstone in winter is magical. At times, we felt we had the entire park to ourselves. No crowds!! The wildlife sightings (bison, coyotes, wolves, eagles and more) were incredible. I had never been cross country skiing or used snowshoes but the Group Leader and the Instructor were very helpful and made us feel at ease and it was a wonderful experience.
— Review left February 4, 2024
This was a fantastic program, with a good mix of passive and active activities. Yellowstone is spectacular in the winter with snowy landscapes, frozen waterfalls,, incredible thermal features that are even more amazing in the cold, and many wildlife sightings. Also, it is pleasantly uncrowded.
— Review left January 28, 2024
Experiencing Yellowstone in the winter is magic and should not be missed!
— Review left January 24, 2024
Go ahead, don't hesitate...take this trip! You will never regret it.
— Review left January 24, 2024
Really enjoyed Yellowstone in the winter. The activities were great and seeing the scenery and animals in Yellowstone were a treat.
— Review left January 21, 2024
I would definitely recommend the program. It made it easy for us to explore Yellowstone and hang out with some friendly, interesting people.
— Review left March 2, 2023
If you are considering Winter in Yellowstone at all, don't hesitate! It is a life experience that will fill you with awe at the majesty of this unique ecosystem. The activities give you a level of intimacy with nature that is humbling, inspiring and energizing. The education programs leave you thirsting for more knowledge, not just of Yellowstone, but of all places of natural wonder.
— Review left February 26, 2023
Yellowstone in the winter is breathtakingly beautiful without the summer crowds. Cross county skies, snowshoes, winter coaches and snowmobiles provide the ways of exploring this magnificent park. It is an amazing adventure!
— Review left February 25, 2023
I thought this program was exceptional! Fun, educational and the leaders of the program were outstanding.
If you are interested in experiencing and learning about the Yellowstone area in the winter, this is a great way to do it.
— Review left February 22, 2023
Yellowstone National Park is spectacular in Winter. Road Scholar offers a wonderful experience.
— Review left February 20, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our winter trip to Yellowstone. It was well organized with excellent leaders and lecturers. There was a mix of solo and couples travelers. Everyone was interesting and got along well. The activities were very fun and accommodated different levels. We saw so much wildlife and learned so much!
— Review left February 19, 2023
Experiencing Yellowstone in the winter is a truly magical experience. Doing it through Road Scholar with a small group of interesting, active and congenial people made it very special.
— Review left February 14, 2023
Fantastic experience. I enjoyed the variety of winter activities and the beautiful scenery of Yellowstone. Wonderful trip!!
— Review left February 9, 2023
This program, activities, and our team of female leaders were OUTSTANDING! The weather was cold but sunny! You could tell that our leaders had great love for this location, and their knowledge was exceptional. The other guests added a lot to my experience as well. Well organized, well executed and thoroughly enjoyable tour.
— Review left March 1, 2022
I thought Yellowstone in winter was a magical experience and exceeded my expectations in every way.
— Review left February 27, 2022
If you have not been to Yellowstone in the winter, it's a definite must see and experience. If you like the outdoors, this program is tailer made for you. John Blanks
— Review left February 23, 2022
I never thought I would enjoy snowmobiling. Who knew? It allowed me to access the National Park and get closer to bison than I never thought possible. Thank you!
— Review left February 20, 2022
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— Review left February 19, 2022
As a beginner to these 3 winter sports, cross-country skiing, snow shoe,
and snow mobile was awesome!!!!! the small group and very understanding
instructors made it a fun experience...
— Review left February 2, 2022
This was one of the best experiences of my life! I was challenged and rewarded in so many ways! I lived in a nature snow globe surrounded by fire and ice!
— Review left January 24, 2022
This is an amazing program for physically active people who enjoy the outdoors and wildlife. Strongly recommend. See Yellowstone UNCROWDED in winter.
— Review left January 24, 2022
This winter adventure to Yellowstone exceeded every expectation I had. I saw more animals than I thought I would and closer than I hoped I would be to them. It was a trip of a lifetime and I am still smiling when I think about cruising through the park on a snowmobile with the wind in my face and the gorgeous, snow covered vistas all around me. Add several bison sauntering by only three feet away and I am in heaven!! Thank you, Road Scholar!!
— Review left March 9, 2020
Winter in Yellowstone delivered on every level: activities, leaders and fellow travelers. It makes me wonder why anyone would visit the park at any other time of the year.
— Review left March 1, 2020
Incredible trip! I would like to say that everyone should see Yellowstone in the winter, but if this were to occur, it would ruin it. Only snowmobiles and snow coaches are allowed in the park, so there are no crowds or traffic jams. Our guides were outstanding. Each went the extra mile to help in all the activities. They were knowledgeable and attentive. Lee Harry, our instructor, is a retired US Forest Service officer with a wealth of knowledge of Yellowstone which he generously shared with the group. Kari Haas, our group leader, worked for 34 years for the Forest Service and is an avid hiker and cross-country skier. She seemed to go the extra mile helping organizing and coaching. Lee and Kari were a perfect team and joy to be with.
— Review left February 24, 2020
As first timers on a Road Scholar trip, my husband and I were amazed at the organization, the education, the variety of activities, and the wonderful people that were traveling with us and running the program. We will forever remember the people we were with and our awesome experiences in Yellowstone National Park in the winter!
— Review left February 24, 2020
This was an amazing trip with a good share of physical exercise. Our guide and group leader were both exceptional.
— Review left February 18, 2020
Wonderful program, lots of fun, lots of activities, beautiful scenery
— Review left February 17, 2020
This was a fabulous trip! A chance to explore Yellowstone during the much less crowded time of winter, and also an opportunity to do a variety of winter activities: XC skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and riding in a snow coach. All with fine teaching and support and jolly companions!
— Review left February 16, 2020
This was a grand adventure, particularly since the Park is far less busy in winter. Each day held a memorable experience enhanced by the expert instructors. The program delivered everything it advertised and more.
— Review left February 2, 2020
Fabulous trip. Leslie and Charlie are great leaders. RJC
— Review left January 18, 2020
Yellowstone in the winter was a lot of fun. Great group and great experiences. I really enjoyed the variety - snowshoe, cross-country ski, snowmobile, snow bus.
— Review left March 14, 2019
Winter Yellowstone is a treat! Whether snowmobiling thru the bison, touring the south quadrant via bus or snowshoeing on a trail, seeing Yellowstone in the winter is wonderful.
— Review left February 27, 2019
Our experience in Yellowstone went beyond our expectations in providing an insightful, informative, thought-provoking and at times exciting physical adventure. The leaders did an outstanding job of not-only educating us but putting us at ease with respect to learning new skills without pressure or high expectations. They immediately set the tone by letting us know that our main purpose there was to enjoy ourselves. It worked!
— Review left February 26, 2019
This adventure through Yellowstone was very well orchestrated. The guides were helpful and knowledgeable about the park. The activities were structured for all abilities.
— Review left February 24, 2019
It's cold but well worth seeing Yellowstone in the winter! Fantastic trip! Highly recommended.
— Review left February 23, 2019
Amazing leaders who were incredibly knowledgeable about Yellowstone National Park - the ecosystem as well as the history. Fun snow activities with accommodations for differing abilities. A very reasonable price for all that was included in the trip. Would highly recommend it. IF you like SNOW!
— Review left February 18, 2019
What an enjoyable adventure! I never would have gone to Yellowstone with the idea of snowshoeing and Xcountry skiing -- much less snowmobiling!!! -- if not for this program. I treasure this splendid experience.
— Review left February 4, 2019
Winter ventures in Yellowstone met all my expectations. It is a safe and educational way to learn about the greater Yellowstone ecosystem while also pushing my personal boundaries. The informational materials I received before the program were very helpful to adequately prepare for Montana winter weather.
— Review left February 1, 2019
OMGosh! I can't describe the beauty of the park in the winter and the animals that call Yellowstone "Home." I went far beyond my comfort level and did things I didn't know I could do, thoroughly enjoying myself all the while! The leaders were knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Yellowstone and teaching others, yet were not at all overbearing. We were given the time and space to experience Yellowstone as we wished, with our leaders close by for questions. I was a little reluctant about being a first time Road Scholar and solo traveler, but never felt left out or not part of the group. I have a new, bolder, stronger sense of self since participating in this trip. I'm already looking into where I will go on my next Road Scholar adventure! Thank you Lee and Rick!
— Review left January 28, 2019
This trip is an adventure, an extraordinary adventure. Every minute is filled with thrilling vistas and outstanding learning opportunities.
— Review left January 25, 2019