Yukon Winter Photography

In late March, the average daily high temperature in the areas we’ll visit is around -5 to +1 degrees Celsius (23 to 34 F). The average low is around -15 to -10 degrees Celsius (5 to 14 F). However, more extreme temperatures are possible- it is good to be prepared for conditions down to -20 C (-4 F), or in much rarer circumstances, down to -30 C (-22 F). Wind can also make temperatures feel colder than they actually are. If we do get precipitation, snow is of course most likely. Weather can be unpredictable, so we recommend being prepared for temperatures that could be significantly colder and/or warmer than historical averages. At most times this trip, we'll be close to a heated vehicle or other warm area. 

Limited physical activity is required, as most of our photography will be done in close vicinity to our vehicle. Occasional walks of up to 1km (in snow) may take place, if weather and trail conditions are reasonable, and could include some hills.

The trip cost includes all guiding and transportation during the tour, all food (including a private chef for our group during much of the trip), and all accommodation during the tour.

The cost does not include travel to the start and end location (Whitehorse), alcoholic beverages, and trip insurance.

In Whitehorse (on the first and last night of the trip), we’ll be staying in a hotel. Near Kluane National Park, we’ll be staying in a private rental home, with 3 solo guest rooms (single occupancy) and 1 guest room for 2 (double occupancy). There will be 2 bathrooms shared by our group.

Wildlife is admittedly not overly abundant in the winter- however, the spectacular conditions for photography make it worth the time spent in the field. With effort, it is likely to have many great encounters. Possible species could include Red Fox, Coyote, Moose, Elk, Dall’s Sheep, Willow Ptarmigan, Pine Grosbeak, Common Redpoll, Northern Hawk Owl, Golden Eagle, Snow Bunting, Common Raven, and more. With luck, rarer species are around too, such as Canada Lynx, Caribou, Gyrfalcon, and Great Grey Owl.

Please bring adequate winter clothing layers with lots of layers. Warm winter clothing includes but is not limited to warm jackets, warm pants, long underwear, toques, gloves, scarves, winter snow boots, and winter face masks. Hand and/or foot warmers can also come in handy! Sunglasses (and/or ski goggles) are also recommended, as the snow can make things very bright. Snacks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring additional snacks for yourself. Please bring an insulated reusable water bottle (prevents water from freezing). Microspikes for your boots are recommended for increased traction on snowy or icy surfaces.

For photography gear, a DLSR or mirrorless camera is recommended, though superzoom point-and-shoot cameras can also be used with some success. For wildlife photography, a telephoto lens of at least 400mm (on full frame cameras) or 250mm (on a 1.6x crop sensor camera) is recommended. However, longer focal lengths can be useful to get closer images of more distant wildlife. Large telephoto prime lenses can provide great results, but smaller telephoto zooms are also a fantastic choice for this workshop. A mid-range zoom lens can also be useful on this trip for creating environmental portraits of the wildlife, as well as more detailed landscape images (eg. 100-300mm, 70-200mm, 100-500mm, etc). For wider landscape photography, a lens in the wide to mid focal length range is recommended, such as a 24-70mm or  24-105mm. For northern lights and night sky photography, a wide angle lens with a large aperture is recommended, such as a 14mm f/1.8 or f/2.8. The Sigma 14mm F1.8 DG HSM is a popular choice with mount options for various camera brands. A tripod is also highly recommended for night photography. Finally, bringing a laptop is recommended if you’d like to work on post-processing of your images.

In this region, the northern lights are visible to some extent on most nights when the sky is clear. However, it’s impossible to know for sure what weather conditions we will have, or how much aurora activity there will be. This is a great area for the northern lights, so we will be well positioned to take advantage of whatever opportunities arise! We will make plans based on weather forecasts and geomagnetic activity.

Several years in the making, Liron has carefully crafted this trip based on immense amounts of time spent in the field in this region. This trip takes place in one of most spectacular places on earth for winter photography- however, it’s also one of the least known and least visited. There are incredible and unique photography opportunities to be had, without any crowds- in fact, there is usually nobody around at all. There is also some amazing wildlife to be found in this beautiful environment! This tour also brings us to the auroral oval, the region in the world where northern lights most regularly occur. Away from the city lights, we'll be well positioned with dark skies to have a beautiful view and wonderful photography opportunities of the northern lights, should the conditions align. We will be monitoring geomagnetic activity and weather conditions to maximize our chances! There will also be ample opportunities to learn about night sky photography settings, post-processing, and techniques, as well as photography techniques and creativity for landscapes and wildlife photography.

While our itinerary is planned out, our schedule remains very flexible. This will allow for us to make the most of wildlife encounters, good light, and overall photography opportunities. All activities are optional.

Our trip will begin and end in the Yukon’s capital city of Whitehorse. From there, we’ll head a few hours to the west, into the St. Elias Mountains, near Kluane National Park. We’ll also dip into the far northwestern corner of British Columbia.

We aim to have a fun, positive, easy-going and non-competitive group atmosphere! While the goals of the trip are to achieve fantastic photos and practice and develop our photography technique, we want to make every moment enjoyable, both in and out of the field.

All activities are optional; guests are welcome to take time to rest as desired.

As much or as little as you want! The group size is designed to allow personalized attention when desired. In addition to field instruction, workshop activities may include optional indoor seminars and post-processing sessions.

Yes! We will have a private chef for much of the trip who has experience cooking for a variety of diets.

Of the 5 spaces on the tour, 3 are available as single spots, and 2 are available as a shared spot. A discount of $470 CAD ($345 USD) off of the listed single price is available for the double occupancy (shared) spots.

The dates are specifically selected during a time of year that provides a nice balance of daytime and nighttime photography opportunities, with 12 hours of daylight. March also allows for less average cloud cover and warmer average weather conditions than earlier in the year, while still having beautiful winter conditions.

This tour is limited to a maximum of 5 participants, plus the guide.

We will have one SUV for ground transportation during this trip.

The booking deposit is refundable for 30 days after receipt, or up to October 1st 2026 (whichever comes first). The remaining balance is due by Dec 1 2026. A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations 60-90 days before the trip. Refunds are not available for cancellations made within 59 days of the start of the trip.

All skill levels are welcome, whether you’re an advanced photographer or just starting to learn. Optional guidance will be available to help you improve your technique and make the most of each opportunity.

Photography ethics are incredibly important, and we will aim to have minimal disturbance to wildlife that we encounter, and the places we visit. The goal is always to see and photograph natural behaviours.

Smoking is prohibited during group workshop activities.