Yellowstone in winter: I am going to be in the Tetons and Yellowstone this January and am looking for advice/suggestions. I use a d7100, and am taking my 18-300, 11-18, and 18-140 and...

janiebutz

I am going to be in the Tetons and Yellowstone this January and am looking for advice/suggestions. I use a d7100, and am taking my 18-300, 11-18, and 18-140 and a good tripod. I have 3 batteries. Biggest concern is cold hands when shooting. I’ve done some research, but first hand from you all seems like a good idea! Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all!

AircraftGuru

Be sure to pay attention to the weather forecasts. They can have some serious snow storms. Our son and his family live not far from there. Be flexible in you schedule.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

janiebutz wrote:

I am going to be in the Tetons and Yellowstone this January and am looking for advice/suggestions. I use a d7100, and am taking my 18-300, 11-18, and 18-140 and a good tripod. I have 3 batteries. Biggest concern is cold hands when shooting. I’ve done some research, but first hand from you all seems like a good idea! Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all!

Happy New Year to you. Have a great trip. Consider this for warm hands:
https://www.amazon.com/Greensha-Rechargeable-Electric-Battery-Included/dp/B076MZ84J9/ref=pd_sbs_468_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B076MZ84J9&pd_rd_r=RA0EYMNAGG7N74V9BE58&pd_rd_w=ybWPQ&pd_rd_wg=iu62G&psc=1&refRID=RA0EYMNAGG7N74V9BE58

woodworkerman Loc: PA to FL

Jackson Hole is fabulous and you might have a chance to see elk, buffalo, moose, antelope. Seeing them in snow makes them stand out, and they are especially neat if they have snow on their bodies. Jackson is the location of the national elk preserve. And the Grand Tetons are a fabulous scene no matter what time of year you visit. Breath taking!!!! If you drive south through Jackson and go west a little, you can drive up the east side of the Tetons. Just ask locals. I always see moose when I go there, but maybe it is just my luck. There are ski resorts there with lifts. You might go up and take pictures of the skiers. I'm in Florida today, but I would love to be in Jackson, one of my favorite places on the planet.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Don't miss the West Thumb area with the ice on the trees.

jpwa Loc: Inland NorthWest

Take lots of hand warmers and have fun :)

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

janiebutz wrote:

I am going to be in the Tetons and Yellowstone this January and am looking for advice/suggestions. I use a d7100, and am taking my 18-300, 11-18, and 18-140 and a good tripod. I have 3 batteries. Biggest concern is cold hands when shooting. I’ve done some research, but first hand from you all seems like a good idea! Thanks in advance and Happy New Year to all!

A friend of mine when last year. I would have gone but the group size was limited to 11 people and I didn't get my name in in time. Anyway, they all piled into a large track vehicle every morning and explored. Not enough room for a tripod she said so all her images were hand held. Yes, cold hands was a problem. She kept her hands in her pockets as much as possible and had a pair of gloves on that the forefinger and thumb ends folded back. I have a pair of these too but they aren't that good in arctic weather. But if your gloves are too thick, you can't hardly carry a camera never less shoot one.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

Fotoartist wrote:

Don't miss the West Thumb area with the ice on the trees.

Hank Radt

From an another thread: https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-care-of-your-camera-in-cold-weather/

dnay1

I spent a week in Yellowstone last year it was exceptional. I did use my 600 lense quite a bit but you will be fine with the ones you have. Best advice, packets of hand wormers placed in your jacket pockets plus inside your vest. Also had socks and boots rated for 20 below. It was a great adventure
Dave

Hank Radt

Fotoartist wrote:

Don't miss the West Thumb area with the ice on the trees.

Wow - stunning image!!!!!

In-lightened Loc: Kansas City

Heat 3 Smart Gloves. B&H carry them. Made by the Swiss....they really work for sub zero, wind blowing weather. Mine held up well shooting the Northern Lights at -15 and 20 mph wind...whew! I'm headed to Yellowstone 1/4 as well. Noticed they are having a snow storm now and expect 12 to 18" of snow. Should be really pretty! Have fun!

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

We had a very patient driver/host on a safari tour from Jackson Hole. Highly recommend that to put you out where the animals are.

PhotoKurtz Loc: Carterville, IL

Chemical handwarmer packs are very convenient.

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

Here is a resource you may find helpful. It is one of Robert Hitchman’s Photograph America newsletters. I use them often. They are written by an accomplished photographer for photographers. Each is about 12 page and loaded with a lot of good info. You can download a pdf for $8 and either print it out or store it on your smart phone or tablet. This one is specifically about Yellowstone in winter. Hope you find it useful.

http://shop.photographamerica.com/Yellowstone-Wyoming-p/028-pdf.htm