Winter In Glacier National Park – Bowman Lake
Glacier Guides Blog
by Lilian Langston
1M ago
We firmly belive that Glacier National Park is a year-round recreation playground. While we, Glacier Guides & Montana Raft, primarily focus on summer adventure travel, we still get out and about in Glacier in the winter months. We think exploring this magical place between October and April is underrated, breaktaking and worth every warm layer and cup of coffee. We recently went out for a cross country ski to Bowman Lake it was nothing short of amazing. Take a look at our winter in Glacier National Park – Bowman Lake. The Ski In To start out this trip, we drove the North Fork Road, which f ..read more
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5 Ways To Be A More Environmentally Responsible Business
Glacier Guides Blog
by Lilian Langston
1M ago
Glacier Guides and Montana Raft: Our Tips On Being An Environmentally Responsible Business For many years, employees at Glacier Guides and Montana Raft have worked on a program to help our company become a more environmentally responsible business. We provide rafting, hiking, fishing, biking, lodging, and equipment rentals in and around Glacier National Park. As such, we rely on a healthy environment.  The program that we have been a part of is called UnCommon Sense, and we are now official graduates (yahoo!). I realize this is not the type of information we normally write abou ..read more
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How To Get A Reservation At Granite Park Chalet
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by Glacier Guides
2M ago
A frequently asked question around here is how to get a reservation at Granite Park Chalet. And it’s a question we love, as the experience provided by Granite Park Chalet is one we would wish on everyone. After all, how else do you get to see Glacier’s star studded skies from the backcountry without having to carry a heavy backpack? Background: Granite Park Chalet Let’s start with a brief history lesson. Granite Park Chalet was built in 1914 and 1915 by the Great Northern Railway to provide comfortable backcountry accommodations inside Glacier National Park. It was the last of the lodge ..read more
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The Impact of Eco-Tourism: Protecting Glacier National Park
Glacier Guides Blog
by Lilian Langston
3M ago
Photo by guide David Moench Glacier National Park covers over a million acres of land, is amoungst one of the country’s largest National Parks, has two mountain ranges, 130 lakes and one of the most diverse ecosystems in North America. Additionally, the landscape is said to be over 170 million years old, specifically the mountain ranges, which formed in an early ice age. With all that history, space and geology comes a very unique and diverse ecosystem. Here at Glacier Guides & Montana Raft, we have a mission to protect this amazing ecosystem while providing outstanding guided adventure tr ..read more
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Short Hikes, Big Reward – Glacier National Park
Glacier Guides Blog
by Glacier Guides
4M ago
Glacier has over 700 miles of trails in it’s beautiful, rugged terrain. If you’re visiting Glacier, you’re probably planning other activities, inside and outside of the park, and how to best use your short amount of time in the area. While we are sure there are some true butt-kicking hikes in your list (take a look at a few of our other blogs, like this one about backpacking or this one about hiking), we know there isn’t enough time in the day to get it all done. Here are our recommendations for short hikes, big reward in Glacier National Park Hidden Lake Nature Trail & Overlook (Logan Pas ..read more
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10 Reasons To Explore Glacier With A Guide
Glacier Guides Blog
by Lilian Langston
5M ago
Guide Tom Matelich on a hike with guests to Iceberg Lake There are so many blogs, books and shows out in the world that show people exploring on their own. Sure, it definitely gives you a sense of independence and flexibility, but you could be missing out on an epic and unforgettable Glacier National Park vacation when you ditch the guide. We have a never ending list of reasons as to why gong with a guide is the best option (we’re not biased, we swear) but here are 10 reasons to explore Glacier with a guide. Expertise We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. We’ve been an authorized conces ..read more
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Top 5 Pit Toilets in Glacier National Park
Glacier Guides Blog
by Glacier Guides
5M ago
Okay, we know what you’re thinking. Why are you writing about the pit toilets in Glacier National Park? Well, first of all, using the rest room is part of the human experience. Wherever you go, you’re going to need to “go,” if you will. Second, Glacier National Park has some of the best (if not THE best) pit toilet locations of all the National Parks. That’s a big, weird, flex – we get it. However, we hope you stick with us and don’t “poo-poo” this blog idea before it really gets good. Get used to the puns, by the way, they’re here to stay. Here’s the top 5 pit toilets in Glacier National Park ..read more
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Self-Guided Bike & E-Bike Tour in Glacier National Park
Glacier Guides Blog
by Lilian Langston
7M ago
In the months of May and June (and sometimes early July!) the place is be is Going-to-the-Sun Road on a bike or an e-bike. Biking the Going-to-the-Sun Road is definitely a bucket list activity, especially in those spring months, before the road opens to cars. We guide this incredible adventure and it’s an experience we would wish for everyone. When the road opens to cars, we don’t run our guided trips, but we DO rent bikes and e-bikes all summer long. Don’t be disappointed if you arrive to find out the road is open to cars. First, check the NPS bike regulations and restrictions page, there are ..read more
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4-Day Backpacking Itinerary – Belly River Glacier National Park
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by Glacier Guides
8M ago
Glacier National Park has over 700 miles of trails, which means endless possibilities and routes for an epic 4-day backpacking adventure. If you didn’t know before, when you go with a guide (Like Glacier Guides) we take care of every little detail to ensure your backpacking trip is enjoyable and memorable from beginning to end. We recently went out on a 4-day backpacking trip through Glacier National Park’s Belly River. Our itinerary was Gable Creek Campground –> Elizabeth Lake (Head) Campground –> Glenn’s Lake (Foot) Campground. This is a similar trip you may head out on with us and it ..read more
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Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking in Glacier National Park
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by Lilian Langston
11M ago
Glacier Guides & Montana Raft has a wide variety of backpacking trips that can suit any skill level. Our trips are also designed to be accessible and affordable, so when you book with us, you don’t need to worry about breaking the bank. If you’re new to the backpacking scene but are looking to take your first leap, we’ve got a great beginner’s guide to backpacking in Glacier National Park. Dawson/Pitamakan Loop. Photo from and featuring guide Jordan Smith Pricing Let’s dive right in and break down what’s included in each trip. Keep in mind, only 25% of the total is due at time of booking ..read more
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