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Glacier Guides & Montana Raft
  • Raft
    • Whitewater Rafting
    • Scenic Floats
    • Overnight Rafting
    • Family Friendly Rafting
    • Private Rafting Trips
    • Combination Adventures
    • Rafting FAQ
    • Rafting Packing List
  • Hike
    • Day Hikes
    • Intro to Glacier- Half Day Guided Walks
    • Backpacking Trips
    • 5-Day Glacier Challenge
    • Chalet Trips
    • Combination Adventures
    • Family Friendly Hiking
    • Private Hiking Trips
    • Physical Ratings for Hiking & Backpacking Trips
    • Hiking FAQ
    • Hiking Packing List
    • Porter Services
  • Fish
    • Full-Day Fishing
    • Half-Day Fishing
    • Overnight Fishing
    • Smith River, Montana
    • Fishing FAQ
    • Fishing Packing List
  • Bike
    • Guided Biking
    • Bike Rentals
    • Glacier National Park Multisport Adventure
    • Combination Adventures
    • Bike Shuttle
    • Biking FAQ
    • Biking Packing List
  • Stay
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    • Chalet Trips
  • Plan
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    • Family Friendly Trips
    • Custom Adventures
    • When to Visit
    • What to Do in Glacier
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    • Information for Groups
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Reservations

  • Chalet Testimonial

    Took the 3 day Granite Park Chalet hike with the Glacier Guides. It was a dream trip! The guide was fantastic. He is an avid hiker and could tell us all about the geology, as well as the flowers and animals in the park. We felt quite safe in his hands. He made all of our meals, which were delicious and not at all what we expected in a remote area. We hiked about 8 miles a day and saw parts of the park that we never would have seen otherwise. Glaciers, lakes, meadows, and views for miles and miles. This is my second trip with the Guides, and I will for sure book another one for next year (or maybe this year!)

    — Beth Schecher

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    Granite Park Chalet photo by guide Dre Cameron
  • Group Trip Testimonial

    Our group went on a 4 day, 3 night backpacking trip. Jordan, our guide, made sure we knew about the foliage, animals, how to stay safe, were well fed and that we stayed hydrated. It truly went perfect, we will be visiting again.

    — Cjgarcia52

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  • Hiking Testimonial

    What an amazing experience! Just finished a four day backpacking trip with guide, Jen. Jen was extremely professional and so “in tune” to the group. Her knowledge of the surroundings we walked through was incredible. It’s clear she holds a passion for what she does that really shines through. She went above and beyond to help give me a most memorable first time experience at Glacier. Thank you!

    — Jessica Wolf

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  • Group Trip Testimonial

    Our Tuesday half-day guided group hike on the Highline Trail at Logan’s Pass was exciting and literally breathtaking. Jen and Ryan were our guides and were excellent. Billed as a “moderate” hike, the 7-mile round trip hike had some steep inclines, but Jen set a steady pace and seemed to know exactly when the group needed a breather. Ryan gave her credit as the creative chef for the excellent lunch Glacier Guides provided. Be sure to follow the company’s recommendation to dress in layers. Our morning started out with rain and a chill in the air, but the skies eventually turned blue and warm. Bring your camera to capture the natural beauty of the area, including the wildlife. At one point, we were even sharing the trail with a bighorn sheep! We will definitely use Glacier Guides again on our next trip to Montana and will likely book a different day of the week to experience a different trail. Enjoy!

    — Allyn G

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  • Biking Testimonial

    Used Glacier Guides/Montana Raft Company for a bike trip up the Going to the Sun road in West Glacier and a white water rafting trip on the Flathead River. Jordan was our guide for the former, Blaine for the latter, and both were really awesome. Would definitely use them again for future hikes, biking, and rafting.

    — Joe Themig

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Glacier Guides & Montana Raft Insider's Guide To Glacier National Park

At Glacier Guides and Montana Raft, we’re locals, and we love Glacier National Park with all of our hearts. So, we decided to share the love and put together our very own Glacier National Park Insider’s Guide. In it, you’ll find our recommendations on the top 10 adventures in Glacier. We also weigh in on what to pack, where to eat, what to drink, and where to stay. You’ll also find information on typical weather conditions around Glacier. We’ve even listed our our favorite things to do in the neighboring communities.

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Backpacking May 2026! #hike #nature #glacier #gla Backpacking May 2026! 
#hike #nature #glacier #glacierguidesmtraft #familyfun
Logan Pass parking lot is almost entirely clear of Logan Pass parking lot is almost entirely clear of snow! Be sure to get outside and enjoy these last few weeks of biking a vehicle - free road. Weekend weather will include thunderstorms and rain, so please review weather forecasts, prepare, and adjust accordingly for your recreation plans. Whether on rivers roads or trails, plan ahead and know before you go!
Bears like to use trails, too! When rounding corne Bears like to use trails, too! When rounding corners in the Park, be sure to make your presence known verbally. Carry bear spray and respect their space. 

Note: this video is zoomed in and after the bear was alerted to the human presence in Glacier National Park. With bear encounters, focus on safety first and respecting wildlife by calmly exiting their path and keeping a distance. 🐻
Enjoy your trip with us? Vote daily for Glacier Gu Enjoy your trip with us? Vote daily for Glacier Guides Montana Raft on USA Today’s 10BEST competition. Voting ends Monday at noon! Thank you Whitefish and Columbia Falls for voting us #1 locally. Let’s see if we can get #1 nationwide!! 🔥🫶🏻 

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Tell your friends tell your family, and thanks for trusting us to make every day an adventure. You’re the reason we do what we do 💙
When will Going to The Sun Open? Part 2. You can When will Going to The Sun Open?  Part 2.  You can bike to big bend without vehicles, about 2.8 miles shy of Logan’s pass.  We are still weeks out before the average opening around the middle / late June!  Nps still needs to plow Big Drift/ put in safety gear, get bathrooms ready!  Vehicles can go as far as avalanche on the west side and Jackson Glacier Overlook on the east side.
Should we make this our new guest safety set? ✨🪩💙 Should we make this our new guest safety set? ✨🪩💙 

Jokes aside, we are so stoked to celebrate 43+ years of summers guiding and making memories on the river. We’ve had a blast celebrating families, bachelorette parties, several birthdays, and more since opening day, and Summer is just getting started. Bring on 2026!!

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West Glacier, MT 59936

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