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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
    • Nature Walk
    • 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
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    • Combination Adventures
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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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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  • Our Guides

    The BEST outfit that we’ve ever been out with! The company promotes giving great service and provides their team with the support and necessary tools to give their customers A WOW experience! The food they provide is amazing. Thanks Judith, Katie, Taylor and Jeff for making our 6 day backpacking trip a blast…and the river rafting!

    — Jas Dhillon

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  • Chalet Testimonial

    Our family of 5 just returned from the 3 day chalet trip with Ryan and Eva and WOW! We’re still coming down from the amazing time we had! First of all, both these guides are just really cool people, super knowledgeable about the history and ecology of the park, and clearly enthusiastic about what they do. The Highline Trail was stunning, Ryan and Eva made sure everyone was comfortable with the pace and pointed out animals, berries, and interesting features when we came across them. After the hike in it was awesome to have a delicious, hot meal prepared FOR us (we felt very fortunate for our dinner after watching the rest of the guest eat freeze dried stuff). I’m so grateful for the gentle push to do the two day hikes we did while up that way; they were so worth the climb and our time at the top of the Swiftcurrent Fire Lookout is one of the absolute highlights of this trip. I want to make a special mention of how great both of these guides where with our children, my boys especially bonded with Ryan and they probably talked both his and Eva’s ears all the way off over the duration of the trip but they were so cool about it. Overall this trip was one we will never forget and always cherish and the fantastic guides and process with your company really made it that much more enjoyable. We hope to come back someday for more adventures!

    — Tiphini Axtell

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  • Lodging Testimonial

    When searching for lodging close to Glacier National Park I happened upon Glacier Guides Lodge. It was comfortably rustic, cozy and the rooms had a nice array of amenities. The breakfast buffet was a plus with both hot & cold items. The coffee was excellent! Check-in was a hoot as we were greeted by a note telling us the keys were in the room and to check off our name so when staff returned they would know we’d arrived. When we did meet the staff they were welcoming and full of information about the park and surrounding area. Being a stone’s throw from the West entrance to the park was certainly a plus. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

    — 828sherrieC

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  • Our Guides

    Shout out to our guides Jared, Jacob, and Sage!! They were funny, entertaining, energetic, knowledgeable, and kept the vibe high! My family came with a huge party of about 30 people which included adults and children. The Lee and Yang family had a great time and highly recommend this rafting company!

    — Chewy Yang

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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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We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend celebratin We hope everyone had a fabulous weekend celebrating and enjoying the weather + driving availability all the way to Avalanche Creek!! 

The biker hiker West avalanche closure point remains at Road Camp, ~ 10 miles past the vehicle closure at Avalanche. The East avalanche closure point is just below Siyeh Bend. The Cut Bank road, Bowman Lake road, North Lake McDonald road, Two Medicine road, and Goat Lick area are all open for the season! The Kintla Road is now open to the Doverspike Gate at the North end of Big Prairie. 

This week we’re continuing to roll and ramp up with bike shuttles, guided bike tours, and bike rentals. We also offer self-guided bike tour pamphlets, so you can enjoy the 10 gorgeous miles of no-vehicle access at your own preferred pace - while still learning on the go. See you out there on the roads, trails, & rivers! 🌞
00:00.00 🎉 the countdown is over and our whitew 00:00.00 🎉 the countdown is over and our whitewater season is officially here!! We are SO excited to welcome you onto the gorgeous Flathead River for another splashy, action-packed season. 

For the next 8 days SAVE on half-day whitewater trips by booking online at GlacierGuides.com. Use code MOM for 2-for-1 bookings on half day whitewater trips, and bike shuttles!! 🌊
🌸 Let’s Celebrate ALL Moms! 🌸 Big news jus 🌸 Let’s Celebrate ALL Moms! 🌸
Big news just in time for Mother’s Day weekend — Going-to-the-Sun Road opens up to Avalanche Picnic Area starting Saturday, May 10th! 🚴‍♀️🌲

To make it even sweeter, Glacier Guides is offering 2-for-1 bike shuttles and rafting trips from May 10–18! 💦💚

Grab your favorite adventure buddy (mom counts double!) and kick off spring in Glacier the best way we know how — with fresh air, mountain views, and unforgettable fun. 🌄

📅 Tag your adventure crew & make those plans now!
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Use code “MOM” and roll into Mother’s Day we Use code “MOM” and roll into Mother’s Day weekend with another set of deals: 2 for 1 bike shuttles AND 2 for 1 on half day raft trips. Deals run May 10th - 18th, when you book online!! 🚲 🌊

Current Biking Conditions: The Going to the Sun Road Avalanche Hazard Hard closure is currently at Road Camp, 16 miles past the vehicle closure coming from the West. Bring sunscreen, helmets, bear spray (check expiration dates!), and lots of water!!
This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who do it all - with HUGE discounts on our once-a-summer trip on the Smith River, MT! This trip is couple and/or family friendly, with fishing, rafting, hiking, and wildlife watching for all. For more information, please give us a call at (406)-387-5555, or book online through GlacierGuides.com!

The trip will include… 👇 

SMITH RIVER GUIDED FISHING
The stunning Smith River is one of the American West’s premiere rainbow and brown trout fisheries. It’s unique in that it is only floatable by permit. Smith River State Park has one put-in point (Camp Baker) and one take-out point (Eden Bridge) for the entire 59-mile stretch. Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks closely guards the Smith’s resources and beauty. As a result, the Smith is pristine, uncrowded, and a fly fishing paradise. The permitting process ensures that the Smith experiences much less pressure than other Montana rivers. Browns and Rainbows are present in good numbers, and fish over 20″ are taken on most trips. You might catch the occasional Whitefish, too.

SMITH RIVER WILDLIFE AND BIRD WATCHING
Whether you’re an angler or not, this Smith River adventure is the experience of a lifetime! Birders and photographers will be on the figurative edge of the raft, as this area is known for wildlife and fowl watching. We often see mountain lion, black bear, bobcat, wolverine, flying squirrel, otter, beaver, mergansers, osprey, belted kingfishers, dippers, killdeer, American redstarts, yellow warblers, ruffed grouse, hawks, owls, common raven, swifts, hummingbirds, pileated woodpeckers, chickadees, Swainson’s thrush, varied thrush … the list goes on and on.

SMITH RIVER HIKING
We usually arrive at the campsite around 4:00pm each day, so you will have an opportunity to explore around camp or do a short hike while your guides are setting up camp and preparing delicious meals. You can look for wildlife, head up to the canyon rim for a view from above, or respectfully explore some of the Native American archeological sites along the way.

We can’t wait to celebrate the special women in your life with you on this unforgettable float!
The Park is warming up, and out come our furry fri The Park is warming up, and out come our furry friends! 🐻 

Although friend-shaped, these bears require respect and distance in order to keep our road-cycling memories strictly happy. This past week we have seen bears on the road nearly every day! These videos are all taken within the last 5 days.

Our bicycle and E-bike rentals are now open!! Guided biking begins next Wednesday, May 7th, with bike shuttles available starting May 10th! Visit GlacierGuides.com or call 406-387-555 to schedule your rental, shuttles, guided tours, and our fabulous Paddle & Pedal combo packages to get you on the road and water for a day FULL of adventure! 

Remember to be courteous of other cyclists by staying riders’ right of the road, supporting bikes or using kickstands to set bikes out of the paths of fellow riders. Watch out for loose rock along the road, bring plenty of water, layers, sunscreen, tire pumps, eye protection (and of course, bear spray) to start off Spring on the right side of the wheels! 🚲

Contact Us

Phone:
(406) 387-5555

Email:
info@glacierguides.com

Address:

11970 US Highway 2 E
P.O. BOX 330
West Glacier, MT 59936

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