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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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August Availability!! Explore Glacier National Par August Availability!! Explore Glacier National Park’s backcountry in the best way - on an overnight backpacking hike! We’re authorized to lead backpacking trips across the park, and love to serve as your go-to experts for all things Glacier. Our variety of permits and itineraries can accommodate all ranges of skill levels and experience! 

Permits are limited and trips book fast - and we’ve secured one more FIVE day permit for August 5th-9th! Call our office staff at 406-387-5555 to book your trip of a lifetime in the most beautiful place on earth. 

📸: our amazing staff: Dave, Judith, Keaton, & Layne
It’s a beautiful weekend to get out and bike!! G It’s a beautiful weekend to get out and bike!! Going to the Sun Road is open ALL the way through for hikers and bikers (with a Temporary closure from the West a 1/2 mile past Road Camp: updated 1:36PM on 6/7). 

See you on the road with bear spray, sunscreen, and plenty of water to stay hydrated and comfy! 🚲

📸: our fabulous biking guides @tmatelich @hey_its.haley_
We ♥ our new guides!! The vast majority of our We ♥ our new guides!!

The vast majority of our rafting department consists of our amazing crew of veteran returning guides, and our newest team members are soon to join them! Check out the star power in guide school, from safety skills and checks to scenic floats and after hours boating. 

We currently offer both scenic and whitewater trips, combination biking hiking or rafting adventures, overnight river adventures, and a personal favorite - floats with dinner! Flows are at a GREAT level and with spots filling, we’ll be offering more trips as the season progresses. We can’t wait for you to experience the high water flows - book by calling 406 387 5555 or online at glacierguides.com 🌞
It was SO great to see so many of our bikes on the It was SO great to see so many of our bikes on the road on this action-packed weekend! Hats off to Jen and Michelle, this dynamic duo who crushed it all the way to Triple Arches, our latest update in Avalanche closures from the West. The weather will be holding up going into this week, and we can’t wait to see many more of you out there!! 

We have limited remaining availability for E-bike and classic bike rentals this week from day to day: to get out in Glacier, call 406-387-5555 or book online for amazing rides and sweet views!! 🏔️ 🚲
With the biking and whitewater seasons ramping up, With the biking and whitewater seasons ramping up, we’re feeling the love!! We’re proud to consistently receive top ratings by our guests — and it’s all thanks to our passionate guides, wonderful guests, and the unforgettable places we get to safely explore together. Your trust in us means everything, and here’s to more adventures ahead on the rivers, roads, and trails!
🇺🇸 There’s no better way to honor freedom 🇺🇸 There’s no better way to honor freedom than by exploring the wild places we love. Thank you to all who serve and have served this Memorial Day 🇺🇸

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Address:

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

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