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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
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    • Overnight Fishing
    • Smith River, Montana
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  • Group Trip Testimonial

    Did a half day trip with 7 family members and had a fantastic time with our knowledgeable and talented guide Charlie! We had a variety of experience within our group, and Charlie guided us down the river without a hitch, sharing interesting facts along the way. Great experience for any age. Montana Raft is a top notch company, accommodating our group without any issue when booking the day before. Our group of 7 fit on one raft, and Montana Raft provided a variety of gear options for us to use, including wet suits, rain jackets, booties, helmets, and life jackets (highly recommend the wetsuit when going on a cool day, as you can expect to get thoroughly soaked on your journey down the river). We can be a tough group to please, but we thoroughly enjoyed our experience, and we highly recommend having Charlie as your guide!

    — DCioffi

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  • Lodging Testimonial

    We stayed at this lodge for 2 nights in July 2021. It exceeded my expectations in every way. I was greeted by Don by my name when I stepped out of my car. I introduced my husband, from then on whenever Don saw us – he knew both of our names and used them! The room is spacious and comfortable. The location is excellent. Don was beyond helpful in every way. The breakfast is wonderful and included. It was a variety of things each morning, including huge, homemade muffins. They also have bug spray and suntan lotion for everyone to use. Highly recommend this place.

    — Danielle819

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  • Hiking Testimonial

    Went on a guided hike to Avalanche Trail yesterday with our guide Tom. Perfect way to experience the Park for the first time. I learned so much about the Park as Tom pointed out many interesting points that I would have not known if I went alone. Enjoyed the company of 5 other guests. Took a van ride about 16 miles in to access the Trail. Tom brought lunches for each and we ate halfway through on the shore of a beautiful lake. I enjoyed asking questions to learn and Tom had the answers. I would highly recommend taking a guided hike with Glacier Guides even if you’ve been to the Park before. Glad I did.

    — Peter Lemp

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  • Rafting Testimonial

    Holy cow this place is awesome! Right from the start, everyone was so nice and friendly and fun! Our family headed down the river for the scenic float with our three littles (9, 7 & 3) and my FIL and MIL (who cannot swim and is terrified of water!). We had the best time and our guide Nicolette was super knowledgeable about the river and the area. After the float we stayed for dinner and, let me just tell you, it blew my expectations out of the water! I was expecting to get our main course with a couple sides but they had that PLUS crazy yummy appetizers AND dessert too! I cannot recommend Montana Raft enough! If you have time, do the dinner option. You will not be disappointed!!

    — Jacki Kelly

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  • Fishing Testimonial

    Completed a half day float fly fishing trip with Russ our guide. It was a memorable first float fish experience. Russ was a superb guide getting us onto the fish and providing great instruction along the way. Highly recommend it.

    — Mark L

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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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