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    • Whitewater Rafting
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    • 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
    • Hiking FAQ
    • Hiking Packing List
    • Porter Services
  • Fish
    • Full-Day Fishing
    • Half-Day Fishing
    • Overnight Fishing
    • Smith River, Montana
    • Fishing FAQ
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  • Bike
    • Guided Biking
    • Bike Rentals
    • Combination Adventures
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    • Biking FAQ
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    • Glacier Guides Lodge
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    • GNP Insider’s Guide
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    • UPDATED FOR 2023- Glacier National Park Construction Projects
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    • Custom Adventures
    • When to Visit
    • What to Do in Glacier
    • Local Transportation
    • Glacier Area Lodging
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  • Hiking Testimonial

    Glacier guides was more than I could’ve imagined! My Friends and I did the 5 day glacier challenge and it was amazing! They offer longer hikes and shorter hikes. I thought I would do all the long hikes but I didn’t every day. Every hike you take is absolutely stunning!! definitely do what your body will allow, you’ll still be very satisfied! Best part of the challenge is most certainly the guides… TOM MATELICH is awesome! he is a wonderful leader, cook, guide, absolutely hilarious and all around great guy! ARI MELINGER-COHEN is super chill and very calming to be around, extremely knowledgeable and very caring. MAKETE ROESCH is magical, super helpful and can pretty much answer anything you want to know (especially about bears and flowers). All these guys are seriously the best and when I go back I will 100% be requesting them. Glacier guides couldn’t have made this experience any better! Forever grateful for their guidance and the love they have for this beautiful place!

    — Britney Doe

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  • Lodging Testimonial

    The other reviewers did not lie. We loved our accommodations and the relaxed environment they’ve created for their guests. The lodge is down the road from the west entrance to GNP. This means it is quiet and the reason why we saw the “neighborhood” bear about 30 yards away as we drank our post-hike tea. Clearly, the signs were right, it is bear country. We would definitely lodge here again.

    — Marisa F

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  • 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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  • Biking Testimonial

    We rented two e-bikes and were super happy with the experience! This outfitters location is great for picking up bikes bc there is a bike path that leads all the way back into West Glacier so you don’t have to transport your bikes by car or ride on the road to get into the park to start biking. We left our rental car in the lot all day and headed out directly from the bike lot to get our day started. Checking out the bikes and returning them was super easy and quick – we had made reservations on line which I highly recommend to ensure you get an e-bike if you want one and to ensure you get one that is the right size – very important especially if you’re short like me (5’2″) cause these bikes are a bit heavy and even the smallest size is still pretty big. No issues with the bike quality and e-biking the going to the sun road was SO much fun and doable for anybody whose ridden a bike before – you def don’t have to be a bike pro to have a good time.

    — Kiana Cano

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  • Group Trip Testimonial

    Our group of six enjoyed two day hikes with Glacier Guides. The guides were great and took good care of our safety and entertained us with stories and descriptions of the area.

    — Sportsmom238

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The Insider's Guide to: Glacier National Park, Montana

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.

Request the Glacier National Park Insider’s Guide
Planning a Glacier National Park backpacking trip? Planning a Glacier National Park backpacking trip? We can help! When you book a trip with us, we take care of all the nitty gritty. 

Route planning ✅
Wilderness use permit ✅
Vehicle Reservation ✅
Transpo to & from the trailhead from our office ✅
Delicious backcountry meals ✅
Friendly and knowledgeable guide ✅

More questions? Take a look at the link in our bio for a backpacking FAQ and then explore our trips to find your adventure. 

📸 Photo is of Dawson Pitamakan Trail from Old Man Lake to No Name Lake with views of Mt. Stimson and Mt. Pinchot. Taken by guide Jordan Smith
Sending Madness to your March inbox! Glacier Guide Sending Madness to your March inbox! Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is celebrating ✨41 years✨ with a different deal every day for our annual March Madness sale. Mark your calendars, keep an eye on your email and make sure you click the link in our bio to subscribe for reminders! The sale starts Thursday, March 23rd and continues through the weekend until Sunday, March 26th. 

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Explore every corner of Glacier with us. Whether y Explore every corner of Glacier with us. Whether you want to tackle The North Circuit, tour the hidden gems of Many Glacier or spend a night at Lake Ellen Wilson, we've got the best Glacier National Park backpacking permits. 

If you've been thinking about booking a backpacking adventure, we make it easy. Pay for just 25% of the trip now and take care of the rest later! Hit the link in our bio for more info!

Photos: 
Views of Chapman Peak and Mount Cleveland on Boulder Pass Loop, camping at Lake Ellen Wilson, View of Old Sun Glacier and Mt. Merrit on Red Gap Pass (Guide @lifeoftoddb)
Sunrise at Upper Kintla Lake on Parke Peak (Guide @tmatelich )
We're definitely feeling cabin fever up here at Gl We're definitely feeling cabin fever up here at Glacier Guides and Montana Raft HQ. Catch us this weekend at @cabinfeverdays in Martin City, MT and cheer us on as we race our homemade rig in the iconic Barstool Races. Festivities begin Friday and the races are Saturday, February 11th. Hit the link in our bio for more info!
✨Friendly Reminder✨ 2023 Vehicle Reservations ✨Friendly Reminder✨
2023 Vehicle Reservations become available on Recreation.gov this Wednesday, February 1st, 8am MST for Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor in West Glacier and the North Fork Area of The Park. Reservations will be available through two types of booking windows: approximately four months in advance and 24-hours in advance. The 24-hour in advance reservations will become available starting May 25th at 8am MST. Visit the link in our bio for answers to all your questions regarding Summer 2023 Vehicle Reservations

Photo: Avalanche Lake

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

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