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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
    • 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
    • Combination Adventures
    • Bike Shuttle
    • Biking FAQ
    • Biking Packing List
  • Stay
    • Guest House Options
    • Glacier Guides Lodge
    • Chalet Trips
  • Plan
    • GNP Insider’s Guide
    • GNP Current Conditions
    • FAQ: Vehicle Reservations for GNP
    • UPDATED FOR 2023- Glacier National Park Construction Projects
    • Family Friendly Trips
    • Custom Adventures
    • When to Visit
    • What to Do in Glacier
    • Local Transportation
    • Glacier Area Lodging
    • Information for Groups
    • Maps & Travel Info
    • What to Pack
    • Glacier National Park Equipment Rentals
    • Hours & Directions
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Chalet Testimonial

    Glacier Guides three day Chalet backpacking trip is about as good as it gets. You get the opportunity to do backcountry hiking led by experienced guides AND you can leave the 40 pound backpack home! All food and sleeping quarters are provided at the Granite Chalet as you day hike through the beauty of Glacier National. Our group was a fun and interesting bunch from all over the U.S. that loved the outdoors and who were very pleasant companions. A great experience run by a truly professional company.

    — Alwaysout68

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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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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.

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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!
APPRECIATION AUGUST POST! In honor of all of you - APPRECIATION AUGUST POST! In honor of all of you - our guests, partners, guides and friends - some trivia to win a summer swag bag from Glacier Guides & Montana Raft! Name the 6 prominent peaks in the first photo and you'll be entered into a drawing to win all the goodies in the 2nd photo (GG sunshirt, GG hat, GG sunglasses, sticker and coffee mug) PLUS a half day whitewater raft or scenic float trip for 2, good until the end of the 2024 season! 

Hint: The view is Sue Lake Overlook 

Here are the rules:
COMMENT with the 6 peaks and...
TAG friends who you'd want to head out on a river trip with

We will put all those names in a hat (maybe this hat?), draw the winning name and announce our winner on Friday, September 1st. 

For an extra entry, SHARE this post to your story (don't forget to tag us so we know you participated!)

Ready....set....go! 

First photo by guide @lifeoftoddb
The entirety of Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open The entirety of Going-to-the-Sun Road is now open to vehicles for summer 2023! We had an amazing biking season this year, big thanks to everyone who hit the road and saw the sights from two wheels with us. Bike rentals are available all season long, but after June 13th, we are no longer able to offer guided biking/e-biking or our bike shuttle. Now, on to our other adventures of rafting, hiking, backpacking, fishing and lodging. We can't wait to see you out there 💙✨️💛
Looking for another way to see Glacier National Pa Looking for another way to see Glacier National Park? Introducing our 3-day "Rollerblade 'Round Glacier with Ryan" trip with our guide Ryan Hudson. Choose from two options. Join 3 different regularly scheduled day hikes and cruise around on trails like Firebrand or Piegan Pass, or scoot on a 3-day overnight backpacking trip and experience a route perfect for those 8 wheels. Experience not necessary, helmets and rollerblades not included.

Check the link in our bio to learn more!

(Stock photos of rollerbladers used from Canva Pro account and Photo 135585740 / Man Skates Fall © Chernetskaya | Dreamstime.com. Photo of Ryan Hudson provided by Ryan Hudson)
Howdy, Glacier Guides & Montana Raft here 👋 Jus Howdy, Glacier Guides & Montana Raft here 👋 Just want to shed a bit of positive light and update you on a few key things. This one is long winded, so bear with us!

🌊Water level is lower than it typically is at this time of year, but we're definitely out there rafting and getting splashed! Overall, it's still a great trip on the boundary waters of Glacier. Protip: For a bit more spice and splash, inflatable kayaks are really fun at this water level! 💦

➡Next, there is a wildland fire burning 6 miles southeast of Hungry Horse, Montana. You may notice smoky mornings, but remember these smoke filled skies are temporary and tend to fade as the day progresses. 
Safety is and always will be our number one priority. We are here to assure you, the location of Glacier Guides & Montana Raft, the river stretches we float on The Middle Fork of The Flathead River AND Glacier National Park are currently 100% safe and are not affected by The Ridge Fire. We are still out there, rafting, hiking, fishing and biking, ready for you to join us on an epic adventure. 

Let's avoid starting any human caused fires by following the guidelines for Stage 2 fire restrictions and by ALWAYS recreating responsibly.

See you out there!

P.S If you'd like to stay up to date on Montana Fire Info, check the link in our bio!

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✨ Mid-August check in: Magical moments we've see ✨ Mid-August check in: Magical moments we've seen this summer ✨
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West Glacier, MT 59936

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