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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
    • Fishing Packing List
  • Bike
    • Guided Biking
    • Bike Rentals
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    • UPDATED FOR 2023- Glacier National Park Construction Projects
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    • What to Do in Glacier
    • Local Transportation
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    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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  • Rafting Testimonial

    We had such a great time! Our guide was Nicolette, and she was fantastic. She was so
    knowledgeable about the park, river, and everything Montana. We weren’t sure what to expect upon arrival, and ended up making the best memories of our trip. I very highly recommend this company & the relaxing raft tour. Make it a priority if you’re visiting Glacier! Will definitely be back!

    — Amanda Stenzel

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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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  • 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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  • 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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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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✨An amazing way to end the season✨ Glacier Gu ✨An amazing way to end the season✨

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft has been awarded Adventure Tour Company of the Year by @travel_awards This independent awards program is an annual celebration of excellence for the best hotels, spas, restaurants and tour operators. 

We are thrilled to receive this award and honored to be recognized.
As always, the biggest thanks to those that make awards like this possible and what we do so great: Our guests, guides, employees and partners. 

Taking this energy into the rest of the year as we prepare for ANOTHER spectacular summer in 2023

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@tmatelich 
@darkstar_dave 
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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 )
Interested in experiencing the Sperry or Granite P Interested in experiencing the Sperry or Granite Park Chalet? Sign up with the link in our bio and we will put you on the first-to-know list for our Summer 2023 dates. Trip dates are set to be announced on January 9th, 2023. 

Photo by guest @kylevphoto

#glacierguidesmtraft #graniteparkchalet #sperrychalet #glaciernationalpark #rafthikefishbikestay #summer2023
@glaciernps is considering vehicle reservations fo @glaciernps is considering vehicle reservations for Two Medicine and Many Glacier Valleys for summer 2023. There are no exact details as far as east side reservations are concerned, but the park hopes to have updates come mid-December so that visitors and businesses can make plans. We will update you as soon as we hear anything – be sure to follow our social media channels and subscribe to our newsletter to make sure you're in the loop! 

✨Important reminder ✨ Even with the vehicle reservation system, you can still get into the park by booking trips and riding into the park WITH us, Glacier Guides, or entering the park before or after certain hours in the day. 

*Link in bio features full story from Hungry Horse News*

Photo: Iceberg Lake Trail

#glaciernationalpark #vehiclereservation #manyglacier #twomedicine
Looking to start your summer fishing Montana's mos Looking to start your summer fishing Montana's most legendary river? Fulfill your fly fishing dreams on our classic 5 Day Smith River experience. The Smith River is Montana’s only permitted river and flows largely through private lands. Our 2023 launch date is May 31st, so the time to plan for this epic adventure begins now! Link in bio.

Photos: 
Guide Brigid Fray
Guide @quuakatak 
Guide Kurt Lewis
Guide Jennifer Buls

#montana #smithrivermontana #flyfishingmontana #rafthikefishbikestay #glacierguidesmtraft
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)

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Email:
info@glacierguides.com

Address:

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

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