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  • Hiking Testimonial

    What an amazing experience! Just finished a four day backpacking trip with guide, Jen. Jen was extremely professional and so “in tune” to the group. Her knowledge of the surroundings we walked through was incredible. It’s clear she holds a passion for what she does that really shines through. She went above and beyond to help give me a most memorable first time experience at Glacier. Thank you!

    — Jessica Wolf

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  • Our Guides

    Shout out to our guides Jared, Jacob, and Sage!! They were funny, entertaining, energetic, knowledgeable, and kept the vibe high! My family came with a huge party of about 30 people which included adults and children. The Lee and Yang family had a great time and highly recommend this rafting company!

    — Chewy Yang

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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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  • 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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  • Fishing Testimonial

    Did a half day fly fishing trip on the flathead river with Jamie as our guide. It was a ton of fun, we both caught fish, and Jamie is a knowledgeable and patient guide. We are both flyfishing novices.

    — Scott Mullins

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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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Guided Hiking in Glacier National Park. This trip Guided Hiking in Glacier National Park. This trip is designed for strong hikers who want to experience Glacier’s most iconic trails - we call it “Glacier’s Greatest Hits!”

You’ll hike Mountain Passes, traverse the Continental Divide, and even spend a day exploring the stunning Canadian Rockies. Bonus: no need to carry extra gear while hiking, we store it for you! Each day involves a comfy shuttle to and from the trailheads. Each night ends with a hot shower, delicious camp-style meal, and comfy tent accommodations. Day 3 will involve additional dinner at a local restaurant in Watertown. 

Trips run July 28th-August 1st, August 4-8th, August 11-15th, and August 29th-September 2nd. Call 406-387-5555 or schedule your 5 day adventure with us at GlacierGuides.com 🌞 We can’t wait to explore Glacier more with you!!
🚨 Smith River Float – $799 Special! 🚨 May 🚨 Smith River Float – $799 Special! 🚨
May 28–June 1 | Great Falls pickup & drop-off

Always lived in Montana but never floated the legendary Smith River? Here’s your chance!! 

This exclusive, permit-only scenic float usually runs $4,000+, but for this launch it’s just $799 per person when you book for two.

- 5-day guided scenic float 
- Roundtrip from Great Falls
- Only 12 spots available!

Don’t miss this rare chance to experience one of Montana’s most iconic rivers.

Give us a call at 406-387-5555 or book now online through glacierguides.com 🌊
On our guided hikes in Glacier National Park, we s On our guided hikes in Glacier National Park, we see love seeing the park come to life with Spring, the season of transformation. Bull elk and buck deer shed their antlers in late winter and begin growing new ones, covered in a soft, fuzzy layer of velvet. It’s nature’s way of hitting reset and gearing up for the new season of action. 

Check out this young buck’s new antlers as he finds a pretty great snack: the fresh blooms of Spring wildflowers 🦌
We’re beary excited to welcome you to our Glacie We’re beary excited to welcome you to our Glacier Guides Lodge and Guest Houses!! Our Lodge (ranked #1 for hotels in West Glacier on Trip Advisor!) is currently open, conveniently located just across the road from the entrance to West Glacier. Our houses offer the perfect Glacier National Park vacation rental for your family or a larger group, with check-ins for our Aspen House begin on the 23rd, and our Cedar House check-ins start May 25th. 

These towel bears are just waiting to greet you for your next Glacier adventure! 🐻 🏔️
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!! 🌊

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

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