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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
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  • Plan
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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

Reservations

  • 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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  • 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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  • Our Guides

    Our guide Scott did a great job prepping and leading the tour, which consisted of 6 guests (including myself). The description of the tour and FAQ/prep materials list and itinerary that the company sent over beforehand were very accurate and super helpful! Aside from a quick hail storm, we got great weather and an extremely enjoyable three days of hiking in East Glacier crossing the Continental Divide. Scott did an excellent job of explaining to us how the backcountry permitting system works and from that explanation I was amazed at the amount of work that each guide must put into every single tour. They are truly responsible for everything while you’re out, so having an experienced guide with the right temperament and attitude are a must—especially if things go wrong. I’m glad to say everything went as planned! I was able to spot several animals and some breathtaking scenery alongside good conversation within our group of former strangers. Great job, Scott and Glacier Guides!

    — Ryan Gabbart

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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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  • 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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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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Our first few weeks into the Summer 2022 season ha Our first few weeks into the Summer 2022 season have been spectacular! Thank you to all of our amazing guests, come back soon! If you adventured with us and have photos to share(we will always give you credit) or want to leave us a review, please do! We love hearing about your trips. 
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Nature walk 📸: @stryker383 & @kristin.rupert14 

Rafting 📸: Pamela Messal

Biking 📸: @hannah_cavanaugh 

Lodge 📸: @aaabassett
Happy Birthday, Glacier National Park. 112 years o Happy Birthday, Glacier National Park. 112 years of beauty. Years of history is hidden within your mountains, peaks, lakes, streams and waterfalls. We love every bit of you. Here's to another summer of hiking, biking, backpacking, sleeping under the stars, swimming in your pristine glacial lakes and staring into the distance, taking in all of your peace. 

In honor of the monumental day, here are some photos of @glaciernps through the decades. 

1910- George Bird Grinnell stands on a Glacier in GNPS. Approx 1910-1919

1920-Men working on the tunnel on Going-To-The-Sun Road. Circa 1920

1930-Supposedly the first jammer tour busses to drive over Logan Pass. Circa 1933

1940-Tourists on a boat dock next to launch at Swiftcurrent lake, Mt. Wilbur in the background. Circa 1940-1945

1950-Car driving Going-To-The-Sun Road in 1958

1960-Man and woman setting up a tripod and camera at St. Mary Lake. 1966

1970- Glacier Guides owner Denny Gignoux fixing his hiking boots on Comeau Pass. 1975

1980-Newest concessioner in Glacier National Park, Glacier Wilderness Guides. David Ames, Mark O'Keefe and Randy Gaynor. 1983.

1990-Group photo at Granite Park Chalet. Late 1990's

2000's- Boats sit at the dock at Lake McDonald. 2018

History 📸: Montana Memory Project

Kid on Comeau Pass 📸: @dennygignoux

Granite Park Group 📸: @tizzmastertizz

Lake McDonald 📸: @lifeoftoddb

#glaciernationalpark #112birthday #montana #rafthikefishbikestay #glacierguidesmtraft #montanamemoryproject
Nothing says "Montana Spring" like snow one minute Nothing says "Montana Spring" like snow one minute and sunshine the next. What an awesome opening weekend. Raft rentals, bike rentals and guided bike trips, it was a blast. We are now fully open for rafting, biking and nature walks. Time for adventure!
Bike 📸: @tmatelich
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#rafthikefishbikestay #glacierguidesmtraft #glaciernationalpark #flatheadriver
We had a great day of training on the river and ro We had a great day of training on the river and road and we are so ready for opening weekend this Saturday. Who's joining us!? 
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Biking 📸: @tmatelich

#rafthikefishbikestay #glacierguidesmtraft #glaciernationalpark #flatheadriver
We open next weekend, who's joining us!? Importa We open next weekend, who's joining us!? 

Important Reminder: Monday-Thursday there is a closure for hiker/biker traffic along GTSR where crews are currently working. 

📸: Guide @lifeoftoddb had a great day on #goingtothesunroad in @glaciernps last Sunday. The Loop, right below west side tunnel and Upper McDonald Creek along the road, all looking mighty fine 😍

#bikegoingtothesunroad #glacierguidesmtraft #montana #glaciernationalpark
National Park Week Day 7! April 23rd: sPark Curio National Park Week Day 7!

April 23rd: sPark Curiousity: The National Park Service and National Park Foundation strive to preserve and protect beautiful and unique places with amazing stories and history.

Our Recommendation: Be curious! Explore Glacier National Park (or whatever park is nearby) and feed that curiousity. Don't just leave curiousity to this week! If you plan to come to Glacier this year,  pay a visit to the @crowngeotourism for an experience in Geo-Tourism and to learn all about Glacier National Park. You can also head to the @glacierconservancy or @the_glacier_institute
websites to see how you can participate this spring and summer!

#nationalparkweek #nationalparkfoundation #nationalparkservice #glaciernationalpark #glacierguidesmtraft #sparkcuriosity #sparkconnections

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