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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
    • Reservation & Cancellation Policies
    • Specials
  • About
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  • Chalet Testimonial

    Took the 3 day Granite Park Chalet hike with the Glacier Guides. It was a dream trip! The guide was fantastic. He is an avid hiker and could tell us all about the geology, as well as the flowers and animals in the park. We felt quite safe in his hands. He made all of our meals, which were delicious and not at all what we expected in a remote area. We hiked about 8 miles a day and saw parts of the park that we never would have seen otherwise. Glaciers, lakes, meadows, and views for miles and miles. This is my second trip with the Guides, and I will for sure book another one for next year (or maybe this year!)

    — Beth Schecher

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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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  • Lodging Testimonial

    The location could not be better, checking/out was simple, house was clean and fully loaded. We could not have asked for anything more.

    — VRBO Review

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  • Lodging Testimonial

    This was the perfect lodge before our backcountry adventure in Glacier National Park! The location was perfect for our needs. Bed and pillows were super comfortable and Don accommodated our early departure by having all the breakfast things ready an hour earlier. And it was a block from a great meal at the Belton Chalet for dinner.

    — Debbie H

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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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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!

Photo 📸 Mountain Photography
✨ Mid-August check in: Magical moments we've see ✨ Mid-August check in: Magical moments we've seen this summer ✨
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11970 US-2
P.O. BOX 330
West Glacier, MT 59936

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