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    • Combination Adventures
    • Rafting FAQ
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    • 5 Day Glacier Challenge
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    • Hiking FAQ
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  • Fish
    • Full-Day Fishing
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    • Smith River, Montana
    • Fishing FAQ
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    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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  • Lodging Testimonial

    I had a really pleasant stay at Glacier Guides Lodge. The room was super clean and comfortable and the service was terrific. Transportation for hikes was provided, which was really nice. Would stay there again.

    — Scott G

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  • Fishing Testimonial

    Husband and I took the guided fly-fishing trip. AJ was a great teacher and patient guide. Scenery is spectacular! Totally would recommend.

    — Rhonda Thompson

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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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  • Rafting Testimonial

    Holy cow this place is awesome! Right from the start, everyone was so nice and friendly and fun! Our family headed down the river for the scenic float with our three littles (9, 7 & 3) and my FIL and MIL (who cannot swim and is terrified of water!). We had the best time and our guide Nicolette was super knowledgeable about the river and the area. After the float we stayed for dinner and, let me just tell you, it blew my expectations out of the water! I was expecting to get our main course with a couple sides but they had that PLUS crazy yummy appetizers AND dessert too! I cannot recommend Montana Raft enough! If you have time, do the dinner option. You will not be disappointed!!

    — Jacki Kelly

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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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Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day of the year and we could all use a little extra sunshine. Cheers to the official start of an amazing summer ☀️ 

📸 by Melissa Scott: Scenic Point hike with gorgeous views of wildflowers and Two Medicine in the distance.

#glaciernationalpark #glacierguidesmtraft #summersolstice #scenicpoint #twomedicine #montanasummer
25th Anniversary of Rafting for Refuse! This group 25th Anniversary of Rafting for Refuse! This group of people are such troopers. After learning that we indeed couldn't Raft  because of water levels, they still went out there, picked up trash at put-ins and take-outs along the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork, and enjoyed some MUCH needed sunshine. Some of the goodies we found, you ask? A graduation ring, part of the front of a car and an impressive amount of fencing. Thanks again to all those that came out for a gorgeous day and special shout out to @flatheadriversalliance and @nationalparkservice for joining. We are all looking forward to getting on some rafts next year for R4R's 26th year!
Our friends in SW Montana just experienced floodin Our friends in SW Montana just experienced flooding of epic proportions and are now faced with a clean up and repair of the same magnitude. While it may seem like the worst is over, there are homes and local businesses that were flooded and destroyed, roads and bridges that need to be rebuilt and people who lost everything. If you're asking yourself "how can I help," the link in our bio has several opportunities to lend a hand. GoFundMe fundraisers for local families, Carbon County Disaster Relief Fund, Local Humane Societies and so much more. Many hands make for lighter work, and we are all here to help our fellow Montanans get back on their feet. 

Photos: 
1. Road between Gardiner MT and Mammoth Hot Springs. Courtesy NPS
2. Aerial view of a flooded Red Lodge, MT, Monday June 13. Courtesy Beartooth Slingshot Rentals
3. Rocky Fork Inn in Red Lodge
4. Highway that gave out in Nye, MT 
5. Main Street Red Lodge, aftermath. Courtesy @buhhlake 
6. Street in Red Lodge after some clean up. Courtesy @buhhlake 
7. Carbon County water donation site after the flooding. The entire town had lost water and electricity. Courtesy @buhhlake
THIS UPDATE DOES NOT APPLY TO TRIPS FOR THE ENTIRE THIS UPDATE DOES NOT APPLY TO TRIPS FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER, IT IS JUST UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WITH CURRENT FORECAST AND RIVER LEVELS

River levels are high and we have some updates regarding our trips. The Middle Fork of the Flathead River is at 8.5 feet and 20,100 CFS. We are still running whitewater trips on The Middle Fork but only half day, no full day trips until further notice, our stretch has moved north to Paola--> Cascadilla until further notice, we have changed the minimum age requirement to 16 until further notice and we are not doing any Scenic Float trips until further notice. If you plan to go out there, choose to float with a guide who knows the river inside and out -- safety is always our number one priority. Please, please, please be safe out there and wear your PFDs.
@kjellilama Spotted our bus among beautiful sprout @kjellilama Spotted our bus among beautiful sprouting beargrass in @glaciernps this morning and took this amazing photo.

A common myth says that beargrass only sprouts every 7 years, but that isn't the case. Each rosette may only bloom once, but abundant plant blooming results from perfect conditions -- ideal amounts of spring rainfall and moisture present in the soil. While we all may be ready for that uninterrupted summer sunshine, Glacier National Park is exploding with our fuzzy topped friends and there is so much beauty within these pockets of precipitation. Adventure is still out there no matter the weather, and we are ready to explore. Come join us--it's always a good time! 

#glaciernationalpark #glacierguidesmtraft #beargrass #montanasummer #montanarain #rafthikefishbikestay
Work Perk! Glacier Guides took to the DeSmet for a Work Perk! Glacier Guides took to the DeSmet for a lovely boat ride around Lake McDonald. Big thanks to @glacierparkboats for inviting us to spend an absolutely beautiful hour on the water. 😍🏞 

#glaciernationalpark #glacierguidesmtraft #glacierparkboatcompany #lakemcdonald #desmet

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