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Ultimate 6 Day Chalet Hiking Tour
offered by supplier M14349 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 6
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 50
people
Destination(s):
Montana
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: July - September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1036 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1478 US Dollar (USD)
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Ultimate 6 Day Chalet Tour:
Description: This is the ultimate trip of Glacier Park. Hiking into the back country with just a day pack while your interpretive guide points out all the details, sample hearty home cooked meals with the best views, and at night enjoy the crisp feel of clean sheets while being miles from any road. We take care of all the details, so you can relax, enjoy the mountain views, get the best shot with your camera, and experience the wilderness of Glacier. We will be exploring the habitat of mountain goats, big horn sheep, grizzly bears, moose, mountain lions, and golden eagles while hiking through glacial valleys and spires. We get the opportunity to hike to and touch Sperry Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the park. The chalets are great examples of the Arts and Crafts architectural period from the turn of the century. We will spend 2 nights at Sperry Chalet (with horse ride to the chalet), 1 night at Belton Chalet (beautifully renovated, historic hotel here in West Glacier) and 2 nights at Granite Park Chalet. All meals are included from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 6 EXCEPT for the dinner on day 3. This meal is on your own. Option raft trip on mid afternoon of day 3 is also on your own.
Day 1: Meet at 7:00 at our office in West Glacier. Today we go for a morning horse ride, allowing us to take in the views as we arrive at Sperry Chalet. In the afternoon, we can day hike to Lincoln Pass, where we will enjoy views of Mt. Jackson, one of the largest peaks in the park. The hike to Lincoln Pass and back is a beautiful 2 mile hike. First night at Sperry Chalet.
Day 2: Day hike up to Comeau Pass and Sperry Glacier. Here we will have the opportunity to view the glaciated, scoured effects of Sperry Glacier and to touch the glacier itself. The trail to Comeau Pass rises 1600 feet over 3 miles making it a challenging hike, but well worth the effort. Final night at Sperry Chalet.
Day 3: Today we hike back down to Lake McDonald for 6.5 miles through a diverse cedar forest. Return around 3pm to West Glacier. Quick shuttle to the Belton Chalet. Optional raft option for the later afternoon. Dinner on your own. (The classy restaurant at the Belton Chalet is highly recommended.) Spend that night in the comfy elegance of the Belton Chalet. Refresh, repack and get ready for second part of backcountry excursion.
Day 4: Meet at 8:30 at our office in West Glacier. Drive up the historic Going to the Sun Highway to Logans Pass. Hike for 7.5 miles on the Highline Trail to the famed Granite Park Chalet. This area is a great place to view mountain goats, bighorn sheep and to look for bears in Bear Valley. First night at Granite Park Chalet.
Day 5: Day hike towards Ahern Pass (about 8.5 miles round trip) or Swiftcurrent Look Out (4 miles round trip with a 2500 foot elevation gain), for more views of glaciers, alpine lakes and glacial peaks. Final night at the Granite Park Chalet.
Day 6: Enjoy the morning on your own with coffee by the fire or go for a morning day hike to a glacier overlook. Day hike out in the afternoon for 4.5 miles on the Loop Trail to our shuttle with ice cold beverages. Return to West Glacier by 4 or 5 PM. Facilities: Granite Park Chalet and adjacent Annex provide 12 rooms, all with single bunk beds sleeping two to six people per room. We try to accommodate group privacy, however, there are no guarantees. There is no electricity at either Chalet; flashlights or small battery lamps are recommended for night use in your room. No open flame cooking, lighting or heating is allowed in rooms. There is no running water or shower facility at Granite Park Chalet, however, filtered water is provided. Weather and Clothing: The weather in Glacier is very unpredictable. The average temperature in July and August may range from 20 to 80 degrees F at the Chalet. Keep in mind that the evenings are usually cool throughout the summer and warm clothing is needed. Sudden rain, snow and thunderstorms are common and you must be prepared for mountain travel. We recommend at a minimum you have: polypropylene long underwear top and bottoms, a polar fleece jacket, wind and rain pant and jacket and warm hat and gloves. Synthetic layers provide the best performance to avoid hypothermia and the elements.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Other Price: add $50 for single suppliment
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