Snowshoe Glacier’s winter backcountry with guides, gear, and lunch
5–6 hrs
Snowshoe gear, lunch, park entry
Explore Glacier National Park’s winter backcountry on a guided snowshoe outing tailored to your group’s age and fitness level. Take in snowy landscapes while learning about the park and surrounding area.
Subject to Change (depending on your request and weather) 9am Pick-up from your hotel or meeting location 10:20 Belton Bridge 10:30 Glacier National Park entrance sign (photo op) 10:40 Apgar Village – views of Lake McDonald (restroom stop at Education Center) 11:15 Snowshoe Hike 1:00 Lunch at Apgar picnic area 1:45 Lake McDonald Lodge (restroom stop) 2:00 Start heading back to lodging 2:45 Huckleberry Land gift shop 3:15 Drop off at your hotel or meeting location
Free cancellation with a full refund until 24 hours before departure.
Wear layers such as base layers, quick-dry or snow pants, fleece, a waterproof coat and gloves, hat, and sunglasses. Waterproof boots are recommended.
Bring outdoor clothing including hat, waterproof gloves, sunglasses, snow boots, and a camera. Come ready for adventure.
Transportation to and from lodging is provided. Pickup is arranged in advance and vehicle size varies by group.
The guides here really make the experience special. Justin, Kelsey, Becky, and the rest of the team consistently earn praise for being knowledgeable, warm, and incredibly accommodating. Becky particularly stands out for going above and beyond, like finding kayaks for groups when rentals weren't officially available and sharing insider advice about the area. The Wild Horse Island tours are clearly a highlight, with paddlers regularly spotting bighorn sheep (sometimes 30 or more!), wild horses, and bald eagles along the way. The company handles both kayak rentals and guided Glacier National Park van tours. The kayak experiences get glowing reviews for quality equipment, peaceful paddling conditions, and those magical island stops where you might lunch surrounded by wildlife. Guides share fascinating geological and Native American history throughout. The van tours through Glacier are equally popular, with guides like Michael and Tanner praised for being entertaining without being overbearing. One nice bonus: they're pet-friendly, which is rare for tour companies. Overall, this is a professional operation with genuinely enthusiastic staff who create memorable adventures on Flathead Lake and beyond.
This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Montana. Booking was easy. The tour guides were attentive, kind and knowledgeable. We will always remember this kayak experience. Definitely a repeat adventure.
Dominic Yanez
July 2, 2026
This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Montana. Booking was easy. The tour guides were attentive, kind and knowledgeable. We will always remember this kayak experience. Definitely a repeat adventure.
Dominic Yanez
July 2, 2026
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