Snowshoe Tour in Glacier National Park (5 hours)
9am-3pm • Pick-up from lodging provided • Equipment, lunch and park fees included!
Overview
Activity details
There is no better way to experience Glacier National Park during the winter months than on snowshoes. The park is stunning in the winter, with snow-capped mountains and a crisp chill in the air. Winter tours provide the opportunity to avoid the summer crowds and to have a more intimate experience with the outdoor environment. Glacier does not disappoint. We provide all the necessary gear to help you have an enjoyable back-country experience.
Our tours are family-friendly, and we customize them for the age and fitness level of our guests!
What's included
- Transportation to the park
- Equipment, including snowshoes and trekking poles
- Lunch and refreshments
- National Park entrance fees (if needed)
- Experienced guides with endless enthusiasm!
Itinerary
Subject to Change (depending on your request and weather)
9am Pick-up from your lodging
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 lodging
Highlights
We have the absolute best guides around. They know the park in and out. Our tours are family-friendly, and customized for the age and fitness level of our guests.
Highlights include:
-Coffee and Hot Cocoa Break by the Creek
-Shepard Spring
-McDonald Creek
-West Glacier
-Belton Bridge
-Apgar Village
-Lake McDonald Lodge
-Going-to-the-Sun Road
Try huckleberry treats and enjoy the local flavor as we make one more stop at Huckleberry Land on your way back to your lodging. Drop off provided at lodging.
Additional information
What to bring
- Base Layers: Moisture-wicking thermal top and bottom (avoid cotton).
- Mid Layers: Fleece or insulated jacket for warmth.
- Outer Layers: Waterproof and windproof jacket and pants.
- Hat and Gloves: Insulated and waterproof gloves, plus a warm beanie.
- Socks: Wool or synthetic socks
- Gaiters: To keep snow out of your boots (optional but helpful).
- Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots
- Camera
- Sunglasses
FAQs
What should I wear?
The short answer is wear layers! You can add or remove clothing if the weather changes or if you start to work up a sweat. We recommend:
- base layer under shirt and under pants
- boots
- top layer of quick dry pants or snow pants
- fleece top
- waterproof coat
- waterproof gloves (we provide hand warmers if requested)
- neck gator/balaclava/scarf
- hat
- sunglasses
What should I bring for a day tour?
- Outdoor clothing including: hat, waterproof gloves, sunglasses and snow boots
- Camera
- A great attitude and an appetite for adventure!
What about transportation? Is there a shuttle?
Transportation to and from lodging is provided for all tours. We will call you to arrange the pick up. Depending on the size of the group we have different sizes of vehicles. Our largest vehicle holds up to 15 people.
What does Tour Glacier provide for a day tour?
- Hand warmers as necessary
- Lunch
- Pass into the park
- Water bottle
- Hot drink
- Information about Glacier National Park and the surrounding area
Will I see wildlife?
Our tour guides probably don't count as wildlife, but they come close!
There is always a chance to see many of Mother Nature's creations. Here are some animals we have come across:
- Deer
- Elk
- Bald Eagle
- Moose
- Loon
- Osprey
- Snowshoe Hare
- Coyote
- Harlequin Ducks
- Beaver Tracks
- Wolf Tracks
- Bear Tracks
- Mountain Lion Tracks
Is it worth it to go to Glacier National Park in the winter?
Exploring Glacier National Park during the winter offers such a special and tranquil experience. With the absence of crowds, the park unveils its pristine beauty, allowing you to immerse yourself in the embrace of nature. The snow-covered landscape enhances the enchanting silence, occasionally interrupted by the gentle flutter of bird wings. The awe-inspiring vistas, take on a heightened beauty with the contrasting accents of pure white snow against the rugged, dark rock formations on the peaks.
Cancellations
If Mother Nature presents dangerous conditions such as extremely high winds, sub-zero temperatures, and we are unable to move your tour to a safer location or time frame, we will offer a full refund of trip deposit or payment.
If you cancel your trip 7 days to 48 hours from the date of your trip, we will offer a 50% refund of your deposit or trip payment.
If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation or fail to show up for your reservation, we will not offer a refund due to the unlikely nature that we can book anyone else within that time frame.