Included:

• • An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  • Three days of guided hiking (beginner or intermediate, choose your ideal itinerary)
  • Campsite accommodations (tents included)
  • All food and snacks for the duration of the tour, as in the itinerary
  • Coffee and tea
  • All group gear
  • Personal gear — backpacks, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, hiking poles, headlamps
  • Cooking gear, mug, bowl, spork, water filters, food bag, bathroom kits (trowel, toilet paper, hand sanitizer)

Not included:

• • Transportation to Whitefish, Montana
  • Accommodations before and after the trip
  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Guide gratuities — optional
  • Insurance — available to add at checkout

While no multi-day backpacking and camping experience is required, good fitness and the ability to hike 2-8 miles (3-13 km) per day with ~40 lbs pack are.

• • For the beginner hike, you’ll hike 2-8 miles (3-13 km) per day and gain up to 2,270 ft (690 m) in a day. You’ll definitely be able to skip some of the optional hikes and instead relax at the camp—check out the itinerary for day-by-day distances and options.
  • For the intermediate hike, you’ll cover 6.3-9 miles (10.1-14.5 km) per day and gain up to +2,339 ft (713 m) in a day.

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

• • Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (can be provided by guide)
  • Hiking poles — optional (can be provided by guide)
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  • Lightweight hiking boots or shoes
  • Spare clothes for layering and 3 days of hiking
  • Waterproof rain jacket
  • Sunhat
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
  • Headlamp or flashlight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera — optional (but recommended)
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping pad (can be provided by guide)

The sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent, hiking poles, backpack, and cooking system can be provided by your guides. If you need hiking and camping gear, make sure to notify your guides in advance. Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

All food, snacks, coffee, and tea are included in this backpacking trip! All cooking gear as well as bowls, sporks, and anything you might need—that’s all included as well.

• • Breakfasts usually consist of oatmeal variations.
  • Lunches include sandwiches and tuna or salmon packets with crackers.
  • Dehydrated backpacking meals are provided for dinner (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and more possible).
  • Snacks are available throughout the day, ranging from salty to sweet and high-calorie options.

Most food allergies and special diets can be accommodated, but please let us know in time.

Group sizes and prices:

• • For this all-women Whitefish backpacking adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 10:1.
    It takes a minimum of 2 people for these tour to operate.
  • For this all-women adventure, you’ll have two women guides on your trip. All hikers and guides on this adventure are women. This adventure is LGBTQ+ friendly!

Hiking in Whitefish can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.

To get to Whitefish, MT, most people fly into Glacier Park International Airport only 15 minutes away from Whitefish. The airport has daily direct flights from most major cities in the US. From there, you can take a taxi or a shuttle service to Whitefish.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be at Whitefish Depot Park. Once you reach the meeting location, you will distribute gear and go over the game plan.

Your meeting location will have safe (and free) parking and a safe place to store your car keys while you are in the backcountry. Meeting time on Friday morning departure date will most likely be around 9 am. Return to your meeting location will depend on the hiking pace of the group but will be no later than 3-4 pm.

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

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