Whether you’re looking to escape into the woods by yourself, or plan a family reunion, Montana’s Whitefish makes the perfect setting for a retreat. Perfect for those who are new to backpacking, this 3-day backpacking adventure will lead us through unspoiled wilderness, to Doris Peak and Jenny Lake. Following a day of hiking, if you’re feeling up to it, your guides will offer stretching, meditation, and journaling every day. Or maybe you’d rather swim in the lake and then warm up next to a campfire—the choice is all yours. With all meals included (and all equipment rentals available as well) and plenty of optional activities to try out, think of this trip as a quick getaway from your everyday life!
Retreat to Montana’s stunning mountains on this backpacking trip in Whitefish, Montana! Over the course of three days, you’ll be immersed in the alpine wilderness around Doris Lake and Doris Peak. If you’re feeling up to it, your guides will offer stretching, meditation, and journaling time every day. Think of these trips as a mindfulness retreat to Montana’s pristine wilderness—and as a chance to reconnect with yourself, to sip on tea by a cozy campfire, and to dip in stunning alpine lakes!
Start walking through conifer woodlands of Montana’s mountains. Go through backpacking basics, from gear to setup to map reading. Once you reach your campsite for the night near the Doris Peak, set up camp and spend the rest of the afternoon however you’d like. Relax at your camp and get to know your hiking friends or go for an optional hike to the peak without your backpack (about 2.5 extra miles with 1,000 ft of elevation gain). Your guides also offer optional guided stretching, journaling, and meditation. After a delicious dinner and a warming fire, you’ll get cozy for the night in your tents with your new tent buddy.
Hiking: 5 miles / 8 km (2 miles to campsite, 3 miles to the peak and back)
Elevation: +1,660 ft/ +506 m
Meals: Dinner
Watch the sun go up with your morning cup of coffee. To kick off your morning, do some guided stretching, after which you’ll have breakfast. Go over how to break down a camp, repack your backpacks, and set off to your new campsite. Once you arrive at your next stop, there’s an option to hike to Jenny Lake (8 miles round trip). Another option is to enjoy your time at the campsite or head on another shorter guided hike—your group can split into two and pick your goals for the day. Once you all regroup at the camp, stretch, journal, and meditate.
Hiking: 3-8 miles / 5-13 km
Elevation: up to 2,270 ft / 690 m, max elevation 7,222 ft/ 2,200 m
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dInner
Rise and shine with more coffee and stretches. Take in your last morning swims and pack up at a leisurely pace to head out. Once back at the cars, you’ll have much deserved cool drinks and say your goodbyes.
Hiking: 2 miles / 3.2 km
Meals: Breakfast
What you get on this adventure:
What’s not included:
No prior multi-day hiking experience is required for backpacking in Whitefish, Montana, but you do need to have a good fitness level. Check out the itinerary for detailed day-to-day distances and elevation gains, but in general, if you can hike for a maximum of 13 km (8 miles) per day and overcome up to 730 m (2,400 ft) of elevation gain a day, you’re good to go!
Your guides will accommodate less fit hikers with more frequent breaks, and you can always choose to spend more time at the camp
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Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
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.
Group sizes and pricing
Backpacking in Whitefish, Montana can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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.
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Deposits
When booking a trip, you can either pay for it in full or reserve your spot with a 50% deposit.
The remaining 50% of the trip price is to be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest.
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