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All-Women Backpacking Tours in Whitefish, Montana
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  • Escape to Montana’s stunning mountains on this all-women’s backpacking trip—perfect for anyone ready for a rewarding challenge. While this is a bit more difficult than the beginner option, this is still open to first-time backpackers and those wanting to spend the night in the wilderness! In just three days, we’ll explore Upper Holland, Sapphire, and Necklace Lakes, surrounded by stunning alpine beauty. If you’re feeling up to it, your guides will offer stretching, meditation, and journaling time every day. As you’ll have all meals included and plenty of optional activities to try out, you can relax and look at this trip as a quick getaway from your everyday life!

    • Meet your guides at the meetup location in Whitefish, Montana, where we’ll go over gear, food, and how to properly pack your backpack. From there, we’ll drive to the Holland Lake trailhead and begin our hike through thick forest, waterfalls, and open views as you climb steadily toward your camp near Upper Holland Lake.

      Along the way, we’ll learn backpacking basics—from gear use and navigation to how to set up camp. Once at our lake-side site (what we call the honeymoon spot), we’ll unwind with a dip in the alpine water, lounge in the sun, or connect with your hiking companions. Your guides offer optional guided stretching, journaling, and meditation to help you settle into your new mountain rhythm. After a hearty dinner and a (fire-ban-permitting) cozy fire, we’ll drift off under the stars—either solo or with your tent buddy.

      Hiking: 6.3 miles (10.1 km)
      Elevation gain: +2,339 ft (713 m)
      Meals: Lunch, snacks, dinner

      All-women backpacking. swimming in lake, Montana

    • Wake up to mountain air, coffee & tea, and a gentle morning stretch with your group. After breakfast, we’ll pack light daypacks for a beautiful loop to Sapphire and Necklace Lakes—tucked even deeper in the mountains. First, we’ll hike 2 miles (1,000 ft gain) to the striking blue Sapphire Lakes. After a snack or a swim, we’ll continue 2.5 miles (661 ft gain) to the Necklace Lakes—known for its peaceful alpine meadows and chain of clear glacial lakes. Take a long break, soak your feet (or more!), and enjoy the peace and serenity. 

      This day hike totals 9 miles round-trip with approximately 1,661 ft of elevation gain. After our adventure, we’ll return to basecamp for dinner, fire (if allowed), and another chance to unwind with stretching, conversation, or lakeside relaxation.

      Hiking: 9 miles (14.5 km)
      Elevation gain: +1,661 ft (506 m)
      Max elevation: ~7,500 ft (2,286 m)
      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner

      Happy women in Montana

    • Enjoy your final morning with coffee by the lake and a quiet moment to soak it all in. Take a refreshing swim if you’d like before packing up camp at a relaxed pace. Then, we’ll hike the familiar 6.5 miles back down to the trailhead. Once at the van, cold drinks and salty snacks await! Guides will shuttle us back to the meetup point in Whitefish, where our cars or rides will be waiting.

      Hiking: 6.5 miles (10.5 km)
      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, snacks

      View of Montana wilderness and alpine lakes.

    • This itinerary is flexible and will be adapted based on group pace and ability. Please note that weather conditions and fire bans may impact the route or limit campfires. In the backcountry, adaptability is key—your guides are trained to make the safest and most rewarding decisions for the group.

    • 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.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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