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Embark on an epic five-day backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. Explore two scenic alpine lakes and take a stroll among the summits with seasoned local guides. Off the trails, enjoy swimming, stretching, meditations, and campfire evenings with your new-found friends.
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Meet your guide in Whitefish on Monday at 8 am, and head out to start your hike. Along your journey, you’ll take plenty of snack, water, and swim breaks, and learn fun facts about the Montana wilderness from your guides. Once you reach the campsite, you get to do some more snacking, swimming, and relaxation with optional guided stretching, journaling, and meditation sessions. After dinner by the campfire, retreat to the tents with your roommate for the week.
Hiking distance: 5.4 miles/ 8.7 km
Elevation gain: 2,862 ft/ 872 m -
Have your morning coffee or tea with views of the sun rising over the mountains and onto Bond lake. After some guided stretching, you’ll discuss the journey, learn how to properly break camp, repack your backpacks, and head for the next campsite. Reach a site near a beautiful alpine lake, set up camp, and get immersed in the scenery.
Hiking distance: 7.9 miles/ 12.7 km
Elevation gain: 1,853 ft/ 565 m -
Ten miles or zero—today you get to choose your hiking distance! If you want to rest by the lake, read a book, and recharge your batteries, feel free to do so. If not, there are plenty of scenic trails with amazing views in the area you can tackle without your heavy pack.
Hiking distance: Up to 10 miles roundtrip
Elevation gain: Depends on the trail -
Wake up at your base camp on top of the mountain. Enjoy some meditation and stretching before starting your trek back to Whitefish. Take in the soaring vistas from the opposite direction before reaching the final lake campsite of the trip.
Hiking distance: 8.8 miles/ 14.2 km
Elevation gain/loss: -2,492 ft/760 m, +1,000 ft/304 m -
Take advantage of your last chance for morning swims and sunrise stretching. After you pack up, head to the cars to enjoy some much-deserved cold drinks and reminisce on this epic adventure.
Hiking distance:4.5 miles/ 7.3 km
Elevation loss: -2,158 ft/ 658 m
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