Glacier National Park Chat

Scott, Sorry that's really too bad about your trip. The last day of our backpack there was a big storm blowing in just as we were hiking out. It looked like Boulder Pass was really socked in. We were pretty lucky with the weather. No rain, mostly sunny skies. Our problem was the smoke from the fire...

zozeppelin wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 1:50 pm Sorry to hear Scott. I’ve been seeing the same as we’re starting the 19th.

Be safe!

Best regards,

Scott

The bridge was still up on Sept 1st when we crossed it. Paul, Thanks for the report! However, it has become a moot point. The forecast weather for our itinerary (18th-22nd) was looking to be "interesting" with low temperatures and rain. I've been to Glacier enought to know that weather fo...

I have never seen an ability to pick up backcountry permit earlier than 24 hours before departure. In other works the earliest one has always been able to pick up their permit was first thing in the morning the DAY BEFORE the start of their trip. Ear Mountain, Thanks,,, I must have been confusing t...

I'm trying to figure out if I'm having a Senior Moment or... I thought I had a dim memory that, in the past, one could pick up a Backcountry Permit that was the result of an Advance Reservation up to 48 hours prior to the start of the itinerary. I had always picked it up the day before but I thought...

Received a response this morning from Glacier...

Hi Scott,

We do not yet have a date for removal of the bridge for this year. Last year it was Sept 28, so you should be ok.

Backcountry Permit Rangers
Glacier National Park

So I've got that going for me... which is nice.

Scott

In years past the bridge would still be up for your dates but who knows this year. There is a marked horse ford so you won’t need to scramble up and down the banks at least. The water level should be near its minimum in late September. In years past the date of removal would be posted in the Trail ...

I have a late September Itinerary - GAB,GLH,GLH,GAB (Sep 18-Sep22)...

Something just occured to me... Anyone know when the Belly River Suspension Bridge gets taken down for the season?

Scott

Can someone please put another quarter into the GNP server? zozeppelin, Maybe I'm having a senior moment but, not only is the link (page 6 of this thread) to the Advance Availablility Page not working, I can't find a link to that page anywhere on the Glaciern National Park Website. Have they (Glaci...

You might want to try going to GAB via the Lee Ridge. If you are up for an additional 3.5 miles and a couple of thousand feet of additional elevation gain and loss, this is a spectacular option. Everyone should try it at least once. -Orin Orin, We'll see what happens! If the stars align, I would li...

Looks like about an hour and 15 minute drive from Brownies to Chief Mountain Customs in a perfect world. Scott FYI - In case you were unaware, there's been construction on Rt. 89 between Two Medicine and St. Mary the last couple of years. I don't know if it's continuing this year, but if so, it mig...

paul wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 1:01 pm You might want to try going to GAB via the Lee Ridge. It will add a couple of miles to the hike and be more elevation change but I the scenery is great.

-Paul

Paul,

Seriously consideing this as I haven't done the Lee Ridge Trail.

Best regards,

Scott

I've been awarded: Chief Mountain 9/18 GAB 9/19 GLH 9/20 GLH Chief Mountain Best regards, Scott Excellent! Sue Z, Thanks... I think we've just about got all the logistical puzzle pieces in place. I still need to pull the trigger on airline tickets and will probably do that tomorrow. Lodging and veh...

Fantastic on all fronts! 1 day turn is unprecedented, on a Saturday nonetheless. Now you can start with logistics. zozeppelin, Yes, I was a bit surprised that I heard something yesterday as well. Still, It makes sense that the backcountry office is manned and, I would think, somewhat quiet yet at t...

9/12 GAB from Chief Mountain 9/13 HEL (from GAB or MAN) 9/14 GLH/MOJ 9/15 MOJ (walk-in change 9/14-15 to the same MOL/GLH if possible, could go day trip to Mokawanis + Margaret or Stoney Indian Pass) 9/16 ELF 9/17 Out or POI or 9/16 ELF (from MAN) 9/17 MOJ 9/18 GLF | KOO 9/19 GLH (fix 9/17-9/20 at ...