My son and I are trying to plan a backcountry hike starting at Kintla or Bowman on July 28 and exiting either Chief Mountain or at Many Glacier 6 days later. One unique opportunity that we are trying to seize upon is that we will have other family members in the area that will be able to transport us to Kintla and from Chief Mountain/Many Glaicer.
How plausible is that itinerary at the end of July? I've been reading elsewhere that many times campgrounds near the Brown and Boulder Passes don't open until the first week in August.
Just wondering if we need to radically rethink our plans.