Hints and Tips:

While planning our trip here are some things I learned. Your experience my differ under different circumstances, so take these for what they are worth.

  1. Getting an exact route, with exact camps for exact dates is EXTREMELY difficult. A little flexibility goes a long way. If you can, I would suggest figuring out the camps you want, then let Glacier determine the dates. Also, allow them to substitute camps for you if the ones you want aren't available............. but beware, they allow themselves a lot of liberty. One of my failed iternaries was assigned a day lay over at the same camp, something I really didn't want to do.

  2. The earliest submission date for a reserved route is April 15. Don't be late. Download the reservation form from Glaciers Website, and be ready to send it in at the earliest possible time.

  3. If you are going to walk in a request a route, do your homework. Know the trails and camps well so you won't be relying solely on the ranger for help. The rangers will thank you.

  4. Above all else, have fun. Planning the trip can be almost as exciting as the trip itself. I found getting know the areas you're going to be in to be a very exhilirating experience.

 

Information Sources:

Here are the sources I used to plan our trip. One of the most frustrating things I discovered while planning this trip was a lack of information about Glacier from other hikers who had experienced the park. Hopefully my site can give you a push in the right direction as you attempt to plan your trip. The following sources were an immense help.

 

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