Dynamic Outdoors National Park Series by St. Clare
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: HIKING & CAMPING
Wednesday, June 13  - Tuesday, June 19                                  ** New Trip **

Activities:

- 5 Days of  Guided Hiking and Camping (Tents) and/ or Log Cabins
- Visit 5 of Glacier National Park's most feted destinations
- Cross the park, east to west, taking the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road
- Revel in the pristine, glacial landscape of America’s  Wild Wild West
- Kayaking / Mountain Biking / Horseback-Trail Riding available
- Northern Lights,  Black Bears and Grizzly Bears, Coyotes

Questions / RSVP: igorbass@dointernational.com

General Itinerary:

Wednesday, June 13: Fly from Newark to Great Falls, Montana.
Arrive Montana early afternoon. Transfer by van or SUV to Two Medicine, GNP.

Thursday, June 14: The Dawson-Pitamakin Loop
Decamp from Two Medicine and set off for the first of several heart pounding day hikes!

Friday, June 15: Red Eagle Lake Hike
15 mile, low elevation hike. Red Eagle Mountain looms ahead.

Saturday, June 16: Hiking, Kayaking, Trail Riding: Many Glacier
Decamp from St Mary and move up to Many Glacier for a day of whatever takes your fancy!

Sunday, June 17: Hiking, Kayaking, Trail Riding: Many Glacier
A second day to explore this great location - a multitude of hiking options are available to us from here. 
In the late afternoon we take the Going-to-the-Sun road, towards Lake McDonald.

Monday, June 18: Lake McDonald
We all awake refreshed, and showered, having all spent the night at the Lake McDonald Lodge.
One last heart pounding hike before we head home.

Tuesday, June 19: Return to Great Falls, and then to Newark.
Flight departs Great Falls in the early afternoon.

Included:

- ALL Air and Ground Transportation
- ALL Gear and Luggage will be move by the vans from camp to camp
- Van support at ALL times: in case of emergency or otherwise...
- Camping: Tents provided (or bring your own) - 2 people per tent
- Alternate Accommodations: Log Cabins/ Lodges supplemental
- 6 Breakfasts prepared plus some snacks/ power bars supplied
- Park Entrance Fees

Pricing:

$1,095 - make deposit by March 31
$1,145 - make deposit by April 20
$1,195 - make deposit by May 15

Please note: only $500 deposit needed to hold your spot; however, we have only 15 spots available

Accommodations:

Basic: Camping/ Tents: ALL but 1 night in tents: pricing as above
Upgrade: Lodge Cabin Upgrade: $100 supplemental: ALL but 2 nights in Cabins
(2 nights will be spent in tents)

Meals: Lunch/ Dinner: Eateries, Cafeterias, Lodges, and BBQ's - depending on camp location

Questions / RSVP: igorbass@dointernational.com

Detailed Itinerary:

Wednesday, June 13:
8.00 am: Fly from Newark to Great Falls, Montana.
1.00 pm: Arrive in Montana; then set off by road to East Glacier, our gateway into Glacier National Park (GNP).
We set up camp (tents) for the night at Two Medicine Camp Ground, with great views of bears foraging on Rising Wolf Mountain.
Camping (Tents available only)

Thursday, June 14: Day Hike, Dawson-Pitamakin Loop (18miles)
After decamping, and a steaming hot cup of coffee, we set off full throttle on this 18 mile trail.
7-9hrs of stunning vistas, Steady ascents and knee pounding descents!!  
Set up camp - cabins, overnight in St Mary.
Camping (Tents) and/ or Log Cabins

Friday, June 15: Day Hike, Red Eagle Lake Hike
After following an old road for 1 mile, the trail climbs gently through wildflower meadows.
Red Eagle Mountain looms ahead, and grand views up valley to Going-to-the-Sun Mountain unfold. 
Overnight in St Mary: Camping (Tents) and/ or Log Cabins

Saturday, June 16: Kayaking, Trail Riding: Many Glacier
Today we move to the feted Many Glacier, where we can spend the day in smaller groups. 
Those who want to take it easy, can.  Those who want to keep hiking and keep hiking. 
This is a truly magnificent location.  We will spent 1 night and 2 days here.
Camping (Tents) and/ or Motel

Sunday, June 17: Day Hike, Kayaking, Trail Riding: Many Glacier
After decamping, a second day to explore this great location presents itself - a multitude of hiking options are available to us from here
In the late afternoon we take the Going-to-the-Sun road, towards Lake McDonald
Lodge Cabin accommodations for all

Monday, June 18: Day Hike, Lake McDonald
We all awake refreshed, and showered, having all spent the night at the Lake McDonald Lodge. 
One last heart pounding hike before we head home. 
At day’s end we will drive through to West Glacier to set up camp for the last night in GNP
Camping (Tents available only)

Tuesday, June 19: Return to Great Falls, and then to Newark.
After breakfast, we'll leave the park on route to the airport.
2.00 pm: Flight departs Great Falls in the early afternoon.
10.22 pm: Arrive back in Newark - on Tuesday, June 19

Supplemental Information:

Basic Hiking Gear / Outfit:
- Good !! Hiking Boots...
- Recommended "layering":   fleece jacket for warmth
- Light wind breaker, soft shell jacket to wear over fleece in the morning and at night and if it should rain !!
- Pants that can be "zipped" into shorts and vice versa....   EMS has them !!     (great for hiking)
- Rain pants, super light, soft shell pants to wear over regular pants / shorts
- Sleeping bag and sleeping mat

Air Service Provided by KLM/ North West Airlines:
Wed. Jun. 13 - NW1079 L - EWR - MSP - 8.00 am - 10.10 am
Wed. Jun. 13 - NW0708 L - MSP - GTF - 11.20 am - 12.59 pm

Tue. Jun. 19 - NW0708 L - GTF - MSP - 2.00 pm - 5.19 pm
Tue. Jun. 19 - NW1088 L - MSP - EWR - 6.40 pm - 10.22 pm

Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel before March 31, you would receive full refund minus $200
If you cancel before April 20, you would receive 75% refund
If you cancel before May 1, you would receive 50% refund
If you cancel before May 13, you would receive 25% refund
After May 13, there won't be a refund possible unless we can replace you...

Visiting Hikers:** **
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