Trip Details:

Get out into the Montana backcountry on this guided hike and relaxing packrafting tour! Choose from one of many hikes that follows the magnificent glacial canyons deep in the Bitterroot National Forest. Along the trail, your guide will identify local plants and animals and talk about the natural history of the Bitterroot! An alpine lake waits at our destination, where you’ll inflate your packrafts and hit the water. Take a backpacking-style lunch (plus coffee/tea) provided by your guide before lacing up your boots once more and returning to the trailhead.

Expect a moderate amount of elevation gain, (at least 1000 ft), 6 - 8 miles of hiking, occasional obstacles like fallen trees and creeks to cross along the way. Your feet may get wet!

The weather is tough to predict and conditions will vary from the forecast. Bring warm layers and rain jackets/ponchos!

Your expert guide is Wilderness First Responder Certified, Leave No Trace Certified, and Food-Handler Certified.

Whats' Included:
- Snacks - Local Beef Jerky, Vegan Jerky, Trail Mix, Assorted Dried Fruit, Natural Protein Bars, GoMacro Bars, Lara Bars.
- Backpack, Bear Spray, and Trekking Pole Rentals
- Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
- Local Plant and Animal Identification
- Sciencey Nature Talks
- Silly Guide Jokes
- Freshly Filtered Water from Snowmelt
- Huckleberry Picking - Mid July to Sept
- Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide

Guide Carries:
- 1 or 2 sets of packrafts. Book a private trip to have your guide carry your gear!
- First aid
- Garmin GPS communicator
- Water filtration
- Toiletries kit
- Other hiking necessities

Whats' Not Included:
- Clothing / Hiking Clothing - Synthetic layers are recommended.
- Hiking Shoes
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat (Always bring! Rains daily in the afternoon.)
- Transportation - Transportation services are available! Please contact us to help you get a ride!
- Warm Clothing if forecast is below 80 F - we have backups if you need!

All tours require a two ticket minimum. Solo travelers are welcome to join public groups! If you book a tour with the 2 ticket min, and someone else joins, you will be refunded for the 2nd ticket.