Glacier Snowshoe Tour

Highlights

Description

Step into Glacier National Park’s winter magic on a full-day snowshoeing adventure with Glacier Adventure Guides. Led by experienced winter naturalists, you’ll explore cedar forests, mountain valleys, and frozen waterfalls blanketed in snow. The soft rhythm of your steps and the winter silence make for a peaceful yet invigorating experience. Along the way, your guide points out animal tracks and shares stories of Glacier’s history and winter ecology. Midday brings a stop at the shore of Lake McDonald—one of Montana’s most photogenic winter settings—for photos, hot drinks, and a chance to simply take in the vast beauty before continuing to high viewpoints along the Continental Divide. Whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced snowshoer, this tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, tranquility, and shared joy in one of America’s most stunning winter landscapes.

Itinerary

9:00 AM — Meet guides and gear up at Columbia Falls base
9:30 AM — Transfer to Glacier National Park trailhead
10:00 AM — Begin snowshoe trek through cedar forests
11:30 AM — Stop at frozen lake for photos and hot drinks
12:30 PM — Lunch break in snowy meadow
1:30 PM — Continue to scenic overlooks and mountain views
3:00 PM — Group photo at Continental Divide
4:00 PM — Return to trailhead, conclude tour

Price & Availability

Individual $400 (solo). Group of 2+ $225 per person. Groups of 8+ $162 per person. Includes guide, gear, and interpretation. Tours run Dec–Mar, 9 AM–4 PM.

Food & Drink

Guests bring their own lunch, snacks, and water. Hot drinks recommended.

Instructions

Meet at Glacier Adventure Guides office, 24 7th Street West, Columbia Falls. Arrive 30 minutes prior.

Restrictions

All ages welcome. Easy to moderate difficulty. Snow dependent. Not wheelchair accessible.

Transportation

Transportation available from Columbia Falls or self-drive to trailhead.