Hike and Packraft: Bitterroot National Forest

Overview

The Bitterroot National Forest is an incredibly beautiful and rugged place with amazing mountains and deep glacial canyons. The trails are not always well maintained, and often times seasonal creeks will deter folks who aren't used to water crossings. You'll be glad you brought a guide along!

The hike and packraft float is an experience unique to Bitterroot Backpacking. You will not find any other guide or company providing this service! (And if you do, they probably found the idea here!)

City: Montana

Sun 22 Dec

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Starting at $167.00

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Sun 22 Dec

Starting at $167.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bearspray

Backpacking-style lunch of Patagonia Provisions and/or Mountain House Meals

Guide carries GPS Communicator, First Aid Kit

Trekking Poles

One packraft, paddle, life vest per adult.

Backpacks

Lara Bars, Shar Trail Mix, and Beef (or Vegan) Jerkey

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Anyone in general good health can complete one of these trips. Please inquire before booking!
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (27)

owkooy

Oct 2022

*The Trip* Luke, the owner, took me on a solo guide trip on a 4 day trip in the mountains of bitterroot region. It was the last week before the end of the season so we had to be prepared for any kind of weather scenario. Luckily Mother Nature was kind and gave a perfect weather conditions being in the 70s in afternoon and low 40s at night (roughly between 5 - 20 Celsius). This made our hiking trip fantastic and full of sun! Our initial plan to hike around Ranger Peak and explore the big rock creek canyon was unavailable due to some remaining wild fire. Luke and his extensive knowledge however meant he always has back-up plans at the ready. His vast knowledge of the region and amount of trips at the ready meant we just diverted to one of the other beautiful spots that Bitterroot region has to offer! Luke is well-prepared and super knowledgeable of the paths we took and the area we were exploring. At the meeting point Luke had all the camp/backpacking gear ready to go and made sure I felt comfortable with what we were using for the days I was with him. As someone who does not regularly go camping and had never been backpacking, Luke was a true guide. He is honestly well prepared. And has backup plans at the ready for when the hike didn’t go according to plan. Luke is always calm, professional and ready to do whatever was necessary. Together we pushed my boundaries in bushwhacking hiking and reached the top of the canyon having amazing views and a rewarding sense of accomplishment! The smile on Luke his face when we made it is a price by itself, haha! *Preparation* Being from The Netherlands, Europe, I had to plan a bit further ahead than average. Luke was easy going and had everything set out for me using clear lists of stuff to bring, and where I forgot a thing or 2, he always had an alternative at the ready. In my case set of gloves and warm hat and a head-light for those dark moments in the tent. Easy to forget! haha. Having a videocall during the preparation phase was a great way to get to know one another and allowed me to ask specific questions that were important for me. Luke was an amazing guide for our entire experience! He made sure we all had a great time on our trip. You can tell how much he truly loves what he does. If you aren’t familiar with the Montana area and all it has to offer, make sure to book a trip with Luke! He will make sure you get to see and experience some genuinely amazing places while you’re there! In short: Luke is able to provide you a superb experience and gives you an unforgettable trip!

natalyabalal

Oct 2022

This amazing trip with our guide Luke checked off all the boxes for our group. We had a group of 5 with varying ranges of hiking experience and Luke tailored our hikes and excursions perfectly so that we'd all get the most out of our time in Montana! All the expenses for the trip came back to us tenfold in high-quality and tasty meals/snacks, camping gear, and many other items that we wouldn't have even considered packing. He was prepared for anything! We did a total of three breathtaking hikes with Luke and in that time he kept us calm during some precarious situations including a rolled ankle halfway through a 10-mile hike, a family of goats running in front of our car, a bat hitting a windshield,

susanmA3090IJ

Oct 2022

Luke was such an easy going and accomodating tour guide, he talked about thr local flowers and was a wealth of knowledge. A very exciting trip