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Guided Alpine Lake Float and Hike - Northern Bitterroot Mountains

Location Montana, USA
$189
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Bitterroot National Forest features stunning mountains and deep glacial canyons, making it an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. This unique hike and packraft float offers an unforgettable adventure not found with any other guide or company.

  • 🏞️ Small group tour with a maximum of 8 participants for a more personalized experience.
  • ⏳ Total duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes, including a guided 8-mile hike with a 1000 ft elevation gain.
  • 🧑‍🏫 Expert human tour guide fluent in English, ensuring you receive valuable insights throughout your journey.
  • 🚣‍♂️ Paddle around a high elevation backcountry lake in inflatable packrafts while enjoying breathtaking scenery.
  • 🥡 Backpacker-style lunch includes options like Pad Thai, Pasta Primavera, or Beef Stroganoff, prepared by your guide.
  • 🎒 Essential gear included: rentals for packrafts, backpacks, trekking poles, bear spray, and safety equipment.
  • 🥤 Enjoy freshly filtered snowmelt water, crisp and refreshing, provided by your guide during breaks.
  • 🍫 Snack bag filled with Shar Trail Mix, Beef and Vegan Jerky, Lara Bars, and more to keep your energy up.
  • 🗺️ Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide ensures safety and environmental awareness.
  • 🚐 Transportation services available upon request to help you reach the starting point with ease.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Small Group Tour (up to 8)
Fred Burr Reservior: 6-7 hrs total. Longer hike, but not strenuous.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Huckleberry Picking - Mid July to Sept
  • Backpack Rentals
  • Other snacks included like fruit leather, various granola and protein bars, and chocolate! Ask about smoked mussels if you're a seafood fan!
  • Guide carries GPS Communicator, First Aid Kit
  • Wilderness First Responder and Leave No Trace Certified Guide
  • Please bring your own bottle! We will provide water if you need it! We will also filter fresh snowmelt into any bottles!
  • Hilarious Guide Jokes
  • The unforgettable experience of floating on a calm alpine lake all to yourself!
  • Trekking Pole Rentals
  • Freshly Filtered Snowmelt! - Its better tasting than bottled water!
  • Local Plant and Animal Identification
  • Backpacking-style lunch of Jerkey, Nuts and Dried Fruits, and other yummy foods! We can accomodate for most food restrictions too.
  • Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
  • Sciency Nature Talks
  • Warm Clothing if forecast is chilly - we have backups if you need!
  • Transportation - Transportation services are available! Please contact us to help you get a ride!
  • Bathing Suit - Recommended for July - Aug
  • Fly Rod (rent one from a local outfitter or bring your own!)
  • Raincoat (always bring just in case of emergency)
  • Hiking Shoes (closed toe shoes is a must!)
  • Sunscreen
  • Clothing / Hiking Clothing

Meeting point
Most of the drive here is on solid paved roads but the last 2 mi are on dirt forest road which can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully and slowly! Please contact us for other trail options!!!!
Return details
Most of the drive here is on solid paved roads but the last 2 mi are on dirt forest road which can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully and slowly! Please contact us for other trail options!!!!

We are expanding in 2025! Please inquire if you see a date already booked and would like to book your own tour for that day!

Embark on a 8 mile, (4 mile each way, 1000 ft of elevation gain) guided day hike up a glacially scoured canyon of the Bitterroot National Forest to a high elevation backcountry lake. At the lake, you'll paddle around in inflatable packrafts as you take in the incredible scenery. While you paddle, your guide will prepare a backpacker-style lunch of Pad Thai, Pasta Primavera, or Beef Stroganoff. Once you return to land, you'll learn a bit about learn about cooking in the backcountry without leaving a trace. Then, you'll pack up and head back to the trailhead the same way you hiked up.

Packrafts, backpacks, trekking poles, bear spray, and safety equipment rentals are included in the price. One packraft setup (packraft, paddle, life vest) for each adult or youth ticket. Your guide carries two packraft setups and the rest are carried by other adults.

Shar Trail Mix, Beef and Vegan Jerky, and Lara Bars are given to you in your snack bag!

Your guide will also carry a water filter, so you can sip on some crisp, cool mountain creek water during your breaks!

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • 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!
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Guided Alpine Lake Float and Hike - Northern Bitterroot Mountains

    Location Montana, USA
    $189
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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