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Alpine Lake Float and Guided Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains
Montana, USA
$175.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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!)
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!)
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Alpine Float Tour (up to 6)
Fred Burr Reservior: Easy, but long hike 9 mi total, out + back, 1000 ft of elevation gain. About 2.5 hr each way.
Fred Burr Reservior: Easy, but long hike 9 mi total, out + back, 1000 ft of elevation gain. About 2.5 hr each way.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Trekking Pole Rentals
- Huckleberry Picking - Mid July to Sept
- 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
- Backpack Rentals
- The unforgettable experience of floating on a calm alpine lake all to yourself!
- Packraft Rentals (4 per group limited by FS)
- 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.
- 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
The dirt forest road can be rough and dusty! Please drive carefully and slowly!
Please contact us for other trail options!!!!
Return details
The dirt forest road 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!
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!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Alpine Lake Float and Guided Hike in the Bitterroot Mountains
Montana, USA
$175.00
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!