Episodes
Josh and Sarah welcome Don Scharfe into the studio, the founder and former owner of RMO in Kalispell. Don talks about his early days in the Glacier National Park area and shares some of his thoughts about gear and climbing.
Planning your visit to Glacier National Park, but not sure what to bring or how to prepare? In this episode, Josh and Sarah outline the essential equipment for hiking and also share some of their favorite optional items to make your experience the most comfortable and enjoyable.
St. Mary Valley to Lake McDonald | 20 miles | 3,200’ elevation gain/loss | Strenuous
Lake McDonald area | Moderately strenuous | 7.4 miles round trip | 3,100’ elevation gain
Southern Sector | Moderately strenuous | 10 miles round trip | 3,200’ elevation gain
Josh & Sarah provide a list of enjoyable hikes for families with kids, their favorites in each major area of Glacier National Park, with tips and tricks on how to make the most of your vacation together.
Many Glacier & Logan Pass areas | Moderately Strenuous | 15 miles | 2,300’ elevation gain
Siyeh Bend | Moderately Strenuous | 13 miles | 3,400’ elevation gain
Lake McDonald area | Strenuous | 16 miles round trip | 2,400’ elevation gain and 1,000’ loss
Lake McDonald area | Easy | 2.4 miles round trip | 150’ elevation gain/loss
A continued discussion with Tim and Rachel Manley, detailing how to safely interact with wildlife in and around Glacier National Park, learning about appropriate behavior during encounters and reviewing some favorite stories from their amazing experiences in bear management.
Josh and Sarah host bear management specialists Tim and Rachel Manley, a remarkable couple with extensive experience in and around Glacier National Park, and discuss how to recreate responsibly with these amazing creatures.
Many Glacier | Moderately Strenuous | 10-miles round trip | 2,500’ elevation gain
Apgar area | Moderately Strenuous | 12 miles round trip | 3,400’ elevation gain
A discussion with author and wildlife biologist Jim Williams, digging into his experience researching and establishing wildlife corridors in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park.
A discussion with author and wildlife biologist Jim Williams, digging into his experience researching and establishing wildlife corridors in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park.
Southern Sector | Moderate | 10 miles round trip | 2,300’ elevation gain
Josh and Sarah venture into Canada for a trek through the International Peace Park on a beautiful hike leaving from Waterton townsite, and boasting tremendous views into the northern areas of Glacier National Park the whole way.
Josh and Sarah talk with Anthony Nelson, executive director of the Glacier Institute.
Many Glacier - Moderately Strenuous - 12-mile round trip - 1,500 feet elevation gain
Siyeh Bend - Moderate - 9-mile round trip - 1,700 feet elevation gain
Many Glacier - Moderate - 9-mile round trip - 1,200 feet elevation gain
Two Medicine - Moderately Strenuous - 8-mile round trip - 2,300 feet elevation gain
Cut Bank | Strenuous - 15-mile round trip - 2,700 feet elevation gain
St. Mary Valley - Easy - 4-mile round trip - 300 feet elevation gain
Logan Pass - Easy to Moderate - 3-mile round trip - 600 feet elevation gain
Siyeh Bend - Moderately Strenuous - 11-mile round trip - 2,300 feet elevation gain
Logan Pass - Moderate - 4-mile round trip - 1,600 feet elevation gain
Logan Pass | Moderate - 11.6-mile round trip - 900 feet elevation gain (3,000 feet loss)
Lake McDonald - Strenuous - 13-mile round trip - 3,300 feet elevation gain