Witness the North American Indian Days and Hike the Rockies
Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Powwow
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Overview
This active cultural adventure weaves together the story of a people and a place as we witness the annual powwow of the Blackfeet Nation and hike in the grand landscapes they have called home for 10,000 years. With drumming, singing, and spectacular dances, the Blackfeet Powwow blends both the old and new traditions of a proud culture. Trip Leader Melissa Scott has spent significant time on the Blackfeet reservation and gives us an insider's access as we feel the intensity of the celebrations. Afterwards, we hike Rocky Mountain trails in Glacier National Park and savor stunning Montana sunsets. Overnights are in historic national park lodges.
Arrive: Glacier Park International Airport, Montana
Depart: Glacier Park International Airport, Montana
Highlights
- Enjoy Trip Leader Melissa Scott's insider's knowledge, with logistics that help avoid crowds
- Get unique glimpses into Blackfeet culture, both modern and traditional
- Hike in Two Medicine Valley and Many Glacier Valley
- Visit the Museum of the Plains Indian, a hidden gem
- Stay at historic lodges in Glacier National Park
Itinerary
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We'll be immersed into Blackfeet culture at the North American Indian Days Powwow, one of the largest gatherings of US and Canadian tribal members. It's an unforgettable experience to be there, feeling the power of the drumming, hearing the singing, and watching spectacular dancing and horseback relay races. We'll also visit the Museum of the Plains Indians and hike in serene Two Medicine Valley, less visited than other parts of Glacier National Park. Overnights are in the grand Glacier Park Lodge, built in 1913.
The Many Glacier Valley on the eastern side of the park is a hiker's paradise, known for epic trails, aquamarine lakes, and abundant wildlife. We spend the early mornings looking for wildlife and taking in the mountain sunrises, with refreshing afternoon hikes. One afternoon, we cross Swiftcurrent and Josephine, two of the valley's stunning glacial lakes, by historic wooden boat, then head to Glacier's upper reaches for a hike to a stunning teal-blue lake
In St. Mary, Montana, near the eastern entrance of Going to the Sun Road, we hike below the ring of angular granite peaks that encircle 10-mile-long St. Mary Lake. Indian paintbrush and lupine should be in bloom on the hills, and long summer evenings give us a chance to savor sunsets in one of the most beautiful places in the world. On our last day, we set out for the must-do drive over Going to-the-Sun Road to reach the Continental Divide at Logan Pass, with our final overnight at forest-ringed Lake McDonald Lodge on the shores of the park's largest lake. Depart on Day 9.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader Melissa Scott and local guides
- Accommodations in hotels and lodges
- All meals included except 2 dinners as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leader or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Grouse Mountain Lodge
Day 1 (1 night)
Grouse Mountain Lodge is located just outside of the charming little town of Whitefish, gateway to Glacier National Park. Set along a scenic golf course, the lodge offers simple rooms, an onsite bar and restaurant, an outdoor sitting area, a hot tub, an indoor swimming pool, and a coffee bar.
Glacier Park Lodge
Days 2-3 (2 nights)
Situated at the southeast corner of Glacier National Park, Glacier Park Lodge was the first hotel ever built by the Great Northern Railway (in 1913). Inside the grand lobby, massive Douglas fir logs tower above and a fire crackles in the big stone fireplace. Guest rooms are somewhat basic, as is expected in a 100-year-old national park hotel, but the historic lobby and public spaces are stunning and sunset views from the terrace are spectacular. There is no television or air conditioning.
Great Bear Lodge
Days 4-5 (2 nights)
The Great Bear Lodge in the village of St. Mary offers modern rooms with private balconies and exceptional views overlooking Divide Creek. St. Mary itself, situated at the eastern gateway to Glacier National Park, has an unbeatable location with the Going-to-the-Sun Road at its doorstep and the Two Medicine and Many Glacier valleys only a short drive away.
Lake McDonald Lodge
Day 6 (1 night)
Historic Lake McDonald Lodge, built in 1913, is located right inside Glacier National Park, nestled on the shores of the largest lake in the park and just 10 miles from the west entrance. There are 82 guest rooms in the three-story main lodge, whose grand lobby extends to the third floor, replete with a massive fireplace and flagstone floor. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Guest rooms are rustic, yet comfortable, with modest amenities. Televisions, air conditioning, and elevators are not available, and the WiFi signal is spotty, but the lodge has a truly spectacular lakeside location.1/4
Trip Leaders
Melissa Scott
View ProfileWhat the Trip is Like
The trip is Level 3, Moderate, according to our trip grading system. There are various hiking options available each day, according to trail conditions at the time.Please note that your guide may make adjustments to the itinerary and hiking routes, depending on local weather, trail conditions, and availability.
Hikes cover a variety of terrain and are usually on well-marked trails. Terrain will vary from dry, rocky slopes to alpine meadows to marshy paths through dense forest. There may be hikes on uneven surfaces, occasionally over loose scree, and sections of steep ascent or descent.
In May and June, daytime temperatures average in the 60Fs, dropping to the 30Fs at night. In early June, the annual snow removal project on Going-to-the-Sun Road begins. July and August is the peak season for visitors, with daytime temperatures averaging in the 70Fs and 80Fs and nights that can drop into the 40Fs. Glacier's weather is highly variable and can be extreme. Hikers setting out on a warm summer day should still bring along raingear and lots of extra clothing. Dressing in layers is key. September and October are beautiful months to visit if you enjoy fall foliage displays and temperatures are moderate, with days in the 60Fs and cool nights into the 40Fs, but some businesses and stores close after Labor Day and rain is more likely at this time of year.
All our hotels are chosen for their local history and central location. Because some of them are in historic buildings, the rooms may not conform to uniform standards, but we hope you will enjoy them for their charm and local color. Single rooms can be requested, but are not always available, due to the limited space in some of our hotels. If you require a single room, please make the request as early as possible.
Client Testimonials
"The inclusion of the Blackfoot Powwow, the museum visit, the rodeo, and the Blackfoot ranger program presentation made this so much more than a hiking trip!"
Candace S.
Palo Alto, CA
"We came away with such a wonderful feeling about all that Glacier offers and Melissa helped bring all of our experiences to life. We learned so much and she gave us the time to enjoy it all."
Patti M.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA<br />Glacier National Park: Blackfeet Powwow
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
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- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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