Glacier National Park (Event ID: 18883) - Sat, Jul 17 2021

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Glacier National Park (Event ID: 18883)


The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: Glacier National Park   Adventure: Glacier National Park (Event ID: 18883)  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jul 17 2021  12:00 pm >> Sat, Jul 24 2021 6:00 pm
Registration Opens: Mon, Nov 2 2020 7:18 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jan 10 2021 7:18 pm
Event Duration:7 Days 6 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D4: Moderate to Difficult
Distance:50 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Aaron
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Member Cost:$1,401.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:1
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 11 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Join us on a great adventure in Glacier National Park!

Looking forward a fun and safe summer 2021. 

All of our hikes will be led by a professional naturalist and we'll try to explore and learn as much as we can about this hiker's paradise. All of our meals will be provided and the 2 groups will enjoy companionship by the campfire and around camp every morning and evening.

Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent, is a pristine ecosystem of mountains, lakes and the headwaters of streams to the west and east and contains many plant and animal species https://www.nps.gov/glac/index.htm. 

We will have two groups for this adventure:

•             A D6 group that will do 2 D6 hikes, 2 D5 hikes and 1 D4 hike.

•             A D4 group that will do 2 D4 hikes and 3 D3 hikes.

Detailed hike planning will be completed in the winter and will be updated here or emailed to the participants.

Day 1: All travelers should arrive to the Glacier Institute Field Camp between 4:00pm and 5:00pm. Those of us arriving at Glacier International Airport will group together to shuttle to the Glacier Institute. Feel free to travel in advance to acclimate to the altitude. 

Days 2 through 4 and Days 6 and 7: We will be shuttled to an exciting hike location, guided by a professional naturalist who is familiar with the trail and an expert in backcountry group safety.

Day 5: Day 5: This will be a rest day for participants to choose what to do. You may want to go kayaking (extra cost) or just take in the sights of Glacier National Park. Day 8: The trip will end after breakfast. We will gather in groups to shuttle back to the airport.

Trip Difficulty - Please Read Carefully

Hikes will be at elevations of 5,000 to 8,100 feet. All hikers should have AOC experience with hikes of the appropriate difficulty and expect speed of 2-2.5 mph for six to eight hours. Because of the real potential for grizzly bear encounters while hiking in Glacier National Park, it is not safe for people to become separated from the group. Therefore, it is imperative that you are able to maintain the hiking pace and be on time. All hikes will be led by a professional naturalist who is trained in backcountry group safety. Hikes are subject to change depending on trail and road closures.

Logistics

Getting There

We will be staying at the Glacier Institute Field Camp, located just inside the West Entrance to Glacier National Park. The nearest airport is in Kalispell, Montana, about 30 minutes from the Field Camp. Glacier Institute representatives can help find the best time to book your flights. An alternative is to fly into Missoula, about three hours from the park, and rent a car. Southwest Airlines flies into Spokane, Washington, a six hour drive. Once hikers are signed up, we can discuss best options.

Accommodations and Food

We will be staying at the Glacier Institute Field Camp which is rustic but comfortable. The camp is located on a bluff overlooking the Middle Fork of the Flathead River, and includes five sleeping cabins, a community bath house, classroom, library and kitchen. Each sleeping cabin has four or five twin beds, electricity and portable electric heater, but no running water, TV, or phone. A bottom sheet, blanket, and pillow are provided, but bringing a sleeping bag is recommended. The community bath house has flush toilets, sinks, and hot showers. All meals will be provided by the Glacier Institute staff. Breakfast is continental style and dinner is homemade; lunch fixings are provided for each participant to prepare their own lunch to eat on the trail. Vegetarians can be accommodated. Camp is shared with second AOC group. For more information see their website at www.glacierinstitute.org.

How to Sign Up

When signing up, you will be put on the waiting list. Trip leaders may contact you to determine your hiking ability. The TLs reserve the right to consider any registrant’s social and behavioral history within the AOC and to make the final determination as to whether the registrant is an appropriate candidate for this event.

Once you have been moved to the participant list, trip leader will send you information on how to register and pay. You will be asked to register and pay within a specified time frame. If you do not meet the deadline, you will be put back on the waiting list and another participant will be selected.

There will be a pre-trip planning meeting to discuss trip details and answer questions. You can contact Eva or Aaron via email if you have any questions before then.

Airport Shuttle Information

Arrow Shuttle at 406-300-2301 - [arrowshuttletaxi.com (you can reserve in advance)]

Wild Horse Limo at 406-756-2290 – they have given Glacier Institute attendees a discount on transportation

This is a Waiting List Event

When you sign up for this event you will be added to the waiting list. This event will have 12 participants with the two Glacier events will have a total of 20. Please ignore the Maximum group size shown for this event.   

Notes:

A special thanks to Ron Jacobs for allowing us to use his write up and for all the good information he has provided us. 


Required Items to Bring:

daypack
rain gear
hiking boots
synthetic hiking clothing, layers for warm/cold conditions
sleeping bag
(gear list will be provided)   

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

hand soap and hand sanitizer (to make sure you wash your hands frequently)        
hiking poles
sunscreen
camera
gratuities


Notes:

If you wish to avoid the $41 paypal fee, a check (Payable to Atlanta Outdoor Club)  can be sent to the AOC Treasurer arriving at least a week before the due date - check must arrive by January 3rd, 2021. Please email aaron.rae.aoc@gmail.com for additonal details, this would make the event cost  $1360.00 if you pay this way. 

Note: There is a minimum of 18 people required for this event to proceed. If we do not meet this, then the event will be cancelled.


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$1,401.00/Person
Cost Includes:

The trip fee includes:

  • Rustic and comfortable shared lodging on bluff overlooking Wild and Scenic Middle Fork River
  • Six outings led by professional naturalist guides trained in wilderness first aid and bear safety
  • Twenty-one meals. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day with coffee, snacks, appetizers, and desserts included. Vegetarian options available
  • Two evening lectures
  • All transportation to and from trailheads

 

Not included:

  • Airfare
  • rental car if not flying into Kalispell
  • transportation to/from the airport
  • Park entrance fees. Passes can be purchased online ahead of time at: https://www.yourpassnow.com/ParkPass/park/glac
  • gratuities
  • Alternatively, if you have an America the Beautiful Pass or another interagency pass you may use that. 
Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sun, Jan 10 2021.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Full payment is due at the time you are provided the registration link.

The cancellation policy is listed on the registration website: cancellations before subcontractor payment (Jan 10th) receive full refund less a $41 paypal fee (if you used Paypal) and $25 AOC fee regardless if Paypal is used or now. If there are hikers on the waiting list, we may be able to make a substitution. You may want to consider accident and travel insurance.

Glacier Institute will not provide a full reimbursement if they have to close the park due to COVID or other circumstances. They'll just roll it over to next year.