Best of Glacier National Park Travel Guide to Hiking, Backpacking & Exploring (Montana)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

What is the last lesson you learned while traveling? On this trip we learned to always check our camelbacks before we pack them and hold them upside down to make sure they don't leak.

[@daveblosser4658]

Thanks for your Excellent Glacier Video 👍

[@radisson8627]

I always carry two bladders. One that I use and the other as a spare in case it gets punctured or leaks because of wear and tear.

[@stevesalter1138]

Don’t rush when packing. Slow, methodical and double check. My last lesson was last week and a tough one. I packed a 3mm wetsuit instead of a 7mm. I was diving shipwrecks in the Great Lakes. The water temperature was in the mid to upper 40s. Dry suits recommended. I froze my ass off! But it was worth it. Epic dives. By the way, it is almost criminal for me too to not have visited Glacier National Park. I’m on a journey to visit every National Park over the next couple of years. I’m saving Glacier for last. The hikers park. I can’t wait. Another great video Alice. Thanks!

[@ThaneR0248]

I stopped using camel paks or bladders for several reasons. Leaking was one. I have made my own camelpak bottle with straw. It works so much better never leaks, easy to clean , easy to fill, and get back into a stuffed bag. I worked on perfecting it for a long time. i have an internal staw that was designed to retract and expand to fit any size bottle and not lose any water. Been using it for a few years. And love it...

[@2manysigns]

Giving the bears a lot of space really feels right to me as well .

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes it is what everyone should be doing but we know that’s not always the cas e

[@Kznyc]

I went there in 2020 it was so amazing trip. Latterly i enjoyed every moment i have had spent there! Of course i will visit once again

[@daveblosser4658]

Good Morning Alice This my favorite National Park 💓 Rememember the Going to the Sun Road 🌞 Dave

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It’s a great park

[@eddie75935]

it looks like you and your sister really enjoy each other.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Sometimes 😂

[@nathanriggs1125]

THIS is my dream trip. Hopefully next summer.

[@ashleylucas-hemphill3689]

Me and my family were there yesterday! We live in Missoula now, so we drive to GNP a lot! You don't need a reservation to Going to the Sun Road if you go before 6AM or after 3PM. Bc of the rain..We hiked to Sunrift Gorge and Baring Falls and did a boat ride yesterday. There are lots of beautiful hikes around Missoula also.. in Lolo, and Stevensville :) Montana is such a beautiful state. Thank you for sharing your hikes!

[@brianw4068]

Your big joy to watch!! I wish I was there with you. Glacier is my favorite park of all of the parks in the USA.

[@ervinslens]

Simply amazing, these shots are truly incredible! What a production my friend! 🔥

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@johnmagnuson2499]

Great hike, all of it and quite a view at the end too.

[@Kenneth_R]

This is my favorite National Park of all with Yosemite a close second. Glacier just has so much wildlife and the views are amazing. Hiking and camping is super sketchy due to the Grizzlies but totally worth it. No cel signal and very little built structures make it feel so remote. The are also some amazing hikes outside the Park like the Mt Aeneas trail which is stunning and a must do if you are in the area.

[@BackcountryTreks]

Hiking and camping is not super sketchy. You just have to be aware and don’t do stupid shit like have food in your tent, eat close to where you’re gonna sleep, and keep your distance. 😉

[@vampireslayer1989]

Alice, Very timely video. Glacier is part of a ten day Rocky Mt road trip that I'm taking with my Grandson (Grandpa 71 and Grandson 14) in July. I'm so looking forward to spending one on one generational time with him. Thanks!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thats wonderful. I am writing an email right now about traveling with your parents/grandparents and why its so important.

[@maxmillion4216]

Awesome video Alice...This is on my bucket list.

[@Greg_seeking_Calm]

More amazing footage! So beautiful! Love the view from the ranger tower at the end!!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you 🙌🙏

[@paulgoes]

Stunning.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It sure is

[@dianajohnson9131]

I loved the McDonald lodge and the final view! Definitely on my bucket list!

[@wildzenventures]

Amazing scenery! Glacier is a bucket list destination for me! Really enjoyed seeing the amazing landscapes! Cheers

[@stephensmith60]

You have a Special life! What I wouldn’t give to explore all the places you do! You are my eyes! Have fun! 😉👏👍

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I really do and i won’t forget it

[@ThePlacesWhereWeGo]

Thanks for taking us back to Glacier. We experienced of the place you showed two yers ago. A spectacular park. A highlight for us was the Grinnell glacier hike. Cheers!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You’re welcome I wanted to do that but couldn’t get there at this time in the season

[@jayr9957]

Amazing video, reminds me of the trip I took to Glacier about 10 years ago. I've been to 40 national parks so far and to this day, Glacier NP remains my favorite!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I’ve got more NPs on the list this year hopefully I can see them all soon too

[@radisson8627]

I reside a short 90 minute drive from Glacier National Park 🇺🇸 which has a boundary with Waterton National Park 🇨🇦 on the Canadian side. You gotta be there to have a good feel of the place. Even the best pic taken cannot give justice to the area. The Rocky Mountains are majestic. I could see a burnt area from your footage, a major fire happened over here 4-5 years ago and almost half the park suffered from it, some areas are still closed to the public. Thanks for sharing Alice 😎👍🥾🏔

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Oh no about the fires yes there are so many in Canada this year. I’m heading to Vancouver island next week and there’s a few fires there too

[@radisson8627]

You should be fine travelling. The road that leads to Port Renfrew follows the south shoreline, passing through Sooke where I used to live until last year. Too bad I am not there anymore, you could have stopped by for lunch before heading to the trailhead 😢

[@viktor_rosen]

Alice, I want to thank you for an amazing KZbin channel! The atmosphere you create in each video is unique! I am your fan forever!💝💝💝

[@marty17f]

Thanks Alice. I said wow several times to myself watching this video. I will have to hike Glacier Park soon.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Glad to hear it

[@rickseifert2206]

Dear Alice: thank you for this amazing video of Glacier !

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much for watching Rick. I'm glad you liked it

[@FollowThomas]

I'm planning to visit Glacier national park next summer. Thank you for the video. It gave me necessary insight about hiking there. Thanks for the video.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You’re so welcome have a great trip next summer

[@FollowThomas]

@@AliceFordAdventures I stopped overnight and camped in Red Eagle's Campground in East Glacier last summer when traveling through the area but definitely want to get back there.

[@johnnymac8680]

You visit such beautiful locations, Alice. Thank you for sharing your adventures with your admiring public!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You are so very welcome

[@PHM00]

As always, AWESOME!!!!

[@johnmagnuson2499]

Great hike and liked the view at the end, of course.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks John

[@karljacobson8521]

Thanks for sharing your hikes. Glacier NP is our favorite. We had to modify our plans often based upon bear activity. There are so many beautiful hiking trails, rivers, waterfalls. Glad you and your sister enjoyed it.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you Karl yea we had do some modifications also due to weather as you saw. We also wanted to hike to cracker lake but it was too wet so we got red eagle in the lottery instead. It’s a beautiful park

[@dougsfield]

wonderful video. Thanks so much for sharing. We are headed up there next month and this was a great preview!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You’re so welcome Doug have a great trip.

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

Wonderful episode Alice 😊 In July 2014, we got to camp for 2 weeks in Glacier, and explored so many areas of the park. Back then, we just drove in and grabbed a spot. Times have definitely changed. I always wanted to get back and spend some more time on the east side and stay in that beautiful hotel. Great advice and tips for those who plan on getting out there to explore 😊

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much, yes so many more people are discovering nature it’s making it quite difficult to snag an opening but all the more better when you can

[@Kenneth_R]

@@AliceFordAdventures Also as I have found quite a few people reserve and then dont show up.

[@onelovemon1784]

Remember the scene in The Birdcage? How many mothers does Val have? Well, How many Alice Fords are there? How do you do it? You are literally on different continents and countries and extreme locations. The treat of traveling along with your adventures is delightful 🙂

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much One Love have a great night

[@mickeybrumfield764]

The Birdcage movie really resonates with me. Don't know how many Alice Fords there allbut she pretty much always seems to be in a cheerful mood. She seems particularly cheerful, though, when hanging out with her sister.

[@paulwright2335]

Was there fall of 2022 definitely going back hike on

[@AliceFordAdventures]

That’s awesome

[@twagn]

Great video. Made it to Yellowstone a few years ago (driving from Kansas City) but decided not to go to Glacier because of the driving distance and the return home. Wish I went to Glacier anyway. Spectacular!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Well you’ll have to take another trip out that way.

[@Snappy650]

Just discovered your channel, great stuff! You might be the final push to get me out of LA permanently. Either Juneau or Flathead Lake MT. Looking forward to more videos 🙂

[@Packsuperbowl]

Nice video! I was there many years ago, 2005 or so I think. Definitely need to make it back sometime

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You yes I need to go back when more of the park is accessible too

[@robertthieling4708]

Wonderful video Alice❣️ Really beautiful scenery I have to get there🙂

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It sure is

[@yobwoc1000]

Alice, it's unfortunate how many people were impacted by the Canadian fires. God to see.yiu spent time with your sister.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

It really is, last year we had the Pacific NW and now this year the east coast and Canada with the heat dome. It’s a wild and unpredictable weather year everywhere

[@yobwoc1000]

@@AliceFordAdventures my parents live in the great plains region of Texas. The news reported a historical number of tornadoes and rain events this year. Tornadoes are normal, but I don't think weekly events are close to normal you're rights, it's been a wild and weird summer, and it's not even hurricane season.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Here in LA it’s been overcast and cool it’s usually in the 90s by June not that I’m excited for the heat but it’s strange for sure

[@yobwoc1000]

@@AliceFordAdventures one of my students live in Hawaii. During one of our conversations, she mentioned Hawaii expecting an El Nino Summer. I think it's surreal seeing how everything she expected is coming into fruition.

[@jaredsparks818]

Glacier is the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. Planning a trip back there next fall. Great video. My wife loves your tan hat. What is it?

[@waynevertue8481]

Great content !

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@db.mc2]

Thanks Alice 🙂 I learned not to forget the bug spray in the vehicle 😖 Appreciate you, stay safe and take care my friend 🙏

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much you too

[@penultimateh766]

Oh I love Glacier. Watch out for grizzlies and go to one of their astronomy programs...

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you for the suggestion

[@ramiroml]

Brave girls camping in bears area!

[@DarthYAAAWNZ]

You gotta come up to the Canadian side of Glacier and do the Crypt Lake hike!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Would love to do that sometime thanks for the Rec

[@DarthYAAAWNZ]

@@AliceFordAdventures Anytime! I grew up hiking in Waterton. It's a really special place.

[@bobgraham666]

Dam this is a nice area...ill be in west montana in a couple of weeks but i dont think i can get over that way, but the mount brown trail would be awesome by the looks of it

[@AliceFordAdventures]

The Kootenai National Forest by the border of North Idaho has some great hikes with bridges and waterfalls too if you’re going to be in Northwestern Montana

[@bobgraham666]

@@AliceFordAdventures I think i missed the kootenai falls and suspension bridge last time i was in the states, we went to go there , but something happened that i cant remember.Have you done the scotchmans peak hike just over the boarder? i was thinking about doing it but not sure how hard it is...only because i want to see mountain goats...lol

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@bobgraham666 i haven’t done that one, I’ve done a lot of the Idaho side but not a ton of Eastern Montana outside Glacier

[@dino89523]

Just moved to Montana thought your video was helpful. Cool the way you explain everything.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks so much Dean glad you liked it

[@normancarbajal5154]

Keep to the itinerary you’ll get more done 👍…

[@paulpowers1932]

Going to Glacier for the 1st time in mid July 2024. My son wants to do the High Line trail. Wish you were around as we're looking for a hiking guide (hint hint)

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Have a great time. We really wanted to do that trail as well but that area of the park was inaccessible when I was visiting I have heard nothing but great things about it though.

[@paulpowers1932]

@@AliceFordAdventures When did you exactly go? We're revisiting Grand Tetons first July 4th, then again Yellowstone, then Glacier for the 1st time. The wildflowers look pretty. The west is definitely best

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@paulpowers1932 end of June last year basically this week last year

[@ShayanFiroozi1]

Visit the north of Iran and you will be suprised , also beutifual Qeshm and Hormoz islands in the south of Iran nearby the warm waters of Persian Gulf 🤘🤘

[@vleyderman]

Hi. I am a little confused. If the going to the sun road is closed to go all the way across. What do you do? You go half way and then what?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Turned around and then drove around on the highway that goes under the park.

[@vleyderman]

@@AliceFordAdventures so you have to go all the way back and then take the highway?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

@@vleyderman Yes but it takes just as long to go back and go under then it does to drive the GTS road it’s not bad, it’s called Highway 2

[@vleyderman]

@@AliceFordAdventures so it takes two hours to go down the sun road I read somewhere. So if you drive an hour into it and then go back and take the highway it will still only take two hours total? I feel like I’m missing something.

[@justisforalll]

Do the bear bells work? I have one and someone made fun of me for it and said good luck 🤣 I have bear spray too

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yeah the more I ask others the less I think bear bells are needed or useful. You’re better off using your voice.

[@lifeaccordingtotheo9643]

Don't miss out on Waterton Lakes National Park

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I’ll certainly go next time

[@BB-bv6uq]

What date was this?

[@AliceFordAdventures]

June 20 2022

[@PhanOT11]

Nice video! $550/night is too expensive for me. About how much for a family of 4? Are most hotels there that expensive? 😊

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Hotels in the park are that expensive unfortunately but there are options outside the park between $2-300 a night. It’s an expensive place to stay in the summer months. You could also try a place like Wandercamp which is flanking tents and run around $80 a night

[@D-A-1776]

Beautiful place, I wouldn't go unarmed grizzlies can be extremely dangerous and bear spray doesn't always work. I know attacks are rare but better safe than sorry.

[@HikingGrandpa]

Alice, Alice, Alice…those who hike in grizzly country know bear bells are pointless. Might as well be called dinner bells. The human voice and clapping are much better noisemakers than those little bells.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Well I’m not going to sing the entire trail or talk so better than nothing. But I agree they barely make any noise unless you’re shaking them like a tambourine the whole time haha

[@Chenxi_love_music_fairy]

You are cool and beautiful.

[@nathanmorgan3647]

The whole reservation system to let taxpayers into the parks THEY PAY FOR is infuriating when everytime I go, I see thousands upon thousands of Chinese and foreign nationals enjoying OUR PARKS while we have to plead to be let in. F'ing disgusting!

[@danrichardson4623]

Excellent look at Glacier NP, Alice. Always learning from you. I’ll be at Glacier (🚐💨) the first week of July. Feel like I won’t ever want to leave. Thank you for helping me to plan some activities.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Have an amazing time!

[@Snappy650]

Just discovered your channel, great stuff! You might be the final push to get me out of LA permanently. Either Juneau or Flathead Lake MT. Looking forward to more videos 🙂

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thanks for watching im heading to Juneau in a few days but also live in LA

[@HollyGordon-r7h]

Great video. Made it to Yellowstone a few years ago (driving from Kansas City) but decided not to go to Glacier because of the driving distance and the return home. Wish I went to Glacier anyway. Spectacular!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

You’ll have to make a return visit that’s for sure