Glacier National Park 2024 Everything you Need to Know - Including Itinerary

[@jymnmeier3527]

For those who want to visit Glacier, please use these videos to plan your trip. I am visually disabled and used these videos to plan a flawless trip. We have now visited 27 of the big National Parks. Glacier is our #1. Thank you for making these videos. You are a treasure to those of us working to make a trip magical. Much love to you my friend

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for the kind words, the comment for subscribing and especially for the endorsement!!! I'll pin it to the top.

[@jymnmeier3527]

@@TheWestisBig You deserve a lot of gratitude :) We are heading to Zion, the Grand Canyon, and Monument Valley in March and of course, using your videos to help guide us

[@TheWestisBig]

Thank you! its nice to hear the work is appreciated

[@t.matthewthompson8631]

Your content is great! Love your GNP series 🙏🏻 legend!

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks so much! and thanks for commenting and subscribing- it really helps keep this thing going

[@dangina2680]

Stumbled on your video while planning a trip to Glacier national Park. Your video is awesome. I haven’t seen one before but I like that you’re no nonsense right to the point not a lot of jibber jabber and hoopla, just the facts. I like the way you explain it very well but simple. kudos thank you for informative videos.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for the kind comment. I work hard on all the videos. FYI- if you're going to the park you should watch my Glacier: the hiker's national park video its the best guide to the park on youtube. Skip the parts in the What you need to know.

[@Bleuhefner]

My man! Thank you for the yearly update

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for commenting. I put a lot of work into them.

[@linnjensen7469]

Excellent opinion on the government regulations for filming I agree 100 per cent

[@danielm3192]

I took your advice last summer, and my friends and I stopped on the Highline trail at the lunch spot. Great place for lunch, and then we turned back around to Logan Pass where we parked. We also did the hike to the Hidden Lake overlook. Great day of hiking! A few other hikes that week as well, including to Iceberg Lake. It’s my favorite park as well.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks great! I secretly hope My "Lunch Spot" becomes the name of that spot. Its one of my favorite in the park. BTW- The Park is considering making the highline a one way trail- maybe they don't like people going to the Lunch Spot and turning around. Thanks for subscribing- it really helps to keep this thing going.

[@TheRonans5]

Thank you! Loved your video of Glacier! We're heading out in mid Sept. Look forward to many wonderful sights and experiences!

[@TheWestisBig]

Since you’re going consider watching my other Glacier videos- the 2 ish hr one is used by park employees for new hire orientation- it’s comprehensive. Skip the parts you’ve seen in this one.

[@LauraAurigemma]

Beautifully made video. Very helpful for our upcoming trip

[@MarkH163]

Great video, Steve! Awesome that you had footage over the years before the recent national park restrictions. Hopefully, that will change.

[@TheWestisBig]

I still can't do the duck walk (stedi-cam walk) as well as you-

[@MarkH163]

@@TheWestisBig Thanks! Your footage is excellent, especially like the time lapses, very cool!

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks! I try to shoot a TL every sunrise or sunset- often with multiple cameras because you never know what can happen. I had to use the panning TL of Many Glacier even though a bug decided to hang out on the lens during the shot. The other cameras were shooting statics

[@ellencompton9467]

Thank you for an excellent video! You've done an exceptional job in explaining and giving tips in exploring the park!

[@TheWestisBig]

The for commenting and recognizing the hard work.

[@linnjensen7469]

Excellent up to date presentation thank you I live about 30 minutes from the east side on the Canadian side

[@TheWestisBig]

Glad you enjoyed it. How are things in Banff? I've been there a few times buts its been 15 years. Is it getting over crowded like US parks?

[@paisleyjanedixonJr]

Great video! I also like staying at Mini Goldens in Hungry Horse. Nice remodel!!

[@Chino_drift]

Thank you for helping us on our trip to glacier

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for letting me know. Its nice to hear the work is appreciated. Since your going you may benefit by watching my Sun Road, Hiking and lodging videos. They're on my channel.

[@judykammerer]

My husband and I will be visiting Glacier NP late August 2025 (just got 4 days reservations in 3 park hotels 🙂) and loved all the information you crammed into your 37-minute video ... many thanks! It will be my retirement celebration trip. I'll be 73 and my husband 74, and I have a bad foot, so would like to know more easy hikes, beyond the 2 you mentioned (Trail of the Cedars and St. Mary Falls). We'll be staying at Rising Sun Motor Inn 2 nights, Many Glacier 1 night, and Lake McDonald 1 night. Thank you!

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks and congrats. I suggest subscribing and watching my Even longer Glacier videos that talk about hiking in glacier. this one is a good place to start- skip the parts you’ve seen. Glacier: The Hiker's National Park - the most comprehensive guide on the park on KZbin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTXn6qdnZuZis0 this one is just about the trails “50 Best trails in National Park “ and Lodging kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqjXl6iIo6-GrrM

[@dawnwolfe6541]

Great info and excellent videos! Thank you.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for the comment and subscribing. Its nice to hear the work is appreciated.

[@CoryTheRaven]

I live in Calgary... Yes, having Waterton-Glacier practically in your backyard is VERY nice! We actually had to decide to NOT go to Glacier this year because we've done it the last two. Waterton is still just a day trip for us though 🙂 Incidentally, my favourite hike in Waterton is the Bear's Hump. It's the promontory overlooking the Prince of Wales Hotel... Wonderful view of the entire valley, while still having some peaks rising above you.

[@TheWestisBig]

Hello again and thanks for commenting. Do you stop at Head smashed in on the way down? Thanks for the hiking tip. I hoping to make it to Calgary and the Canadian Rockies as well as get down to glacier and Waterton this year.

[@Lam-ll1lh]

Excellent video!! I really enjoyed it!❤

[@TheWestisBig]

Thank you so much!

[@greg-vj6qy]

52 minutes ago Not sure what you look like, but I always picture Tom Hanks because you sound like him to me. Always a good video. We went here last year and are going again this summer for 12 days total at various campsites. On the subject of video fees, there is an updated fee schedule showing a zero cost for 1-2 persons with tripod and camera at National parks. I could not find if GNP tacks on a usage fee, that was difficult to locate as each park can make up there own beyond the permit fee. I feel like videos like yours should be exempt, but how they would determine that I don't know. I do enjoy scene stealing when I see a tik tocker, an influencer or another of the growing group of unproductives. As far as the thin walls of the lodges, no one wants to hear old people rummaging in the sock drawer either

[@TheWestisBig]

thanks

[@pattiobrien8616]

We are planning a trip in July, this video was really helpful!

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for commenting. Fyi there are very comprehensive GNP guides on the channel too

[@mitchschwenk1788]

Thanks for the videos! These are great.

[@TheWestisBig]

Glad you like them! I assume you've watched my 2 hr GNP video- if you''re going it will help a lot. If you're a hiker my 50 hikes in Glacier is a great resource

[@thaiger10400]

We watched several videos of yours! Had a great trip 2023 and will be back 2025

[@TheWestisBig]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@susanbiasella-hohs6706]

amazing content and practical recommendations!

[@TheWestisBig]

Thank you for recognizing the hard work. I have a feeling you'll enjoy my longer guide to the park. skip past things you've already seen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmTXn6qdnZuZis0

[@claribelhernandez7948]

Great video! Thanks

[@TheWestisBig]

Glad you liked it!

[@nomoreblahblah]

Excellent video. I subscribed and liked it. I'll check out the rest of your catalog of videos. Most likely share to a few friends and family, Thank you for the effort that you put in during filming and editing.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks! Its very nice to hear the work is apreciated

[@PSU2024]

I am going this year June 22-28. Was already told vehicle registrations sold out but can get purchase them day before. I hope I get them.

[@annstillwell730]

Just go early before the timed entry starts you'll want to anyway to get parking at the logans pass which filled up before 7am when I was there. You can also just book an activity. McDonald lodge place to stay was the best. Many Glacier way the prettiest.

[@davebybee1519]

Wow great video thank you so much

[@TheWestisBig]

You are so welcome. and thanks for letting me know.

[@craigdavis5144]

Your dedicstion and work does not go unnoticed. Thanks for your videos. Am I correct in assuming that in the summer season, one can enter the westside of the park without a vehicle reservation pass and drive the going to the sun road as long as they come in the park before 6am?

[@TheWestisBig]

Correct. be aware there will be a line of cars before 6am. be early

[@prince_minikid]

@@TheWestisBig Like how early should we arrive at the West Entrance if we do not have any reservations at all? Arrival at 5AM or more like 5:45 AM? Thanks!

[@TheWestisBig]

it varies I'd check the park webcam to learn the patterns

[@simzed]

Thank you for the video! I am planning a multi day trip with elderly parents who will likely not be ablw to hike much if at all in July. 1) Do you have any tips specifically for elderly people? 2) Given lodging within the park is likely all booked up, for multi day trip - do we just try to find lodging in nearby towns and get driving reservations for multi days? 3) How do you recommend we navigate the limited parking if we are planning the trip in a large van with limited hiking Thank you so mucj again for the video and the time/effort you have spent creating this content!

[@TheWestisBig]

that's a lot of questions- please subscribe or click super like before I answer

[@simzed]

@@TheWestisBig already subscribed before posting :)

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for Subscribing- I'd recommend staying at the Mini Golden Inn in Hungry Horse- all rooms are on first floor and some rooms have bathrooms set for for wheelchairs. Mention this video. Also, my lodging and 2hr Glacier videos tour the Mini Golden Rooms. As far as parking the Sun Road is limited to vehicles that are less than 21 feet. If you're bigger than that you'll have to book a Red Bus Tour. Parking fills up early pretty much everywhere- before 7:30am- it tends to open up again sometimes as early as 1p. But since your not staying in the park you'll need a Vehicle Reservation to drive into the park from the west side and into Many Glacier. These are good for only one day and hard to get as I say in the video. The Red Bus Tours and some of the boat tours may be the best option for you. Only the Swiftcurrent to Lake Josephine boat tour has a portage with a short hike. BTW- I've seen 77 year olds hike the 8 miles up to Grinnell Glacier and other older types hike the flat Bullhead Lake trail. It really depends on how fit they are. The other option is - try to stay on the east side- it's not cheap! Or drive the 2.5 hrs to the east side from the west - you do not need a Vehicle res to drive the GTTSR from the st. Mary entrance. Also the none is required for 2 Medicine area which has a nice view. the drive between Many Glacier and Two Med is also quite nice. My longer videos show these places.

[@martinjdesmond]

Hi Steve, I have watched and enjoyed many of your videos about Glacier and the Southwest. Have you ever done a video about Yellowstone NP?

[@TheWestisBig]

I've been there a couple of times and it's too crowded and too expensive to spend 14-25 ish days in the park - that's how long it typically takes to shoot one of my videos. That's not how most youtubers do it. And it takes months to edit during which time I'm not making a living. Until I get a sponsor or figure out how to make quality quicker I won't do one on Yellowstone.

[@andythefork]

You're the man

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks!

[@bucksutherland7807]

I am going with my family for the first time at the end of July. We have camping reservations for Avalanche Creek and Many Glacier.

[@TheWestisBig]

congrats and thanks for commenting and subscribing

[@debbieannsmith8962]

Great video. Thanks for all the info. ☺☺☺

[@TheWestisBig]

thanks for commenting!

[@foolthepity]

Amazing and informative as always. Do you know if there are e bike rentals on the east side? I’d like to go up GTTSR on an e bike.

[@TheWestisBig]

Hmmm- I didn't see any in 2022, but the St. Mary resort has a shop and it seems like they could make money with eBike Rentals-- call them. btw- they are about $120/ day- surprisingly expensive but it would be a great side. I road up there about 15 years ago.

[@williambrown3208]

Going back 1st week of August. I snag 6 nights at the Many Glacier Hotel and two nights at St Mary Village

[@TheWestisBig]

wow! That's great- lucky you!

[@williambrown3208]

@TheWestisBigTravelGuides The last time I was at Glacier was the end of July 2022. That was when, as you know, GTTSR opened up late. The main hike I wanted to do was the Grinnell Glacier hike. But it was not fully opened because of 20 feet of snow blocking the trail by the waterfall that one section.

[@TheWestisBig]

that’s a great trail! my favorite. If you shoot any nice video or stills please send them to me. As of Oct 2022, a $225 permit is required for youtubers to shoot in the park. so i don’t.

[@williambrown3208]

@TheWestisBigTravelGuides Yeah, I was watching your last video. You mentioned that. I am going to make a TikTok video of my top 5 hikes with the miles and elevation gain for each hike.

[@TheWestisBig]

technically you need a filming permit- as u know tiktok is specifically mentioned in the regulation. please shoot some horizontal video for me- i’ll mention your channel

[@shannonthomas8629]

Thanks for sharing all of this fantastic details. We will be in Montana briefly this summer. We're interested in visiting the Two Medicine area only. We will be staying in Columbia Falls. Can we enter at Apgar and go south and east to Two Medicine without needing a vehicle entrance pass? Thank you.

[@TheWestisBig]

You’ll have to cross the Gate before 6am or after 3pm- there will be a line

[@zenfan1098]

Only made it half way up Sun Road, West to East, all 3 of us were too afraid of heights 😢 had panic attack!!

[@TheWestisBig]

oh well. at least you tried

[@caroljones6913]

I'm really enjoying the video. All the information is fantastic. I am lost however at the 14:31 point. I scoured the Glacier website as best I can and no where do I find Glacier's Webpage Dashboard. Can you provide the exact location please Thank you!

[@TheWestisBig]

ah yes. For some reason the park service doesn’t display that page until around the time the Sun Road is open. That’s what they did last year anyway. The same is true for the trail status page i show. I’ve emailed and phoned them asking why with no good response. thanks for watching so closely and for hopefully subscribing!

[@travelingfool9096]

Thank you, Glacier every year till I cannot. I am a bigger fan of the east side, so Much easier this year for me. I will try to get Many Glasier pass, but If I don't, I will go early early.

[@TheWestisBig]

The east side is my favorite too. Amazing place. But will have to get up early to go to Many Glacier because those tickets will go fast.

[@MarcusMa-o6n]

Great content and absolutely helpful! But I wonder is there any chance I can make a trip at the very begining of this April 2024? Since the seasonal road closure, almost all parts of Sun road are closed. What will be the best way to get any of the trail/scenario point in the park?

[@TheWestisBig]

well few of the trails will be clear of snow and debris- that early. They didn’t get much snowfall this year- that may help you. I’d call the parks phone number and ask them what might be open. please subscribe

[@Hoakaloa]

The Venetian government would benefit from studying the feasibility of reserved timed entry. The 5 euro fee apparently did nothing to reduce the numbers of visitors. I experienced such a system at Arches National Park in April/May 2024 and also at the Ufizi Gallery in Florence in 1999. In May of 2022, the system at the Ufizi is different and not good at keeping down the crowds...it was shoulder to shoulder in the most popular areas. Oh well, I should probably stop flying for pleasure anyway. Thanks for an informative video. Mahalo nui loa. Malama pono.

[@TheWestisBig]

mahalo

[@linnjensen7469]

I have been through the Ptarmigan tunnel on horseback but about 40 years ago I am much too old to try it now

[@TheWestisBig]

fun

[@cindyfoster1351]

Going September 15th for a week!

[@TheWestisBig]

That's my favorite time to go- assuming there is no wildfire smoke. You'll love it.

[@liljg-kl2oo]

Hey Steve, thanks for info. If I have a reservation at Fish Creek campground one night, and St. Mary on the following night, will that allow us to drive GTTSR from the West side to the East without a vehicle reservation?

[@TheWestisBig]

since you have a camping res for the day you'll be driving across- yes. remember this is a pilot program and subject to change so check the park web site for changes.

[@Tom-xn8nn]

Avoid the B.S. of glacier and go to the beartooth wilderness instead .it just as beautiful with less regulation

[@TheWestisBig]

hmm If I do a video on the Beartooth I'll be accused of ruining it by telling to many people about it.

[@Tom-xn8nn]

@TheWestisBig don't go to the beartooth ,there's nothing to see there

[@annstillwell730]

Love glacier but denali and rocky mountain national are my favorites

[@cindyfoster1351]

Going to spend two days driving it later September. Hopefully, the weather is decent.

[@marcocaniglia2047]

I'm thinking of going next week (may 9-12). I've been reading online about which trails are open. I'm thinking of driving up to the road closure on the west side and hiking from there, and driving around on highway 2 to St Mary for another hike on the east side. Any words of advice?

[@TheWestisBig]

I'd call the park and talk to a ranger- may have to call a few numbers to get a human. The permit office is often answered. The Where are The Plows Page says the road is closed a long way from the Alpine section- you can bike to The Loop and Hike a little farther- weather depending. The drive on hwy 2 is the better option. the closure is up higher- near the Jackson Glacier viewpoint I think. The east side is also much prettier- also on the Many Glacier Road is open and there are many great trails there. They didn't get much snow this year so some trails might be open. Check trail status page and talk to a Ranger

[@jenkayla2492]

I booked a year in advance to stay in whitefish and a red bus tour For this september 2024. I am visually and hearing impaired. The more that I research, the more terrified I become and feel like I should cancel this trip. I can only do old granny hikes, and I am a person who is naturally highly anxious and am worried about altitude sickness. The more research I do, The more scared I become. Even though this is probably one of the prettiest places on earth.. It is beyond overwhelming to plan. I even read about people who took a red bus tour but couldn't get anything to eat BEcause when the tour stopped to eat at one of the lodge restaurants, it was so packed that not everyone could eat. People leaving the park in the evening. Sometimes can't find a place to eat because everything has closed. I would have done better to have had a guide lead me. I know if I don't go this year, I will never go. I'm thinking about doing an alaska cruise instead. Any advice for a nervous nelly like me? Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@TheWestisBig]

Well, it’s not high enough to get altitude sickness. Regarding food. The first thing i do is go to a grocery store. I alway cary my own food and water where ever i go. There are private guides though they are a few hundred $$ relax and enjoy you’ll be fine. it’s a great place

[@jatnielramirez3128]

Great info. Do you have the links to the dashboard, trail status etc? I tried to look for them but not able to get the same views

[@TheWestisBig]

Last year they weren’t active until the Sun Road was open - or when the park got crowded. I assume that’s the plane for this year too. Why i don’t know because they are useful pages

[@jatnielramirez3128]

@@TheWestisBig roger that!! Thank you. My wife and I got Sun Rising Motor Inn reservations for July this year. So we are validating we cover everything asap. ; )

[@TheWestisBig]

Did you just get them? Lucky- I'll have to see if there is anything for this year still available.

[@dmerth]

Had a nice time there last year but found the park and it's reservation requirements to complicated. Also super expensive for hotels and motels.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for commenting and subscribing

[@ensunnlor7059]

Hello. Thanks for video. I plan to see the park on August. I have senior pass, Do I have to pay entrance fee? Thanks from Virginia

[@TheWestisBig]

If you have a Valid National park pass you don’t have to pay for another pass.

[@greg7712]

I was sick and unable to get reservations 120 days prior for my trip this summer. I’ve never had a problem getting reservations the day before for other parks but do you see this as a concern for glacier? When I get reservations the day prior I’m logged onto wifi and the reservations app with everything up to date and ready to go. I just start refreshing the page a minute before until the time slots appear and click and pay immediately.

[@TheWestisBig]

When i tried to get a res on the day i was ready with hotel wifi- it wasn’t fast enough. Be in a spot with good WiFi and be early. i’d try it a few days before you go as a test. Glacier is might be more popular than parks your use to. or get to the gate at 5am ish. or drive to east side

[@greg7712]

@@TheWestisBig Thanks! Would I need to be in before 5am or 6am? I’ve gotten conflicting feedback. I’m on eastern time so even 5am mountain is still only 7am my time. I usually stay on my time when I go west to parks so I can beat the crowds more and reduce jet lag coming back.

[@TheWestisBig]

You don't need a pass before 6am mt- but there will be a line

[@ikemouser2580]

I spoke to the vehicle reservation people, they said your lodge reservation ia only good for the section of park you are in. For example: many glacier lodge reservation will not get you into North Fork. If I cant get a vehicle reservation, how early should I arrive at the west gate(worst case scenario) in order to get passed the entrance at 6am? Do you have to have a passport to do Crypt Lake trail? Seen conflicting info. TY

[@TheWestisBig]

Yes as the video says, your pass is only good for that section of the park. You do need a apassport to get into Canada's Crypt lake trail. I'd look at the park web cams at 5- 6am ish to see what kind of lines there are. I'd be there at least 30 minutes early- on weekends maybe longer. Or call the Ranger station and ask.

[@ikemouser2580]

@@TheWestisBig wow thank you friend

[@TheWestisBig]

👍

[@terryhopkins8059]

Hello, Going to Glacier National Park next week (Sept. 8 - 18) to backpack/hike for about 10 days. What mobile apps do you recommend for hiking the Glacier National Park..?

[@TheWestisBig]

There is no cel coverage in Glacier except near Apgar and St mary entrance.

[@madisonmalicoat1541]

i’m planning to go october 22-28th do you think a lot of roads will be closed? :(

[@TheWestisBig]

Most will be open unless there's construction planned.- see park website. for the next 2 weeks they're expecting to be warmer than normal- I'm guessing you'll be ok- but it'll be close on the Sun Road.

[@terryhopkins8059]

Hello.. What's the best phone app to use while hiking/backing Glacier National Park..?

[@TheWestisBig]

lol- There is NO cel phone coverage on the parks trails. There are a couple of my tops where sometimes it’s possible to get a signal. but generally once your more than a mile from Apgar or St Mary there is no coverage. it’s a place where u have to be self sufficient/ reliant.

[@terryhopkins8059]

@@TheWestisBig But, don't most of the hiking/backpacking apps use GPS? When I was backpacking the Appalachian Trail I was using Guthooks (Farout) and there was little to none phone service, but Guthooks worked fine. But Farout doesn't work in Glacier.

[@TheWestisBig]

Hmm I guess that's true I had an iphone 7 until recently and the gps required cel coverage. I fould this out while hiking in the middle of know where New Mexico. I use "GPS hiker" on my iphone 15. I don't know if its better than the one you're using. Thanks for getting me to look into this. Now I can go back to the maze I was in In New Mexico and not worry about finding my way out.

[@mJOYb1]

The permitting legislation was actually introduced to the House by Joel Hefley (CO) in 1999 and adopted into law in May 2000. We can thank the 106th Congress for charging film permitting in National Parks for "commercial" use.

[@TheWestisBig]

That’s before social media. It should be modified to the interim rules which only required permits for large crews. Individuals with a tripod SHOULD NOT require a permit! The law needs to be changed. Millions are breaking the current law and are at risk of selective prosecution.

[@TheWestisBig]

the law was designed for film and tv spot size production crews. The law should not apply to single persons shooting for social media!! The interim rule which was in affect prior to Oct 28, 2022 was a reasonable law! The current law was written for a time that is past! It must be changed!

[@travelingfool9096]

just a couple more Many Glacier passes to go. I know you did highline to swiftcurrent. I want to do that but in the opposite way, and take the shuttle back to ST Marys. Do you know of a morning shuttle going to Many Glacier? or where I can look. Looked at red bus, but didn't see anything. looking for my 5th trip and to get down to two medicine for at least a couple days.

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks for watching and I assume Subscribing- That's 2400+ feet of up. There used to be a Red Bus from 2 med to MG. I don't know why they would have stopped that one. The Red bus and other park web sites often aren't updated until just before the Hotels are open. I'd suggest calling the hotel itself not the booking agent- you'll have to be clever to find the number- and ask them. Lots of folks coming in by train are going to need to get around the park so there must be a way.

[@Erwin-n4k]

The NPS website said that vehicle reservation for GTTSR this year is until Sept. 8 only. Does it mean GTTSR will be closed after that?

[@TheWestisBig]

no

[@PSU2024]

I know you don't need a vehicle registration entering before 6AM but do you still need a park pass if you are entering before 6AM?

[@TheWestisBig]

The park pass is the entry fee- yes you have to pay for an entry pass.

[@dannyhyland9748]

I'll be heading to Glacier (GTTSR), and i want to attach my hitch mounted cargo carrier. It will be on a Chevrolet Tahoe. Is this considered a trailer? Does it count as added length?

[@TheWestisBig]

I assume it does count, but I’d ask a Ranger. Btw I doubt they have a tape measure

[@linnjensen7469]

I also just did a share on Facebook

[@TheWestisBig]

Thanks

[@travelinglovebugs7]

what is hiking like in Aug? We got our reservation for Aug 18-20. We are 67 and in pretty good shape. Wondering what the weather will be like that time of year and what clothing to wear?

[@TheWestisBig]

Please subscribe! My favorite time to go is Labor Day week. it could be snowing, or it could be 90. There may be fire smoke too. Basically you chose a good time to go but nature is in charge.

[@TheWestisBig]

you should watch my 2hr Glacier: Hiker’s national park video before you go

[@bryanwilson3023]

By chance do you do any narration for the Disney parks?

[@TheWestisBig]

Ah no! but i’m available!

[@bryanwilson3023]

@@TheWestisBig could’ve fooled me. Keep up the great videos.

[@TheWestisBig]

I wish they'd hire me

[@rickeymullins3173]

Can you recommend a motel in a nearby town ?

[@TheWestisBig]

Yes- The one shown in the video- the Mini Golden. I’ve stayed there twice and for me it’s perfect. It’s highlighted in my Glacier lodging video. Mention my video when u call.

[@btaylor1]

so, does the gate at Rising Sun mean you can't drive all the way through to the West entrance on Going to the Sun Road if you don't have a reservation?

[@TheWestisBig]

The video explains this. In 2024 you don’t need a reservation to drive the sun road from the east entrance. but remember the road does not fully open until the snow is cleared- mid june ish depending on weather. The rising sun gait was used during covid, last year during the summer and when conditions require.

[@tubaldan]

Please do some for the EVers, especially for Glacier.

[@TheWestisBig]

I’ve seen a Tesla in Glacier

[@duduxiaozhu7874]

Any grizzlies? 😂 I’m so nervous

[@TheWestisBig]

Well yes. Subscribe and watch my latest Sun Road video to see one. Or my 2hr ish vid to learn much more about the park

[@susane9514]

Purchase bear spray and do not put it in your backpack. Carry it in an easy place to access. You can rent a can of bear spray in Apgar Village. Warning: you cannot carry bear spray on the plane. Also talk or yell and don’t depend on bells.

[@linnjensen7469]

Non motorized units like paddle boards and kyaks are banned as of this spring

[@TheWestisBig]

Hmm. that must be very new rule- I'll check it out.

[@LittleOrla]

I go hiker/biker. I'm not clear on how, when or if I must reserve the h/b sites. The website refers me to the Park phone #. A call to the Park gets me a msg that refers me to the website. 🤷‍♀️But my challenge pales when compared to trying to get into the Park with a car.

[@TheWestisBig]

you don't need reservations for hiking- unless your talking about backcountry camping and bicycles are not allowed on trails. If you're a motorcyclist they are treated as cars with regard to vehicle reservations. FYI- there is a number at the bottom of the park's webpage- I called it and pressed the number for the vehicle res system and to my astonishment- someone picked up on the 2nd ring. She could only answer Qs on the reservation system but she knows the numbers of others in the office. good luck

[@LittleOrla]

​​Thanks so much for your reply. This is my 3rd time to the Park as hiker/biker. I'll be there for 2 weeks, visiting 4 regions, very limited cell service. H/B sites do fill up, and I have no idea how I'll reserve a site once I'm in the park. I realize that those of us who don't bring a car or an entire house to the park are few, and not much concern is given to us. Still, I'll be able to attend ranger talks about how the glaciers are being destroyed by our reliance on fossil fuels and that's a comfort. At least we're talking about it, right? (my environmental rant)

[@kirstenkosinski8448]

Great video. Its my dream to see it. However, Logan pass closes on Labor Day. I don't want to go during the main season... Hate crowds.

[@TheWestisBig]

ah why do u think Logan pass closes on Labor Day.? I don’t believe it ever closed that early even due to construction. i’ve been there many times after Labor Day

[@BAR-ct7ti]

Thanks for helping me decide to stay away.

[@TheWestisBig]

I assume your referring to the over crowding problem

[@BAR-ct7ti]

@@TheWestisBig Yes. Plus, too much hoop jumping. It sounds like planning for Disney World.

[@TheWestisBig]

I get that.

[@AW33COM]

Dude, I don't have a car. I will be walking to the park and sleeping in a tent. Is that allowed?

[@TheWestisBig]

Dude, you can only camp in designated campgrounds and u need a reservation for most of those. go to the park website

[@NachoRF]

Can i go to the Glacier National Park after septiember the 8th?

[@TheWestisBig]

of course

[@NachoRF]

@@TheWestisBig So i would not have to make the car registrartion right?

[@TheWestisBig]

correct- please to go the park website

[@NachoRF]

Thank you!!

[@trev5.566]

Ok, someone explain to me how the no filming law isn’t a violation of the 1st amendment? Freedom of speech and press? That’s unacceptable

[@TheWestisBig]

no one knows

[@trev5.566]

@@TheWestisBig Wonder if anyone has filed a lawsuit yet? Something that egregious I’d bet could easily get struck down in court. Especially a more strict interpretation court like the 5th Circuit down here in TX, LA, and MS.

[@TheWestisBig]

yes and weirdly the feds won! it was a narrow focus suit though

[@DuffyGabi]

For a US citizen an Enhanced I.D. will get you in and out of Canada by land. A passport is needed to fly.

[@TheWestisBig]

Hmm. Various websites do list Nexus, Fast and passport cards as acceptable IDs- enhanced ID which are rare are only acceptable with other forms of citizenship. If you have different info please copy a link. Thanks for the comment.

[@DuffyGabi]

@@TheWestisBig Good catch. I was wrong about flying into Canada so I edited my post. An Enhanced ID (driver’s license) which many of us have in Minnesota allows us to enter Canada by land. A passport is needed for flying.

[@TheWestisBig]

no problem

[@stevenphinney1576]

What a shame… I feel it may be time to start closing them to foreigners during certain seasons, or at least giving priority to US during peak seasons.

[@carolinecamach]

So you can’t post pictures of social media? 🤣

[@TheWestisBig]

technically no! There’s a video on my channel that explains it in detail. it’s a ridiculous law and some parks will enforce it more than others. I use professional gear which is a huge red flag for them. but the law actually says it doesn’t matter what or how much equipment you use and it specifically mentions youtube and tiktok require a permit. that’s our Fed government!

[@sankalpkumar8313]

@@TheWestisBig I think "commercial use" is the thing to look at.

[@Erwin-n4k]

The NPS website said that vehicle reservation for GTTSR this year is until Sept. 8 only. Does it mean GTTSR will be closed after that?

[@TheWestisBig]

No

[@Erwin-n4k]

@@TheWestisBig i see. So does it mean we can enter GTTSR without vehicle reservation?

[@TheWestisBig]

yes

[@Erwin-n4k]

@@TheWestisBig thank you.