Glacier Guides and Montana Raft | Kalispell

Glacier Guides and Montana Raft

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Glacier Guides and Montana Raft is an eco-conscious company based in West Glacier, Montana offering whitewater rafting, scenic floating, hiking, biking, backpacking, fishing, equipment sales and rentals, and lodging. We also operate the quiet, cozy Glacier Guides Lodge at the west entrance to Glacier National Park, and have a charming Guest House available for family escapes. We strive to provide exceptional, interpretive adventures in the Glacier National Park area, while always protecting Glacier’s unique ecosystem. Our focus on safety and preservation is unequaled, and underlined by the fact that Glacier Guides was chosen as the exclusive backpacking guide service in Glacier National Park, by the National Park Service, from 1983 to present. Let our experienced guides show you Glacier’s secrets, from its pristine whitewater and scenic rafting rivers, to its 732 miles of delightful hiking trails, to its backcountry huts, Granite Park and Sperry Chalets. Join a scheduled half, full, or multi-day trip, or let us customize a private Glacier National Park adventure just for you and yours. Anglers, inquire about our Fly Fishing School and Five Day Smith River Exploration, too! Visiting us in the off season? Learn more about our interpretive biking tours on the closed-to-vehicle-traffic portions of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and other roads within the park. We are located on the Gateway to Glacier Trail and rent bikes.

Upcoming Events

Clydesdale Outpost Haunted Hayride

October 15 – 24, 2026

This October, dare to board the haunted hayride and check into the Asylum at Clydesdale Outpost. You’ll hear the screams echoing around you before you see their source. Are you brave enough to ride?

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May - October

Kalispell Farmers Market

The Kalispell Farmers Market offers the freshest produce grown in the Flathead Valley and an array of locally-made goods. Every Saturday during the summer and fall from 9 am to 12:30 pm, find local farmers selling everything from meat and eggs, fruits and vegetables to baked goods to native plants and trees. Shop for handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, paintings, and many more creations by the region’s talented artisans.

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October - December

Seasonal Markets

Don’t miss any of this season’s markets locals love!

The Market Beautiful, and Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, the Holiday Extravaganza at the Majestic Valley Arena, Christmas Market at Snowline Acres and more.

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October 10, 2026

Le Grizz Ultramarathon & Relay

Le Grizz is an unforgettable event for endurance athletes and weekend warriors alike. The 2026 ultramarathon starts and finishes at Glacier Institute’s Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Additionally, Le Grizz offers a 10K and a 5K fun run for families and friends looking to enjoy the outdoors. There’s something for everyone at Le Grizz!

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October 16 - 24, 2026

Ghost Tours at the Conrad Mansion

Guests are invited to walk the darkened halls of the Conrad Mansion with a glimmer of candlelight to guide them. Once inside a room, guests will hear Conrad family ghost stories and other strange happenings that occurred in the Mansion. Who knows, maybe you’ll have your own paranormal experience! The Ghost Tours are a family-friendly event that takes place on Fridays and Saturdays.

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January 16, 2027

Griz Hockey Winter Classic

Get ready for an exciting showdown as the University of Montana Grizzly Hockey team takes on Western Washington University in the highly anticipated Winter Classic! Come to Woodland Park Hockey Rink for an unforgettable game filled with thrilling action and team spirit. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to cheer for our Grizzlies!

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