Morning

Arrive at Paddle Ridge in West Glacier at 7:30 a.m.

Your guides will load your dry bag onto the shuttle, which you’ll take upriver to the launch point — about a 20 to 30 minute drive.

At the launch point, the guide team will rig the boats and gear. Meanwhile, your lead guide will deliver an orientation and safety talk ahead of your river adventure.

Each participant will undergo helmet and PFD fit checks. (Wetsuits, booties, splash tops and fleece jackets are also included on all early-season and cold-weather trips.)

Spend the next few hours paddling down the river, taking in the grandeur that surrounds the Flathead River’s Middle Fork. (There are a few rapids along the way depending on where you put in, ranging from class II-IV.)

Afternoon

Pull over for lunch, stretch your legs and take a quick dip in the river if the day is hot.

After lunch, float alongside Glacier National Park, getting unique views and learning about the area from your guides as you paddle through rapids.

Evening

Arrive at the campsite with plenty of time to relax. Play on the beach or chat with new friends as the guides prepare a delicious dinner. Guests are welcome to bring cards, games, books or other small activities to enjoy during downtime.

Drift off to sleep in your sleeping bags under the starry sky.

Morning

Wake up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and breakfast cooked by the guides.

After breaking down camp, the group will head back out onto the river to make some more unforgettable memories navigating through rapids and as you work together to maneuver the boat.

This region is home to an abundance of wildlife, from westslope cutthroat trout in the water to ospreys and bald eagles in the sky. Paddle “all-forward” as you watch nature wake up around you to the next stop.

Afternoon

Pull over for a riverside lunch, courtesy of your guide.

Push back out onto the water. Now that you’re acquainted and comfortable with the Flathead River, you’ll start to notice things you haven’t before – the subtle sounds of nature, birds soaring through the Montana sky and the endless beauty waiting to be discovered on both sides of the riverbank.

Evening

Spend the evening hanging out at the campsite, where you are free to explore the area or relax by the campfire .

Guides will prepare a delicious meal, plus desserts ranging from traditional Dutch-oven sweets to old family recipes.

Sleep well as the peaceful sounds of the river flow downstream.

Morning

Coffee and breakfast will once again be waiting for you as you wake up.

After breakfast, pack up camp one last time.

Afternoon

Pull over for lunch prepared by your guides.

The latter part of your day will be filled with rapids presenting various challenges and moments to relax and soak in the scenery as you reach the take-out point.

Depart the river and shuttle back to Paddle Ridge.