Glacier National Park: Private Snowshoe Tour & Lunch

Winter in Glacier: A Private Snowshoe Day Without the Crowds

You get picked up from your hotel or location, driven to a winter trailhead in Glacier National Park, fitted with snowshoes and poles, and guided through snowy terrain chosen for current conditions. Lunch and hot drinks are included, and you're back by evening. The guide handles navigation and safety while you focus on the landscape and the quiet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snowshoe adventure in Glacier Park

• Pick up from your location
• Travel to Glacier National Park
• Visit scenic spots en route
• Arrive at trailhead with best snow
• Snowshoe guided tour on trails
• Enjoy locally prepared sack lunch
• Drink hot beverages during tour
• Return transportation to drop-off point

The Experience

You've got a free day in winter and you're wondering if Glacier National Park is even worth visiting when everything's buried in snow. Turns out, that's exactly when it's quietest. A private guided snowshoe adventure in Glacier National Park means you're not sharing the trail with fifty other people, and your certified guide knows where the snow actually is—not just where the summer crowds used to walk. The park fills up differently in winter; you get the landscape to yourself, which changes everything about how it feels.

The day starts with pickup from your location if you're within 25 miles of Glacier or Kalispell, then you drive to the trailhead while your guide talks through what you're about to see and how snowshoeing actually works if you've never done it. Snowshoes and poles are provided, so you're not renting or buying anything. The trails themselves depend on conditions—your guide scouts the best snow and safest routes before you arrive, which is the kind of detail that matters when you're moving through winter terrain. You're moving at a pace that works for your fitness level; this isn't a race, and the guide is trained in mountain safety and winter navigation, so you're not guessing about where to step or how to read the snow.

Around midday you stop and eat a locally prepared, hearty lunch—the kind of thing that tastes different when you're cold and outside. Hot drinks come with it, and they handle dietary restrictions if you mention them when you book. The afternoon is more trail time, more views, and then back to the vehicle. Pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't have to figure out parking or the drive back to town.

The whole day is built around not having to arrange anything yourself—no gear rental, no transport logistics, no wondering if you picked the right trail or the right time to go. You show up, and the rest is handled.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your location (within 25 miles of Glacier National Park or Kalispell).
• snowshoes and poles.
• a locally sourced, hearty picnic-style lunch.
• hot drinks.
• certified guide trained in winter navigation and mountain safety.
• transportation to and from the trailhead.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Wild North Guides

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Glacier in winter without arranging your own transport, gear, or figuring out which trails are safe—the private guide and included logistics let you focus entirely on the snow and the quiet.

Top questions

What's included in the tour?

Private transportation, snowshoes and poles, a locally prepared lunch, hot drinks, and the guide's expertise. Pickup and drop-off are included if you're within 25 miles of Glacier National Park or Kalispell.

Do I need snowshoeing experience?

No. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and your guide will show you how to use the snowshoes before you start. The pace is set by your group.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

The lunch is locally prepared and hearty. Let the operator know about dietary needs when you book, and they'll do their best to accommodate.

Can children go on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The guide can advise on whether older children are ready for snowshoeing.

What if the snow conditions are bad?

Your guide scouts conditions before the tour and chooses the best trails available. If conditions are unsafe, the operator will reschedule or discuss alternatives.

Is this a group tour or private?

It's a private guided tour, meaning your group has the guide and trails to yourselves—no other travelers joining in.

What should I wear?

Dress in warm, layered clothing suitable for winter hiking. The operator will provide snowshoes and poles, but you'll need your own winter boots, jacket, and gloves.