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. Drives up the North Fork range from 30 minutes to a little over an hour depending on which launch point is decided.

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

Afternoon

Paddle and float down the glacially carved North Fork of the Flathead River.

Pull over for lunch on the riverside.

After lunch, paddle to the camp site while the guides share stories about the North Fork.

Evening

Guides will set up camp and prepare dinner while you change into dry clothes and enjoy your free time at the campsite.

Spend the evening exploring the area, relaxing by the river or sharing stories near the campfire. Guest are welcome to bring cards, games, a book or other small activities to enjoy during downtime.

Morning

Start your day with a hot breakfast and freshly brewed coffee, prepared by your guides.

After breakfast, pack up camp and continue paddling down the river.

The North Fork is home to an abundance of wildlife, from the native and wild westslope cutthroat trout in the water to ospreys and bald eagles in the sky.

Afternoon

Pull over for a riverside lunch prepared by your guides. Cool off in the river on a hot day or stretch your legs on the beach. After lunch, continue paddling through the mountain vistas towards the next campsite. Our guides are passionate outdoor enthusiasts with deep knowledge of the regions flora and fauna, geology, history and other fun facts.

Evening

Arrive at camp where our guides will prepare a delicious dinner. Their culinary expertise spans from traditional Dutch oven dishes to cherished family recipes.

Enjoy downtime by the fire sharing stories, skipping rocks on the riverbank or stargazing under the Montana big sky.

Bundle up in your sleeping bag and drift off to the peaceful sounds of the river.

Morning

Guides will have breakfast cooking and hot coffee ready for you when you wake up.

After breakfast, pack up camp.

Set off on the river paddling and floating through the beautiful wilderness.

In the peak of summer, the river is so clear you can see the fish at the bottom of the deepest pools on the river.

Afternoon

Pull over for lunch, prepared by your guides.

Head back on the river and paddle to the takeout. Soak in the last stretch of Montana wilderness and reminisce on the adventure you shared.

Depart the river and shuttle back to Paddle Ridge.