Day before the trip: Arrive in Kalispell, MT. In the evening, we’ll get together to hand out gear and answer any last minute questions.

Day 1: We’ll get an early start for our flights to Schaefer Meadows. The first few miles are a slow warm up before lunch. After lunch, we’ll be in the Three Forks Series of rapids, miles of pretty continuous class III and IV whitewater.

Day 2-4: Our trips are very flexible so that each one is tailored to the group. There will be time for hiking, fishing, looking for wildlife, floating casually, running rapids, and most anything else you can think up.

Day 5: The last day brings us to the second big stretch of whitewater, the Spruce Park Gorge. We’ll have several miles of good class III to V water before lunch. After the gorge we’ll have lunch, then a beautiful float down to the takeout. The drive back to Kalispell takes a little over an hour.

General Information

Included in the cost is the scenic flight from Kalispell to the river, transportation from the end of the trip back to Kalispell, meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day, wetsuits, dry bags for your personal gear, and use of our sleeping bags, pads, and tents (or bring your own gear and receive a $40 discount).

Air: Delta and Horizon offer flights into Glacier International Airport.

Cars: If you wish to explore Glacier Park and the beautiful country around Kalispell, rental cars are available at the airport.

Hotel: Please make hotel reservations at the West Coast Hotel Kalispell Center in Kalispell for the evening before your trip and the evening your trip ends. If you wish to make other arrangements (staying in the Park after your trip for example), please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you.

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