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Glacier Park Chat is a community of people interested in hiking, backpacking and all things Glacier National Park and beyond.

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Sunday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Camping
Topic: Campground strategy
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2486

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Campground strategy
So I'm wanting to camp in a regular front country CG for two nights before our backcountry trip. I am wondering what is the best strategy for getting a FC ca…
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February 8, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Saturday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Hiking
Topic: Route Question
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=9355

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Route Question
Not having been to GNP before I wanted to check on this itinerary for two fit 50 year olds; I am planning on this hike the week or two after Labor Day. Any a…
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February 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Friday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Other National Parks
Topic: Chaco Canyon (I have a hard time calling it the newer name!)
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4733

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Chaco Canyon (I have a hard time calling it the newer name!)
We're now doing a mid-March trip to Chaco...hoping to camp in there for 3 or 4 days. Anyone have any hidden gems of information? I know about the outliers an…
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February 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Thursday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Road Information and Transportation
Topic: GTTS Road Plowing
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=1013

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GTTS Road Plowing
It looks like they are already beginning to plow GTTS Road. It looks like they are already to Siyeh Bend on the east side and nearly to Haystack Creek on the…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Wednesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Finding hiking companions
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Finding hiking companions
I'll be in Glacier (staying in Whitefish) Oct. 7-12 with my non-hiking wife. I've done a lot of solo hiking in Great Smoky Mtns. N.P, but would really like s…
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February 4, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Tuesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Photography
Topic: Baring Falls
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Baring Falls
I imagine that the large amount of unmelted snow in the park made for Baring's stong flow even in late July 2011.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Monday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Quick help with bears
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Quick help with bears
Currently in GNP. Trying to help my boss see his first Griz. No hiking. Been to Many Glacier twice, no luck. Is this the best location and does time of day r…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Sunday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Relocating Bull Trout from Logging to Grace Lake
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Relocating Bull Trout from Logging to Grace Lake
Heard this story on NPR today... http://www.npr.org/2015/10/08/446354927/scientists-try-radical-move-to-save-bull-trout-from-a-warming-climate
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February 1, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Saturday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Backcountry Permits
Topic: polebridge hours and parking clarifications *Edit*
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polebridge hours and parking clarifications *Edit*
*EDIT* //after a Successful trip, i have some good news- the Campground Host at Bowman Lake CG said if you show up with a Backcountry Permit, they find you a…
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January 31, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Friday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Other National Parks
Topic: March Through the Southwest
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=7544

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March Through the Southwest
For my "sabbatical" trip I decided that it was time to revisit the American Southwest, and March seemed like the perfect time to do this first trip…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Thursday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Hiking
Topic: Partial Hikes
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Partial Hikes
This is what I have on my plate so far. Many Glacier: Grinnell Glacier Red Rock Falls (possibly a little beyond) Apikuni Falls (?) Iceberg Lake (first part)…
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Wednesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Hiking
Topic: Ahern Peak
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2418

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Ahern Peak
I have been to glacier several times in the past and am planning a trip in late August. After reading in a book on climbing in Glacier, I would like to try A…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Tuesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom
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Wolverine: Chasing the Phantom
Not sure if anyone's posted about this yet. PBS episode in their Nature series that focuses entirely on one of the more fascinating creatures Glacier has to…
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January 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Monday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Backcountry Permits
Topic: Permit Question
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=2156

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Permit Question
Maybe I'm missing something here, but I am hoping for some words of wisdom from those that have come before me. :lol: We would like to plan a short trip (two…
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January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Sunday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Hiking
Topic: Hiking Partner For August
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=8717

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Hiking Partner For August
I will be in Glacier in August to do some hiking & photography. I am looking for a hiking partner to do some day hikes on the east side of the park. The…
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January 25, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Saturday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Backpacking Gear and Such
Topic: Heard This Is Great For Mosquitoes
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Heard This Is Great For Mosquitoes
Put some Dryer sheets in plastic bag in pack. Mosquitoes appear at site- -take one out & put in your pocket it will keep them away from you.. Ha at least…
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January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Friday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Loggin in
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=8573

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Loggin in
Once again, I am having trouble finding this page online. Is there an official website name? EDIT:(By Owner) The official name of this website is and has alw…
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January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Thursday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Trip Reports
Topic: Lefty Lynn's Trip Report August 13 - 18, 2008
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=3037

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Lefty Lynn's Trip Report August 13 - 18, 2008
Day One – August 14 After our late night arrival into Kalispell from Madison with a connection in Minneapolis and a few hours of sleep we were on our way to…
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January 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Wednesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Trip Reports
Topic: GNP 2010 Many Glacier Hotel
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=5369

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GNP 2010 Many Glacier Hotel
Now comes the good part that I had been waiting for. Day four we moved to Glacier. :mrgreen: :| We stayed in the Many Glacier Hotel. We don’t stay places lik…
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January 21, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Tuesday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Old Glacier Pics
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=806

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Old Glacier Pics
Someone on a Yellowstone forum posted a link to old (1920's) USGS pictures. Turns out there a bunch from Glacier as well. If I messed up the link, hopefully…
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January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Monday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Non Park Specific Topics
Topic: testing video posting
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testing video posting
Here's some text.... Here's a video.... here's some more text....
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January 19, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Sunday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Road Information and Transportation
Topic: Shuttle connections
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=4026

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Shuttle connections
We are planning a backpack trip from Goat Haunt through Flattop to The Loop. Since we have only one car, that leads to shuttle problems with various options…
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January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Saturday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: Lodging
Topic: Granite Park Reservations
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=8042

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Granite Park Reservations
WOW. I used the website and filled out my reservation request by 8 AM and by 8:15 had secured and made a deposit for that reservation. Compared to last coupl…
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January 17, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Friday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Horseback Riding Reservations?
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=9483

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Horseback Riding Reservations?
My daughter will die if she doesn't get to ride a horse. I'd prefer to wait for a favorable weather report to schedule an outing. Are these rides such hot ti…
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January 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Thursday's random Glacier Park Chat topic!

Category: General Glacier Discussion
Topic: Overwhelmed
https://glacier.nationalparkschat.com/viewtopic.php?t=619

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Overwhelmed
I have visited most of the national parks but am having a difficult time planning a trip to Glacier for summer 2007. It seems overwhelming and hard to get a…
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January 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM