Glacier National Park Tips | 5 Things to Know Before You Go!

We just came back from a 2-week RV trip to Glacier and Yellowstone. I watched so many of your videos and purchased your itineraries for both parks. It was awesome - we followed the itineraries as closely as we could (admittedly we couldn’t get the kids up as early as we wanted) and we really enjoyed everything! They really helped us maximize our time in both parks. If anyone is on the fence about whether it’s worth it - ABSOLUTELY. We’ll definitely get your itineraries again the next time we’re going to a particular NP for the first time!

Ash's "Dirt in my Shoes" itinerary for Glacier is superb. I bought it in 2020 for our first trip and we used it again in Sept 2023! Highly recommend Ash's resources. She's great.

There are other places to visit at GNP besides the main road GTTSR such as Polebridge, what amazing pastries and espresso bevs. Depending on the time of year you go, Bowman and Kintla Lakes have great hikes without the crazy crowds. We went out there and saw a Moose Cow and her calf along with a nice size Grizzly Bear and 1 cub. Both lakes are super stellar and the hiking trails are nice and quiet. We looked for Samsquinch aka BF prints and found none😂but did see black bear prints and scat. Walking through the woods making noise is a recommendation but to be safe just scare everything off. Bowman Lake is stunning and the mountains to the NE are super. A fun hike to do if you cannot make it out to Hidden Lake, due to traffic and congestion is Lincoln Lake. A nice easy incline to the lake through the woods will put you 9 miles to the Lake and there is a Grizzly up there. A great valley with stunning views and a well marked trail. However if you go there in July you will be greeted by the mosquitos they are just so excited to see tourists. Sperry Chalet Trail from Lake McDonald Lodge is a must hike too along with Snyder Ridge and Mt. Brown for a killer thigh and glute workout. Fabulous lookout up top of Mt.Brown and you may get lucky and see the white snowy fuzzballs called Mountain Goats...😂 To the EX-Ranger great job, I worked there twice in 2019 and 2021 for Xanny and Pursuit. Thanks for your service and hard work🎉🎉.

from one ranger to another, nicely done! I feel like people really underestimate the scale of Glacier

Thanks Ash very exhaustive expkaination !

Thanks for all the helpful information!!

Ty for all your tips! ❤

Great tips! Thank you so much!

thank you, Ash! I'll be around next August!

Thanks!

Thanks Ash!

Hi,thanks for great video,just subscribed,very glad

Wish I'd found you sooner - just signed up for the itineraries. Heading out next week and staying in Martin City. I'll call this a "first trip"

🎉Thank you!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Boy do you know your stuff, Ash! If your itineraries are even 1/10 as good as your videos, they’ll be well worth the money. I already have this trip completely planned out (if we can get car reservations and, if not, I’m going to employ your tips to get into the different entrances), but I’ll be buying your guide/itinerary for Yellowstone for our 2024 NP trip! Please keep up the fabulous work!!

Go hiker/biker. No car. It's the best way to go. And you meet such interesting people doing absolutely amazing things. And you don't pollute the Park.

Great video. I'm planning to visit in September or October and now I know I can't just roll in and expect to do everything without preparation lol. Thankfully I wasn't planning on doing any of the things that require booking a year out.

You need more subs, your videos are awesome and informative. And I think you’re adorable, with those eyes 😍

I was on the computer 🖥 midnight mountain time July 1st 2021. Everything sold out within 30 minutes for the entire month July 2022. I was fortunate enough to get 7 nights at the Many Glacier Hotel. Planning on going back in August of 2024. I will not stay anywhere else but the East side.

For years I went there and booked a campsite without problem. Not anymore. Extremely difficult to snag a site! But I managed to get one this May 29 for a week. I usually book the third week of July. Probably just as well, since summers are getting longer and hotter. And hopefully, fewer people.