Hiking Fools

Siyeh Bend | 10 miles round trip | 2,300’ elevation gain

A continued discussion with John Fraley, highlighting his experience in the wilderness areas bordering Glacier National Park and getting to know some of the eccentric characters that mark the history of this wild place.

Josh and Sarah invite author John Fraley into the studio to hear a few of his fantastic stories about wilderness in Glacier National Park and the surrounding places.

This comfortable walk in a very popular and convenient area of Glacier National Park yields great returns for the effort, with opportunities to see small critters and enjoy the splendor of lower McDonald Creek with impressive surrounding natural features.

Have you ever wondered what to pack and what to leave at home? Josh and Sarah take you through their personal recommendations for hiking and backpacking gear, breaking down the space/weight vs. value/comfort quotient, including specific brands and available options to maximize your adventures in Glacier National Park.

Josh and Sarah take you into the depths of the St. Mary valley in Glacier National Park to discover a beautiful little lake tucked into a glacier cirque surrounded by colorful rock headwalls with opportunities for hiking, exploring, fishing, and swimming in the deep blue waters.

Travel deep into Glacier National Park and explore unbelievable geologic features and spectacular views into vast remote regions of the park. Josh and Sarah describe the numerous approaches and various side-trips from this enjoyable trail.

A continued discussion with President Tagen Vine, who outlines the purpose of the nonprofit organization and some of the more significant projects completed in cooperation with the National Park Service and how we can all support the effort by engaging with the Conservancy.

Josh and Sarah invite Tagen Vine into the studio to discuss his role as President of the Glacier Conservancy, the official fundraising partner of Glacier National Park. This critical organization provides programs in the park about history, astronomy, wildlife, and more.

Josh and Sarah give you the basic info needed to start hiking in Glacier National Park.

Join Josh and Sarah as they hike up the Continental Divide to view this spectacular glacier from above and provide details on how to add extra beauty to the Highline Trail with tales to tell for ages to come. A must-do for ambitious hikers Glacier National Park.

A continued story of tourism, promotion and marketing of the newly established Glacier National Park.

Sarah and Josh dive into the early years of Glacier National Park and its exploration and mass travel pioneered by the railroad and its industry leaders.

This beautiful hike suits family groups and provides excellent opportunities for waterfall and wildlife viewing. Nestled in a majestic corner of Glacier National Park, this trail is a fan favorite with a few different exploratory destination options.

A continued conversation with Denny Olson, who shares more about his wildlife encounters and an assortment of “bet you didn’t know that” stories based entirely on personal experience in Glacier National Park.

Josh and Sarah invite Denny Olson, long-time park naturalist and educator, into the studio to discuss bird species in Glacier National Park. Hear about his personal favorites and plenty of amazing facts about these creatures.

A trail packed with so many highlights and features characteristic of Glacier National Park, this hike leads trekkers on an uphill adventure to a pair of beautiful lakes surrounded by towering peaks, with evidence of ancient glacial activity all around.

This iconic lodge towering majestically above Swiftcurrent Lake in the Many Glacier Valley has a long, rich history full of interesting drama and intriguing personalities, and it remains to this day a central part of the Glacier National Park collection.

The Many Glacier Hotel is an awe-inspiring reminder of the early development of Glacier National Park and the influence of the Great Northern Railroad on tourism and travel, and Josh & Sarah dive into the history and the construction of this beautiful lodge.

A continued discussion with Jake Bramante of Hike734, diving into some of his more memorable moments and adventures during his journey through Glacier National Park, and hearing more about how he is now converting his popular trail maps into apps.

Josh and Sarah invite Jake Bramante of Hike734 into the studio to talk about the genesis of his incredible project of hiking all 734 miles of named trails in Glacier National Park in one season, and how he translated his experience into a series of resources for hikers.

This ethereal body of water is tucked deep in the Many Glacier Valley like a cerulean gem with towering peaks all around it, a classic hike meandering through one of the wilder places in Glacier National Park.

If you are bagging peaks in Glacier Park, you need to be aware of Blake Passmore's guidebook series with descriptive route instructions to most of the major summits. In this episode, he talks with Josh and Sarah about his passion for climbing and his desire to create a resource for other climbers to use and enjoy.

Josh and Sarah continue their dramatic storytelling about this extraordinary building in Glacier National Park where they first met, and share their favorite hikes, eats, and activities within and near the complex.

Listen and learn about this magnificent structure in the heart of Glacier National Park and the remarkable story that goes behind it. The origin, the characters, and the lore from the early days is both entertaining and enlightening.