Hiking Fools

Josh and Sarah discuss the ins and outs of reservations, ticketing, permits, and camping in Glacier National Park. Expertly navigating the online systems and critical deadlines will make it more enjoyable to put together your ideal trip itinerary.

A continued discussion with Eric Peitzsch, Ph. D on how he observes and forecasts avalanche activity in Glacier National Park, including his research and his role in the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun Road each season.

Josh and Sarah invite Erich Peitzsch, physical scientist with the USGS and foremost authority on avalanche activity within Glacier National Park, into the studio to hear about his interesting path to the present day and his experience being stationed in West Glacier.

Venture out on this incredible hike as it loops around massive mountains and provides phenomenal views of Glacier National Park in every direction. A true challenge that is more than worth the reward.

Josh and Sarah unpack the snow to reveal the many excursions that are available in Glacier National Park during the winter season. From hiking, to skiing and snowshoeing, this is a great time to enjoy the peace and solitude of the park.

A continued discussion with Diane Boyd, decorated author and researcher who spent many years in the remote areas of Glacier National Park. This episode features personal stories and adventures as well as guidance on how to interact safely with these apex predators.

Josh and Sarah welcome Diane Boyd into the studio for a conversation about wolves and her amazing experiences in and around Glacier National Park. Author, researcher, and conservationist, Diane brings decades of knowledge to this enlightening episode.

Enjoy a beautiful meandering trail with great potential for moose sightings, and a spectacular view from a beautiful windy mountain pass with views deep into Glacier National Park’s internal boundaries.

A continued discussion with Don Scharfe, including some great stories about climbing and exploring the more remote parts of Glacier National Park.

Josh and Sarah welcome Don Scharfe into the studio, the founder and former owner of RMO in Kalispell. Don talks about his early days in the Glacier National Park area and shares some of his thoughts about gear and climbing.

Planning your visit to Glacier National Park, but not sure what to bring or how to prepare? In this episode, Josh and Sarah outline the essential equipment for hiking and also share some of their favorite optional items to make your experience the most comfortable and enjoyable.

One of Josh and Sarah’s absolute favorite hikes in the entire park, this trail offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities and some terrific views of waterfalls, alpine lakes, historical structures, and attractive geology. A Glacier National Park classic, a must-hike.

This trail offers an opportunity to hike up and over Howe Ridge to a pretty little lake nestled in among a densely forested cove. This a challenging climb but leads to some less-traveled wooded areas with excellent views of Lake McDonald, the largest lake in Glacier National Park.

This challenging hike ends at a well-positioned active fire lookout with views in every direction into the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Glacier National Park. The trail is a great workout for very fit hikers and is found at the southern tip of the Park.

Josh & Sarah provide a list of enjoyable hikes for families with kids, their favorites in each major area of Glacier National Park, with tips and tricks on how to make the most of your vacation together.

A gem of a hike that traverses from the west side of Glacier National Park to Many Glacier. Summit the peak and visit the picturesque lookout if you’re up for the challenge, and see the Many Glacier valley laid out in all its glory.

Josh and Sarah climb one of the most beautiful and accessible peaks in all of Glacier National Park. Traverse to the pass, gaze out into the distance from the saddle, and soak in the view from the summit. This is epic GNP.

One of the most overlooked trails in Glacier National Park, with steep slopes and fewer spectacular views along the way, but still reaching a small beautiful lake with lovely reflections and a great vantage point to view a magnificent waterfall and the shoulders of a few giant mountains.

Meander your way through a dense, mossy, forested trail near the largest lake in Glacier National Park and follow along one of the most active creeks with beautiful close-up views of rushing waterfalls.

A continued discussion with Tim and Rachel Manley, detailing how to safely interact with wildlife in and around Glacier National Park, learning about appropriate behavior during encounters and reviewing some favorite stories from their amazing experiences in bear management.

Josh and Sarah host bear management specialists Tim and Rachel Manley, a remarkable couple with extensive experience in and around Glacier National Park, and discuss how to recreate responsibly with these amazing creatures.

Discover a pathway through the mountains and catch a glimpse of two stunning valleys in the northeastern region of Glacier National Park. This hike provides great historical context as well as relevant modern adventure, all in one enjoyable trail.

This wooded hike provides scenic views into the southern parts of Glacier National Park and leads to one of the most picturesque lookouts. Watch for plenty of berries and small wildlife as well as birds of prey along this trail.

A discussion with author and wildlife biologist Jim Williams, digging into his experience researching and establishing wildlife corridors in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park.

A discussion with author and wildlife biologist Jim Williams, digging into his experience researching and establishing wildlife corridors in the Flathead Valley near Glacier National Park.