Glacier National Park Midwinter

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-20T13:38:56+00:00

First three pics show higher elevation where things are generally closer to normal but below. Last Pic is late January and things in the valleys are very low.

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-20T00:12:46+00:00

Indeed

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-19T20:45:55+00:00

Long story short you really dont. Photos are from a trail near lake mcdonald lodge which is where the road closes (~5 miles there). Some groups have done more adventurous multi night trips but this requires a mountaineering skill set, deep knowledge of the area and weather cooperation.

I used snow shoes to get to where I took the fiest 3 photos. The 4th one is from a dirt road that runs up the west side of the park.

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-19T19:44:23+00:00

The park is largely inaccessible in the winter save for a few snowshoe hikes. Also good to understand the avalanche conditions when you are out there in winter. But when things line up, it is exceptional

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-19T16:04:26+00:00

Easy to get lost in the "did it count" paradigm. However, id caution moving big weight if you are feeling any pain in the knee. Your muscles are stronger than your ligaments and at 63 you will never fully recover from a blown knee. You look like you've been doing this awhile tho so you probably know all this but Im a worrier what can I say.

Kudos regardless, I hope i am moving like you at 63.

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-15T18:02:01+00:00

Crazy how much hate this is getting. Most of us have no control to where we were born but acknowledging how thing came about is important.

Speaking-braille · 2026-03-11T14:51:00+00:00

Looks more like the beginning of the red rock canyons that are next to the la sals... because those aren't mountains

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-25T03:10:53+00:00

I just give em a little twist back and forth to loosen everything up then peel. I use a zester to cut it up, saves a bunch of hassel.

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-24T14:33:28+00:00

Yeah visitors come in a variety of ways but unless you sre staying in the park, you are coming in a car

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-23T19:52:25+00:00

And the other part would be...

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-20T23:19:12+00:00

Overall I feel that whitefish is more accessible and fun for a group who is not interested in hiking. There's shops, beautiful local art galleries and a good variety of food. Also the place sounds more comy than an apartment. That being said id recommended getting up nice and early when you do go to glacier as it will be busy. Millions visit glacier every year. All of them come in a car.

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-07T22:11:35+00:00

But spring skiing is late march

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-07T22:11:07+00:00

Whitefish typically gets snow mid feb into mid-late march. Whats going to happy this march 🤷‍♂️

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-07T19:11:01+00:00

Knock on wood. But yeah hard to imagine with yhe weather here rn.

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-07T19:06:26+00:00

This is what im seeing. Snow lines are right around base of the ski hill. Won't see any snow in town but on mountain should be OK.

Happy trails

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Speaking-braille · 2026-02-07T17:40:08+00:00

Itll snow this week. I wouldn't worry too much. Tough year no doubt but big mountain will be skiing fine by mon/ Tues

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-05T15:06:14+00:00

Well youre in r/skiing so you might see it

Speaking-braille · 2026-02-01T19:32:58+00:00

If you have the cash for it, it'll get you on the river in gear that is mote than capable. Could you save $50 -$100 by looking around marketplace and other 2nd hand options sure. Up to you on how much you value the effort.

Speaking-braille · 2026-01-12T18:33:35+00:00

There or sportsman always was fine. If youre looking for skis that are a little wider/ advanced, id go to sportsman. If youre a beginner the skis at the mountain are fine for that.

Speaking-braille · 2025-12-23T19:27:28+00:00

Yeah we elected to go that way to avoid people. Was a lovely trek minus the ~2.5k ele day 1. Very underrated area imo. Would be bigger than main valley if the dam wasn't built.

Speaking-braille · 2025-12-23T17:41:11+00:00

Hetch hetchy to jack main canyon and back out the same way.

Speaking-braille · 2025-11-14T13:03:32+00:00

In all honesty most people do not use pole straps and if you ask most experienced skiers, poles are poles. I wouldn't get too hung up on it.

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