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Glacier Outdoor Center

GLACIER OUTDOOR CENTER
Winter Activities

Guided Tours | Skijoring | Lessons | Snowmobiling | Calendar of Events | Lodging

Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Glacier Outdoor Center

Winter Activities in Glacier National PArkGlacier Outdoor Center is the perfect place to begin your winter adventures in the Glacier National Park area. We offer 10K of groomed cross-country ski trails for both traditional and skate skiers. The 10K trail system meanders and rolls through moderate terrain on over 100 acres in West Glacier, just behind Glacier Outdoor Center.

Glacier Outdoor Center has a full selection of rental equipment, including ski packages, snowshoes and gaiters, ski pulkas to pull the kids and skijoring equipment. Take a relaxing break from the trails next to the fire or in the Outdoor Center while munching on a snack. If you would like to make an event out of your ski day you are welcome to reserve your own private warming cabin, complete with couches, gas fireplace, Dish TV and restroom; add a hot tub to really make it a day. Glacier Outdoor Center is open 7 days a week for all of your rental and retail needs. Dogs are welcome, with their owners and under control, after noon daily. Visit our calendar of events to help plan your weekend getaway.

Daily Trail Pass: $8.00 per person
Kids 10 & under ski FREE.
Daily Dog Trail Pass: $2.00
Season Pass: $50.00
Family Season Pass: $95.00
Warming Teepee FREE: Fri, Sat, Sun
Private Warming Cabin: $119-$229 per day
Private Warming Cabin w/ HOT TUB: $269 per day
Log Cabin Accommodations in West Glacier: See Cabin Rentals

Guided Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoe Tours in Glacier National Park

Join Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier’s only full service winter recreation base camp, for an interpretive half day or full day tour of Glacier National Park. Our experienced local guides will tour you among the mountains and vistas of Glacier Park’s peaks while sharing their years of accumulated knowledge about the regional flora, fauna, glaciation and winter outdoor conditions.

Glacier Outdoor Center’s Guides are trained in the most up to date backcountry medicine and rescue techniques, avalanche safety certification, and are active patrollers with the Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol & Professional Ski Instructors Association. Glacier National Park offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels, ages, and adventure seeking levels—plains to peaks; we can take you there.

View our winter packing list for details about how to prepare for your adventure. Glacier Outdoor Center offers a full line of rental equipment as well as a complete retail selection —we have you covered from head to toes!

We are happy to provide transportation to Glacier Outdoor Center from your location; call for rates. Prices listed below do not include entrance fees to Glacier National Park or rental equipment. 24 hour notice required for all guided tours.

View a list of popular guided tours offered by Glacier Outdoor Center.

Full Day Guided Tours:
Full day tours meet and depart from Glacier Outdoor Center at 9 am. A sack lunch and snack is included; please inform us of any dietary restrictions. Tours conclude around 5 pm. Tour location depends on snow and trail conditions; we are happy to accommodate tour location requests when possible.

  • 1 person $200
  • 2-3 people $255
  • 4 people $310
  • Each additional person $35; max 16 per group
Cross Country Skiing in Glacier National Park

Half Day Guided Tours:
Half day tours meet and depart from Glacier Outdoor Center at 9 am or 1 pm (approx. 4 hour duration). Tour location depends on snow and trail conditions; we are happy to accommodate tour location requests when possible.

  • 1 person $155
  • 2-3 people $210
  • 4 people $265
  • Each additional person $25; max 16 per group.

Would you like to extend your day without committing to a full day guided trip? Warm up or cool down for no charge on our groomed trail system (with paid guided half day tour). You are welcome to take breaks and relax in our Outdoor Center and have a drink and a snack; or you can book your own private warming cabin.

Private Warming Cabin $119-229 per day
Private Warming Cabin with HOT TUB $269 per day

National Ski Patrol  Professional Ski Instructors of America

 

Popular Guided Tours in Glacier National Park

Skijoring in Glacier National ParkSkijoring at Glacier Outdoor Center

Bring your furry friends out and try dog skijoring, an activity that is both thrilling for you and a great way to get your dog some exercise in the winter! Glacier Outdoor Center offers skijoring equipment to rent or to purchase.

View our calendar of events for the dates of our dog skijoring race events.

Beginner Cross-Country Ski, Snowshoe and Skijoring Lessons

Dont' be intimidated.  Let our certified instructors show you how! $35 per person per hour. Please call for availability.

Snowmobiling Accommodations for Flathead National Forest

Consider Glacier Outdoor Center Cabins for your base camp while exploring the Flathead National Forest from your sled! Our cabins are perfect for a romantic getaway or large groups, and our spacious and private parking makes it easy to maneuver your trailers.

There are 234 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Flathead Valley, including Canyon Creek (10 miles from West Glacier), Desert Mountain (8 miles from West Glacier), Skyland Road (45 minutes east on Hwy 2), Werner Peak Trail (Olney), Graves Creek (Fortine), Crane Mountain (Ferndale). For more information about snowmobile trails, call the Hungry Horse Ranger Station at 406-387-3800. For snowmobile rentals and delivery contact J&L Rentals.


Winter cabins in Glacier National ParkWinter Rates (Sept 16- May 31)

Prices do not include 7% MT bed tax

  • 1 bedroom (sleeps 4) $119 / night*
  • 2 bedroom (sleeps 8) $ 229/ night*
  • 2 bedroom deluxe with hot tub (sleeps 8) $269/ night
    * $12 each additional person

Calendar of Events


Weekly Events (Dec- March):

  • Wednesdays- FREE Intro to Cross-country Skiing Lesson; Glacier Outdoor Center 10 am

  • Friday and Saturday night- dinner at the Belton Chalet Tap Room

  • Saturday night- Live Music at the Belton Chalet Tap Room

  • Sunday- Brunch at the Belton Chalet


More Events:

  • Jan. 2 – Open House: Bring your relatives (or take a break from them) and enjoy an outing at the Glacier Outdoor Center.  Over 10km of groomed X-C ski trails (both classic and skate) Half price rentals on skiis and complimentary use of the trails.  Bonfire, hot chocolate and treats for all  10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

  • Jan. 30 – 3rd Annual Doggie Skijoring Competition: Bring your favorite dog and try doggie ski-joring.  $25 entry fee includes equipment and trail fee.10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.  Race begins at High Noon!   Prizes awarded. The event benefits the Humane Society of Northwestern Montana.

  • Feb. 14 -- Two Hearts Ski as One: 2 for price of one trail passes & rentals

  • Feb. 27-28 – The Race at Glacier: The Western States Ski Fest youth nordic race.  Come watch the up and coming young nordic skiers as they race against youth from all over Montana, Idaho, Utah, Washington and Canada.  9a.m.- 4 p.m. each day.  Concessions  and accommodations available.

Other Winter Activities near Glacier Outdoor Center

 

Popular Guided Tours in Glacier National Park

GLACIER RAFT & OUTDOOR CENTER
12400 HWY 2 EAST / # 6 GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD  |  P.O. BOX 210 WEST GLACIER, MT 59936
TOLLFREE: 1-800-235-6781  |  PHONE: 406-888-5454  |  FAX: 406-888-5541

GRC@GlacierRaftCo.com