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Custom Winter Adventure in the Bitterroot Mountains
Bitterroot Mountains, Western Montana, Near Missoula
Duration: 1 day
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$128

About your trip

Hike, Snowshoe, and embrace the snowy winter scenes of the Bitterroot National Forest on a winter adventure with Bitterroot Backpacking! Embark on a custom day trip and explore the frozen Bitterroot Mountain range!

After booking, one of our expert guides will reach out to plan the ideal winter adventure with you and your group!

Along the way, your guide will instruct you on how to use your gear, how to safely navigate snow in the mountains, and provide all sorts of other hiking and backpacking tips and tricks!

Your guide will also make you fresh tea or coffee for you while you're out there! Amazing snacks are included too. We can accommodate for most dietary restrictions!

Most routes are 3 - 7 mi round trip with some elevation gain, 500 - 1500 ft. Expect the trails to be snowy, icy, rocky, in fairly good condition, and with occasional obstacles like fallen trees and snowmelt puddles to cross along the way.

What's included

Trip Planning Services

When you book, a guide will reach out to plan your ideal trip with you and your group!

Guided Day Hike

Your guide will then lead you on your ideal trip!

Snowshoe Rentals

We have sizes for all ages! Including kids ages 6 and up.

Microspike Rentals

Included on every trip.

Trekking Pole Rental

Optional for every trip.

Other Essential Gear

First Aid Kit, ect

Guide Carries Your Gear

Guide will carry up to 20 lbs of your gear!

Hot Tea or Coffee

As prepared on a jetboil. Guides are ServSafe Food Safety Certified

Hiking Snacks

Includes Beef or Vegan Jerky, Trail Mix, and Fruit Snacks! Contact us after booking to customize your snack selection!

What's not included

Hiking Clothing

Wool or Synthetic like polyester is recommended.

Hiking Shoes

Must be a closed toe shoe!

Sun Protection

Bring a hat and sunglasses!

Sunscreen

Rain Coat

Extra Pair of Clothes

Sometimes the hike makes us sweaty! It's nice to have a clean set of clothes for the ride home!

Winter Jackets

Please Let us know if you need a winter jacket! We can help!

About your organizer

Bitterroot Backpacking's mission is to guide guests on memorable backpacking adventures and expeditions through forest and wilderness areas on trips that teach the essentials of backpacking, methods of safely navigating the backcountry, and ethical and responsible ways to camp in the backcountry using Leave No Trace principles.

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