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July 14 - 21, 2012
$1290
Sandy Hildreth, Leader
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 NOTE: THIS IS A NEW ADK TRIP TO
GLACIER, CREATED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND. REGISTRATION &
PAYMENT IS NEEDED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!• Mary Krueger is leading a Glacier Trip #1 July 21-29, 2012 - FULL • Sandy Hildreth is leading a Glacier Trip #2 July 29 - Aug 6, 2012 - FULL Glacier is said by many to be our most spectacular national park. This has been a very popular trip- led by Ken Kaufman in 2006 and by Mary Krueger in 2008 and 2009. Because of popular demand, a second trip was added in 2009, led by Sandy Hildreth. Sandy enjoyed Glacier so much that she led another trip in 2010 and will lead one again in 2011. Mary will lead the trip again in 2012. Mary has been to Glacier NP six times and always looks forward to going back again. Glacier National Park preserves over 1,000,000 acres of forests, alpine meadows, spectacular mountains and glaciers, straddling the Continental Divide adjacent to the Canadian border, in northern Montana. It is the U.S. part of the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (the first International Peace Park in the world) and is also a designated World Heritage site. Its diverse habitats are home to over 70 species of mammals and over 260 species of birds. The spectacular glaciated landscape, from which the park gets its name, is a hiker’s paradise containing 700 miles of maintained trails that lead deep into one of the largest intact ecosystems in the lower 48 states. All the original predator and prey animals are here: mountain goats, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, deer, small mammals, grizzly and black bears, mountain lions, and wolves. 2010 was Glacier’s 100th anniversary as a National Park. Our host, outfitter and guide will again be the Glacier Institute, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to sharing knowledge about and preserving this magnificent national treasure (www.glacierinstitute.org). This trip is intended to provide both a challenging recreational and a unique learning experience. Each day’s hike will feature a different educational subject or “program” pertaining to the park. Glacier Institute will provide a guide/instructor each day, with expertise in that day’s particular subject, who will lead us on an excursion designed to provide information and interpretation while experiencing the park’s spectacular wildlife and scenic splendor. Also included is a full-day raft trip on the Flathead River on the subject of river ecology. Hiking will be moderate to somewhat strenuous with distances of 4-11 miles at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet with elevation gain and loss varying between about 800 feet on some hikes to around 2,000 feet or more on others. This trip is intended for persons who are in good physical condition and are willing and able to hike distances of 4-11 miles per day at elevations of 5,000 to 8,000 feet (up to 3,000 feet of ascent starting at 5,000 feet above sea level). Hikes will be guided, over marked and maintained trails, and may involve exposure to unprotected heights, wildlife, sun, wind, rain, cold (or heat), insects, and crossing of snowfields and cold water streams or under small waterfalls. Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots with good tread are essential. Participants must also be willing to accept lodging in rustic, dormitory style facilities with few amenities at Glacier Park Field Camp, but great ADK style atmosphere! Outing Cost:  The cost will be $1290.00 per person (includes the $85 ADK registration fee). NOTE: This trip is 1 day shorter than the other 2 ADK Glacier trips. Payment Policy: Full payment of $1290 is due at time of registration. Payments are due by March 20, 2012. Cancellation Policy: Due to the short time period, full payment is required upon registration. If there are not the minimum number of participants by March 20, 2012, the trip will be cancelled and full refunds made. After March 20, if a participant has to cancel, there will be no refund unless a replacement can be found and then all but the $85 ADK fee will be refunded. Included in the cost will be:
Day 1: Saturday, July 14, 2012 Arrival at Kalispell
airport; Transport to GPFC by Glacier Institute
 Welcome dinner by Glacier Institute and Leader’s welcome Lodging: GPFC cabins Hikes & Programs are still in the planning stage for this trip. These are samples of what they probably will be. This page will be updated as soon as the itinerary is finalized. Program: Flora and
Fauna of the MacDonald Valley
Hike: Trail of the Cedars and Trail to Avalanche Lake (4-5 miles, about 800 feet elevation change) Transportation and meals by Glacier Institute Lodging: GPFC cabins Program: Glacier’s Wildflowers Hike: Siyeh Pass (9.4 mi. round trip, 2400 ft. elevation change). This is a beautiful hike through fields of wildflowers and along a stream and cascades, and is one of the less crowded trails in the park. Transportation to and from trailhead by Glacier Institute All meals by Glacier Institute Lodging: GPFC cabins Evening program by Glacier Institute Program: Geology of
the formation of the Great Plains, Impact of Blister Rust on Whitebark
Pine
Hike: Scenic Point Trail (7 miles, 2,000 feet elevation gain and loss, long drive to trailhead, but gorgeous views on the way and on the trail), views of Two Medicine Lake and the Great Plains at the top. If time permits, we will visit the historic Glacier Park Hotel in the area. Transport and meals by Glacier Institute Lodging: GPFC cabins Program: Continental
Divide/ Geology/ History
Hike: Highline Trail. Start at Logan Pass Visitor Center, hike along the Continental Divide and the Garden Wall to Granite Park Chalet, where we will view the historic chalet, which is still in use, then continue down to the “loop” on the Going-to-the-Sun Road. (11.6 mi., 850 ft. elevation gain, 3,026 ft. elevation loss down to the loop from the chalet.) A long, but not difficult hike with spectacular views! Transportation and meals by Glacier Institute Lodging: GPFC cabins Evening Program Program: Many Glacier
Geology/Climate change
Hike: to Grinnell Glacier (11 miles, approx. 1,000 feet elevation change. Trailhead is within walking distance of motel). This is probably the “premier” hike in the park. See how the Glacier has been disappearing over the years. Beautiful views of Grinnell Lake on the way. We have sighted grizzly bears on this hike in the past. Transportation and breakfast, lunch by Glacier Institute; dinner on the road Lodging: GPFC cabins Day 7: Friday July 20, 2012 Program: River
Ecology by Raft on the Flathead River
Meals: breakfast and lunch by Glacier Institute Farewell dinner at Lake McDonald Lodge (included in trip price) Lodging: GPFC cabins Day 8: Saturday, July 21 2012 Breakfast by Glacier
Institute
Return to Kalispell airport (transport by Glacier Institute) END OF TRIP! NOTE:
THIS
TRIP
WAS
PLANNED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, AT VERY SHORT NOTICE. IT'S
IMPORTANT THAT YOU MAKE CONTACT WITH THE TRIP LEADER AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE TO RESERVE A SPOT.
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