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| #1 July 21 - 29, 2012 $1400 Mary Krueger, Leader |
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29 - Aug 6, 2012 $1400 Sandy Hildreth, Leader |
 NOTE: BOTH OF THESE TRIPS
ARE FULL. YOU MAY CONTACT THE TRIP LEADERS TO BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST.
THERE IS A 3RD ADK GLACIER TRIP NOW PLANNED FOR JULY 14 - 21, 2012. Glacier National Park 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 half-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 $1400.00 per person. Payment Policy: A deposit of $600.00 is due at time of registration. The remaining balance of $800.00 is due by April 30, 2012 Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel the trip at any time, an ADK registration fee is non-refundable. The balance of the deposit is fully refundable up to April 30, 2012. After April 30, 2012, no refunds are possible unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. However, if ADK cancels the trip or if in the opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you, the full amount will be refunded. Included in the cost will be:
Day 1: Saturday, July 21, 2012 Arrival at Kalispell
airport; Transport to GPFC by Glacier Institute
Welcome dinner by Glacier Institute and Leader’s welcome Lodging: GPFC cabins Day 2: Sunday, July 22, 2012  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 Day 3: Monday, July 23, 2012 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 Day 4: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 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 Day 5: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Travel day-
Going-to-the-Sun Road to Many Glacier (about 3 hours with stops,
approx. 70 miles). Along the way, we will hike the short (1.5 mi. each
way) trail from Logan Pass Visitor Center on the Continental Divide to
Hidden Lake Overlook, one of the most popular and memorable areas of
the park. Wildlife sightings are common on the trail and there may be
snowfields to cross in places.
Transport by Glacier Institute Breakfast and lunch by Glacier Institute, dinner on own at Many Glacier Lodging: Swiftcurrent Motor Inn Day 6: Thursday, July 26, 2012 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. Meals: all meals are on our own, at Many Glacier Lodging: Swiftcurrent Motor Inn Day 7: Friday, July 27, 2012 Program: Guide’s
choice
Hike: to Iceberg Lake (9 miles, 1200 feet elevation change), or to Ptarmigan Tunnel, or to Bullhead Lake in Swiftcurrent Pass (trailheads are within walking distance of motel) Meals: breakfast and lunch on our own, dinner at Two Sister’s Restaurant on the way back to Field Camp, at our own expense. Transport back to GPFC by Glacier Institute Lodging: GPFC cabins Day 8: Saturday, July 28, 2012 Program: River
Ecology by Raft on the Flathead River (AM)
Afternoon free for short hike in area, swimming, etc. Meals: breakfast and lunch by Glacier Institute Farewell dinner at Lake McDonald Lodge (included in trip price) Lodging: GPFC cabins Day 9: Sunday, July 29, 2012 Breakfast by Glacier
Institute
Return to Kalispell airport (transport by Glacier Institute) END OF TRIP! |