Western MT next week — suggestions?

If you’re fried and want to dayhike and car camp I’d make Many Glacier destination number one. If the weather cooperates and ceiling lifts backpacking up to and basecamping at Sperry Chalet for two nights would be nice. You’ll hit snow 1.5 miles from the chalet and BC campground, but the hike up to that point is easy and snow free. From Sperry you can dayhike as far as the snow allows over to Lake Ellen Wilson and Gunsight Pass. I’d be happy to lend you another pair of snowshoes.

Another easy backpack would be to head in to the North Fork of the Sun River from Gibson Reservoir. Wildlife in that area is typically very abundant this time of year.

Thanks for the tips, Dave.  We’ve found a pair of MSR Evos that aren’t too light, but will definitely do the trick.

The Sperry BC Campground looks like a great location for seeing Glacier NP.  I’ve been leaning towards staying in the Bob to avoid a little extra driving, but Amy hasn’t been to the park so she’s hoping to make a visit.  Hopefully I’ll have a fast recovery after the weekend.