MISSOULA, MONTANA VACATION

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  • Snakeduck
    Snakeduck Posts: 1,056
    Here I am the most experienced Glacier/Yellowstone guide in the PJ message pit and not one person has taken me up on my offer for a trip into the backcountry of either park. Don’t let the fact that no paying customer has ever returned from one of my expeditions dissuade you. Those folks just loved it so much they decided to pull an “Into the Wild” and live out the remainder of their existence with the bears.
  • Snakeduck
    Snakeduck Posts: 1,056
    brianlux wrote:
    From there we'll head to Yellowstone to wrestle bears, chase moose, sample the sulfur pots and run through Old Faithful like it's a sprinkler in summer. Hope to survive it all!

    You should cannonball right into Old Faithful. The rangers frown on it, but really, how often do you get to Jellystone?
  • KG207192
    KG207192 Posts: 14
    I agree with everyone that GNP is a must. That time of year you are likely to see bears in Mini Glacier. We will be in Msla Thurs-Monday. Use to live there so here are some suggestions for some day trips from Missoula.

    1. Symes Hot Springs in Hot Springs is wonderful. It is 75 miles from Missoula. http://symeshotsprings.com/
    I would highly recommend and if you can spend the night at the hotel it is totally worth it. Nice drive too.

    2. Bison Range is a short drive from Missoula. Might see some bear here too and of course lots of Bison. This is actually on the way to the hot springs mentioned above.

    3. If the weather is nice you could raft Alberton Gorge. You would need to rent wetsuits but you could probably hook up with a company that supplies everything. Class 3 mellow float.

    4. Jerry Johnson Hot Springs in Idaho: About an hour or slightly longer drive and another 45 minute hike in to get to some natural hot springs.

    5. Rattlesnake Recreational Area is in Missoula and has great mountain biking and hiking. So does Blue Mountain.

    6. Lolo hot springs is about a 30 minute drive. IMO not as nice as Symes but still good.

    7. Lochsa lodge in Idaho is a fun place to spend a night or two. Lots of hiking around there, reasonable rates, cabin in the middle of nowhere and close to Jerry Johnson hotsprings mentioned above.

    Well, I could probably go on and on. You can probably google anything I mentioned. Unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities abound. Feel free to email me with any questions.
    Kathy
  • KG207192
    KG207192 Posts: 14
    Just stumbled upon this nice write up of Missoula.

    http://www.outsideonline.com/adventure- ... ntana.html
  • RKCNDY
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  • rpech'e
    rpech'e Posts: 1,106
    Jeanwah wrote:
    Looking for interested folks in sharing the ride for cheaper prices, heli-tour over the mountains.

    http://www.glacierhelitours.net/services.html

    Might have to check into this
    Thanks for the info :D
  • RockMama
    RockMama Deep Creek Lake, MD Posts: 478
    Look what I just found. We can all get up EARLY after the show and go to this class.

    Compassionate Communication Class

    When Monday, October 1, 2012, 6 – 7:30am
    Where Warehouse Mall - Missoula
    Note Compassionate Communication Class - Missoula

    Then there will not be any more bickering amoungst the 10C members.

    LOL LOL
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  • dalovebone
    dalovebone Posts: 67
    When I was there for the 98 show I went river rafting on the Big Black Foot...really nice day.
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  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    Jeanwah wrote:
    Looking for interested folks in sharing the ride for cheaper prices, heli-tour over the mountains.

    http://www.glacierhelitours.net/services.html

    Bump! Still looking for more people to split a heli ride with! It would be so worth it...
  • rpech'e
    rpech'e Posts: 1,106
    Doing the Red Bus Tour Saturday 9 am. Anyone else??
  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    rpech'e wrote:
    Doing the Red Bus Tour Saturday 9 am. Anyone else??


    Yup! Four of us from Dallas will be there. It'll be me, carmenere, drivingrl, and themessenger.
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  • SomethingCreative
    SomethingCreative Kazoo, MI Posts: 3,412
    My girlfriend and I are gonna hit up the golf course at the university, weather permitting.

    http://life.umt.edu/crec/golf/

    we're also looking at Caras Park, Pattee Canyon, and Rattlesnake National Recreation Area
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  • rpech'e
    rpech'e Posts: 1,106
    Better Dan wrote:
    rpech'e wrote:
    Doing the Red Bus Tour Saturday 9 am. Anyone else??


    Yup! Four of us from Dallas will be there. It'll be me, carmenere, drivingrl, and themessenger.

    Sweet, my niece and I are driving from Minnesota. Should get there friday evening sometime.
    Are you staying at St. Marys too?     If so we'll see you there :D
  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    Better Dan wrote:
    rpech'e wrote:
    Doing the Red Bus Tour Saturday 9 am. Anyone else??


    Yup! Four of us from Dallas will be there. It'll be me, carmenere, drivingrl, and themessenger.

    We've been planning on doing the Red Bus too. Just called to make reservations, they said they're filling up so call now to reserve your seats! We're on the 9:30; none were available for 9 from West Glacier. (406)892.2525
  • PJStatTracker
    PJStatTracker Posts: 2,400
    I'm driving over to Yellowstone for a couple of days after the show. Anyone else doing that??
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  • I'm a Truck
    I'm a Truck Milwaukee Posts: 3,508
    Horos wrote:
    HILDE wrote:
    Couples...we should plan something! Planning on the park. Will it B to cold to go rafting?
    #paging81&I'maTruck
    :lol::lol::lol::lol:
  • 81
    81 Needing a ride to Forest Hills and a ounce of weed. Please inquire within. Thanks. Or not. Posts: 58,276
    Horos wrote:
    HILDE wrote:
    Couples...we should plan something! Planning on the park. Will it B to cold to go rafting?
    #paging81&I'maTruck

    somebody just moved to the front of the i'm so kicking your ass in MT line.
    81 is now off the air

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  • Better Dan
    Better Dan Posts: 5,684
    Jeanwah wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:
    rpech'e wrote:
    Doing the Red Bus Tour Saturday 9 am. Anyone else??


    Yup! Four of us from Dallas will be there. It'll be me, carmenere, drivingrl, and themessenger.

    We've been planning on doing the Red Bus too. Just called to make reservations, they said they're filling up so call now to reserve your seats! We're on the 9:30; none were available for 9 from West Glacier. (406)892.2525


    Are they all the same bus and it just goes to all the places to pick people up or are there 3 different vehicles?
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  • Snakeduck
    Snakeduck Posts: 1,056
    PJStatTracker wrote:
    I'm driving over to Yellowstone for a couple of days after the show. Anyone else doing that??

    Heading to the backcountry of Glacier for a week after the show to see if I can find any griz in the midst of their annual hyperphagia stage that sets in before hibernation... :shock:
  • Jeanwah
    Jeanwah Posts: 6,363
    Better Dan wrote:
    Jeanwah wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:

    Yup! Four of us from Dallas will be there. It'll be me, carmenere, drivingrl, and themessenger.

    We've been planning on doing the Red Bus too. Just called to make reservations, they said they're filling up so call now to reserve your seats! We're on the 9:30; none were available for 9 from West Glacier. (406)892.2525


    Are they all the same bus and it just goes to all the places to pick people up or are there 3 different vehicles?

    Don't know!

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