Glacier Raft Company - Glacier Outdoor Center

GLACIER OUTDOOR CENTER
Winter Activities

Guided Tours | Skijoring | Lessons | Snowmobiling | Calendar of Events | Lodging

Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Glacier Outdoor Center

Glacier Outdoor Center is the perfect place to begin your winter adventures in the Glacier National Park Area. We offer 10K of groomed cross-country ski trails for both traditional and skate skiers. The 10K trail system meanders and rolls through moderate terrain on over 100 acres in West Glacier, just behind Glacier Outdoor Center.

Glacier Outdoor Center has a full selection of rental equipment, including ski packages, snowshoes and gaiters, ski pulkas to pull the kids and skijoring equipment. Take a relaxing break from the trails in our Warming Teepee next to the fire or in the Outdoor Center while munching on a snack. If you would like to make an event out of your ski day you are welcome to reserve your own private warming cabin, complete with couches, gas fireplace, Dish TV and restroom; add a hot tub to really make it a day. Glacier Outdoor Center is open 7 days a week for all of your rental and retail needs. Dogs are welcome, with their owners and under control, after noon daily. Visit our calendar of events to help plan your weekend getaway.

Daily Trail Pass: $5.00 per person
Kids 10 & under ski FREE.
Daily Dog Trail Pass: $2.00
Season Pass: $50.00
Warming Teepee FREE: Fri, Sat, Sun
Private Warming Cabin: $119-$229 per day
Private Warming Cabin w/ HOT TUB: $269 per day
Log Cabin Accommodations in West Glacier: See Cabin Rentals

Guided Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoe Tours in Glacier National Park

Join Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier’s only full service winter recreation base camp, for an interpretive half day or full day tour of Glacier National Park. Our experienced local guides will tour you among the mountains and vistas of Glacier Park’s peaks while sharing their years of accumulated knowledge about the regional flora, fauna, glaciation and winter outdoor conditions.

Glacier Outdoor Center’s Guides are trained in the most up to date backcountry medicine and rescue techniques, avalanche safety certification, and are members of the Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol & Professional Ski Instructors Association. Glacier National Park offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels, ages, and adventure seeking levels—plains to peaks; we can take you there.

View our winter packing list for details about how to prepare for your adventure. Glacier Outdoor Center offers a full line of rental equipment as well as a complete retail selection —we have you covered from head to toes!

We are happy to provide transportation to Glacier Outdoor Center from your location; call for rates. Prices listed below do not include entrance fees to Glacier National Park or rental equipment. 24 hour notice required for all guided tours.

View a list of popular guided tours offered by Glacier Outdoor Center.

Full Day Guided Tours:
Full day tours meet and depart from Glacier Outdoor Center at 9 am. A sack lunch and snack is included; please inform us of any dietary restrictions. Tours conclude around 5 pm. Tour location depends on snow and trail conditions; we are happy to accommodate tour location requests when possible.

  • 1 person $200
  • 2-3 people $255
  • 4 people $310
  • Each additional person $35; max 16 per group

Half Day Guided Tours:
Half day tours meet and depart from Glacier Outdoor Center at 9 am or 1 pm (approx. 4 hour duration). Tour location depends on snow and trail conditions; we are happy to accommodate tour location requests when possible.

  • 1 person $130
  • 2-3 people $165
  • 4 people $205
  • Each additional person $25; max 16 per group.

Would you like to extend your day without committing to a full day guided trip? Warm up or cool down for no charge on our groomed trail system (with paid guided half day tour). You are welcome to take breaks and relax in our Outdoor Center and have a drink and a snack; or you can book your own private warming cabin.

Private Warming Cabin $119-229 per day
Private Warming Cabin with HOT TUB $269 per day

National Ski Patrol  Professional Ski Instructors of America

 

Popular Guided Tours in Glacier National Park

Skijoring in Glacier National ParkSkijoring at Glacier Outdoor Center

Bring your furry friends out and try dog skijoring, an activity that is both thrilling for you and a great way to get your dog some exercise in the winter! Glacier Outdoor Center offers skijoring equipment to rent or to purchase.

View our calendar of events for the dates of our dog skijoring race events.

Beginner Cross-Country Ski, Snowshoe and Skijoring Lessons

Don’t be intimidated. We can show you how! $35 per person per hour. Please call for availability.

Snowmobiling Accommodations for Flathead National Forest

Consider Glacier Outdoor Center Cabins for your base camp while exploring the Flathead National Forest from your sled! Our cabins are perfect for a romantic getaway or large groups, and our spacious and private parking makes it easy to maneuver your trailers.

There are 234 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Flathead Valley, including Canyon Creek (10 miles from West Glacier), Desert Mountain (8 miles from West Glacier), Skyland Road (45 minutes east on Hwy 2), Werner Peak Trail (Olney), Graves Creek (Fortine), Crane Mountain (Ferndale). For more information about snowmobile trails, call the Hungry Horse Ranger Station at 406-387-3800. For snowmobile rentals and delivery contact J&L Rentals.


Winter cabins in Glacier National ParkWinter Rates (Sept 16- May 31)

Prices do not include 7% MT bed tax

  • 1 bedroom (sleeps 4) $119 / night*
  • 2 bedroom (sleeps 8) $ 229/ night*
  • 2 bedroom deluxe with hot tub (sleeps 8) $269/ night
    * $12 each additional person

Calendar of Events


Weekly Events (Dec- March):

  • Wednesdays- FREE Intro to Cross-country Skiing Lesson; Glacier Outdoor Center 10 am

  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday-Warming Teepee available to all for warming the toes

  • Friday and Saturday- Rails, Trails and Ales; Amtrak, Glacier Outdoor Center and the Belton Chalet

  • Friday and Saturday night- dinner at the Belton Chalet Tap Room

  • Saturday night- Live Music at the Belton Chalet Tap Room

  • Sunday- Brunch at the Belton Chalet


More Events:

  • Dec 5th- Whitefish Christmas Stroll—Glacier Outdoor Center will be set up in front of the Toggery

  • Jan 10th - Glacier Outdoor Center Open House-- sales on outdoor gear, FREE groomed trail use, HALF PRICE rental equipment, dog skijoring demos, food and beverage, bonfire, dog sledding; 10am to 3pm

  • Jan 10th – Dog Skijoring Races Day 1- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration starts at 10am, races start at noon

  • Jan 11th – Dog Skijoring Races Day 2- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration starts at 10am, races start at noon

  • Feb 14th - Two Hearts Ski as One- 2 for the price of one trail passes and rentals

  • Feb 14th- Valentine’s Day Dinner at the Belton Chalet, reservations required

  • Feb 15th and 16th - Family Days- kids 17 and under ski and rent for FREE, marshmallow roasting 2-4pm at fire pit on trail system

  • Feb 21st- Dog Skijoring Races Day 1- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration ends at Noon, races start 1pm

  • Feb 22nd- Dog Skijoring Races Day 2- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration starts at 9am, races start 11am

  • March 14th- Dog Skijoring Races Day 1- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration ends at Noon, races start 1pm

  • March 15th - Dog Skijoring Races Day 2- Glacier Outdoor Center; registration starts at 9am, races start 11am

Other Winter Activities near Glacier Outdoor Center

 

Popular Guided Tours in Glacier National Park

GLACIER RAFT & OUTDOOR CENTER
# 6 GOING TO THE SUN RD. AND HWY. 2  |  P.O. BOX 210 WEST GLACIER, MT 59936
TOLLFREE: 1-800-235-6781  |  PHONE: 406-888-5454  |  FAX: 406-888-5541

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