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Glacier Skiing and Snowshoeing National Park Montana Glacier National Park Service U. S. Department of the Interior Skiing and Snowshoeing Enjoy Glacier’s Winter Landscape Before you head out, take into account dangerous and not recommended. Ski- conditions greatly increase avalanche your skiing ability and check with rangers ers, snowshoers, and hikers are asked to activity. Cross park trips contain extreme for local weather and snow conditions. maintain separate tracks and register at avalanche and terrain hazards and should Severe weather, lack of snow, winter the trailhead registration boxes. Climbers be attempted only by experienced and rains, or melting conditions can quickly should complete the Voluntary Climber's well-equipped parties. A permit is re- alter the difficulty of any winter trip. Registration form, available at ranger quired for backcountry camping. Most ski routes are not marked. A topo- stations, Park Headquarters, and Apgar graphic map will help. Plan to break trail Visitor Center. Pets are not allowed on trails, unplowed on less popular routes. The Middle and roads, in the backcountry, or off leash. North Forks of the Flathead River pres- As winter snows start to melt, emerg- Snowmobiles are not permitted anywhere ent major barriers to travel on the west ing vegetation is revealed. Please stay off in Glacier National Park. Ice is common side of the park. Skiing on frozen lakes is these fragile areas. In spring, warming on roads and on heavily skied trails. Avalanches Avalanches are a major danger and potential cracks in the snowpack, and “whumpfing” transceivers. If you must cross a steep slope, killer. Understanding avalanche conditions sounds. Stay off cornices and steep-to- cross one at a time, loosen pack straps, is the skier’s best defense. Always choose the moderately steep, open slopes. Stay out of remove ski pole straps, fasten all layers of safest route which typically means staying gullies. If you must travel on a steep slope, clothing, and put on a hat and gloves. on low angle ridges or in stands of trees so minimize your time on the slope. dense they are difficult to travel through. If caught in an avalanche, make swimming Never stop in or beneath an avalanche path. The Flathead Avalanche Center provides motions and fight to stay toward the Watch for signs of slope instability that assessments of avalanche conditions. surface. As the sole survivor, do not go for include recent avalanche activity, shooting Information can be obtained by visiting help unless it is only a few minutes away. www.flatheadavalanche.org or by calling Statistics show that 93% of avalanche Safest (406) 257-8402. victims can be recovered alive if they are dug out within the first 15 minutes, but then Avalanche activity increases with a foot or the numbers drop catastrophically. Mark Safer more of new snow, snowfall of one inch or the place where the victim was last seen, more per hour, sustained winds over 15 miles search directly downslope for clues, and Potential Never Avalanche per hour, changing temperatures, and during begin to probe immediately at the most Path warming. Learn to recognize dangerous likely location. Use probes, ski poles, skis, weather conditions. Carry rescue equipment or anything available. With more than one including rescue shovels, probe poles, and survivor, send for help while the rest search. Wildlife Hypothermia Who To Contact Wildlife viewing can be rewarding in Winter backcountry travel increases Glacier National Park winter. However, survival during the long the risk of hypothermia and frostbite. P. O. Box 128, West Glacier, MT 59936 winter is difficult for wildlife. Human Hypothermia, the “progressive physical www.nps.gov/glac contact adds unnecessary stress. Avoid ap- collapse and reduced mental capacity proaching or startling any animals or birds. resulting from the chilling of the inner • After hours emergency ....................911 All park animals are wild and should never core of the body,” is the primary killer of • Park Headquarters ..........406-888-7800 be fed. Bears, asleep for most of the winter, outdoor enthusiasts. Drink liquids, stay • Apgar Visitor Center ........406-888-7939 sometimes awaken for short periods of dry, carry survival gear, wear layers of Open winter weekends time. As always in bear country, exercise clothing, and snack frequently. Be alert to • Hudson Bay District Office - St. Mary extreme caution, especially with food and symptoms of drowsiness and confusion. Call Park Headquarters for assistance. garbage. If approached by a mountain lion, Once hypothermia sets in, external • Polebridge R.S. ................406-888-7842 act aggressively. Do not run! Lions may be sources of warmth are necessary to revive • East Glacier R.S. ..............406-226-4473 scared away by being struck with rocks or the victim. Frostbite can occur on the ears, sticks, or by being kicked or hit. fingers, toes, face, or any exposed skin. Upper Lake McDonald Gentle terrain, generally ample snow, and easy access to wonderful winter scenery make this the most popular skiing area in the park. From West Glacier, follow Going-to-the- Sun Road for eight miles (12.9 km) along Lake McDonald, to Lake McDonald Lodge, where the winter road closure and parking area are located. McDonald Falls Avalanche Picnic Area Avalanche Picnic Area Avalanche 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip 11.6 miles (18.6 km) round trip Going-to-the-Sun Road Lake Ski up the unplowed road 1.8 miles (2.9 The route up Going-to-the-Sun Road M c km). Turn left and ski a short distance to offers easy skiing and good views of D o n the bridge over McDonald Creek for a McDonald Creek and the mountains a l d view upstream to McDonald Falls. surrounding the McDonald Valley. C r e e Avalanche Picnic Area is a good k Sacred Dancing Cascade destination. Longer trips up the road 5.3 miles (8.5 km) round trip are possible. The forested valley trails, Sacred Dancing Follow the route to McDonald Falls. Just especially along Sacred Dancing Cascade, Cascades Loop across the bridge, turn right. Ski upstream are also popular. Snow conditions may be McDonald Falls one mile along the west bank of McDonald variable under the trees. Avalanche Lake Creek. Cross the foot bridge over the is a popular destination with some steep LAKE creek. Turn right and follow the unplowed narrow sections that can be difficult to ski McDONALD Roads road back to Lake McDonald Lodge. up or down, especially when icy. The Trail Lake McDonald Lodge Winter Parking Area Ski Trails of the Cedars is generally not good skiing. Polebridge The routes described follow the unplowed gravel roads originating at the Polebridge Ranger Station. Access to the area is via county road 486, running north from Columbia Falls. This road is infrequently plowed and skiers should check on local road conditions. Roads Park on the east side of the North Fork Bridge at Polebridge Ranger Station. Ski Trails Big Prairie Covey Meadow Glacier 4 miles (6.4 km) round trip 3 mile (4.8 km) loop trail National Park Ski this mostly level route from the ranger After leaving the Polebridge Ranger Sta- Big Prairie station through the 1988 burn to a large tion go right at the gate for approximately Bowman natural meadow and return. Keep left at 100 yards, then turn left into the natural Lake Polebridge both road junctions. Highlights include meadow. The route circles around to in- Ranger Station views of the North Fork of the Flathead tersect with the Lone Pine Prairie trail at a River, the Whitefish Range to the west, high bank overlooking the North Fork of Covey Meadow and the Livingston Range to the east. the Flathead. This trip offers an excellent Loop outing for families with small children. Polebridge Bowman Lake Hidden Meadow 12 miles (19.3 km) round trip Lone Pine Prairie 486 After leaving the ranger station go left at 6 miles (9.6 km) round trip Lone Pine the first junction, then right at the second. Ski right, at the first road junction north Prairie Several hills on this route may be difficult of the ranger station, over low hills to a when icy. The reduced forest canopy left natural meadow. This route affords views by the 1988 burn provides excellent views of the river, the mountains, and the 1988 of the mountains. The route continues burn. An easy trail leaves from the eastern through the forest to a spectacular view at edge of Lone Pine Prairie to Hidden the foot of Bowman Lake. Meadow (2.4 miles round trip). 0816HO73 Printed on recycled paper Marias Pass The area surrounding the summit of Marias Pass, locally called “Summit”, is a popular winter recreation spot for skiers and snowmobilers alike. The conditions may occasionally Three Marias Pass be very windy, but the snow can still be good here when other areas are not. Parking at the Bears main lot by the monument is usually best although other areas may be blown or plowed Lake free of snow. Bear Creek Autumn Creek Trail 6 miles (9.6 km) Autumn Creek is the most popular ski If you get off trail, or have to detour past route in this area. The trail starts right at areas blown free of snow, ski to the obvi- the summit of Marias Pass and crosses the ous drainage of Autumn Creek to the west. railroad tracks before entering the park. Here the route follows the right side of the Autumn Use caution when crossing this main line; creek. From the start of the creek drainage Creek removing skis is a good idea. there are some steep hills and creek cross- Trail Glacier ings which merit caution, especially in icy National Look for the orange markers as you enter conditions.
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