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Northwestern Montana

Whitefish, MT

Join FD community member Jessica (Didi) and our friends at Wild North Guides for an epic three day backpacking trip in Northwestern Montana! We will be backpacking near Glacier National Park and will enjoy some truly amazing views!  This trip is open to anyone who has already attended a weeklong Core Program (kayaking, climbing or surfing) and is looking to continue Out Living It with other members of the FD Community. Like other Community Adventures, plus ones are welcome if you’d like to bring along your partner, friend or a family member!

Friday, September 4th – Sunday, September 6th

Important Details

  • Location: Whitefish, MT
  • Activity: Backpacking – no backpacking experience needed! You can learn more about the route and itinerary HERE. (Don’t book on this page; we will send you a separate link to book the FD-specific trip.)
  • Cost: $1,380 per person
  • Includes: Meals, camping and backpacking equipment, permits, and shuttles.
  • Lodging: We will be camping and sleeping in tents on the 4th and 5th. Guests will need to organize their own lodging for two nights. The nights of the 3rd (we suggest arriving one day early) and the 6th (departure). We can send over a list of recommendations.

To RSVP for the Montana backpacking retreat, please click the button at the top of the page! Once RSVP’d we’ll send you more details on registration with Wild North Guides.

All attendees are hereby notified of the Community Adventure disclaimer. Community Adventures are a simple way to gather your First Descents family and out live it together, but that’s not all First Descents offers. In addition to awesome meetups, we provide life-changing, healing adventures for young adults dealing with cancer, MS and other serious health issues. To learn more about our mission and our lifestyle programming — including mindfulness and nutrition, please visit our website.

 

 

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