Bitterroot Backpacking: Self-Guided Wilderness Adventure
5.0
3 Ratings
Missoula
Embark on a self-guided wilderness adventure with Bitterroot Backpacking in the rugged and beautiful Bitterroot National Forest. Explore hidden gems and challenge yourself with tricky creek crossings and strenuous uphill sections. Customizable trips for all hiking enthusiasts!
Duration:
1 day
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bitterroot National Forest - Select from a variety of hike options!
What's Included
- Ultralight backpack
- Ultralight 2 or 3 person tent
- 30 F down quilt
- Inflatable sleep pad
- Jet boil
- Multitool
- Headlamp
- Bearspray
- First aid kit
- Bear bag + Paracord
- Lighter + Kindling
- Mug, bowl, spork
- Fuel
- Trowel + Plastic bags for waste
- Quilt Liner
What's Not Included
- Water Filter
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Information
The Bitterroot National Forest, the stunning natural landscape featured in the TV show Yellowstone, is a breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled spot teeming with scenic vistas. It’s a vast terrain waiting to be discovered and Bitterroot Backpacking is eager to guide you through!
Bitterroot Backpacking offers unparalleled self-led journeys that take visitors on a thrilling expedition in the wild and uncharted areas of the Bitterroot National Forest! Embark on exploits that you won’t find listed on AllTrails!
Discover rarely visited locales in the Bitterroot! This vast wilderness is packed with secret treasures and captivating spots undiscovered by many. Expect challenging stream traverses, arduous uphill sections, and obstacles like fallen trees, boulders, and large rocks along the hiking path. Participants should ideally be physically fit with some prior hiking experience. We welcome all inquiries as the expedition can be tailored to your needs!
- Must be able to hike 6 - 8 mi, up 2000 ft. No mountain climbing involved.
- Must be able to climb over downed trees at waist height and step across creeks on stones that may not be stable.
Location
WinCo Foods
South Reserve Street
Look for the Blue Toyota 4Runner at the western side of the parking lot to pick up your gear!
We will arrange pickup and drop off times through trip advisor. You may pick up your gear a day early if needed, but drop off must happen between 6 and 9 pm at the end of your booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Missristro
Jul 31, 2023
New to backpacking and did it solo thanks to Bitterroot Backpacking! - I had a wonderful experience working Bitterroot Backpacking for a 3-day solo backpacking trip. This was my first time backpacking and wanted to do it alone for the peace and solitude. I rented gear and used the GPS maps and notes created by Bitterroot Backpacking. Luke was incredibly knowledgeable and had great suggestions. I felt well-prepared and safe my entire time out there because of this preparation. Two things that meant a lot to me: (1) the prioritized safety, and (2) the emphasis on Leave No Trace. I was also grateful that he took the time to answer my questions and explain how things work. The gear was high quality. I'm so thankful that this guide service is here and I hope to come back!
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Charlesdq2844wb
Jul 24, 2023
Everything I wanted, nothing I expected - Let me get right to the bottom line - the backpacking trip my wife and I went on was simply amazing. Luke took us to Big Creek Lake for a 4 day, 3 night adventure. Neither one of us had done anything even remotely like this and we were challenged, mentally and physically (which was all part of the package for us!). Luke was excellent as a guide, coach, teacher, cheerleader. Big Creek Lake is stunning; the entire Big Creek canyon within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is stunning. I don't have the vocabulary to properly describe it. One more thing, the Alpacka packrafts are so damn cool! Actually, one, one more thing; Luke has done a ton of research in the equipment that he uses on these trips. From the rafts, tents, and packs, all the way to the food, it is all high quality and exactly what you need for an extended backpacking trip in the wild. Whether you are a beginner like I was or an experienced hiker or backpacker, Luke will have an adventure for you!
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Nancymacduk
Jul 11, 2023
Awesome experience! - Picked up my gear without issue from Luke at WinCo. He walked me through the equipment to give me a better grasp on what to expect and how to pack my bag. He also made sure I had enough food and a water filter too! (WinCo is a great place to stock up before your trip btw!) He recommended a few different trails and I ended up picking a fairly easy 8 mile round trip to an incredibly beautiful nearby reservoir in the Bitterroot Mountains. He sent me a digital map and a PDF which I used with the app Avenza Maps, to locate myself using my phone's GPS! Worth! The lake was so serene! And the mountains were amazing too. The tent was easy to set up and the quilt kept me warm when the temps dipped into the 40s at night. Maybe I'll rent a packraft next time! Awesome experience overall.
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