Tag: two medicine

  • Scenic Point 2017 by Mrs. Hike 734

    Scenic Point 2017 by Mrs. Hike 734

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    Kristen Bramante

    Jake is currently in Yosemite National Park working on his next Hike 734 project.  If you regularly follow his blogs you might have seen me tagging along behind him on his hiking adventures. I won’t be able to join him in Yosemite until August, but that won’t keep me from hitting the trail. I wrapped…

  • Skiing to Running Eagle Falls 2017

    Skiing to Running Eagle Falls 2017

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    Jake Bramante

    The common misconception with Glacier National Park is that when Going-to-the-Sun Road and other roads close, the park is closed. The great thing about this misconception is that the park is extremely quiet and we enjoyed that solitude with a cross-country ski to the lovely, mystical Running Eagle Falls in Two Medicine. The forecast looked…

  • Climbing Rising Wolf Mountain

    Climbing Rising Wolf Mountain

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    Jake Bramante

    Rising Wolf Mountain prominently sits at the heart of the Two Medicine area in Glacier National Park. The climb is a long slog, but views from the summit are more than rewarding with beautiful valleys, hanging lakes, and summits as far as the eyes can see. A big shout out to Blake Passmore and his…

  • Walk-in Backcountry Permits of Glacier National Park

    Walk-in Backcountry Permits of Glacier National Park

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    Jake Bramante

    It’s easy to get excited about backpacking in Glacier National Park’s backcountry, but obtaining a walk-in permit can be a bit stressful and tricky. Here are a few tips and tricks to help out. (Resources below the video.) Anyone who backpacks in Glacier National Park needs a backcountry permit. They come in two flavors: advanced…

  • Cobalt Lake 2014

    Cobalt Lake 2014

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    Jake Bramante

    Nestled up against red cliffs that lead up to Two Medicine Pass, is a beautiful lake called Cobalt Lake. This beautiful lake in Glacier National Park isn’t the only treasure along the trail, however. Rockwell Falls, a pond that frequently attracts moose and a flower filled alpine approach make for a rewarding day. My wife…

  • Rockwell Falls

    Rockwell Falls

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    Jake Bramante

    While my love for the Two Medicine area tends to focus on the amazing ridge walks and open views, places like Rockwell Falls add another amazing layer. This wonderful waterfall, a little over three miles from the Two Medicine boat dock, is a nice level walk to the beautiful main falls that looks like a…

  • Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 2

    Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 2

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    Jake Bramante

    “Where do start on planning my extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park?” In Part 1, I explored resources and approach to getting a great extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park. In this video, I’m providing more specific guidance on routes. Routes Covered: Northern Circle Northern Traverse Bowman Lake and Kintla Lake out and backs to…

  • Glacier National Park Three-Day Trips

    Glacier National Park Three-Day Trips

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    Jake Bramante

    You’re getting excited about heading out to Glacier National Park for that sweet three day/two night backpacking trip and you look at the map and see 734 miles of trail and 65 campsites. What to do?! Here are a bunch of my picks in video form with me walking you all over the map. There…

  • Feature Friday – The Hollars

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    Jake Bramante

    One thing I absolutely love is when I get emails from folks sharing their trips from Glacier National Park and letting me know that somehow I helped them out. Because I get some great pictures/videos/stories, I decided that it would be super fun to feature that content and share it all with you! If you…