Hiking Fools

Siyeh Bend | 10 miles round trip | 2,300’ elevation gain

A continued discussion with John Fraley, highlighting his experience in the wilderness areas bordering Glacier National Park and getting to know some of the eccentric characters that mark the history of this wild place.

Josh and Sarah invite author John Fraley into the studio to hear a few of his fantastic stories about wilderness in Glacier National Park and the surrounding places.

This comfortable walk in a very popular and convenient area of Glacier National Park yields great returns for the effort, with opportunities to see small critters and enjoy the splendor of lower McDonald Creek with impressive surrounding natural features.

Have you ever wondered what to pack and what to leave at home? Josh and Sarah take you through their personal recommendations for hiking and backpacking gear, breaking down the space/weight vs. value/comfort quotient, including specific brands and available options to maximize your adventures in Glacier National Park.

Josh and Sarah take you into the depths of the St. Mary valley in Glacier National Park to discover a beautiful little lake tucked into a glacier cirque surrounded by colorful rock headwalls with opportunities for hiking, exploring, fishing, and swimming in the deep blue waters.

Travel deep into Glacier National Park and explore unbelievable geologic features and spectacular views into vast remote regions of the park. Josh and Sarah describe the numerous approaches and various side-trips from this enjoyable trail.

A continued discussion with President Tagen Vine, who outlines the purpose of the nonprofit organization and some of the more significant projects completed in cooperation with the National Park Service and how we can all support the effort by engaging with the Conservancy.

Josh and Sarah invite Tagen Vine into the studio to discuss his role as President of the Glacier Conservancy, the official fundraising partner of Glacier National Park. This critical organization provides programs in the park about history, astronomy, wildlife, and more.

Josh and Sarah give you the basic info needed to start hiking in Glacier National Park.