Winter is winding down. As the calendar turns to March, we find ourselves slowly getting away from the cold and snow, and into the warmth and greenery of spring and summer. However, if you’ve never been to Glacier National Park during the winter, you’re missing out – the park provides a completely different, and just as magnificent experience in the wintertime.
Don’t wait for the summer, and don’t let the snow slow you down; a trip to Glacier National Park in the winter is something that every dedicated outdoorsman or woman needs to experience at least once. Compared to the summer months at the park, the winter provides you with a far less crowded, serenely natural and beautiful Glacier National Park.
In the winter, none of Glacier’s hotels and roads are open, deterring many would-be tourists who want the amenities of 21st century living. This gives you unprecedented solitude in the wild; during the winter, it will oftentimes seem that you have the park all to yourself. With fewer people around, the chances of seeing some of Glacier’s incredible wildlife improve – if you want to spot wolves, beavers, and other creatures that are harder to see in the summer, the snowy months are ideal.
Making things even better is the fact that entry to Glacier National Park is cheaper in the winter. The summer price of $25 is dropped to just $15 during the slow season, and you can partake in activities like snowshoeing and cross country skiing across the park’s closed roadways.
Of course, if you’re a little more experienced and adventurous, you can camp and backpack in the park in the winter as well – and camping during this time of the year is free. If you’re going to do that, though, just make sure that you come prepared for freezing temperatures, difficult terrain, and the lack of park resources available during the winter months.
Bring ample supplies, pack appropriate clothing, and know what you’re doing. If you lack the experience to feel comfortable staying overnight in snowy weather, don’t risk it! The park will still provide plenty of other fun activities for you during the wintertime.
So, no matter what your level of training is for the outdoors, make sure to take advantage of the uncrowded winter months at Glacier National Park before the spring and summer bring droves of visitors to the park. You will enjoy unprecedented access and freedom to do whatever you want without the hassle of overcrowding.
Whether you wish to go for a snowshoe trek during the day time or stay for the weekend, Glacier National Park provides a gorgeous, isolated escape into the snowy wilderness this time of year. Don’t miss out!
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