Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park is the Crown of the Continent - grizzly country, glaciers (while they last), and alpine wilderness that defines the Northern Rockies. This is serious backcountry: mandatory bear canisters, strict camp protocols, and the knowledge that grizzlies actually do live here. The scenery is pristine - turquoise lakes, hanging valleys, knife-edge ridges along the Continental Divide. The backcountry permits are competitive (book months ahead), the regulations are strict, but the experience is unmatched. This is the trip for mature crews who understand that wilderness means accepting risk, following rules, and respecting the land. It's expensive, logistically complex, and worth every penny.