Glacier National Park Retreat

August 24-28 + August 31-September 4

Thank you for your interest in joining us in Glacier National Park. Please review the information below prior to purchase.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (activities subject to change based on project locations)

• MONDAY: arrive at camp by 3pm MT, settle in, welcome workshop, dinner

• TUESDAY: breakfast, volunteer project (6 hours) + lunch in the field, free time in the afternoon, dinner + evening workshop

• WEDNESDAY: Huckleberry pancake breakfast at camp, drive Going to the Sun Road to the east side of the park, where we'll meet with Lailani Upham Bear-Chief and her guides from Iron Shield Creative for an Indigenous-led storytelling hike, then return to camp for dinner + evening workshop

• THURSDAY: breakfast, volunteer project (6 hours) + lunch in the field, free time in the afternoon, dinner + evening workshop

• FRIDAY: breakfast, closing activities, check out of camp by noon

INCLUDED: campsites within Glacier National Park (west side of the park), supplies for stewardship project, workshop + activity materials, Reciprocity Rx Trail Journal, guided activities and Reciprocity Rx workshops around the volunteer projects, Indigenous-led storytelling hike hosted by Iron Shield Creative.

NOT INCLUDED: You would be responsible for your own transportation and this will be a bring-your-own-everything event: food and way to store/prepare it, camping + hiking equipment. We are happy to connect registered participants who are interested in carpooling + group cooking.

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, pillow

• Daypack + capacity to carry at least 2L of water (3L recommended)

• Hat, sunglasses, long pants, long sleeve shirts, close toed shoes

• Swimsuit, towel, toiletries (there are showers available at the campground)

• Food + way to store and cook it

• Bear Spray (if you don't have your own, or if you are flying in, you can rent bear spray for $28 for the week at Glacier Outfitters in Apgar Village or at the airport)

• Gratuities for the guides + instructors

• See full packing list here

TRAVEL + TRANSPORTATION
You are responsible for coordinating your travel to and within the park. The nearest airport is Glacier Park Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, Montana (see ground transportation options here for rentals), and the nearest Amtrak station is West Glacier (WGL).

RECIPROCITY IN ACTION: Registration is $500 and covers the expenses of hosting this program, including program materials, a huckleberry breakfast and an Indigenous-led storytelling hike - directly supporting businesses owned by members of Amskapi Pikuni (Blackfeet Nation). If you'd like to split up your registration into multiple payments, we require a $250 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot, and the remaining balance is due by July 24. If you are planning to attend both events, you will need to secure your own lodging for the weekend between events (nights of August 28th-August 30th).

REFUNDS + CANCELLATIONS: We do not offer refunds on programs or experiences, and strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case you are unable to attend. If you cancel before July 24 and we are able to fill your spot, we will retain your $250 non-refundable deposit and offer a voucher for the remaining balance paid that is expires one calendar year from date of issue. These vouchers are good for future programs and events where we collect registration (not viable for events where partner organizations collect registration fees). If we are unable to fill your spot, no voucher will be issued. If you cancel after July 24, no voucher will be issued.

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