• Apgar Lookout – Early 2014

    Apgar Lookout – Early 2014

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    Jake Bramante

    At the end of April, decided to check out Apgar Lookout. The road to the trailhead was surprisingly open and the trail snow free for the first 2/3 of the trip. Loads of birds, sunshine and views! Special Note: If you decide to hike to Apgar this early, make sure you have snowshoes and/or crampons…

  • Book Review – Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods

    Book Review – Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods

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    Jake Bramante

    A while back I was sent a copy of “Dirt Work: An Education in the Woods” by Christine Byl. Christine was a former seasonal trail crew member in Glacier National Park, then up in Alaska. The book is written with a raw edge that you’d expect from a trail crew member, but not necessarily a…

  • Walking Going-to-the-Sun Road

    Walking Going-to-the-Sun Road

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    Jake Bramante

    A little sunshine on the face on a bluebird day beckoned my wife and me to Glacier. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed at Lake McDonald on the west side, so we walked the clear road to the north end of the lake and walked around McDonald Creek. Check out the link below the video to…

  • Feature Friday – Steven Gnam

    Feature Friday – Steven Gnam

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    Jake Bramante

    I first met Steven Gnam at a wedding rehearsal dinner. We quickly found out that he was good friends with some childhood friends of mine. I told him about my project and we resolved to get out on one of my hikes in 2011. That trip ended up being one to Logging and Grace Lakes.…

  • 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…

  • Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 1

    Extended Backpacking Trips in Glacier National Park – Part 1

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    Jake Bramante

    Feeling overwhelmed with where to start on planning your extended backpacking trip in Glacier National Park? In this video, Jake helps you find the appropriate resources to get started and provides you with his favorite areas. Part 2 covers some options in detail. Resources Glacier National Park’s Backcountry Camping Site  Day Hikes of Glacier National…

  • Hike 734 Tour 2014

    Hike 734 Tour 2014

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    Jake Bramante

    I’ll be hitting the road this Monday and Tuesday (4/7/14-4/8/14), looping through western Montana dropping off my Day Hikes of Glacier National Park Map Guide to my resellers. I’ll be going to the following towns: Essex East Glacier Browning Choteau Fairfield Great Falls Helena Butte Missoula You can track where I’ll be at on my…

  • Take Flight!

    Take Flight!

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    Jake Bramante

    A conversation with a friend the other day revealed that he hates spring. He loves that it’s transitioning from winter to summer, but the bipolar weather with the mud isn’t his favorite. I, on the other hand, love it! While spring isn’t my favorite season, I love the warm sunshine with the snow flurries… in…

  • Hike 734 Social Media

    Hike 734 Social Media

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    Jake Bramante

    Love Glacier National Park and on Facebook, Instagram, etc? Make sure you connect with Jake and Hike 734 via his channels to get ideas for hikes, your fix on Glacier photos and just generally excited about your next visit to Glacier! Facebook – Hike 734 Instagram – @hike734 YouTube – Hike 734 Flickr – Hike…