Walk In Backcountry Permit 7.7.19-7.12.19
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2019 1:28 pm
Hi there! First time poster. I am meeting with a friend in Glacier for a backcountry trip in early July starting on either the 7th or 8th and ending on the 12th. We don't have reservations and are doing the walk in route. As our trip approaches I'm getting increasingly nervous over how busy and competitive snagging backcountry permits can be. I plan on getting to one of the permitting offices as early as allowed (I saw Apgar doesn't allow you to start lining up before 4am) to try to lock down an itinerary. What I'm hoping for is a route along Gunsight Pass (yes I am aware that there are steep snowfields over the actual pass), and obtaining one night of undesignated camping near Jackson Glacier. I'm looking to manage my expectations and ask for advice on how to cultivate plans B and C. Also wondering what the likelihood is that absolutely nothing will be available. My friend is making quite a journey for this trip so I really wanna make sure I pull through for him. What can I expect yall?