Day 1: Welcome to Montana | Arrive in Kalispell Montana and transfer to North Forty Resort
Land in Kalispell, Montana, where your VIA JOLLEY guides will be waiting to take you from the airport to the North Forty Resort, your lodge for the next three days of adventure and relaxation. Guides will have snacks and water available anytime we are together in the vans. Once you get settled into your cabin your guides will meet you for a campfire dinner and to go over the itinerary and answer any questions.
DRIVING: 30 minutes | HIKING: possible 5-7.6 miles | Elevation gain/loss:1100'| KOSHER MEALS: Snacks & Dinner included | OVERNIGHT: North Forty Resort
Day 2: Glacier National Park- Highline Trail
7:30 am- 4:30 pm
For this morning, we partner with the Glacier Institute to explore and hike Glacier National Park. After jumping into the Glacier Institue vans, we drive along the spectacular "Going to the Sun" road, a stunning architectural achievement in itself. We'll arrive at the Highline Trail, one of the park's more advanced hikes. The Glacier Institute will then lead us through some of the most scenic vistas in the lower 48, in view of many geological wonders. A one-way scenic traverse with Shuttle return; famous ledge section with hand cable.
DRIVING: Minimal | HIKING: 8 miles | Elevation gain: 825ft | KOSHER MEALS: All included | OVERNIGHT: North Forty Resort
Day 3: Glacier National Park - Iceberg Lake Trail
Today we explore one of Glacier National Park's most iconic hikes, the stunning Iceberg Lake Trail. This 10-mile round-trip journey takes us through lush forests, vibrant wildflower meadows, cascading waterfalls, and alpine terrain, culminating at a striking turquoise lake often dotted with floating icebergs and surrounded by towering cliffs. The first half mile is steepest, climbing nearly 200 feet, but the grade levels out to a more gradual incline afterward. Along the route, we will pass Ptarmigan Falls, encounter native wildlife, and enjoy sweeping views before reaching the lake.
HIKING: 9.8 miles | ELEVATION GAIN: 1,200 ft total | KOSHER MEALS: All included | OVERNIGHT: North Forty Resort
DAY 4: Say Goodbye to Montana
9:00- 10:00 am Transfer to Airport (depending on flights)
Possible morning hike (unconfirmed, depending on flights)
DRIVING: 30 min airport drive | KOSHER MEALS: Breakfast
included
All current information is subject to change. A full schedule with exact times will be available closer to the event time.
When you sign up, you will receive a training calendar that our Coach Chaim, the Team Friendship endurance events coach, mapped out specifically for our hikers. Additionally, you will receive weekly emails from Coach Chaim with hiking tips and practical pointers to keep in mind when training and preparing for the hike. The greatest perk of all: Coach Chaim is available to answer your questions and concerns about hiking training, gear, and preparation. Coach Chaim is always readily available and happy to help and can be reached at: coach@friendshipcircle.com. Feel free to reach out to him there and set up a time to chat.
Hikers are responsible for their transportation to and from Montana. Flights should be booked to land at FCA airport on Sunday, August 24th no later than 1:00 pm ( the earlier the better). Departure flights from FCA airport should be booked for Wednesday, August 27th.
Airport transportation is provided to and from the airport.
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
August 24th, 25th & 26th:
Shared Cabin at:
North Forty Resort
3765 MT-40 West, Columbia Falls, Montana 59912
( Single occupancy rooms available at additional cost)
All meals will be strictly kosher and designed to provide hikers with sufficient energy for the ride. A full breakfast will be served before the ride in the morning. Lunch will be nutritionally designed to keep you going throughout the hike. A hot dinner will be served every night of the trip.
