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Wilderness Guide School

Our hunting guide school uses a unique modular approach to providing critical information for hunting guide students in seven distinct categories of learning. Our hunting guide program content is rich in each category with emphasis on not only covering the basics of hunting and guiding techniques as a foundation but also by thoroughly exploring the latest innovations in techniques and gear for hunting.  

Complete descriptions of all course modules including the areas that are unique to our hunting guide program can be found on our website at : http://www.guideschoolmontana.com/our-curriculum/hunting-guide-school/

Wrangler Training Program

The curriculum for this course is composed of a variety of topics that we have found to be critical for our business and other similar businesses. These include the following:  
•The Proper Tools – identification of key equipment, repair and maintenance, leather care and of course proper blanket/saddle and bridling techniques  
•The Horse – overview of horse anatomy, behavior and socialization  
•The Mule – explanation of how to interact with mules as well as key differences as opposed to horses  
•The Daily Routine – overview of equine nutrition, hydration and daily care  
•The Veterinarian – basic veterinary training on all aspects of equine issues and ailments that a wrangler should be able to both identify and treat  
•The String – overview of the most common and effective knots as well as how to string and pony animals safely  
•The Trail – hands on experience with proper trail clearing and trail maintenance aimed at keeping animals and people safe.  
•The Trail Ride – riding techniques specific to leading trail

Wilderness Guide School-Students Using VA Benefits

Our hunting guide school uses a unique modular approach to providing critical information for hunting guide students in seven distinct categories of learning. Our hunting guide program content is rich in each category with emphasis on not only covering the basics of hunting and guiding techniques as a foundation but also by thoroughly exploring the latest innovations in techniques and gear for hunting.  

Complete descriptions of all course modules including the areas that are unique to our hunting guide program can be found on our website at : http://www.guideschoolmontana.com/our-curriculum/hunting-guide-school/

Wrangler Training Program-Students Using VA Benefits

The curriculum for this course is composed of a variety of topics that we have found to be critical for our business and other similar businesses. These include the following:  
•The Proper Tools – identification of key equipment, repair and maintenance, leather care and of course proper blanket/saddle and bridling techniques  
•The Horse – overview of horse anatomy, behavior and socialization  
•The Mule – explanation of how to interact with mules as well as key differences as opposed to horses  
•The Daily Routine – overview of equine nutrition, hydration and daily care  
•The Veterinarian – basic veterinary training on all aspects of equine issues and ailments that a wrangler should be able to both identify and treat  
•The String – overview of the most common and effective knots as well as how to string and pony animals safely  
•The Trail – hands on experience with proper trail clearing and trail maintenance aimed at keeping animals and people safe.  
•The Trail Ride – riding techniques specific to leading trail

Swan Full Day Trail Ride

This ride is located outside of Glacier National Park. Our Swan-Full Day trail rides launch out of our "base camp" at Lion Creek Road near Condon, MT. Swan Mountain Outfitters offers spectacular longer duration trail rides (6 to 8 hours) that include lunch and a stopover at an unforgettable spot. More experienced riders just love this opportunity to ride by horseback high above the valley floor to see the awe-inspiring views of the Mission and Swan Mountains that form the infamous Swan Valley. We usually ride up the Lion Creek drainage paralleling the creek the majority of the ride. Imagine having lunch with your toes soaking in the cool water of the creek, or taking pictures of a waterfall cascading over 100 feet!  
We like to get an early morning start, and after fitting stirrups and our safety/training briefing we’re off!  
We have a 225lb weight limit for this ride and minimum age of 7 years old.

Swan 2 Hour Trail Ride

Swan Half Day Trail Ride

This ride is located outside of Glacier National Park. Our Swan-Half Day trail rides launch out of our "base camp" at Lion Creek Road near Condon, MT. After an introduction to the horses and a safety briefing we will start our day. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, and wildlife along the way to a scenic lookout where you can hop off your horse and eat your picnic lunch, prepared by our camp cook. When lunch is finished we will head back down to camp. This ride will last about 5 hours, and is great for beginners and advanced riders alike.  
There is a 225lb weight limit for this ride. Riders must be at least 7 years old.

Packer Training Program

The packer training program is a 6 day course and includes the following:  
-Horse, Mules and Packing Techniques  
-Outdoorsmanship and Woodsmanship  
-Laws, Rules and Ethics & Responsibilities  
-Career Development  
Requires students to have previous horse experience.

Packer Training Program-Students Using VA Benefits

The packer training program is a 6 day course and includes the following:  
-Horse, Mules and Packing Techniques  
-Outdoorsmanship and Woodsmanship  
-Laws, Rules and Ethics & Responsibilities  
-Career Development  
Requires students to have previous horse experience.

West Glacier Gateway

Non-stop 2 hour ride. Riders must be 7 years or older. Riders must weigh no more than 225 pounds. Riders who do not meet the above requirements or arrive late WILL NOT be able to participate with NO REFUND. View full restrictions and refund policy here  

**NOT inside Glacier National Park**

West Glacier Lookout

3 hour ride. Riders must be 7 years or older. Riders must weigh no more than 225 pounds. Riders who do not meet the above requirements or arrive late WILL NOT be able to participate with NO REFUND. View full restrictions and refund policy here  

**NOT inside Glacier National Park**

West Glacier Lodgepole Loop

Non-stop 1 hour ride. Riders must be 7 years or older. Riders must weigh no more than 225 pounds. Riders who do not meet the above requirements or arrive late WILL NOT be able to participate with NO REFUND. View full restrictions and refund policy here  

**NOT inside Glacier National Park**

Apgar C.M. Russell

Non-stop 2 hour ride. Riders must be 7 years or older. Riders must weigh no more than 225 pounds. Riders who do not meet the above requirements or arrive late WILL NOT be able to participate with NO REFUND. View full restrictions and refund policy here

Apgar Meadows

Non-stop 1 hour ride. Riders must be 7 years or older. Riders must be no more than 225 pounds. Riders who do not meet the above requirements or arrive late WILL NOT be able to participate with NO REFUND. View full restrictions and refund policy here.

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