Was a great trip on many levels! Great communication from (Lydia) before the trip began was reassuring. Jack Bell was a great teacher. Worked with me and my adult son to learn where we were in our photography understanding and adapted his insights for each of us. Learned I wasn't as familiar with my camera as I thought and some situations brought that out. Specifically learned from Jack, among other things, how to adjust for quickly changing conditions (sunrise), a few other camera nobs to turn to get a better in camera exposure (minimize post processing) and composition and lighting for waterfalls. Had never used ND filters for waterfalls before. Liked the results that day and learned enough that we could more confidently photograph St Mary and Virginia Falls on our own later in the week. Jack's knowledge of GNP locations and lighting throughout made it seem like every minute was full of opportunities. I was often surprised at where we'd stop, only to walk a short distance and see what Jack knew was nearby. As we shared some of our interests the trip was extended to investigate an additional location. That was appreciated. A little scouting and ideas shared by Jack set the stage for us to go to a few new places later in the week - proved very fruitful - great moose encounter. Besides the landscapes with Jack, saw several bears and mountain goats - both with their young. Just a good and full day. Learned a lot. Experienced a lot. Going 3rd week of Sept proved beautiful with the bright yellow aspens. Robert, our driver, took care of the vehicle, food and added colorful local insights to the park. Made access easy (not needing to park everywhere). He's quite interested in skiing it is clear. Would recommend Wild North Guides for their full day photo tours in GNP. Will consider them again. 5 out of 5 stars. Tony (Maryland).

This trip -- led and co-planned by Lydia & me (a bit of a surprise trip for my husband) -- was EPIC! We envisioned and booked the trip with Wild North Guides last January and with each month closer to the reserved time, we became more and more excited. The actual experience far outpaced our imagination & dreams -- every single detail was accounted for and even details we didn't expect. Lydia is a consummate professional and the highest caliber athlete! She was so easy to be with, exceptionally knowledgeable about the terrain, the history of the land, the native American history, the National Parks, the wildlife, the agriculture, the local "hot spots", the food, -- everything! She intuitively adjusted our hikes to our pace with ease and grace. She pivoted to "plan b" as needed when schedules shifted only based on pace and curiousity. She provided all equipment, coordinated seamless handoffs with each hotel and/or transportation partner, and the food she provided and/or made reservation for was top notch! And on top of it all -- she was just plain kind, thoughtful, generous and funny. We will never forget this experience and honestly cannot imagine any future exploration trips without her/Wild North Guides. Our experience was EXCEPTIONAL!! Thank you!!

The Ladies Beginner Backpacking trip was fabulous! Sally and Madison are wonderful guides and I would highly recommend this trip for anyone who is interested in backpacking but is not sure where to start. The guides are knowledgeable and encouraging - I would definitely use Wild North Guides for future trips.

If I could give it 6 stars I would! This was a great introduction into backpacking les by two people who truly love what they do. Sally and Madison’s love of the outdoors is contagious and made the experience a memorable one. Looking forward to some INTL offerings in the future.

As a "local" (25-yr Montana resident), I can attest to the fact that Wild North Guides will provide a peak and quintessential Montana hiking experience. Jaw-dropping scenery and true Montana back-country experiences that are hidden, secluded gems. Also, these smart, light-hearted women know their stuff, can solve ANY problem, have thought of all your needs, and are 100% committed to providing you a special experience you will remember fondly and share with friends and family for years to come. You can count on professional, friendly communications from booking to hiking, so you feel connected and supported all the way along. If you've been thinking of taking a guided trip "someday", now's the time and Wild North Guides are your ticket to a great Montana adventure.