Winter Storm Warning and Up to 20″ of Snow Closes 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT Glacier National Park, Montana, closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system brought significant snow to the region. The closure will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: 2+ Feet For Montana This Weekend “Glacier Park: Due to forecasted winter weather, at 4 pm today the Going to the Sun […] Weather SnowBrains | October 13, 2025 0 Comments
2 Revelstoke Skiers Fined for Entering Closed Zone in Glacier National Park, BC Two backcountry skiers from Revelstoke have each been fined $500 after entering a closed area of Glacier National Park last spring, a federal court in Revelstoke ruled this week. The Vancouver Island Free Daily reports that Margaret Elizabeth Hlushak and Matthew Charles Kotze admitted to skiing into the park’s West Rogers Winter Restricted Area on April 25, a day when […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | October 6, 2025 1 Comment
Winter Storm Warning and 24″ of Snow Closes 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, in Glacier National Park, MT Glacier National Park, Montana, has closed the alpine sections of Going-to-the-Sun Road this weekend as a potent weather system threatens to bring heavy rainfall and significant snow to the region on the first day of summer. The closure will affect the stretch between Avalanche and Rising Sun, a move prompted by forecasts of hazardous road conditions and heightened safety concerns. […] Weather SnowBrains | June 22, 2025 0 Comments
6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, MT, Projected to Open Monday, June 16 The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road is expected to open to motorized vehicles Monday, June 16, for the 2025 summer season. As a reminder, timed entry vehicle reservations are required to enter Going-to-the-Sun Road from the west side of the park for those traveling by vehicle or motorcycle from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning June 13 through September 28. […] National Parks SnowBrains | June 13, 2025 0 Comments
Plows Face 80-Foot Snow Drifts as They Clear Final Mile of 6,646′ Going-to-the-Sun Road, MT Plowing crews on Going-to-the-Sun Road are now working on clearing The Big Drift. Located just east of 6,646′ Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, Montana, this one-mile stretch of the road can be covered in up to 80 feet of snow due to its location on the side of a large arête. Sitting just below the Continental Divide, strong westward winds […] SnowBrains | May 20, 2025 0 Comments
Missing Colorado Man’s Body Found at Glacier National Park, MT A Colorado man who went missing on a climbing trip in Glacier National Park, MT, was found dead Friday morning, a press release by National Parks Services (‘NPS’) confirmed. The man, identified as 32-year-old Adam Fuselier, had set out on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, on a solo climb of Reynolds Mountain. His family had last heard from him on Tuesday […] Climbing SnowBrains | September 3, 2023 0 Comments
Going-to-the-Sun Road, MT, Update: Plowing Crews Have Reached The Big Drift Plowing crews on Going-to-the-Sun Road are now working on clearing The Big Drift. Located just east of 6,647′ Logan Pass, Glacier National Park, MT, this 1-mile part of the road is typically covered in over 40 feet of windblown snow due to its location on the side of a large arête. Sitting just below the Continental Divide, strong westward winds […] Industry News Anton Lengyel | May 30, 2023 0 Comments
Missing Teenager Found in Glacier National Park, MT, After Surviving Almost 4 Days on 2 Granola Bars and Without Shoes in Freezing Conditions A 19-year-old hiker, who went missing in Glacier National Park, MT, was found alive by Two Bear Air Rescue on Monday, May 8, 2023. The teenager was reported missing on Sunday, May 7, 2023, after not returning from a hike on Friday, May 5, 2023. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? Matthew David Read, a […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | May 12, 2023 0 Comments
Plowing Begins on ‘Going to the Sun Road’ in Glacier National Park, MT The annual task of clearing one of America’s most scenic by-ways, Going to the Sun Road, has begun. The road, which serves as the only pathway through Montana’s Glacier National Park, crosses over the Continental Divide at Logan Pass and tops out at 6,646 feet above sea level. It has long been considered one of the nation’s most beautiful roads, with […] Matt Scribner | April 25, 2023 0 Comments
Going-to-the-Sun Road Opens Today for the 2022 Season Going-to-the-Sun Road officially opened this morning for the 2022 summer season. The road may now be accessed by motorized vehicles all the way through from both the West Glacier and St. Mary entrances. Historically, Going-to-the-Sun-Road had late openings on July 13 in both 2011 due to snowpack and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the latest recordings of […] SnowBrains | July 13, 2022 0 Comments
2-Feet of Fresh Snow on Going-To-The-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT Glacier National Park, MT reported 2′ of fresh snow at 6,250′ on the Going-To-The-Sun road yesterday, June 18, 2022. It’s been a very strange spring in North America with plenty of cold and snow after many areas saw almost no snow in January, February, and March this season. There is currently no estimate on when the road will open for […] Miles Clark | June 20, 2022 1 Comment
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, WY/MT Closed for the Season Due to Wintry Weather The higher sections of the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park are now closed for the season. Related: The Monumental Task of Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT The section of the road between Avalanche and Jackson Glacier Overlook is closed. Visitors can still drive 15.5 miles from the West Entrance to Avalanche and 13.5 miles from the St. […] SnowBrains | October 21, 2021 0 Comments
American National Parks are Offering Free Admission on August 25 for the 105th Anniversary of the National Park Service On August 25, 1916, former US President Woodrow Wilson enforced the National Park Service (NPS). In celebration of its 105th anniversary, the National Park Service is offering free admission to all of its sites on August 25. Related: New June Visitation Records Set at 7 National Parks All 423 parks will be open for this promotion, with in-person and virtual […] Breya Bergom | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
Glacier National Park, MT, Achieves Full Certification as International Dark Sky Park Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) are proud to announce that they have received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park, after meeting the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) outdoor lighting requirements. Related: Zion National Park, UT Certified as an International Dark Sky Park Waterton-Glacier International Dark Sky Park has installed dark sky-friendly […] SnowBrains | August 13, 2021 0 Comments
Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT, Opens Today Allowing Access to Logan Pass Going-to-the-Sun Road through Glacier National Park, MT, officially opened this morning for the 2021 summer season. The road may now be accessed by motorized vehicles all the way through from both the West Glacier and St. Mary entrances. An entry reservation ticket in addition to an entrance pass is required for access to Going-to-the-Sun Road via Camas Road, West Glacier […] SnowBrains | June 25, 2021 0 Comments
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Ticketed Entry to ‘Going-to-the-Sun Road’ Begins at Glacier National Park, MT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glacier National Park (@glaciernps) Tomorrow, May 28, ticketed entry to Going-to-the-Sun Road begins at Glacier National Park in Montana. To enter Going-to-the-Sun Road between 6:00 am and 5:00 pm, you will need both a Park Pass and an Entry Reservation Ticket (or a reservation for service along GTSR). Related: […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 27, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: May in Glacier National Park, MT | Over a Foot of New Snow For Crews to Clear on Going-to-the-Sun Road Can you guess what month of the year this video was taken? Did you guess Thursday of last week? This was the view at the Big Drift on the 20th. Related: The Monumental Task of Plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park, MT Plow crews working on Going-to-the-Sun Road are no strangers to snow, but this week brought forecasts of […] SnowBrains | May 24, 2021 1 Comment
Rangers Rescue Bikers Trapped by Avalanche on Going-to-the-Sun Road, Glacier National Park, MT On Thursday, May 13, at approximately 6:30 pm, Glacier National Park, MT, rangers responded to a report of bikers trapped behind an avalanche near Triple Arches on Going-to-the-Sun Road. Three bikers, a husband and wife, along with a friend, traveling up the road, encountered an avalanche across the road, turned around, and started back down. Soon after, they encountered a […] Avalanche AvyBrains | May 15, 2021 0 Comments
National Park Service Requiring Reservations This Summer For Select Parks As spring and summer months come, the busy season for the National Park Service begins. While temperatures start to climb, people all over the States begin to dust off their tents and hiking boots and flock to many of the 63 National Parks. This summer, however, some parks will require reservations for entrance into their lands. Therefore, anyone planning a […] Brains Alex Mangels | April 30, 2021 0 Comments
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