HockeyRef Hike
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 6:21 pm
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I have the highline hike on our wishlist for our July 2017 trip. When I heard about the hockey ref hike I thought it was probably too advanced for us but Hockeyref's description almost inspires me to want to try it. This would be our longest day hike and one that requires some logistic challenges. I guess we could park at Logan Pass and if we end up going all the way to Swiftcurrent taking a shuttle back. Having car at Logans pass means we could do and out and back route if we are overwhelmed. Right? How late do shuttles run? Are the shuttles over crowded or require a long wait? We will be there in peak season. I've been impressed by others ingenuity with regard to knowing how far they can hike and how fast but I'm not confident of our stamina or pace yet in Glacier. I can easily walk a half-marathon on our flat course for the Kentucky Derby festival but it is harder to train for mountains here.Our Appalachian mountains are 90 minutes away. Maybe Hockeyref will be at the top of our second trip wishlist.Mzambo wrote:As the anticipation of our August trip continues to grow, and this trip will be our first time doing the HockeyRef Hike I am back once again reading Andy's description and thinking about him. There is no doubt that each and every one of us that hikes this trail will be talking about him and carrying him along with us in memory.
My understanding is that the paid hiker shuttle from Swiftcurrent/Many Glacier to St. Mary must be booked in advance, but you could call and ask if walk-ups are available. Since the hiker shuttle only runs at specified times, you'd have to make sure you were off the trail before 4:45. I've taken this shuttle in the morning, and while we did have a long wait for a bus to pick us up at St. Mary, it wasn't crowded. I'd think taking a shuttle from St. Mary to Logan Pass later in the afternoon wouldn't be crowded.KyCindy wrote:I have the highline hike on our wishlist for our July 2017 trip. When I heard about the hockey ref hike I thought it was probably too advanced for us but Hockeyref's description almost inspires me to want to try it. This would be our longest day hike and one that requires some logistic challenges. I guess we could park at Logan Pass and if we end up going all the way to Swiftcurrent taking a shuttle back. Having car at Logans pass means we could do and out and back route if we are overwhelmed. Right? How late do shuttles run? Are the shuttles over crowded or require a long wait? We will be there in peak season. I've been impressed by others ingenuity with regard to knowing how far they can hike and how fast but I'm not confident of our stamina or pace yet in Glacier. I can easily walk a half-marathon on our flat course for the Kentucky Derby festival but it is harder to train for mountains here.Our Appalachian mountains are 90 minutes away. Maybe Hockeyref will be at the top of our second trip wishlist.Mzambo wrote:As the anticipation of our August trip continues to grow, and this trip will be our first time doing the HockeyRef Hike I am back once again reading Andy's description and thinking about him. There is no doubt that each and every one of us that hikes this trail will be talking about him and carrying him along with us in memory.
I think you should give it a shot. The route to Granite Park from Logan has a modest amount of elevation gain all things considered. If you are too tired by the time you get to Granite you can always bail down the shorter steeply down trail to the Loop and catch a shuttle back to Logan. If your logistics allow you could start monitoring the Chalet openings page, snatch up a cancelation and make it a two day hike. That has worked for me several times. Or if you are staying in Many Glacier that night you could defer the shuttle back to your car until the next morning if you don't make it for some reason. And if you discover boundless energy after you are on the trail you could add the sidetrips up to the Grinnell. Glacier overlook and/or the Swiftcurrent Lookout. Lots of options.I have the highline hike on our wishlist for our July 2017 trip. When I heard about the hockey ref hike I thought it was probably too advanced for us but Hockeyref's description almost inspires me to want to try it.
Hi Cindy:KyCindy wrote:I have the highline hike on our wishlist for our July 2017 trip. When I heard about the hockey ref hike I thought it was probably too advanced for us but Hockeyref's description almost inspires me to want to try it. This would be our longest day hike and one that requires some logistic challenges. I guess we could park at Logan Pass and if we end up going all the way to Swiftcurrent taking a shuttle back. Having car at Logans pass means we could do and out and back route if we are overwhelmed. Right? How late do shuttles run? Are the shuttles over crowded or require a long wait? We will be there in peak season. I've been impressed by others ingenuity with regard to knowing how far they can hike and how fast but I'm not confident of our stamina or pace yet in Glacier. I can easily walk a half-marathon on our flat course for the Kentucky Derby festival but it is harder to train for mountains here.Our Appalachian mountains are 90 minutes away. Maybe Hockeyref will be at the top of our second trip wishlist.Mzambo wrote:As the anticipation of our August trip continues to grow, and this trip will be our first time doing the HockeyRef Hike I am back once again reading Andy's description and thinking about him. There is no doubt that each and every one of us that hikes this trail will be talking about him and carrying him along with us in memory.