With a Few Adjustments, Montana’s Raft Guides Take on High Waters

Snowpack could mean good late season

Northwest Montana’s persistently unpredictable weather through late spring and early summer has kept the region’s river guides on their toes, adapting trips and plans as needed.

But spring runoff and heavy river flows in June are nothing new, and raft guide services on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River are staying relatively busy with customers, though with adjustments. June is a slower month in general, with July and August providing the bulk of business for river guides.

Sally Thompson, co-owner of the Glacier Raft Company http://www.glacierraftco.com/ in West Glacier, said the Middle Fork’s water level as of last week was typical of spring runoff, meaning it’s high but not un-navigable.

By Myers Reece

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