Noah CouserExplorer
I'm a professional photographer living and working in Whitefish, Montana. I travel as much as I can with my beautiful wife Megan, and am always scheming a new adventure, or a new way to do an old trip. My passion is the outdoors, and getting people excited about recreating outside. By day, I teach PE and health at the local middle school, by night, I fight crime in a spandex jumpsuit... not really, but I do enjoy taking lots of pictures and working for cool outdoor companies when not at school throwing dodge balls at 8th graders.
Climb the Great Northern Mountain
Essex, Montana
5.0
12 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
From Columbia Falls, head East on U.S. Highway 2 past the town of Hungry Horse and turn right to Martin City. Keep driving along the East side of the Hungry Horse Reservoir until the pavement ends (roughly 2miles), then continue 13 more miles until a sign for “Spotted Bear 39” and “Firefighter L.O. 4” appear. You will then make a sharp left turn and continue a half-mile to the trailhead at the ...
Lake McDonald Backcountry SUP Camping
West Glacier, Montana
4.0
Paddle across gorgeous Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park to a secluded rocky beach for the day, or stay the night at the backcountry camp site just 20 steps from the water. Leave the car just one mile down from Sprague Creek Campground at the pull-off, and SUP, kayak, or canoe across the lake to the tiny peninsula on the Northwest shoreline.Reservations for the backcountry campsite can be...
Hike Numa Ridge Lookout
Flathead County, Montana
5.0
11.65 mi
/ 3310 ft gain
Begin the hike at Bowman Lake Campground. The trail wanders along the West side of the lake for the first mile or so, and then begins a gradual climb to the lookout. The total distance is 5.6 miles each way, and the trail climbs roughly 2,900 vertical. Don't worry, your sore legs and lungs will find respite in the sweeping panoramic views of the entire North Fork region. Pop into the lookou...
Ski and Snowboard Whitefish Mountain Resort
Whitefish, Montana
5.0
Whitefish Mountain Resort is located on Big Mountain, just a 10 minute drive from downtown Whitefish. The resort hasn't left it's mom and pop roots, even though it is up to date with state of the art equipment, the hometown local vibe prevails.Mountain Stats: Terrain: 3000 acres, 105 marked trails with vast amounts of bowl and tree skiing Terrain Difficulty: 12% Beginner, 40% Intermediate, 42%...
Hike to Turquoise Lake
Seeley Lake, Montana
5.0
12.2 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
From Hwy 83 in the Swan Valley, south of mile marker 38, turn west onto Kraft Creek Rd also called Forest Service Road #561, the trailhead is about 11.5 miles at the end of the road. Turquoise Lake trail #708 starts 3 miles up the Glacier Creek trail #690. Total hiking distance to Turquoise lake is 6.1 miles one way with an elevation gain of roughly 1,500 feet. Your hard work will pay off whe...
Paddle Middle Fork Flathead near West Glacier
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
Begin your trip at the bridge at West Glacier, there is parking in town and you can walk to the water, or just passed the bridge there are a few spots. Carry gear down to the water from the bridge (easy walking trail down to the edge). Make sure you have run or arranged a shuttle from/to Blankenship Bridge (take-out).Begin your paddle along the border of Glacier National Park. Soon you will ...
Climb Stanton Mountain
West Glacier, Montana
7.54 mi
/ 4354 ft gain
To climb Stanton Mountain, begin at the Howe Ridge Trail on the Northwest shore of Lake McDonald. The trail climbs swiftly 2.3 miles to Howe Ridge where a "climber's trial" ambles off to your immediate right. Follow this trail directly up the ridge, up, and up, and up. The ridge opens up to some spectacular views of the Trout Lake Drainage to the North, and the McDonald Lake Drainage to the ...
Hike the Rocky Point Trail, Glacier NP
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
2.04 mi
/ 350 ft gain
From the trailhead, just past Fish Creek Campground on the North Fork Road, begin strolling along the trail towards Rocky Point. The trail meanders through some forest, and along a stream, and then eventually gets you some views of Lake McDonald. The trail is signed the whole way. Finish off your short hike with a picnic and a swim at Rocky Point. There are some fantastic small rocks to jump...
Hike Piegan Pass, Glacier NP
Browning, Montana
5.0
12.77 mi
/ 1850 ft gain
Beginning the hike from the Siyeh Bend Trail, off of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, follow the signage through a few forks in the trail toward Piegan Pass. Climb steadily through huckleberries and wildflowers (in season) and keep an eye out for wildlife. The surrounding peaks draw your attention away from your footing, and your heart rate lets you know that you are climbing still. After about 4....
Hike and Climb Mt. Oberlin
Browning, Montana
5.0
4 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
To get to the trailhead you'll have to drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road through Glacier NP, which if you haven't done, is amazing in and of itself and you'll basically start this hike at the base of Logan Pass. So park there. There are rangers that will show you where to go and what to do, super friendly. You don't have to register at the Visitor's Center, but it's recommended, and pay either $2...
Mountain Bike Big Mountain
Whitefish, Montana
4.3
Biking Big Mountain is a must-do when traveling to the scenic Flathead Valley. After leaving the town of Whitefish driving North, turn onto Big Mountain Road (big sign can't miss it). Drive up the road to the Village, purchase a day's ticket if you want to take advantage of lift-access riding ($35/adult), or start pedaling up the Summit Trail for free (8 miles switch backing up to the summit)...
Climb Mount Gould
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
7.48 mi
/ 3573 ft gain
The climb to the summit of Mount Gould begins at the "Big Bend" on the Going-to-the-Sun Highway in Glacier National Park. Park at the Big Bend, and begin climbing on the climbers trail that leaves from the East side of the road. The route is roughly 3 miles each way, and climbs over 3,500 vertical feet.
Climb steeply up to the intersect with the Highline Trail, and take a left. Ascend to th...
Hike to Comeau Pass
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
17.47 mi
/ 5007 ft gain
Your hike will being at the Sperry Trailhead adjacent to the Lake McDonald Lodge. As you get moving on the hike, you'll pass the Sperry Chalet. If 17.5 miles seems a little long for a day hike, you can look into staying over at the Sperry Chalet (reservations required). This will mean that you'll be cutting the climb up to the pass to a 1500' elevation gain from the Chalet. You'll be finishing ...
Hike to the Crow Pass Cabin
Anchorage, Alaska
4.7
6 mi
/ 2080 ft gain
Climb 3 miles from the parking lot at the Crow Creek Trailhead to Crow Pass. Waiting for you at Crystal Lake is the quaint A-frame Forest Service Cabin, along with an amazing view of Crystal Lake. The cabin sits just 500 feet off of the main trail upon reaching the pass. Reservations can be made to stay in the cabin through the Forest Service: fs.usda.govThe trail winds through old mining ru...
Snyder Lakes, Glacier NP
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
8.81 mi
/ 2060 ft gain
Starting out at the Sperry Trailhead, adjacent to Lake McDonald Lodge, climb along the trail until you see the branch off to your left for Snyder Lakes. Continue climbing through wooded trees with glimpses of the surrounding mountains until reaching the lower lake. There is not much for a trail to the upper lake, but it's a relatively painless bushwhack. Catch a few fish, take a cold dive, or...
Sperry Glacier Basin, Glacier NP
West Glacier, Montana
17.29 mi
/ 5016 ft gain
Starting out at the Sperry Trailhead adjacent to Lake McDonald Lodge, climb 9 miles up the trail to Comeau Pass. The trail climbs steadily, and quickly weeds out the faint of heart, but it is well worth the sore legs.
Follow the trail signs to Comeau Pass, and then continue East into the basin itself to find breathtaking views of the entire Sperry Glacier clinging to the North Face of Gunsigh...
Paddle McDonald Creek, Glacier National Park
West Glacier, Montana
5.0
Begin your trip by dropping your car (or bike) at Quarter Circle Bridge just inside Glacier Park. After dropping your shuttle vehicle, park in the Apgar Campground parking lot and walk your water craft to the shore of Lake McDonald. Paddling North, you will quickly find the outlet of scenic Lake McDonald. Don't exit the lake without snapping a few photos.After leaving the lake, the creek is ...
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