A journey of 1,000 memories starts with a single step

What kind of wilderness do you want to experience today? That pretty much defines the hiking choices at SME. Do you want to stand on a mountaintop, relax by a lake, or wander through a carpet of the most glorious wildflowers? Or do all the above in a single outing?

Our network of well-maintained trails offers the perfect choice for every level of experience, fitness, and ambition.

Some of our more extended hikes can take you to places like Swiss Meadows (when you make somewhere your home, you get to name things). There you can see the entire panorama of the Durrand Glacier area. Or else you can go up over Woolsey Pass for the day, where you can view across the to peaks of Rogers Pass and Glacier National Park. Just make sure your camera battery is charged. You'll be using it.

For those who want to relax on their holidays, there are many excellent shorter hikes. They'll take you to see waterfalls, wildlife, and calm alpine lakes. They'll also have you back at the lodge in time to relax in the afternoon sun. Each morning, our highly trained guides head out, leading a group to one of the many unforgettable destinations around us. You can join them, or explore on your own. We're happy to help with suggestions. But we warn you, there are a lot of them to make.