Moki Treks: The Rocky Mountain Challenge

Missoula Montana

Listing Type: Specialty Tour
City: Missoula Montana
Region: Glacier Country
866-352-6654
406-721-1440
http://www.mokitreks.com

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Moki Treks, specialist in cultural indigenous travel, offers a three part series on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and their encounters with the Native American tribes. Not only will you walk the trails of Lewis and Clark but you will be presented with a unique perspective of the Expedition through the eyes of the Blackfeet, Nez Perce, Shoshone, Chinook and Yakima tribes who were key to their survival and success. The series begins with paddling the Upper Missouri and in blackfeet country, Then go overland, hike across the Rocky Mountains through Nez Perce and Shoshone territory, and finally, journey the Columbia Gorge to the Pacific Ocean, home of the Chinook and Yakima. . .The Rocky Mountain Challenge Part 2: Date: July 3 - 8 2005 and August 14 - 19 2005

This six day hiking adventure will explore some of the pivotal moments of the Corps of Discovery's Expedition. Hike to the top of Lemhi Pass to take in the view that disappointed the explores, when they expected to find a river passage. Meet ""Private Parts"" on top of the Pass, Participate in the Puzzle Route of Lost Trail while hiking to the hotsprings and listening to our Shoshone guide and the role of Sacagawea. Hike Gibbon's Pass to the Bighole Battlefield and learn about the Nez Perce Trail and Clark's return route. Engage in a discussion with the Nez Perce guide about the Corp's survival. Enjoy soaking in hot springs and spend a day canoeing on the Jefferson River. 5 days hiking, 1 day canoeing, camping in the Bitterroot National Forest. Price $ 985. For details: www.mokitreks.com

Directions: Meet at 8:00am day 1 at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Missoula.

Moki Treks: The Rocky Mountain Challenge
, Missoula, MT 59807

Activities
Lewis and Clark
Cultural
Historic

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