Future Treks

Every completed trek starts as an idea.

Some ideas remain daydreams. Others become active research projects. A few eventually earn a place on the calendar.

The following treks are currently occupying space on the planning board.

Glacier National Park & Waterton Lakes

One of the most compelling future treks currently under consideration combines Glacier National Park in Montana with Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta.

The opportunity to experience an international peace park, spectacular mountain scenery, wildlife, hiking opportunities, and one of North America's most iconic drives makes this a particularly attractive planning project.

The challenge isn't finding destinations. It's determining how many excellent destinations can realistically fit into a memorable journey.

The Alaska Problem

Some treks practically plan themselves.

Alaska is not one of them.

Reaching Alaska often requires crossing thousands of miles of Canada, which transforms the drive into an adventure of its own. The question stops being "How do we get there?" and becomes "How much do we want to see along the way?"

That's a problem worth having.

Why Plan Future Treks?

Not every trek goes from idea to highway overnight.

Some spend months or years sitting on the planning board waiting for the right opportunity.

One example was a New England trek that had already been researched and outlined well before departure. Then, with only a couple weeks' notice, the family decided it was time for a vacation.

Instead of starting from scratch, the framework was already there. A few evenings were spent refining the route, selecting hotels, and confirming details. Before long, the trek moved from the planning shelf to the driveway.

Future treks are more than ideas. They're opportunities waiting for the right moment.