The northern Swan Range -- home to the Jewel Basin Hiking Area and Alpine Trail No. 7, is the rugged backyard and scenic backdrop of the Flathead Valley. From Inspriation Pass to Columbia Mountain, the northern Swan supports our unique way of life and contributes much to the natural beauty and economic prosperity of the entire Flathead Valley. This website is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of the northern Swan Range. Now is the time to act for the future of the Swan.
Swan Range by Debra Schweitzer
Swan Rangers photographed the Swan Range, Swan River and even Swans during their outings this past week, among other things!
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In our lead photo, Debra Schweitzer shows us the Swan Range from across Flathead Lake while in the Salish Mountains!
Swan Crest by Chris Gotschalk
Swan Rangers took in some powder snow and the first major thaw since early November during their outings in NW Montana this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk found some good skiing up on the Swan Crest!
Early morning ski by Chris Gotschalk.
With snow remaining on the ground since early November in NW Montana, Swan Rangers continued their Winter saga with outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk shows us the rewards of getting up early to ski the Swan Range high country!
Swan Range from wetlands by Skip Via.
Swan Rangers enjoyed both snow and signs of Spring during their outings this past week, before the big thaw gets underway!
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In our lead photo, Skip Via frames the Swan Range with valley bottom wetlands vegetation.
Skiing knee deep by Keith Hammer
Swan Rangers went from fresh knee deep snow to sub-zero temps with high winds during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer shows how the week started with knee deep snow, even though . . .
Iconic view in Glacier National Park by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers saw sign of beaver, mountain sheep, raptors, and voles during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer took in an iconic view in Glacier National Park, where he also saw . . .
Swan Crest at sunset by Keith Hammer.
Swan Rangers saw snow drifts, an avalanche and a hint of the apocalypse during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Keith Hammer caught sunset colors on the Swan Crest and asks us to "guess what that big black dot is on the snowfield at left, just above the forested Peters Ridge?"
Swan Range Sunrise by Dani Mayberry
Swan Rangers saw birds, other wildlife and beautiful scenery during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Dani Mayberry captures a Swan Range sunrise, while . . .
Swan Crest Capped by Chris Gotschalk
Swan Rangers saw lots of clouds and a little sunshine during their outings this past week!
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In our lead photo, Chris Gotschalk skied up toward the Swan Crest and promptly smacked his head on the cloud ceiling!