Great Northern Whitewater Resort is the only outfitter in the West Glacier area that offers both guided kayak trips and kayak schools. White water kayaking is one of America's fastest growing sports, and Great Northern offers a guided trip or a kayak school that will cater to everybody at any level of experience. Whether you are getting in a boat for the first time, or just need a little help on cart wheeling technique, our guides and instructors have the skills to assist you. Our kayak instructors are all ACA Whitewater Certified and undergo training in boat handling, safety, and swift water rescue techniques. As you browse these pages, please call and talk to one of our kayak guides or instructors for more information, or to design a trip or school of your own.

The Middle Fork of the Flathead River in NW Montana makes up the southwest boundary of Glacier National Park and it's Wild and Scenic River designation (1978) hints at it's combination of both stunning beauty and challenging rapids.

Brooks grew up on the rivers and mountains of Montana. He began kayaking in West Glacier at age 11 and continued to develop his paddling skills at his parents whitewater company, Great Northern Whitewater Resort.

During his high School years Brooks attended Adventure Quest a school that specializes in world travel and kayaking. He gained the opportunity to continue his high school studies as a 2 time- US Kayak Team member.

He developed a passion for diverse cultures and film. After studying film in Vancouver, he formed a production company with his best friends.

To date they have released 2 full length DVDs: “New Reign” and “Dynasty”, He has paddled free running rivers throughout the world. His paddling adventure have taken him to exciting counties like, France, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, Chile, Costa Rica, Canada, Venezuela, Mexico, Argentina, Austria, New Zealand and Australia. He travels these countries with a new generation of freestyle kayakers.

Brooks’ mission is to promote kayaking in a new light through Young Gun Productions films and an international group of paddling friends in the “ big wave trick movement.” He is dedicated to global awareness through adventure kayaking and Photographic cinematography. “It’s the best job in the world!”

Favorite Quote: Remember to… Always be true…No matter what you do…Run it…I never front it…I got my whole crews life on it. Evidence