Denali Backcountry Lodge 03/20/10

Denali Backcountry Lodge is a remote lodge located at the end of the 95 mile restricted Denali National Park Road in Kantishna Denali Backcountry Lodge offers you a complete Denali National Park adventure vacation experience.

Most visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve limit their visit to the developed and congested Park entrance. The more adventurous travel to Kantishna at the end of one of the grandest drives on earth, the Denali Park Road. Winding through the Alaska Range, deep into the center of the Park, this exciting route offers your best chance to see the wildlife that makes the Denali area so unforgettable. Grizzlies, moose, caribou, sheep, wolfs, fox, golden eagles, and a vast array of other bird life all may be sighted on the way to of from this exclusive lodge. And, should the weather smile on you, above it all towers "The Great One" Denali itself, the tallest point in North America.

While Traveling the restricted Park Road on the lodge's private bus it is not uncommon to witness astounding natural displays. During your journey, the experienced lodge drivers will share their knowledge of the Park and offer wildlife searching tips to help you locate the Park's animals and birds. Weather through binoculars or with the naked eye you may be fortunate enough to see: a grizzle sow nursing her first-year cubs; a band of bull caribou with huge antlers browsing along the tundra; or Dall sheep on the high mountain ridges, playing and frolicking as if they knew they were being observed.

Denali Backcountry Lodge offers more than a beautiful location. We encourage guest to explore the natural communities central to Denali – to understand how this unique and fragile environment flourishes in spite of the hash sub-arctic climate.

During lodge activities, lodge staff will introduce you to the subtly spectacular natural and cultural histories of the adjacent boreal forest and tundra.

When Denali itself is "out," Guests can hike or shuttle to spectacular viewing areas, where even the novice can end up with truly stunning photographic results. When the mountain does grace us with an appearance, we are overwhelmed by the awesome Wickersham Wall, reputed to be the largest vertical surface on earth.

Relax in our Cozy Wilderness Setting – Denali Backcountry Lodge offers thirty comfortably appointed cedar cabins. Each cabin is heated and enjoys its own private bath -- unexpected luxuries for such a remote location. Dining and lounge areas are found in our spacious two-story lodge.

Our program lodge hosts special natural history presentations by our staff and many featured guest speakers. Two outdoor gazebos near Moose Creek are great places to relax, and a suspended foot bridge spanning the creek offers access to many hiking trails.

Dining at the Lodge – When it comes to meals, you'll be treated with great food prepared by our chefs and hospitality staff.

Hot breakfast is served buffet style. For lunch, a hot soup and sandwich buffet is served in the lodge, but most guests pack up a lunch for their day's explorations.

At the end of the day, everyone is invited to join our naturalist guides for gourmet appetizers and a recap of the day.

Evening dinners are served family style in the lodge. All of our food is fresh, hearty, and wholesome.

If you have a dietary consideration or special food request, just let us know. And if you're celebrating an anniversary or special event, let us know ahead of time so we can "surprise" you.

Beverage Service – Juices and sodas are available from the lounge cooler. Our informal bar service features draft and bottled beer, wine, and cordials.

Lodge Staff – You will be impressed with the quality of our staff as evidenced from the numerous letters of accolade we receive each year from past guests.

Every member of our first rate staff looks forward to getting to know you both professionally and personally. You'll find a fun and enthusiastic staff awaiting your arrival -- exactly the kind of people you want to spend your vacation with.

Cost includes: Denali Wildlife drive on our private bus from the park entrance to the lodge and return, park entrance fees, cabin with private bath, all meals and snacks, all guided activities (except flightseeing), and all naturalist programs. Gratuities to lodge staff, beer and wine not included.

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