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Explore Alaska's Most Famous National Park in Luxurious Exclusivity at Denali Backcountry Lodge
01.09.2023 - 14:40 / matadornetwork.com / National Park
In 2021, the Pretty Rocks Landslide on Denali Park Road in Alaska shut off the only driving route to the old mining town of Kantisha. The closure is predicted to continue until 2026, cutting off access on the iconic 92-mile road in Denali National Park. This means that Kantishna, previously a popular destination for day visitors to the park, is now only accessible by air. It takes a helicopter over the glaciers, braided rivers, and multi-colored mountain peaks with America’s tallest mountain, Denali, in the background. In short, it’s become an exclusive destination that only a small percentage of visitors have a chance to access.
With the exclusivity comes the chance to see Denali National Park’s backcountry in a near-people-free way that wasn’t possible when there was more access. And there’s no better place to base a trip here than at Denali Backcountry Lodge.
A stay at Denali Backcountry Lodge an all-inclusive luxury experience. With a max capacity of 24 guests and over 17 staff members, it’s an intimate and a truly idyllic getaway for scheduled two-to-five day trips.
Photo: Denali Backcountry Lodge
On a recent visit, my stay started in the frontcountry of Denali National Park at Denali Backcountry Lodge’s sister property, Denali Cabins. Here, I acclimated with a hike around Horseshoe Lake and incredible Alaskan salmon from Prey, the on-site restaurant. Pursuit Alaska Collection manages both properties, making for a seamless transportation experience.
Photo: Denali Backcountry Lodge
The next day, a helicopter transported me to Denali Backcountry Lodge. The friendly staff greeted me as I landed and immediately showed me to my comfortable and spacious room. The rooms come equipped with hiking backpacks, bug nets, and reusable water bottles for the duration of the stay. In the main lodge, there are also trekking poles and a hiking snack station complete with granola bars and dried fruit. It was quickly clear that everything I’d need would be taken care of.
Photo: Denali Backcountry Lodge
The stunning property sits on the river and has a spa, game room complete with pool and board games, and a screened-in fireplace room, as well as plenty of mountain bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks for guests to use.
The staff schedules each day with morning and afternoon guided and self-guided activities. Guided activities include hikes (and there’s no shortage of incredible Denali hikes), historical tours, gold panning, botany walks, and daily educational talks. Self-guided activities include fishing, barrel saunas, paddleboarding or kayaking (or a quick cold plunge for the brave), biking, a pool table and game room, and time in the hot tub.
Photo: Denali Backcountry Lodge
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