5 Hour Denali Survival Tour

Learn how to survive in the Denali wilderness!

Duration: 4 Hours

About

What comes to mind when you think of Alaska? Is it gift shops, boardwalks, and buses? Maybe commercialized tours where you’re driven along like cattle? Or is it the rugged mountains, rugged people, and independent survivalists? If you answered yes to the last question, you’re just like me. Sadly, most travelers settle for the first two options.

I want to give you something better. Something more authentic. I want to take you off the beaten path of Denali. And I mean that literally. Our survival tours are entirely off-trail. That means you get the REAL Denali experience. Now it’s time to transport yourself to Denali.

Feel the peat moss squish down under your feet. You’re walking on a lush green cloud. In some places, you sink down nearly a foot with every step. As you stare in wonder at the unfamiliar forest around you, your guide hands you a wild berry. You taste it. It’s good! It tastes exactly like banana cream. Your guide tells you it’s a cloudberry, and teaches you how to identify it. By the end of the tour, you know how to identify dozens of edible plants and berries.

For the rest of your Alaska trip, you have a wilderness buffet everywhere you go. When you’re on hikes, people ask you how you know what’s edible. They’re impressed by your knowledge, and want you to teach them too.

But it doesn’t end there! Your guide walks through the forest with you until they reach a suitable place to stop. This is where your tour gets really special. You sit down in the lush moss. It absorbs you. Your expert guide gives you a passionate lesson on authentic Alaskan survival skills.

You learn how the indigenous Athabaskans refrigerated their food. You learn how to build a shelter that will keep you warm, even in the harsh climate of Denali. Your guide tells you stories of the many survivalists who have come to Denali. You hear about Chris McCandless, who met his unfortunate end just miles away from where you sit.

By the time you’re done with your tour, you’re a different traveler. When you look at the forest, you see more than trees. You see where the permafrost is lower. You recognize moose signs. At a glance, you pick out the best places to build a shelter. You spot game trails, and think about what animal might have made them. You’re no longer observing Denali. You’re experiencing it!

Does that sound better than the cookie-cutter tours everyone else offers? If it does, don’t wait to book. These tours are limited, and getting booked fast. If you decide to change times or cancel, you can do it for free until 24 hours before your departure. Don't lose your spot. The only risk is waiting too long.

What's Provided

• Rain jackets
• Trekking poles
• Mosquito repellant
• Binoculars

Gear Requirements

• Warm clothes
• Closed toed shoes

And remember - If you book this tour and decide it's not for you later on, you can cancel with a full refund until 24 hours before your departure!

We look forward to joining you on this once in a lifetime experience!

Keep in mind that this tour goes off-trail, and therefore may involve some bushwhacking. Wear pants and long sleeves for ultimate comfort, and be aware that if it has rained recently you may get wet. This is, after all, Alaska!

Hiking is more fun with friends!

When you get back from your hike and know about all the plants and animals, can spot where the permafrost is closer to the surface, know how trees and mushrooms communicate, and more, your friends will wish they all came along. Extend the invite to a few friends and help everybody have more fun!

What to Bring

• Warm clothes (bring layers)
• Long pants/longsleeve shirt
• Rain gear (if you want more than a jacket)
• Comfortable hiking shoes/boots
• Plenty of water
• Lunch

Your guide will text you regarding the specific pick-up time at your lodging the day before your hike is scheduled to take place!

Still working on your Denali itinerary?

We're happy to help! Just give us a call (907) 687-2070 and our experts will help you plan out the perfect adventures, activities, and more for your vacation at no extra cost!