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A Season to Remember!

September 20, 2018

There are fall colors in the tundra, the moose and caribou are scraping the velvet off their antlers, the fireweed has

One of our favorite scenes: fresh snow to fall colors.

gone to seed, and the sandhill cranes are migrating through.  There’s even fresh snow in the high country! Every year we look back on this time and think, how did this summer fly by so quickly? Summers in Denali are spectacular (just ask any of our clients), and the advent of fall means we have a bit of time to reflect on the height of the season and some of the people that we were lucky enough to spend time with.

This summer included more custom, multi-day adventures than any previous summer season.  From introducing folks to backpacking for the first time, to overnight river trips on remote rivers in the Talkeetna Mountains, we loved getting out and sharing Alaska with first-time visitors and seasoned outdoors-people alike.  We crafted multiple unique backpacking experiences in the Talkeetna Mountains and in Denali State Park, where as always, the views of Denali (“the mountain”) never got old! We also helped several groups plan their entire Alaskan vacation, where we gave recommendations and arrangements for our favorite places to play, stay, and eat across the state.

Stretching after a big day of backpacking with breathtaking views of Denali and the Alaska Range from a custom backpacking trip.

Many of our clients joined us for a single day of hiking and exploring the wilderness around Denali, and we enjoyed providing guests with the knowledge, confidence, and tools they need to hike off-trail.  Some of our day trips involved packrafting, which is such a unique and gratifying way to witness this country. In addition to packrafting rivers in the Alaska and Talkeetna Mountain Ranges, we also linked up custom adventures like fly fishing, bird watching, flight-seeing, river rafting, and private tours of a sled dog kennel to many of our guests. 

One of the most memorable aspects of the last few weeks is the excellent crop of blueberries this year! Everyone who joined us on our day hikes, from ages 7 months to 78 years, appreciated this wild bounty of the tundra. Some groups were lucky enough to spot grizzly bears (from a safe distance) enjoying the bumper crop as well, which is always a memorable experience.

But don’t take our word for it!  Check out our TripAdvisor page  to read reviews from our clients about how rewarding their visit to Alaska this summer has been.  To see photos from our summer adventures, like our Instagram and Facebook pages.

Although the summer visitation season is winding down, we aren’t done adventuring!  Winter in Alaska is phenomenal, and we’ll be announcing specialty winter trips, in addition to offering custom guiding and transportation all winter long.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’re planning to visit the Last Frontier this winter season! 

Enjoying the sunset during a custom, rafting/camping trip in the Talkeetna Mountains.

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Traverse Alaska Philosophy

We are dedicated to providing experiences that build meaningful connections with Alaska. Our team works diligently to immerse clients in educational exploration. Each and every adventure is personalized to challenge clients while discovering the last frontier at their own unique pace.

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Guess when (what season) these photos were taken i Guess when (what season) these photos were taken in @denalinps…
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If you guessed a few days ago—you are correct! It still looks like winter in some areas in Denali right now. We’re actually skiing to scout some of our summer area routes. As always, we are ready to adapt to whatever Mother Nature decides to throw our way and have a great time outside (even if it means using our winter gear for getting around!).
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If you’re coming to Denali in the early season—prepare for there to be snow! 
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Summer hiking/napping season is here! Who’s exci Summer hiking/napping season is here! Who’s excited!? ☀️
Weeks after the Iditarod red lantern musher crosse Weeks after the Iditarod red lantern musher crossed the finish line, Joe is still hard at work wrapping up the logistics of the 1,000-mile sled dog race across Alaska.
With 22 checkpoints traveling through extremely remote areas of Alaska, the logistics consistently present challenges, however he handles each obstacle in a calm, laid-back demeanor. This is his 4th year operating the logistics for the race. 
Needless to say, we are fortunate to have Joe’s expertise and dedication on the Traverse Alaska team!
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We are dedicated to supporting organizations that We are dedicated to supporting organizations that keep Alaska wild. 
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We recently submitted donations to a few of our non-profit partners that are doing valuable work for Alaska lands, wildlife, and people. 
Follow these organizations to stay connected on important Alaska issues:
@keepalaskawild 
@thenortherncenter 
@denalicitizenscouncil
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Want to go winter camping, but not sure where to s Want to go winter camping, but not sure where to start? Read the @nytimestravel article “No Bugs, Few People and the Cold: The Pros and Cons of Winter Camping” about winter camping that @traversealaska was mentioned in. Link in profile. 
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Would you like this to be your office this summer Would you like this to be your office this summer? Traverse Alaska is hiring!
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Our team seeks applicants for professional wilderness guide positions. We are looking for individuals that are highly adaptable, flexible, respectful, empathetic, creative, and interested in growing with the company both personally and professionally. Job duties include leading private and custom day hikes, backpacking adventures, driving transfers to/from Denali to other areas in Alaska, among additional duties on the team. The position is based in the Denali area, with trips to other areas in Alaska possible. 
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Local-hire policy, applicants must be Alaskan. Competitive pay based on experience. More information via link in profile.
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