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Q: Will we see bears on our trip to Denali? A: We

Q: Will we see bears on our trip to Denali?
A: We can’t guarantee seeing bears during your visit to the Denali area. Your best opportunity for viewing wildlife is going on a bus trip on the Denali Park Road, or going deep into the backcountry in the Denali area.
Another option is to include a bear viewing specific trip on your Alaska itinerary, flying into an area where there are a high concentration of bears. These fly-in day trips leave from Anchorage, Homer, and other areas, and have a very high probability of viewing bears.
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A number of our clients this summer went on bear viewing specific trips and were 100% successful in viewing bears in their natural habitat. Contact us to learn more.
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We’re continuing with our guide introductions. Next up, Bill “Buckwheat” Overington, who has been involved with Traverse Alaska for a number of years.
Buckwheat wears multiple hats including raft guide and manager of our entire river rafting department of the business (in addition to many other talents he brings to the team).
We are so fortunate to have his expertise, dedication, attention to detail, and fun, laid-back attitude on our team.
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Where are you from?
Originally from Florida, which seems kind of strange, but I moved to Colorado when I was 12. I split my time between Colorado and Alaska.

How long have you been in Alaska?
I came to AK in 1989, so it’s been 35 years now.

What do you love about guiding?
Being outside everyday is important to me, so I apparently made a career out of it. Making outdoor experiences accessible to a broad range of individuals, in both age and background, is incredibly rewarding on a daily basis.

What are you most passionate about sharing when it comes to Alaska?
I love sharing river time with visitors to the Denali area. The Nenana is a free-flowing, glacial river and the eastern boundary of Denali National Park. The dynamic nature of changing water levels, a diverse range of old, young and even currently active geological features combined with a perfect progression of whitewater, scenery and lighting all makes for a very exciting, fun and memorable event on any Alaska vacation. The Nenana River is an amazing resource to have so easily accessible in our backyards. You can float for almost 40 miles where the Denali National Park boundary is the river and guests really appreciate that experience.

What type of trips are you looking forward to guiding this summer?
Warm and sunny!
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Dynamic fall weather this weekend. 😍 Sunshine,

Dynamic fall weather this weekend. 😍
Sunshine, rain, clouds, rainbows, and then snow flurries this morning.
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September weather can be full of surprises.

Views of Denali, from the Wonder Lake area, near t

Views of Denali, from the Wonder Lake area, near the West End of the Denali Park Road.
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Want to visit the Denali area, but aren’t sure what to do with the Park Road being partially closed? There are still ample options of activities and places to explore in the Denali area, beyond the Park Road.
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Our recommendation is to come out with our team toward the beginning of your trip.
You’ll learn from your local, professional guide, who can get you set up for success for the remainder of your trip in Denali, and Alaska.
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We’re continuing with our guide introductions. Next up, Patrice La Vigne, who joined the Traverse Alaska team last year. @patricejustin
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Where are you from?
I was born and raised in New Jersey.

How long have you been in Alaska?
Year-round since 2019

What do you love about guiding?
I love enabling people to experience wilderness and foster a connection to the natural world. Also, I’m still a “newbie” to Alaska in some sense. So I am constantly learning along with guests.

What are you most passionate about sharing when it comes to Alaska?
Everything about Alaska feels like a foreign country. Seeing someone else’s eyes light up, and ooh and ahh at all the wonders of Alaska, never gets old. I love being an authentic storyteller sharing my personal experiences.

What type of trips are you looking forward to guiding this summer?
Day trips … I adored the half-day trips, but I’m looking forward to longer trips this summer.
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Early morning light in the mountains. ✨ Photo fr

Early morning light in the mountains.
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Photo from a Private and Custom 3-day backpacking trip with a family of 8 in the Denali area.
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