We want to be the best custom, private adventure provider in the state of Alaska. This is a big, audacious goal and Alaska is a big place. We are a small company with a small office in Denali Park, Alaska; and we operate, primarily, in the summer season– roughly three and a half months a Learn More
Rafting in Denali and the Wisdom of the River
We recently received a phone call from someone wishing to have a exclusive and private river rafting experience on the Nenana River, the glacially fed river that boarders Denali National Park in Denali Park, Alaska. This is not unique; we receive calls all the time during our short summer season. This gentleman, however, asked if Learn More
A Private Backpacking Experience in Alaska’s Backcountry
Backpacking in Alaska’s backcountry is different. It is not what most people think of when they think of “backpacking.” To many backpackers, “backpacking” means following a trail, getting reservations at camping locations, getting a permit, knowing the length and elevation of the route prior to beginning, sharing camping spots with other backpackers, and running into Learn More
Why Travel Insurance Is Important
On an August day in 2019, a wildfire closed the George Parks Highway, the main vein between Anchorage and Fairbanks– and the only way to drive to or from Denali National Park. On this same August day, a landslide suspended train travel, and the smoke from the fires prevented small planes from flying. This year, Learn More
Private Hike & Raft trips
This is an exclusive, full-day adventure that includes hiking and rafting in the Denali area with a professional river guide. Options for Class I and II or up to Class III+ available. Hiking will be suited to the level of the participants. “We had the BEST day with Mollie, Joe, Country, Buckwheat Learn More
Hiring Guides for 2024 Summer
Denali-based guide position: Traverse Alaska 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. The Wilderness Guide will serve as a point person for trip logistics from start to finish, including outreach to Learn More
Trip Planning and Covid-19
Safety is our top priority and our team continues to monitor and evaluate best practices associated with the Covid-19 pandemic. For 2022 operations we will adhere to the most current CDC, state and local guidelines. In addition, we recommend all visitors review Alaska state travel mandates prior to booking a trip to Alaska. Our cancellation Learn More
Custom delivery service news story
Tourism business shifts to deliveries for locals: “We had to pivot.” So they created Traverse Alaska Logistics and now offer to-your-door delivery of goods from Anchorage, for Denali area residents from Cantwell to Healy once a week — or for any other small communities along the way. “It’s logistics, without the people,” Meyer said. “But Learn More
Production Shoot with Pastrana family
In June 2019 we worked on a Production Shoot with Professional Motorsports and Stuntman Travis Pastrana and Yokohama Tires for a Road Trip in Alaska. We were hired to plan a custom itinerary for Pastrana and his family, as well as production crew from Yokohama. Joe Meyer was the Lead Guide and Mollie Foster was Learn More
Friday Q+A: Packrafting
Q&A with Teacher, Packrafter, and Alaskan Adventurer Tony Perelli In 2019 Traverse Alaska partnered with Teacher, Packrafter, and Alaskan Adventurer Tony Perelli to provide Packrafting 101 courses in the Denali area. Traverse Alaska sat down with Tony to chat about his packrafting experience, and advice for people new to the sport. TA: What made you Learn More
