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Debbie G. – Virginia

September 1, 2017

“Flying into Fairbanks for a 12 day long-awaited dream vacation, we were met with the majestic beauty of mountains, green spruce, and the golden glory of birch trees announcing autumn. Peak season had just ended and we wanted to experience a personalized trip that would combine being physically active, enjoying Alaskan food, culture, nature, and wildlife. Traverse Alaska went above and beyond in meeting all our expectations for a 4 day guided hiking trip around the Denaili Park area. Joe Meyers, the owner fielded many questions as the trip approached, provided a detailed gear list to best prepare us for the climate, and arranged our stay at Tonglen Lake Lodge owned by a local artist. Margi, our guide was amazing!! She picked us up in Fairbanks, took us to Tonglen Lake to settle in and then we proceeded on a hike around Horseshoe Lake to test our endurance. The three of us connected immediately and during our time together Margi shared her expertise in the history of Alaska, animal and plant life, and even environmental issues that Alaska faces now and in the future. We hiked off-trail into the tundra as well as many scenic hiking routes along lakes. There was plenty of wildlife to see including dall sheep, caribou, moose, strutting male grouse during mating season, beavers, trumpeter swan, and red squirrels. The only animal we did not encounter was the grizzly bear; I was ecstatic about that but Margi was more than prepared and trained us to be ready! The four days flew by as vacations do and Margi drove us back to Fairbanks where we continued on to a Northern Lights Tour. Our love for the state, respect for the people, and 500 pictures are memories for a lifetime!”

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Hiring Guides for 2023 Summer

November 4, 2022

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January 1, 2022

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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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Katie K. – Rochester, MN

"Joe & Mollie made trip planning so easy for my husband and I. It was our first time in Alaska and they did an amazing job making our vacation one of our most memorable Learn More

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Client POV on a 4-day Traverse Alaska / Tonglen La Client POV on a 4-day Traverse Alaska / Tonglen Lake Lodge trip package: 
Watching the sunset over a glassy Tonglen Lake after an introductory walk in the entrance area of Denali National Park. Tonight the chef served delicious halibut, and we’re going to listen to some music later in the lodge. Tomorrow we’re going on a full day of adventure, hiking and river rafting with our team of private, local guides. After exploring we’ll enjoy the mountain views at Tonglen, and sip wine and tasty appetizers until dinner. The following day we’re going on a bus trip into the national park, and are planning on hiking on our own (thanks to our new skills from our guided hike) and soak up the views of the Alaska Range mountains. Our final day we plan on going for another walk with our private guide, before we get a private ride to Anchorage, for the next portion of our 2-week-long Alaska adventure. 
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Interested in seeing this client POV for yourself? Traverse Alaska and Tonglen Lake Lodge still have some availability for our 3, 4, 5, and custom itineraries this summer. Contact us to learn more.
Happy solstice from Denali! ✨ Tomorrow we shift Happy solstice from Denali! ✨ 
Tomorrow we shift toward the light.

Sunrise: 10:42am
Sunset: 3:06pm
4hrs 23min of daylight
2022 Summer highlights: August. ✨ Bush planes, h 2022 Summer highlights: August.
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Bush planes, hiking and backpacking in fall colors (and pouring rain), river rafting trips, and taking in midnight sunset views of Denali.
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2022 Summer highlights: July. ✨ Packrafting, ri 2022 Summer highlights: July. 
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Packrafting, river rafting, hiking in the alpine and the ice, having fun with Iditarod champions, and enjoying the warmest month of the year with a big group of dall sheep rams. 
#traversealaska #privatepersonalcustom
2022 Summer highlights: June. ✨ Whales breachin 2022 Summer highlights: June. 
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Whales breaching, backcountry backpacking trips, day hiking, whitewater rafting, overnight packrafting trips, and teaching and learning with the next generation of naturalists. 
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More highlights from May of this summer—packraft More highlights from May of this summer—packrafting courses! For the fourth year, we hosted @lucmehl / @swiftwater_safety_institute for another Packraft-specific Swiftwater Rescue Training in Denali. These classes teach us important skills that are vital for backcountry travel, and help build a #cultureofsafety for our river community in Denali. 
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Packrafts have been a part of Traverse Alaska since we started in 2013, and is one of the main reasons why this adventure business was even created. Excited for more packrafting classes and adventures next year!
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