East of Denali National Park, and north of the Chugach Mountains lies a little-know region of superlative scenery, exceptional opportunities for solitude, and wildlife observation, and great hiking--the Talkeetna Mountains. Inaccessible by road, the mountain fortress supports populations of Dall sheep, caribou, grizzly bears, moose, wolves and other smaller wildlife. Glaciated peaks rise to 8,000 feet and a multitude of creeks and streams pour out of the mountains to become some of Alaska's finest fishing rivers.

We fly into a series of alpine lakes nestled in the mountains. The area offers great alpine (treeless) hiking, as well as opportunities to climb up rocky ridges for absolutely breathtaking views of Denali and the Alaska Range to the west. We hike in remote valleys, across alpine tundra plateaus and rocky slopes, traveling from pristine, crystal clear lake to lake, over mountain passes. Our schedule is flexible, and allows for day hiking without heavy packs. You'll feel like you're on top of the world as you cross the vast, open country, and gaze down on rivers and forest thousands of feet below.

If you want to experience Alaska's alpine, without the crowds and noisy skies of Denali National Park, join us for a trek through a quintessential Alaska wilderness, complete with its own caribou herd, wolf pack, and never-ending scenery.