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8 Hour Survival Workshop in Denali National Park and Preserve
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8 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
This is one of the only fully off-trail activities in Denali, and it's the ONLY survival-focused activity offered in Alaska. It is led by an expert survivalist guide who has survived off the land alone for weeks on end. If "Into the Wild" is part of what brought you to Alaska, this is the best way to get an idea of what Chris McCandless's life was really like in the Denali backcountry. Eat the edible plants that he ate and learn the not-so-edible ones he ate that resulted in his demise. This is not something to be missed.
What's Included
- Binoculars
- Trekking Poles
- Rain Jackets
- Your guide will have snacks available, but we recommend that you also bring a meal for yourself, as this is a very long tour.
Meeting And Pickup
What To Expect
We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to an area only a few miles from Chris McCandless's infamous mishap chronicled in Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild". From there, your guide will take you off-trail into the Denali boreal forest, exploring with you and teaching you about the wild plants, animals, geology, local history, and more.
When your guide decides you've reached a good spot, they will stop and begin teaching you survival skills that have been used for countless generations by both the indigenous Athabaskan peoples and the numerous pioneers and survivalists who have come to this rugged landscape to test themselves against its harsh conditions. This full-day activity will go in-depth into how to survive in the Alaskan backcountry. You'll come away not only with a closer connection and understanding of this land and the people who inhabit it but also actual skills that you'll be able to use if you ever find yourself in a survival situation - Alaska or elsewhere. You've traveled thousands of miles to get here. Don't limit your vacation to what's on the surface.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves hiking, so if you are not capable of hiking a mile or two this tour may not be for you.
Operated by Northern Epics
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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