Winterlake Lodge is situated on the western edge of the Alaska Range and settles you into wild and rugged mountains and majestic glaciers, nestled on fifteen acres along Mile 198 of the Historic Iditarod Trail. The lodge overlooks Finger Lake where you land by float plane in the summer and ski plane in the winter. The property offers five individual guest cabins, a central main lodge, gardens, sled dog camp, and a sauna house. The hand built, knotty pine guest cabins provide luxury and cozy space to rest and rejuvenate after a day’s adventure.

Wolverine Mountain, behind the lodge, offers quick access to spectacular and varied hiking trails with access to view points of Mt. Denali, migrating birds, wildflowers and berries that are difficult to see in other locales.

Winterlake Lodge is the starting point for helicopter led adventures, float and fish on nearby rivers, land on surrounding glaciers, hike wild flower meadows and summit ridge lines in the Tordrillo Mountains. Daily exploration can be arranged.

For all lodge guests, complimentary massage, yoga classes, daily cooking classes, wine/cheese tastings are offered with genuine hospitality.

LOCATION

Winterlake Lodge is located 198 trail miles northwest of Anchorage, Alaska, along Alaska’s Historic Iditarod Trail. All transportation to and from the lodge starting in Anchorage is arranged.

ACCOMMODATION

5 Guest cabins

ACTIVITIES

Exploration

• Hike the Historic Iditarod Sled Dog Trail
• Hike up to the ridge behind the lodge to view the expansive valley below and Mt. Denali beyond
• Explore surrounding trails and wildflowers
• Kayak or canoe Winterlake
• Watch for wild birds and wildlife
• Fly fish remote rivers
• Raft the Happy River
• Berry pick on a hillside no one has picked

Learning

• Cooking class with Kirsten Dixon or one of our lodge chefs
• Join Carl in the library for a presentation on Alaska topics

Relaxation

• Swimming in the lake
• Tours of the garden
• Soaking in the hot tub
• Yoga and stretch classes
• Therapeutic massage
• Wine and cheese tasting at 6:00 p.m.

COST

From USD 4370 per person on double/twin sharing basis for two days/two nights

Exchange rate

As on the date of payment to our partners.

SEASONS OF OPERATION

Summer: June 1st to October 1st, 2018

Winter: January 20th to April 30th, 2018

INCLUSIONS

• Round trip air travel from Anchorage to Winterlake, including ground transfers.
• Helicopter supported adventure day (one only)
• Fine dining inspired by Chef Kirsten Dixon.
• Guided activities: hiking, kayaking, canoeing, guided naturalist’s walks, and more.
• Complimentary massage.
• Yoga and cooking classes, wine and cheese tasting.
• Hot tub and sauna.
• All meals and amenities as mentioned in the itinerary during your stay.

EXCLUSIONS

• International flight tickets, visas, insurances.
• Fishing licenses
• Premium wines and alcohol
• Lodge staff gratuity (at your discretion)
• Personal expenses and any other thing not mentioned in inclusions.
• Optional excursions
• GST extra as applicable