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UNCHARTED® · Outposts · Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park
Wilderness Lodge
Three generations of the Claus family haveowned and operated this lodge, and theirbackyard is 13 million acres of wilderness,mountains, and the mighty Chitina River.
Why it's unique
Settled by frontier explorers, Alaska’s wild beauty demands exceptional hosts like the Claus family, founders of Ultima Thule Lodge. Spanning 13 million acres of wilderness, three generations have called it home. After flying over glaciers, swimming in lakes, and spotting grizzlies, unwind in the wood-fired sauna.
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The stay
Where it is
Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park
Ultima Thule Lodge
At over 13.2 million acres, the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve spans from Canada’s Yukon Territory and into Alaska, making it the largest national park in North America.
How To Get There
From Anchorage, fly by charter plane to McCarthy airstrip, where a private Super Cub plane will meet you for the final leg.
Flora & Fauna
Here, grizzlies roam across sandbars, moose feast on wild vegetation, horned Dall sheep tread along mountain paths, and eagles soar from cliff to spruce.
Cultural Impact
The region is rich in culture and history, beginning with the original Tlingit people and followed by waves of immigrants seeking furs and gold.
Journeys
Wings Over AlaskaAlaska, a land of stunning extremes, hosts the Ultima Thule Lodge, run by the Claus family. With 13 million acres of wilderness as their backyard, three generations are connected to the land and eager to share its adventures with explorers.
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