Denali Field Camp
Course Information
Course Details
Experience the untamed wilderness of Denali National Park and Preserve as few do – side by side with National Park Service (NPS) rangers, scientists, cultural specialists, and sled dogs. Explore the park’s ecology, science, and cultural history through hands-on learning, including citizen science, field-based research projects, and wilderness travel skills. Evenings are spent immersed in the quiet of Denali, camping in rustic cabins at the Alaska Geographic and NPS Teklanika Field Camp—an unforgettable setting for learning and connection.
Ages 13-15. Please see “Course Overview” for additional information. No experience required.
Physical Requirements
Participants should be in good physical condition and prepared for all weather conditions.
Activities will rotate through labor-based projects, relaxation time, and moderately strenuous level exercise. Participants need to be able to hike up to 6 miles per day with up to a 20lb backpack on rocky, rough, uneven and steep terrain, sometimes off-trail, with breaks included. Participants should be able to self-regulate emotions in various weather conditions, such as wind, rain, hot, and cold with mosquitoes present. Participants should be prepared to participate in projects that may require repetitive bending, lifting, and working in wet conditions, including wading through shallow water, which may result in wet footwear and clothing. Participants should be able to communicate with a trip instructor if they need help or assistance at any time.
The group will be constantly supervised and guided, but each individual is responsible for attending the trip physically and mentally prepared for variable conditions.
Like any outdoor activity, there are inherent risks associated with our teen expeditions yet we actively manage our exposures and depend on you to play a role in our risk management. Read more here.
Cancellation Policy
Due to a high volume of applicants and our time sensitive logistics for each trip, we request that students inform us no later than 10 days before the beginning of a trip if they will not be able to attend the expedition. Failure to do so can jeopardize eligibility for future trip opportunities.