Talkeetna is a world class destination for active outdoor enthusiasts. The jumping off point for virtually all mountaineering expeditions in the Alaska Range helped put the village of Talkeetna on the map. Climber registration is mandatory.

Extraordinary opportunities for fishing all five species of Pacific Salmon plus Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Arctic Grayling insured Talkeetna as a desitnation for both Alaskan residents and summer tourists alike.

There are a dozen local trails which are being upgraded and trailheads developed right now through a co-operative community effort. Ask for information at any shop, store or eatery.

Just beyond the village proper is a wilderness close to being as pristine today as it was when the Den’aina Indians were the sole inhabitants of the area. A fifteen minute ride in a bush plane can land you in the alpine tundra, home to grizzly bears, caribou and wolves. Hiking adventures are exceptional, offering magnificent views of the entire Denali massif and fantastic opportunities to observe wildlife in their native habitat. Exploring during a hiking trip in the Talkeetna Mountains rivals any trekking experience in the world.

Winter activities include superb cross-country skiing on well groomed trails or the chance to take a ride on a dog sled with a local musher training for the 1000-mile Iditarod dog sled race. Renting snowshoes and accessing local trails can reveal a fabulous winter landscape. Wonderful views of the Alaska Range and Talkeetna Mountains are within a half hour walk of most trailheads.

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