Alaska Multisport
“To the lover of pure wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world,” wrote John Muir in 1879. Although the prospectors and traders of Muir’s generation have been replaced by adventurers sporting cameras and binoculars, Alaska’s vibrant frontier spirit and overwhelming natural grandeur still have the power to consume the senses. Marvel at the snow-clad immensity of Mount McKinley, pedal beneath glacier-carved peaks and hike to the glaciers themselves. By bike and on foot, on rafts and in flight, discover Alaska’s majesty from many perspectives with Backroads.
Days 1-2 denali national park
Meet in Fairbanks 
Head out on a a beautiful hike through a dense evergreen forest before shuttling to Denali National Park, encompassing almost 10,000 square miles of pristine wilderness Pedal in the park or choose from several hikes, including a challenging climb on the Mount Healy Overlook Trail, which ends in the alpine tundra zone and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Nenana River Valley End the day with an adrenaline rush - a white-water rafting adventure on the Nenana River.
Days 3-5 girdwood
Gain a loftier perspective on the glacier-covered landscape during a scenic flight to Anchorage Bike along the Cook Inlet, with views of the Alaska Range across the water and the chance to spot some of Anchorage’s many moose 
Hike to Crow Pass for up-close views of the Raven Glacier, following a route that was once part of the historic Iditarod Trail Take time out for a spa treatment at our hotel Spin along a beautiful bike path to Bird Point - located on the dramatic Turnagain Arm and a great place to spot bald eagles and marvel at the incredible bore tide.
WILDERNESS RETREATS : Premiere Inns
McKinley Village Lodge (2 nights): This comfortable lodge sits on the banks of the Nenana River amid a forest of spruce close to the national park entrance.
Alyeska Resort (2 nights): Lush forests surround this luxurious hotel, which rests at the base of Alyeska Ski Resort and features a heated indoor saltwater pool, hot tub, fitness center and full-service spa.
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 4 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 2
- Levels 1 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 2.5, 5 miles
- 500 - 1500 feet elevation gain
- Biking 32 miles
- 1500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Whitewater Rafting 3 hours
Day 3
- Level 1 1 Route Options Available
- Biking 10 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
- Hiking 3, 3.5, 5, 7 miles
- 1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 2 2 Route Options Available
- Biking 10, 20 miles
- 0 - 500 feet elevation gain
Trips For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Average Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biking | Walking & Hiking | ||
| Level 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 mile | 2-5 miles |
| Level 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| Level 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| Level 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| Level 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
2008 DATES
CLASSIC TRIPS
- 6/30-7/4Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
- 7/7-11Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
- 7/21-25Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
The trip you have selected is different from the one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Change: We will stay at the McKinley Chalet on the banks of the Nenana River on Days 1 & 2. - 7/28-8/1Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
The trip you have selected is different from the one displayed. Here's how:
Hotel Change: We will stay at the McKinley Chalet on the banks of the Nenana River on Days 1 & 2. - 8/4-8Price: $2598 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
- 8/11-15Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $1200 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
- 8/18-22Price: $2698 pp dbl. occ., (+ $950 for sgl. occ.), Internal Air: $355
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Trip praise
A month after completing my Alaska adventure I am still in awe of both Alaska and my Backroads multisport trip. I met some very wonderful people and did several things that I had never done before—every day of this trip was fantastic! And, the best part, equal only to Alaska itself, were our leaders who made the trip everything that it could be and then some! I'm fully recommending Backroads adventures to any interested parties. This was my first vacation in four years and Backroads made it a trip that was out of this world!!- San Diego, CA