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McKinley. Most of his friends thought he was nuts, since he had no ice climbing or winter camping experience. But after 35 days on the mountain—14 of them alone—he reached the summit, all because one Alaska insider, a veteran mountaineering guide named Rob, took Bob aside and shared his secrets on how to it. What’s this got to do with your Alaska vacation? Everything, actually. Getting insider advice from a trusted source is a good idea no matter where you go, but in a place as big and poorly understood as Alaska, it’s essential. Whether you want to hit Alaska’s highlights in your own way or venture a little more off the beaten path, Alaska.org is Bob’s way of doing for you what Rob did for him. More About Alaska.org And Bob isn’t the only one on Alaska.org with valuable advice. We’ve solicited the knowledge of Alaska's top park rangers, wildlife biologists, bush pilots, naturalists, and photographers to help you plan your dream vacation. Alaska is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many travelers, so you’ll want to do it right. We promise to give you the straight scoop on what’s best, with lots of great photographs and videos to inspire you along the way. And we can even connect you with a local itinerary specialist to help you customize your Alaska vacation. Alaska.org is coordinated by Alaska Channel, a highly respected company that's helped hundreds of thousands of visitors plan successful Alaska vacations since 1993. Our commitment to you and to Alaska is personal. Our principals originated one of the largest private conservation gifts in the history of the state, which protected thousands of acres of Alaska's finest wild lands for you and future generations. The primary goal of our business is to get people out in the wilds so they learn about it As a pioneer of small-group eco-sensitive travel, Kirk developed innovative ways to minimize impact on the places he operates. We just do things a little bit different here. I love that everybody lives here for a reason. Jeff King is a legend among competitive mushers. He's a four-time Iditarod champion and has won dozens of other races. I’m a self-taught professional who’s been the official photographer of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race since 1982, just four years after I moved to Alaska at the age of 18. I have memories of a lifetime now. I cannot praise your website enough Your very informative website helped me every step of the way. When planning the holiday i actually felt completely out of my depth- there really aren't a lot of "generic" websites that help you plan your hotels and activities in Alaska- most of them are tied to a tour company and limited to one activity. With Alaska.org, I got to research the types, locations and prices of every single hotel and activity in every place I was interested in visiting, as well as reviews and tips/tricks on how to holiday in Alaska. To say the website is a God-send is a vast understatement, I literally booked every single hotel room, activity and excursion through the website, I didn't have to go anywhere else which saved me loads of time when it came to planning and payment etc. The trip was awesome, thanks to the tips we got from you and your website! We were confused by the various glacier options and Denali National Park. Your website as well as quick yet detailed responses from you made us plan our trip well. We took your advise and booked the Tundra Wilderness Tour in Denali. We also visited a gold mine a bit east of Anchorage. It was a very memorable trip! I have never seen a more complete travel app I just downloaded this app for my trip to Alaska next summer. It has everything! Weather forecasts, tours, places to stay, lodging. I have never seen a more complete travel app. Really looking forward to all the adventures ahead and with this new app it makes everything possible! Travel Resources Everything you need for the trip of a lifetime Everything you need for the trip of a lifetime Plan your Alaska journey with The Alaska Map. See Alaska's top destinations, National Parks, transportation options, wildlife viewing spots, and more The Alaska App (for iOS) The official mobile guide to the best of Alaska. Plan your trip, get insider secrets, view nearby attractions, listen to audio guides, and so much more! Alaska Activity Guide A complimentary guidebook available throughout Southcentral, Alaska featuring attractions, maps, trails, history and stories, restaurants and more Alaska Activity Map Find your way around downtown Anchorage and surrounding areas. You can grab a free copy while in Alaska at many restaurants, hotels and shops. The Ultimate Alaska Road Map Book Over 80 pages of driving guides, maps, itinerary examples and packing checklists for your upcoming trip. How to Plan an Alaska RV Trip Information on Alaska road conditions, camping FAQs, top RV itineraries, and a list of our favorite campgrounds! Planning a Trip on the Alaska Ferry Tips on booking, FAQs, and regions & communities you can reach by ferry to inspire your ferry vacation Browse our collection of maps of towns, trails, national parks, and more