Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Kantishna Roadhouse Backcountry Resort.
Q:What is not included in the package price?
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Retail purchases, top shelf liquors, spa treatments, flightseeing tour, and gratuities. Please note that gratuities must be given in cash.
Q:Are there telephones at the Roadhouse?
A:
There are no landlines or cell coverage, but there are satellite pay phones available. Guests can bring a pre-paid phone card or purchase one at the front desk.
Q:What is the baggage limit on the plane?
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For the 2024 season, it is important to know that you are strictly limited to 25 pounds of luggage for the round-trip flights. Please pack a soft-sided, duffle style bag with the things you need to bring to the Kantishna Roadhouse. Luggage storage is available at our entrance-area location.
Q:Can Denali Mountain be seen from the Roadhouse?
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Not from the Roadhouse, but there is at least one shuttle every day, just after breakfast, that travels 10 minutes to Wonder Lake. When not shrouded by clouds, the Denali Mountain and the Alaskan Range can be seen from Wonder Lake.
Q:What types of animals can be seen?
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Especially on the bus ride to the Roadhouse, there are possibilities to view bears (brown and grizzly), moose, Dall sheep, wolves, and caribou. Binoculars and long-lens cameras are recommended.