I've never skied here, but I probably will now!…read more I went here for an "Arctic Entries" storytelling event. It's the first I've ever really driven into this area, it's delightful! And, it's a non-profit! It looks like they are now starting to have beer and food onsite! I'll definitely come back to learn how to ski with the 6 year olds!

Perfect place to ski! Always go every year and love it. it's safe, the service is great and the…read moretime had is always worth it.

Our cruise ship arrived in Whittier and our driver, Phil, showed up with a sign with my name on it…read morewell ahead of schedule. I'll spare you the details, except to say there is a one-way tunnel with a schedule for when you can drive through it, and Phil managed it perfectly by showing up more than an hour early. We paid for a private 9-hour tour, which was convenient because the van securely held our luggage the entire time until we eventually got to the Anchorage airport. Phil customized the tour based on our preferences, so we were able to do some excellent hikes and got to see some bears, moose, elk, and others at a wildlife sanctuary. Phil is a good historian and had plenty to say as he drove us around and accompanied us on our adventures.

- 10 star experience for northern lights tour - Dana is…read morefabulous - she knows! - she is dedicated to her craft - they were on time for pickup - snacks are good (chips, nuts, granola bars, water) - eat a hearty dinner before - the field is your pee break if you have to number 2, sorry for ya - our lights started at 11pm they were predicted to be highest between 1230/1 we waited until after 2, and they were still dim all the other people in the area had left - the lights REALLY started at 230, we stayed until 530 Dana had faith we believed in her it paid off - we got home at 6 - great photos by Dana - heated van all night

I was in town for a conference and we were asked to attend this tour so I was not turning down a…read morefree tour in Alaska. It was nothing I expected our tour guide. Matt was amazing for such a young man. He has lived an amazing life. I am Yurok and Hoopa from Northern California and it was so empowering to see this young man share the knowledge not only did he learn, but he has lived it!!!

Alaska native Heritage center - this was cool and informative. We saw dance demonstrations and a…read moreyoung man showing us a traditional competition. We learned about the different style of homes the natives built and lived in. And how they were treated when the government took over in 1800's to indoctrinate them into western ways. If you've watched Yellowstone than this is seeing it come to life even more with the photos and details. This was an enjoyable visit and I highly recommend.

Poor planning. Lots of back tracking. Even tour guide was disappointed. I will never recommend…read morethis tour group. Also never let Silver Seas book the journey.

Found this organization on the internet, gave em a call! I explained to them what kind of adventure…read moremy wife and I were looking for and they truly listened to me! We ended up doing the Lodge Tour which was exactly what we were looking for! Everything fell together exactly right! All reservations and flight times were exact. Our names were exactly were they needed to be! Nothing went wrong! We stayed at 1st class places and got 1st class treatment! The advise they give you in the itinerary is extremely useful, If you want it done right, use these guys! If and when we go back to Alaska, Ill be giving them a call

We had a blast. Bob and Calea were great. The machines worked great and thier knowledge of where…read moreto see bears was incredible. We saw black bears, grizzly bears and a brown bear and then the salmon at the waterfall was so cool. Bob is also quite the photographer, he got somw great shots with my camera. We suggest this trip to anyone, be prepared to het wet and a little muddy.

Don't know how to get in touch any other way so this is it. Hope you get it…read more. Anyway was going through my old cards, and found yours. Maybe you remember us, but its hard to forget you or the adventure you had us on. I am Jay Martin and I and my two sons visited with you about 25 years ago. Matt had seen your picture on a magazine, called and booked with you. Set us up at Sheep Mountain Lodge or something like that.. Just wanted to let you know we talk about our excellent ATVing and the pictures are great. Just to let you know that going through small rivers, up steep inclines, visiting the hermit that you bring beer to. And I almost forgot, we went fishing one afternoon. Obviously it was a great experience for all of us. We didn't forget. From your web site it looks like your doing alright too. I guess we caught you at your humble beginnings, and they were great. All the best in the future Jay

This is what you go to Alaska for…read more Our family had an absolute blast at Seavey's WildRide Sled Dog Rodeo. The sled dog ride was so much fun, the dogs were incredible, and getting to meet the adorable puppies afterward made the experience even better. Honestly, I am not sure who enjoyed it most, the kids or the adults. Everyone was genuinely welcoming and friendly, and the entire experience was informative, interesting, and entertaining from beginning to end. You can tell how much these dogs are loved and how excited they are to run. This was easily one of the highlights of our entire Alaska trip. It is a fantastic experience for the whole family and worth every penny. If you have the opportunity to do it, do not miss it.

I booked with these guys in 2019 and asked them to hold my reservation when covid hit. We have…read morefinally rebooked on a tour that already includes this trip, so I contacted them and asked for a refund. They did so within 24 hours. I was not so lucky with some other companies. What a class act. Thank you!

This place is an angler's and bear lovers dream! Immersed…read morein a beautiful, natural unspoiled surrounding, bears are doing their thing strolling all around. Well, equipped with knowledgeable guides, their own fleet of fishing, boats, planes for customized fly-outs, and most importantly... the staff here is excellent and the fishing even better! The chef and kitchen crew are top notch here!! Expect great food in hearty portions served with an attentive smile! Gluten free - no problem!! Love this place and will fondly remember all the people, cherish the fantastic experience and treasure the memories gathered here! Will definitely come back!

Can I give six stars?…read more First, this review is for Winterlake Lodge. It's hard to know where to begin. Other than Carl, and maybe his daughter and son-in-law (Ty), I'm not sure many of these chefs, guides, helicopter pilots, etc. will even be there next season, so the faces greeting you may be different. I expect however, that your general experiences will be the same as ours. First, let me describe Josh, our personal guide for our four days at the lodge. Our two girls (7 and 10) absolutely loved him! From day one when he took them in the trolling boat to go fishing on the lake, to walking on the upper Trimble Glacier by themselves, Josh was someone they trusted and loved from day one. Paula and Josh also got along great. But why shouldn't they -- both being accomplished musicians. Yes, this is Joshua Hryciak, the frontman of the group Mermaid Skeletons. When he pulled out his guitar on day three and gave us (really it was for our daughters) a private acoustic rendition of "In Search of the Pan Child" - itself a wondrous imaginative stroll through Kensington Gardens - it was truly breathtaking. What a gift. But I suspect that it was this diversity of backstory that made everything else about Josh (and how he could be so lovely with the four of us) make sense. He is deep and real and genuine and he just loves life. While we were at Winterlake Lodge, he brought to us that love for life, for the Lodge and for the surrounding area and its animal inhabitants. From the tundra, to the glacier, to the bogs, to canoeing on River Lake in search of the Beaver Dams, we saw and did so much and had so much fun. And this was the type of fun that will not be soon forgotten. But everyone at Winterlake Lodge seemed to be like Josh. The Chef, Jessie, was an accomplished gourmet chef - wow that food was amazing! But she was also a traveller, and a seeker of adventure and a soul in search of challenge and self growth. We didn't get to spend much time with her, but she was definitely one of our favorites. The two cherries on top of this wonderful experience were Alexis and Cammie. They simply spoiled our girls. Each night the girls arrived to find their stuffed animals arranged in a little vignette - from a tea party one night, to a poker game the next, to storytime one of the of the last. Each time we would arrive for bedtime, we would find a treat. Now, I understand that lots of folks like our girls, but this extra effort was really over the top. I could go on and on about the helicopter and its pilot Martin. I could go on and on about the fact that the wildlife is so close that black bears and their cubs can be seen wandering near the main lodge (be careful with that one - Momma's and their young and all that). I could go on and on about the scenery and the accommodations. But this is really a review of the staff. They were simply glorious and we could not have been more blessed to have had the opportunity to stay with them at Winterlake Lodge.

I feel bad because this is a family business but I reread my itinerary and it makes it sound like…read moreour days will be filled with adventure. The food is amazing and the staff are very nice. The helicopter trip to the glacier is cool but there is not a lot to do on campus. There was no massage, daily stretch classes or yoga (1day there was) like advertised on our itnerary. It did rain for 2 days and that's not their fault but there was no creative thinking when that happens. We all were in the lodge with only 1 fire set, out of 3 so we were all crammed in 1 room. There are bear and the trails on not kept up so really no where to walk In the area. Our guide was friendly but wasn't really around and didnt come to say goodbye to us. I think there is lots to do for the staff at the lodge. Again, its a beautiful place and my kids loved the dogs but considering the steep price of this trip, I was disappointed.