Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge

The family running Avens is super friendly and helpful, and the cabins are gorgeous, clean, and set up with everything you need for cooking and such. It’s super peaceful here with gorgeous scenery all around. I was here alone but plan to return with my family next year!

What an incredible place! You will not regret your stay here. Everything from the details of the living quarters to the wonderful hosts to their amazing dogs to the outstanding food made this trip a dream. We stayed in a yurt (highly recommend) and did a stunning hike to Rambler Mine which had the ruins of a mining encampment covered in wildflowers at the top of a steep, short incline. We also got to explore the lake a bit, eat homemade bacon salmon chowder, and cozy up next to the fireplace in the yurt. If you're looking for a place to escape the world, meet genuinely kind and friendly people, and get an authentic Alaskan atmosphere, look no further.

This place is amazing. Great location. Great hosts. Well appointed cabins. Very clean. There is so much to do nearby! Even just a short walk behind the cabins to lakes and beaver ponds was unbelievable. The kitchen had everything I needed to prepare nice meals, but I was tempted to have meals at their lodge which looked amazing too. There is a bbq grill to use and fire rings and picnic tables outside. Everything you need for a perfect wilderness adventure.

Our second visit at this most extraordinary place with the best people. Mike, Victoria and their family are so welcoming, remarkably hospitable and the setting is literally other worldly. 28 miles into the Wrangell - St. Elias National Park, you are invited into the most beautiful Alaskan wilderness. We saw northern light from our cabin, cross country skied on the softest powder and across frozen lakes. We counted golden eagles as they migrated back to their nesting grounds. Be sure and opt into the meal plan. Breakfast and dinners in the lodge are thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented and flat out delicious. A generous and always yummy trail lunch is provided for you to take on your daily adventure. Our last trip was in early September when the fall colors were spectacular. This trip in the snow was equally marvelous! The accommodations are super comfortable - albeit rustic. Which, for us, added to the experience and enjoyment!

The place is magical and Michael and Victoria make it super special. Yurt was very nice and roomy. The food was outstanding! Make sure you do the meal service. You will not be disappointed. They are very detailed oriented to make sure your stay is perfect. I can’t wait to get back!

If you are looking to spend time in Wrangell St Elias National Park we highly recommend staying at Wrangell Mountains Wilderness Lodge. The Nabesna road is incredibly beautiful and no matter the time of year you simply cannot beat this often overlooked area of the park. The lodge and cabins are very well kept and comfortable and right in the heart of some of the most beautiful scenery Alaska has to offer. Michael and Victoria are incredibly knowledgeable about this area and it’s vast history, you will definitely be glad that you stayed here to enjoy this beautiful place.