Alaska Job Stories

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Teresa- Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge

Comments Offby rosen Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

My Name is Teresa and this is my 5th season working for the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. I work at The Princess Homestead, our employee housing located in Healy. I lived right here in Healy, Alaska for 25 years……..yes year round. Its a great place to raise kids and enjoy a... Read More

Bonnie- Assistant General Manager

Comments Offby rosen Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Goin' Cruisin', I ♥ Alaska, Only in Alaska |

While attending Utah State University in Logan, Utah, I had a good friend that spent a summer at Denali Princess working at the front desk. Upon her return, she shared stories of hiking in the Park, wildlife viewing and of all the other adventures she had during the 4 month... Read More

Wade – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Goin' Cruisin' |

My Experience I love my job! I was born and raised in Fairbanks Alaska and love showing my home to visitors. Our passengers are always happy and fun to talk to. My fellow employees, whether Driver/Guides, outfitters or supervisors, are very professional and always willing to help. I try to give my... Read More

Reagan – Logistics Coordinator

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories |

Alaska was my first real job. I was hired when I sixteen to make welcome envelopes for guests. My mom already worked as a coach driver for them and she recommended I apply. My second season I wanted a chance to get out of the office, so I applied to be... Read More

Jill – Driver Guide

1 Comment »by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Only in Alaska |

I have begun my 5th year working for in Alaska. When I started, I had taken a leave of absence from my previous job so I would have a safety net in case I didn’t like being a driver/guide. After 3 weeks I called and said I was not going back!... Read More

Heidi – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska |

I have lived in Alaska for 3 years and I leave soon. Working for princess has introduced me to so many new things to do in our area. Pre-season we were fully educated about Alaska and it’s history and now I actually wish I had more time to spend here!... Read More

Gary – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

Hi there. My name is Gary Braden. I’m from Greenbrier County, West Virginia. My summer started April 23rd when I landed in Fairbanks, AK at 10:30am. My friend picked me up at the airport and we went to his house, ate lunch and proceeded to cut up a moose calf... Read More

Christina – Administrative Assistant

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, Friendliest Catch, Goin' Cruisin', I ♥ Alaska, Off the Clock, Only in Alaska |

Working in Alaska since 2002 has been a pleasure! I started as an Outfitter in 2002 as a summer job back in my high school years. It proved to be fun, fast paced, and exciting to work in tourism and being my first real job, I had a real sense... Read More

Elizabeth – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories, I ♥ Alaska, Tales from the Rail |

It’s 2:30 in the morning, and I’m cresting the hill on Ballaine, headed south. The peaks of the Alaska Range rise up out of the pavement, monstrous purple and frosted pink. This is why it is good to be awake at this hour. This is why I can get up... Read More

Christine – Driver Guide

by admin Posted in Alaska Job Stories |

When I went looking for a summer job it was because I needed money; I never expected to have so much fun! I can’t decide if meeting my fellow countrymen and being a part of helping them enjoy their vacation, or the companionship of fellow drivers is what makes this... Read More