Mt. McKinley
Mt. McKinley/Denali State Park (Mt. McKinley Princess Alaska Lodge)
This spectacular lodge is approximately 133 miles north of Anchorage, in a remote area overlooking the Chulitna River in Denali State Park. Hiking, rafting, and fishing are popular leisure time activities in the area. In addition, the town of Talkeetna to the south is known as the “Gateway to Denali” where most expedition parties attempting to summit Mt. McKinley begin. It’s hard to beat the view of Denali from the lodge on a clear day. The lodge is open early May through mid-September with a variety of seasonal jobs available.
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- Division Location: Trapper Creek, Alaska (near Denali State Park and 40 miles from the summit of Mt. McKinley)
- Number of Employees: 350 employees
- Housing Type: Dorm Style & RV sites
- Typical Season: May 15 through September 15
- Types of Jobs:
- Front Desk Representatives
- Housekeeping
- Food & Beverage
- Chefs and Cooks
- Luggage Handler
- Gift Shop
- Maintenance Workers
- Accounting
Community
Mt. McKinley Princess Alaska Lodge is located 15 minutes from Trapper Creek and 50 minutes from Talkeetna. These small Alaskan towns offer amazing nature opportunities. Located on the Chulitna, Susitna, and Talkeetna Rivers, the communities offer fishing and hiking along with great local charm. The lodge is located in Denali State Park with amazing views of North America’s highest peak area.
The lodge offers daily shuttles to Talkeetna and its array of local restaurants, tour options, and a general store. Twice weekly shuttles to Anchorage, 2.5 hours away, offer employees access to Alaska’s largest city. Only 10 miles north of the lodge is Byers Lake Campground, a great place for hiking and kayaking on the crystal clear lake. Motorcoaches give employees’ access to Denali National Park on their days off.
Housing Options
- Employee housing is a 5-10 minute walk from the main lodge.
- All rooms are non-smoking and pet free environments.
- Dormitory living: typically shared rooms with bathrooms down the hall. Meals are included and served in the Employee Dining Room at the Lodge.
- RV Sites are available.
- Amenities at employee housing include:
- Free laundry facilities, including detergent
- Employee Rec Room with TV, VCR, and DVD player
- Softball field
- Basketball hoops
- Soccer field
- Wireless internet access available at hotspots.
- Desktop computers available in Employee Dining Room.
- Soda and food vending machines
- Exercise equipment
- Telephone hook-up in each room
- Cable television hookup in each room. Televisions are not provided.
- Convenient parking for employees with cars.
Transportation
If needed, air transportation to Anchorage may be arranged through Princess Tours. Princess Tours offers a repayment program that will allow you to repay the cost of your ticket with your earned wages, once on site. Upon your arrival in Anchorage, you will be picked up by a shuttle from Mt. McKinley Princess Lodge. Speak with your hiring manager for more information.
Free daily shuttles to and from Talkeetna for employees. Available motorcoach tranportation to Denali Princess Lodge/Denali National Park on a limited basis.
Why Work at Mt. McKinley Princess Alaska Lodge?
Mt. McKinley Princess Alaska Lodge offers employees the best of both worlds in terms of Alaskan employment. Its remote location allows employees to escape to the Last Frontier for touring, hiking, and fishing. The lodge’s 350 employees also offer ample opportunity to meet new people. And the free transportation options make it easy to “go to town” when you find yourself missing civilization.
Upon a successful completion of the terms of the employment agreement, an attractive discounted travel program may be available including cruises with Princess Cruises worldwide. Discounts are available on tours offered at the Tour Desk during the summer and on lodge stays at other Princess Lodges Lodges.
