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Matthew – Front Desk Clerk

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:15:51 +0000

As a college student back in Michigan I needed to get away for a summer so I decided to come to Alaska and work for Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. It turned out to be one of the greatest experiences of my life! I work at the front desk and have met some very interesting guests throughout the year. The most memorable would have to be the one that did not know how to work the elevator!

I have met people from all over the world and now have friends from every part of the country. The best part of my Alaskan experience so far is all the places I have seen. I go into Denali National Park on tours whenever I get a chance. Mt. McKinley is amazing to see especially from the air! Traveling to other lodges has also been a highlight.

I went to Copper River Princess Lodge with some friends and had a great time. We went to Valdez for a Prince William Sound Cruise and got to see whales, porpoises, sea otters, and among other things. Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life!

Jessica – HR Assistant

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:14:45 +0000

My experience at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge has been exciting and interesting at the same time. From the first moment you fill out the application online and say to yourself “I am really going to Alaska for the summer”, so many thoughts are running through your head.

The moment you land it’s quite amazing when you get off the plane at 10pm, it’s beautiful and very bright outside because the sun has not set. I have had my birthday up here for two seasons now and my birthday is right around Summer Solstice and it’s unlike anywhere else where you can stay out all night and enjoy your birthday and the sun never sets!

The company as a whole is great to work for. They have wonderful incentive programs as well as employee recognition. The management team encourages you to become a better employee by guiding you along the way and complimenting everything you do!

The employees that you are introduced to in the work place are amazing. You meet men and women from all over the world from Bulgaria to the Dominican Republic. Each person is unique in their own way of life and when you bring everyone together it teaches you that the world is not a small place and we should spread our wings and visit every part of it.

All in all this is a wonderful company and it’s lovely to come back to every season.

Abby – Room Attendant

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:13:56 +0000

My name is Abby. I am from Gaylord, MN and was searching on-line for cruise ship jobs when I noticed job opportunities in Alaska with Princess Tours. I enjoyed hiking and camping while growing up in Minnesota and have a keen interest in the outdoors. I thought it would be a great adventure – working in Alaska for the summer; especially at Denali Princess with easy access to Denali National Park – six million acres of unspoiled beauty and wildlife. I had few preconceived ideas regarding working at Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge – other than it would be a lot of work. Having previously worked in state government jobs, I had never worked for a large corporation and had no reason to think it would be any different than just being considered another number in the system.

Upon arrival at Denali Princess, I quickly struck up a friendship with Erica of Las Vegas, NV, a fellow housekeeping employee. We began hiking in Denali Park during evenings after work, taking advantage of the long summer daylight hours in Alaska, and also going into the park on our days off. The beauty and the solitude of the area is breath-taking, but the hiking is a challenge – there are very few actual “trails,” it is almost entirely natural. Erica and I obtained a permit from the National Park Service on June 12th to hike into the Park in the Savage River area and camp for one night. We were to hike back out Friday in order to report for work Saturday morning; however, we lost our bearings and were not able to find our way out. We kept our wits about us and continued to hike over terrain which was much tougher than anticipated. By the third day and into the fourth, we were getting a bit anxious and in the back of my head was a fear which I would not consciously acknowledge. We agreed to stay calm, stay together and just keep going until eventually we could find our way out. We saw some animal tracks – but, fortunately, never fresh ones. At one point we could see helicopters and planes far off in the distance. We tried waving to them but were too far away to be seen. Continuing with our hiking we thought we would be able to get to the road which would lead us to the employee housing for Denali Princess in Healy. We had a map and compass; but, unfortunately, being disoriented we were considerably north of our destination and getting further away with each step.

Finally, after six nights, Erica was able to get cell service on her phone and called her mom who unbeknownst to us was at park headquarters with search and rescue coordinators. Park personnel talked to us in an attempt to determine our whereabouts. However, our position was quite a bit north of where we thought. After several hours of waiting for the rescue team, Erica made another call. We could not see nor hear any of the search planes. The search area was altered to a more northerly area and we were spotted, picked up and reunited with our families.

Erica and I had no idea of the extent and size of the search and rescue teams looking for us. We were incredibly amazed upon discovering how concerned everyone was – not just our families, but all the rescue teams and Princess. My family and I were exceedingly impressed and will be eternally grateful for the way we were treated by Princess throughout the entire ordeal. I definitely do not feel like just another number in a computer; but rather a part of an organization which actually cares about the safety and wellbeing of its employees. The experience has truly had an impact on my views in relation to the treatment and care of others; it provided me with a wholly new perspective on values.

To any and all those who are considering job opportunities in Alaska for the summer, I decidedly recommend the experience in general, and definitely advocate Princess in particular as a first class employer.

Matthew – Front Desk Clerk

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:46:33 +0000

I have met people from all over the world and now have friends from every part of the country. The best part of my Alaskan experience so far is all the places I have seen. I go into Denali National Park on tours whenever I get a chance. Mt. McKinley is amazing to see – especially from the air! Traveling to other lodges has also been a highlight.