Within The Wild – Alaska Adventure Lodges

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"Two roads diverged in a woods, and I took the one less traveled. And that has made all the difference."– Robert Frost

Remote and peaceful... along the Iditarod Trail61° 59' N 152° 04' W

A quiet cove... alive with nature59° 28' N 151° 30' W

Daily programs that guide you through a 3-course meal, in one of eight global themes
Your Experience
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt through the heart."– Helen Keller

"The mountains are calling and I must go."– John Muir

On the water, over land and through the air we go – for sportfishing, wildlife viewing and exploration

Experience award-winning cuisine, enjoy daily wine & cheese tastings, and participate in culinary sessions

For a healthful and restorative lifestyle

Our rustic guest cabins offer more than keeping you warm and dry
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"The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness."– John Muir

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Base rates for each lodge, plus optional additions

Gear lists for summer and winter visits
About Us
"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."– Haida Indian Saying

We're a company of passionate backcountry travelers

Get to know Carl and Kirsten Dixon, their family and key staff

Within The Wild has been featured in broadcasts, print publications and online media

News from our lodges, as well as adventure and culinary updates

Listings for: Winterlake Lodge

Featured in New York Times: Dog Mushing School at Winterlake Lodge

Winterlake Lodge March 8, 2012

Our Winterlake Lodge mushing program was the focus of a Travel section article in the March 4, 2012 edition of the New York Times. Award-winning travel writer Andrew McCarthy visited Winterlake in February to participate in the four-day program, and … more →

Winterlake Lodge is home to nesting swans and loons

Winterlake Lodge April 19, 2011

Springtime in Alaska is stunningly beautiful if you look closely past the debris of winter. This week we are cleaning up the yard, preparing the garden for planting, and letting the chickens out in the yard to sun themselves in … more →

Mushing the Winterlake dogs in the wintertime

Adventure Winterlake Lodge March 14, 2011

Here’s a quick view of taking off with the sled dogs at Winterlake