Sheldon Chalet
Arrive by private helicopter at your exclusive, luxurious mountain retreat at the foot of Denali’s slopes, perched 6,000 feet up and towering over glacier-carved valleys below. Adventure awaits. Glacier... Read more
Perched atop a north-facing slope, surrounded by nature, your own private oasis at Borealis Basecamp offers the perfect winter escape in the heart of Alaska’s Arctic. From the comfort of your bed, watch the colorful flickering of aurora borealis lightshows above. This extraordinary 4-night Northern Lights experience in Borealis Basecamp offers unforgettable memories, delicious cuisine, heartfelt Alaskan warmth, friendliness and personalized service.
Main Lodge
Borealis Basecamp’s main lodge features a craftsman-built yurt with panoramic windows to provide additional aurora viewing opportunities. The comfortable yurt offers a base for guests to visit, read a good book, or play board games. Also hosted is the Latitude 65 restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to keep guests energized for activities and aurora viewing.
Private Igloos
Borealis Basecamp offers 15-private viewing domes, all carefully appointed to ensure the utmost comfort during your stay. Simple yet elegant interiors embrace the natural light, perfect for daytime relaxation, and nighttime aurora viewing. Domes feature two twin beds or one king bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The Borealis Basecamp is located north of Fairbanks approximately 45-minutes. It is accessible by private vehicle.
The Basecamp Restaurant, Latitude 65, was opened in 2018 by Chef Easter. With over 22-years in the industry Chef Easter serves daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner with warm hospitality, featuring locally sourced dishes. Enjoy your meals overlooking the surrounding boreal forest and ridgetops. The Basecamp has established relationships with local farmers to provide the freshest local produce and source sustainable Alaskan seafood. Guests can expect to start each morning with a gourmet continental breakfast before starting their adventures. Warm-up mid day with a hot bowl of soup or a hot sandwich. Each evening, enjoy the atmosphere with king crab, rib eye steak, or Alaskan sockeye salmon.
The primary activity at the Basecamp is aurora viewing which tends to lead to a late morning start the following day. Private domes provide the perfect opportunity to stay warm while watching the lights. However, you may wish to venture into the handcrafted yurt to join your travel companions to watch the lights or join an aurora photography class to learn how to capture the northern lights.
When you are not resting up after a long night of aurora viewing the Borealis Basecamp has a menu of activities that provide the opportunity to explore the winter wonderland. Jump onto a dog sled and take a ride through the forest behind a sprint team. If more speed is of interest you may join a snowmobile tour for a one-hour adventure. The lodge also provides fat-tire bikes and snowshoes to check out from the front desk for a more leisurely self-guided adventure.
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