Denali Backpacking and Road Tripping the Kenai Peninsula

Obtaining a backcountry permit at the Denali backcountry permit office as rookies was a time consuming process. After the four hour drive from Anchorage to Healy, we arrived in the soaking rain. From the ranger safety talk, to the safety video, to analyzing the availability board and studying the map, we spent over two hours planning and securing our permit for what was supposed to be a five day trip into the Denali Wilderness.

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