STAY
Where Exposure and
Comfort Meet
The St. Elias Station is a dot of comfort within a vast, unpredictable landscape. Here, the wild remains untamed outside the door, but inside, there is ample comfort that readies you to step out again.
Two glaciers. One of the highest icefalls in the world.
And a king bed positioned to face all of it.
The details are thoughtful and deliberate
A tiled walk-in shower, custom copper sink, a mudroom to keep your gear at the door, drawers and open shelving that holds what you need, a writing desk and cozy chair and a
9 foot wide window seat to sweep away your imagination without leaving home.
Solid, natural materials throughout.
The guest house doesn't compete with the land outside, it makes you ready for more of it.
Guest Cabins come in two layouts
Glacier Guest house Amenities
Single Story Studio Layout
Sleeps 2 Guests
En Suite Bathroom With Walk-in Shower
1 King Bed
Fresh Breakfast Included
Alpine Guest house Amenities
Lofted Layout With Additional Sleeping Space
4 Guests
En suite bathroom with walk-in shower
1 King Bed on Main Level
2 Twin Beds or 1 King Upstairs
Fresh breakfast included
Food & Drink
Our approach favors fresh ingredients, careful technique, and food that feels right after time spent outside.
Meals at the lodge are prepared with care and intention and are largely shaped by the day. Mornings begin slowly in the Hall, packed lunches are prepared for guests heading out into the valley, and evenings bring people back together again.
Lunch
flexible depending on your plans for the day.
After breakfast, you can pick up a packed Adventure Sandwich picnic lunch for the day’s outing. These sandwiches are built to travel well and hold up in a backpack while exploring the valley. Each one is made on artisan bread, rotates ingredients daily, and is prepared fresh that morning. Lunch kits may include the sandwich along with Alaskan-made chips, a house trail bar, a cookie, fresh fruit, and trail mix.
You can also enjoy a relaxed lunch in the Hall. Snacks and light fare are available throughout the day, including things like soups, fresh bread, and charcuterie boards.
Breakfast
included with your overnight stay and served each morning in the Hall.
Breakfast features a daily rotating hot dish prepared by the kitchen. You may find thick bacon with eggs and potatoes, sourdough pancakes with maple syrup, a smoked salmon bagel, or a baked egg dish with greens.
A morning provision table is set with delectables like fresh sourdough bread, cultured butter, house jams, honey, yogurt from an Alaska dairy, and house-made granola with seeds and dried fruit.
Dinner
Every night, the kitchen does something worth coming back inside for.
The kind of meal that earns its place at the end of a big day, slow braises, roasted vegetables, fresh bread, wild game, things pulled from the land and water around us. The Hall fills up, the light changes, and the evening takes its time.
Check our social media or ask at the Hall for what's on tonight.
Meals and drinks are not included in the nightly rate, but you'll always have the option to add them.
Drinks
prepared with the same approach as the food: thoughtful, well made, and suited to the setting.
The bar offers a small rotating selection of Alaskan craft beers, a curated wine list, and a house cocktail menu. A few premium beverages are also available.
Specialty coffee, espresso, and tea are available throughout the day, along with house lemonade, iced tea, and sparkling water.
Dietary requests
Vegetarian options are always available. Guests with other dietary restrictions can request special meal accommodations when booking. These customized meal packages require advance planning and include an additional charge. Meals are prepared as a set menu and may not be able to be customized on the day of service.
The Hall
The Hall serves as both a public house and the main space for those staying here. It holds meals, gatherings, celebrations, and seasonal events, but mostly, it is the familiar place people return to after long days outside.
When to visit
The lodge is open from May through October
The season runs from May through October, with the height of summer falling between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During these months, McCarthy and Kennicott are fully active—local businesses and park services are open, guided trips are running, and long daylight hours make it easy to spend full days out in the landscape.
The early and late parts of the season are quieter. Fewer people, more space, and a stronger sense of being out in it. By late August, fall starts to move in—tundra and hillsides turning red, gold, and deep orange, with fresh snow showing up on the high peaks.
There is no wrong time to be here. The season simply shifts—pace, light, and colors changing as the months move along, with the chance of northern lights returning in the darker nights of autumn.
