Sheldon Chalet in Alaska
Just 10 miles from the summit of North America’s highest mountain, Sheldon Chalet is an improbable five-room lodge serving Champagne and fresh king crab in a five-star setting. Visiting Denali National Park is always a notoriously difficult venture, and the chalet’s seemingly impossible perch — a basin of ancient snowpack framed by glacier-capped spires — ensures you’ll never have to compete with crowds during your stay in the Alaskan wilderness.
Your helicopter will meet you in either Anchorage (ANC) or Talkeetna — a historic gold rush town at the base of Denali. It’s located along the Alaska Railroad, so many travellers opt for the scenic route aboard the Aurora Winter Train or the Denali Star Train. Of course, if it’s expeditious seclusion you’re after, you might just want to fly to Anchorage and wait for your ride.
As you can imagine, a stay that includes a helicopter ride (and de facto flightseeing tour) comes with a large price tag. There’s a three-night minimum, and stays start around £1,812 per person, per night. Though you’ll never share the small lodge with more than nine other people, you can also book the entire property.
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