Winter Sports

Snowshoers and skiers generally arrive with their own gear and park or camp at the Riley Creek Campground at the park entrance. The Park Service does keep some loaner snowshoes on hand; check at the Murie Science and Learning Center (which doubles as the winter visitor center). Dog mushing can also be done with your own team, or you can contact one of the park concessionaires that run single-day or multiday trips.

Tours and Outfitters

Denali Dog Sled Expeditions. Owned by the couple behind Earthsong Lodge, Denali Dog Sled Expeditions is the only dogsledding company that has the National Park Service okay to run trips in Denali National Park. And, midwinter, the park will feel as if it's all yours. The company specializes in multiday trips of 3 to 10 days (from $2,685). Early in the season and between trips, they also offer day trips of one to four hours (from $140); call ahead to check availability. Denali Dog Sled Expeditions also offers cross-country skiers dogsled team support for multiday winter cabin and hut trips in the park. Mile 4, Stampede Rd., Healy, Alaska, 99743. 907/683–2863; www.earthsonglodge.com. From $140.