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Abby was so knowledgeable and helpful. She shared so many great insights about our walk. Beautiful fall colors were the icing on the cake.

Jade took us on a great nature hike pointing out natural herbs all around us. He is very engaging and knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in Denali. He's energetic and kept us moving at the perfect pace.

We had a wonderful experience. She was very informative of the land. The puppies were very sweet and well mannered . We loved every bit of our excursion

We immensely enjoyed the summer tundra walk with our guide. She was so knowledgeable about the land, dog sledding and Alaska in general. The dogs were so much fun to walk with! We got to give them treats along the way and learn about Alaskan huskies and their unique abilities to pull sleds and work as a team. We also got to pick berries as we walked!

Jade was fantastic!!! It was only Jade, my friend, and I. Jade customized the tour based on our love of hiking. He took us on a trail and taught us about the edible berries and plants. He answered a TON of our questions about hiking, wildlife, and so much more. On our way back, he took us 'off trail' through a moss field. We explained that 'off trail' is a bad thing where we live. Jade explained that there are much fewer visitors and a small window of time to visit Denali. 'Off trail' with a trained guide is fine, as they understand the environment and can teach us so much more. I HIGHLY recommend this company!!!

Don was our guide and he was fabulous. I really enjoyed our walk with him. He was so knowledgeable and could answer all of our questions. Would highly recommend having him as your guide!

It was really fun to hang with the dogs, learn about the tundra, and pick berries! Courtney was friendly and very knowledgable.

Walked the tundra with a team of sled dogs and their human! Learned about the edible flora and fauna and got to watch the dogs do their thing! Would highly recommend!

Jade was absolutely fantastic and easily one of the best guides I’ve had in many years of traveling and adventures.From the very beginning, he was incredibly friendly, personable, and engaging, but what really stood out was the depth of his knowledge and his genuine passion for nature. The way he explained the landscape, plants, wildlife, and ecosystem made you feel like you were walking through Denali with someone who had an academic background as a naturalist. I was genuinely surprised to learn that so much of his expertise comes instead from a lifetime of experience, curiosity, passion for nature, and dedication to learning his craft. That honestly made it even more impressive.Jade, was our naturalist guid., and he was exceptional!Jade has that rare ability to be incredibly knowledgeable without ever making the experience feel like a lecture. He made the walk interesting, conversational, and fun, and his enthusiasm was infectious. You could visibly tell that this isn’t simply a job for him — he truly loves what he does and loves sharing it with others.Absolutely loved the experience. After many years of adventures and meeting guides in different parts of the world, Jade genuinely stands out as one of the best I’ve ever had. If you’re doing the Denali Park Nature Walk, I couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Exceptional Naturalist, Exceptional Denali Experience After 43 years of marriage and countless adventures together, my wife and I have enjoyed many memorable tours—but our Denali nature walk with Northern Epics Hiking Tours & Jade as our guide unquestionably ranks among the very best. What transformed what could have been a pleasant walk through a beautiful landscape into something extraordinary was Jade’s depth of knowledge. He didn’t simply point out what we were seeing; he helped us understand the living ecosystem around us. His knowledge of Denali was exceptional, but his expertise in botany was particularly impressive. Plants that we might otherwise have walked past became fascinating pieces of a much larger ecological story. Jade explained their characteristics, relationships and place within the Denali environment with an enthusiasm that was contagious. We found ourselves looking more closely, asking more questions and appreciating details we simply would not have noticed on our own. That is what separates an excellent naturalist from someone who simply leads a tour: Jade made us more curious. His knowledge was matched by his ability to communicate it. Our questions were welcomed and thoughtfully answered, and the experience never felt scripted or rushed. Instead, it felt like spending several hours exploring Denali with someone who genuinely understands the landscape and loves sharing that knowledge with others. For us, the result was much more than a hike. It was educational, empowering and deeply memorable. Alaska provides the scenery, but the right naturalist can completely change the way you experience it. Jade did exactly that for us. After 43 years of traveling through life together, it takes something special for my wife and I to describe an excursion as one of our most memorable. This was something special. Jade, thank you for helping us see Denali not simply as a spectacular place to visit, but as an extraordinary ecosystem to understand, appreciate and remember. We could not recommend Jade—or this experience—more highly.Jeff & Coleen

Jade lead our group on the three hour guided hide. He spoke to the group at an appropriate level for our group. He mixed in humor and his own personal experiences which added to the walk.

Adrian was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the plants, flowers, and wildlife. I highly recommend this tour.

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about plant life in the park and general area. It was interesting to learn about what was edible and what could be dangerous, and what changes are being seen due to warming trends. He also communicated well prior to the tour so you knew where to meet up and what to expect?

Spencer is a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide. We all enjoyed getting to know so much about our environment and about the plants and animals we share our world with. Would hike with Spencer again and highly recommend this experience. Thanks Spencer for sharing your experience and knowledge. Laura and Bill

Abby was wonderful! It was a lovely leisurely walk along the Riley Creek full of interesting facts about the incredible boreal forest and some yummy treats (berries & leaves) along the way! Definitely recommend for someone who wants to soak in and appreciate the land around them!

We had the most wonderful afternoon on our nature hike with Jade! He was fun and knowledgeable about our environment and all the nature around us!! We highly recommend this!!