How do I train for Mount McKinley?

Will i see mount mckinley if i am on alaska railroad's train from fairbanks to anchorage next week?

• I am going to fly to fairbanks from anchorage and then take alaska railroad from fairbanks to anc. I was wondering if i might see denali. I have always wanted to see mount mckinley ...show more

• Answer:

  There is a possibility to see Denali on either the flight or the train. Please do not call it McKinley, it is a name given only because he made a trip to the state, and is a bit disrespectful to the Native people of the region who have always called it Denali, meaning the great one. Changing the name for a politician who never even saw it was not very popular up here. Anyhow, yes you might see it, but Denali is huge, and makes its own weather. it is very often not visible because of weather conditions. Here is a listing of kennels offering rides: http://www.sleddogcentral.com/rides_tours_usa.htm#ak Not sure about getting rides in Anchorage in the winter, the best kennel, Seavy's Iditarod kennel is in full swing with the racing season. http://www.ididaride.com/index.php But you might try these in Talkeetna http://www.susitna-river-lodging.com/activities.html http://www.earthfoot.org/p2/usak07.htm You might have better luck in Fairbanks if you are up here: Chena Hot Springs resort offers rides, along with lots of other fun activities, http://www.chenahotsprings.com/index.php?id=winter And I know this woman personally, she does a great job giving people the opportunity to mush dogs http://www.sleddogadventures.com/