Armchair Explorer: Travel and Adventure Inspiration

BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier


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In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the world.

From helicopter rides over frozen wilderness to exploring untouched ice caves deep within the glacier itself, this episode will take deep  into the heart Alaska and show you one the wildest parts of the planet.


Highlights from the Episode:


  • Flying to the East Face of Denali
  • Aaron recounts an exhilarating helicopter journey deep into the heart of the Alaskan range to the edge of the tallest mountain in North America.
  • Sheldon Chalet: the Most Spectacular Hotel in the World
  • Discover the fascinating story behind Sheldon Chalet, founded by Don Sheldon, the pioneering bush pilot who envisioned this extraordinary place.
  • Exploring the Ruth Glacier
  • Ski across the Ruth Glacier, and then descend into an ice cave of pale blue luminous crystals.
  • The Northern Lights
  • Feel what it’s like to see the Northern Lights for the first time, from one the best, and most spectacular locations to see them on Earth.

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    Sheldon Chalet

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    Credits:

    Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar wrote and presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap.

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