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Reservations:

If you would like to make a reservation, or have further questions, we can be contacted anytime at:

Call or text:

Cell: 907-888-9785

e-mail: boreallodge@gmail.com

Mailing Address:

Boreal Lodging

Scott & Heidi Schoppenhorst

9000 Dalton Highway

Wiseman Village

Wiseman, Alaska 99709

Important information for traveling the Dalton Highway!

- There is no cell phone coverage after leaving Fairbanks until you reach Coldfoot area. In & near Coldfoot you will pick up GCI (contracted Verizon & TMobile will roam on this), and ATT. These towers don't reach Wiseman well without a booster. On Chandalar Shelf (just before Atigun Pass) and north of Atigun Pass near Galbraith Lake to Deadhorse there is ATT coverage, and intermittently along the Dalton north of that to Deadhorse. Deadhorse has all carriers.

- It is not always accurate to follow GPS to our location - following the road signs often works better. Google map should pull up 'Boreal Lodging in Wiseman AK' driving directions

Reservation Deposit Policy:

Short term or small reservations (3 days or less, 2 rooms or less): We require a 50% advance deposit to confirm reservation. Deposits are refundable with at least two (2) weeks advance notice of cancellation, less processing fees if paid by credit card or PayPal. Winter (October / March / April) reservation deposits are non-refundable.

Long term or large bookings (4 days or more, more than 2 rooms in Lodge or both cabins, or long term cabin rental): We require 75% non-refundable deposit.

WINTER RESERVATIONS (October / March / April) REQUIRE NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO CONFIRM.

Payments: We accept Zelle, cash, traveler’s checks, money orders, pre-approved personal checks, ApplePay, debit cards, M/C, Visa, Discover, and PayPal. We require 4% processing on all credit card & PayPal deposits and payments. We no longer accept checks through the mail, please contact us prior to any check or Zelle payments for instructions.

We are not set up for online booking, please contact us by phone or email to check availability or make a reservation.

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Seasons of Operation:

Lodge & Cabins are open seasonally May through September, and can remain open later in the year, or earlier in the season as needed.

Our normal winter operating policy is that we can open the cabins with advance notice during winter (Oct, March, April) with a 4 night minimum stay* and will open the Lodge for large groups/extended stays during select winter months (2 weeks or longer). Please contact us with your need, or further questions.
Please note that we do not open facilities during November, December, January or February.

*~We can accommodate a shorter winter stay when facilities are already open~*

Rates:

Please see rates listed for Boreal Lodge - Boreal Cabin - Polar Cabin

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About Us:

Boreal Lodging is owned, built, and operated by Scott & Heidi Schoppenhorst and have been residents of Wiseman Village since 1989 (Heidi grew up in Wiseman). We also hold jobs with Gates of the Arctic NP&P, Scott maintaining the nearby Ranger Station, and Heidi working as an Interpretive Ranger at the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot during summer months.

The Brooks Range offers a peaceful lifestyle, surrounded by awesome scenery, and opportunities only to be experienced in a true wilderness such as this. Subsistence is the way of life here in Wiseman - hunting, fishing, berry picking, trapping, & woodcutting are essential for all residents – and also the life we enjoy.

The Dalton Highway opened to the public in 1995, allowing visitors easier access to the arctic and the opportunity to enjoy all of the surrounding public lands & wilderness this area is made up of. Lodging & other services are very limited along the Dalton however which seemed to be a problem for travelers looking to stay off the road, in something more comfortable than a tent!

Scott recognized the need & decided to build the Boreal Lodge in 1998 in the wooded area of our property, near the creek, so folks could “get away from the highway” and enjoy some peace & quiet with nice scenery. He built the Boreal Cabin in 2001, and finished the Polar Cabin in 2014.
We have also tried to incorporate the conveniences that will make for a comfortable & enjoyable stay. We operate our own power plant, running much on alternative energy during the summer (which is how we keep our rates lower), and are able to provide power, running water, TV/DVD, internet and cooking facilities.
Since opening for business in 1999, we have enjoyed hosting visitors from around the world each year and hope to meet you too!

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Last revised: Oct 2024

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