Borealis Basecamp
Offers unique aurora viewing experiences in geodesic igloos with clear ceilings, allowing guests to watch the Northern Lights from the comfort of their beds. Located outside of Fairbanks for minimal light pollution.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Borealis Basecamp
Welcome to Borealis Basecamp. Nestled deep within a pristine Boreal forest, roughly twenty-five miles north of the city of Fairbanks, this remarkable resort represents a paradigm shift in the way we experience the extreme Alaskan…
Listen in the app2The Glass-Roofed Igloos
As you walk along the snowy, winding pathways branching out from the main lodge, you encounter the architectural marvels that define Borealis Basecamp: the fiberglass igloos. Scattered thoughtfully among the towering spruce trees…
Listen in the app3Culinary Excellence at Latitude 65
Returning toward the center of the camp, we find Latitude 65, the basecamp's premier dining establishment. In a landscape defined by its rugged remoteness, one might expect sustenance to be purely utilitarian. …
Listen in the app4The Husky Sled Dog Experience
Venturing to the activity staging area, you are immediately greeted by a chorus of excited barks and howls. This is the canine heart of Borealis Basecamp: the sled dog kennel. …
Listen in the app5The Reindeer Encounter
A short walk from the high-energy excitement of the dog sled trails brings us to a decidedly more tranquil experience: the reindeer enclosure. Borealis Basecamp maintains a small herd of these magnificent, gentle creatures,…
Listen in the app6Mechanized Exploration: Snowmobiles and UTVs
For those seeking a more adrenaline-fueled method of exploring the vast acreage surrounding Borealis Basecamp, mechanized transport offers a thrilling alternative to the traditional dog sleds. The method of exploration shifts…
Listen in the app7Aerial Views and the Historic Gold Dredge
To truly comprehend the staggering scale of the Alaskan wilderness, one must view it from above. Borealis Basecamp offers an extraordinary helicopter excursion that elevates the guest experience—quite literally—to a new dimension. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As your time at Borealis Basecamp draws to a close, and you prepare for the shuttle ride back toward the city of Fairbanks, it is natural to feel a profound sense of transformation. You arrived seeking the Northern Lights, but…
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What is Borealis Basecamp?
Borealis Basecamp is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 65.0206, -146.9828 |
| Last updated |