Summit at Golden Hour

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Ascend to the summit of Charlie Dome in military style SUSV vehicles on a Sunset Tour in Alaska at Chena Hot Springs, where 360-degree views stretch across the mountains and the horizon glows at golden hour.

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Quick Facts

Duration

1.5 Hours

Location

Summit of Charlie Dome

Age

Intensity

Adventurous

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The basics

A guided ride to a remote ridge-top, just in time for the sky to catch fire.

How long About 1 hour 30 minutes, including travel
Where to meet Activities Center, 15 minutes before departure
Departure 45 minutes before sunset (time changes daily)
Where you'll go Charlie Dome summit, ~30 minutes from the resort
How you'll get there By SUSV: a tracked all-terrain vehicle built for snow

Quiet, vast, and unreal. A secluded ridge-top viewpoint with 360° panoramic views of the Alaskan wilderness, with heated yurts at the summit to warm up in between photos.

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What's included

A guided ride, hot drinks at the top, and warm gear if you need it.

Round-trip transport. SUSV ride to the summit and back.
A guide. They'll point out the highlights and keep the group together.
Hot beverages to keep you warm at the top.
Winter gear if you need it. Parka, snow pants, and boots: just ask at check-in.

What to bring

Warm layers: it's colder at the summit than at the resort
A camera, if you want photos
Gloves and a hat

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Who can come

Friendly for most ages: kids welcome with a parent.

Age 6 and up. Children must be with a parent or guardian.
Physical Able to climb in and out of a vehicle and handle cold temperatures
Experience None needed: you're a passenger the whole way

Heads up: The summit is colder and windier than the resort. If you're sensitive to cold, layer up and ask for our loaner gear at check-in.

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Safety

A trained guide rides with you the whole time.

A guide rides with you from the resort to the summit and back.
The SUSV is built for the terrain. Tracked, low-speed, and stable in deep snow.
The route is well-known to our team and checked before each tour.

What we ask of you

Listen to your guide
Stay with the group at the summit
Stay seated while the SUSV is moving
Dress warmly: it's significantly colder at the summit than at the resort

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If plans change

Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund.

Cancel by 24 hours before your tour for a full refund or credit
No-show No refund
Running late The tour may leave without you, and the booking is non-refundable
Arrive by 1 hour before sunset, at the Activities Center

About the sunset. We can't guarantee a clear view: Alaska weather changes fast. The tour runs in most conditions, but if we cancel for safety, we'll call you and reschedule or refund in full.

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? Questions? Give us a call, 907-451-8104

FAQ

Please meet at the Activities Center and plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour start time to check in and get ready. Tour times shift with the sunset, so confirm the day's departure time with Activities Center staff.

Cancellations made at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour receive a full refund or credit. Refunds are also issued in the event of operator cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. No-shows and late arrivals may be charged in full.

This tour takes place in open winter conditions, so warm layered clothing is strongly recommended. Guests should wear insulated winter jackets, snow pants, gloves, and face coverings. Heated yurts are available to warm up in.

Complimentary parkas, snow pants, and boots are available if needed.

Plan for about 1.5 hours total. The ride to Charlie Dome is roughly 20 minutes each way, with time at the summit to take in the views before heading back

Sunsets are weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed, but the tour always delivers panoramic summit views, dramatic light, and an unforgettable mountain atmosphere even when clouds roll in.

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