Chasing the Northern Lights in Alaska: A Late Summer Adventure Like No Other
When most people dream of seeing the Northern Lights, they imagine bundling up in thick winter gear and braving frigid Arctic nights. But what if we told you there’s a way to witness this awe-inspiring natural spectacle without freezing your toes off?
Welcome to our 12-Day Denali Expedition — an off-the-beaten-path journey deep into Alaska’s wilderness in mid to late August, where golden fall colors meet late summer warmth, and the skies might just come alive with the dazzling aurora borealis.
Late Summer in Alaska: The Best of Both Worlds
August in Alaska is a season of vibrant transitions. Crisp evenings replace the long daylight hours of midsummer, and the tundra begins to blush with reds, golds, and oranges — a painter’s palette of fall colors under your hiking boots. It’s still warm enough to camp comfortably in remote backcountry sites, yet dark enough at night to give you a solid chance of witnessing the Northern Lights.
And yes, you can see them in August.
A Northern Lights Encounter to Remember
Take it from a group of adventurers who joined us last August:
“The Northern Lights are something that’s been on my bucket list forever. I always assumed I’d need to visit Alaska in winter to see them. But this trip changed everything.”
While camping deep inside Alaska’s largest National Park Wrangell St Elias, far away from the light pollution of cities, our group hit the aurora jackpot. With the forecast at a promising aurora level 4 to 5, we set up a Northern Lights Night Watch Schedule. Each person took a turn scanning the skies while the rest of the group slept — ready to be woken up if the show started.
At 1:30 AM, it happened.
“At first I thought I was seeing bright clouds, but they were moving — fast. Those weren’t clouds. Those were the Northern Lights!”
The sky exploded in waves of shimmering green. The Big Dipper hung overhead like a celestial witness to our amazement. We scrambled to wake the others, stumbling through the darkness — adrenaline outweighing the fear of running into a curious black bear.
Thanks to Keith, a professional photographer in the group, they even got a group photo under the aurora — a memory that will last a lifetime.
Why Join Our Denali Expedition?
- Real Wilderness: We venture far from crowds and tour buses into pristine backcountry that most travelers never see.
- Late Summer Comfort: Enjoy the magic of fall colors and mild temperatures — ideal for hiking, camping, and photography.
- Aurora Opportunities: With longer nights starting in August, your chances of catching the Northern Lights increase — and we help you stay ready.
- Small Group Experience: With only 12 people max, our trips are personal, immersive, and guided by passionate experts who know Alaska inside and out.
Are You Ready to Chase the Light?
If the idea of waking up in a quiet wilderness camp, hiking through golden valleys, and watching the night sky dance with green fire sends a thrill down your spine — this is the trip for you.
Join our 12-Day Denali Expedition this August. Come for the adventure, stay for the aurora.
We have a last minute $200 discount code. Book now and request your discount directly with us here: https://infiniteadv.com/alaska-denali-expedition/
Spots are limited and this window doesn’t last long. Contact us now to reserve your place in the Alaskan wild. Let’s chase the Northern Lights — together.