Iniakuk Lodge and the remote Caribou Cabin in the Gates of the Arctic National Park in the Brooks Range were truly a “once in a lifetime” travel experience. At Iniakuk Lodge, we enjoyed reading on our balcony overlooking the lake and mountains while watching Common and Pacific Loons (first sighting for us of a Pacific Loon!). Pat’s meals were delicious... More

The central Brooks range, one of the last great wildernesses, is magnificent and awe-inspiring. To have access to the range from the Gaedekes’ Iniakuk Lake Wilderness Lodge made it one of the greatest trips we have ever taken. The facilities are top notch in a location where, given the remoteness, what they offer is a true luxury. The view of... More

Alaska is an amazing state full of good people... but because of the volume of summer visitors I often felt like I was being herded through the points of interest and seen more as a dollar sign than an interested traveler.. This all changed when my wife, son, and I landed on Iniakuk Lake. The flights out to the lodge... More

Family owned Iniakuk Lodge, north of the Arctic Circle in the Brooks Mountain Range, was fabulous beyond expectations! We have traveled all over the world, but hiking the Brooks Range, seeing it from the vantage point of a small plane, floating the Alatna River with John, and visiting with Pat, Rachael and Max at the lodge, was unbelievable. The Gaedeke... More

Beautiful lodge with super hospitality, home cooked meals with fresh breads,muffins and cookies each day. Very remote-Son John is the guide and very accomodating!! Mom Pat is the chef who feeds you very well! We would love to return with our family.