Go big or go home! If you're serious about backcountry adventure, then read on. If not, crawl back into your safe little hole and stay there. Yeah, I'm talking to you. I don't mean a log cabin on your neighbor's farm, I'm talking about the kind of trip where if you stray off a hiking trail (doubtful if there even is a trail), it might be weeks or months before somebody finds your body. The kind of trip where bears and mountain lions are your compadres, your pals, your buds. Of course not everyone is into these kind of trips, but for that special elite adrenaline junkie that is, these remote cabins and lodges are a safe haven from the cosmo-crazies. You know the ones I'm talking about. You might be one of those so I apologize in advance, but hiking on a trail, breathing in the fresh mountain air isn't quite the same when you have some annoying big city cry baby complaining because there's no caramel for their macchiato. Quick fix: hide a piece of raw meat in their backpack and wait for a mountain lion to solve your problem for you. The accommodations aren't usually all that fancy in these remote areas, although some are quite nice if you want to spend the big dough. Make sure your passport is current, call up some friends, and plan a backcountry bash!

Howdy! Listed below are a few very nice places that I have picked out for your convenience.

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Have a great day & Giddy-Up!

Dusty Dave

Afognak Wilderness Lodge
Kodiak, Alaska

Next to world famous Kodiak Island, Afognak Island is "tops" for anyone seeking Alaska's finest combination destination. With both fresh and saltwater fishing plus a variety and abundance of wildlife and some of the classiest accommodations, this has been a prized retreat for photographers, fishermen and adventurous vacationers. The wildlife viewing on the island is simply astounding. Awaiting you is a wide array of wildlife including the popular Kodiak Brown Bear, assorted sea mammals, soaring bald eagles and comical puffins.

www.afognaklodge.com

Island Lake Lodge
Fernie, British Columbia

From interpretive hikes through ancient fir and cedar forests to rock climbing and mountaineering, guided alpine hikes atop the Canadian Rockies to fly-fishing, the experiences at Island Lake Lodge last a lifetime. Each day you can choose from an a la carte menu of independent or guided activities or book one of their inclusive packages. The Spa at Island Lake focuses on relaxation and rejuvenation, with five treatments rooms, two outdoor hot tubs, a eucalyptus sauna and fresh natural rain shower. Working with the freshness of the mountains, their culinary team creates dazzling dishes that seduce your taste buds with every bite.

www.islandlakeresorts.com

Avid fisherman, nature enthusiasts, and families are cordially invited to enjoy the best that Alaska has to offer. Tucked away in charming Gustavus, Alaska, surrounded by the pristine nature of Glacier Bay National Park. Relax in a family owned and operated inn, offering the finest food and service, breathtaking views of snow capped mountains, forests, meadows, and streams. Unwind in the ambiance of a hand-crafted log inn, with spacious guest rooms, all with private baths, a meeting room and a large open lobby with fireplace.

www.beartrackinn.com

Caribou Lodge
Talkeetna, Alaska

Caribou Lodge is located on a remote lake above timberline in the Talkeetna Mountains just southeast of Denali National Park and is closer to Denali than the park headquarters or entrance. Nature and tranquility are their only neighbors. The location is their home year round and a private paradise in the Alaskan wilderness or "The Bush," as it is known to Alaskans. The lodge offers fantastic views of Denali and the Alaskan Range to the west and to the east overlooking the lake, stands the beautiful Talkeetna Mountains.

www.cariboulodgealaska.com

The lodge is situated above Amiskwi pass, just outside of the western boundary of Yoho National Park in British Columbia. At an elevation of 6900 ft (2104 m), Amiskwi is blessed with a winter-time average of 2.5 m (10-12 feet) snowpack. The lodge affords breath-taking views of the Mummery group to the northwest, Des Poilus and Arete peaks to the southeast, as well as an expansive view south down the old native trade route of the Amiskwi River Valley. In the winter Amiskwi offers excellent ski touring and backcountry snowboarding. From the tops of the ridges enjoy the amazing views of the Wapta Icefields.

www.amiskwi.com

Tincup
Tincup Lake, Yukon Territory

Canada's most Luxurious Fly-In Fishing Lodge. Tincup Wilderness Lodge is a fly-in only; luxury lodge nestled in an area of unrivaled natural beauty. Located deep in the heart of the Yukon's Ruby Range Mountains, the lodge is an oasis of comfort surrounded by pristine wilderness and the crystal-blue waters of Tincup Lake. In this incredible landscape, offering every imaginable recreational, wildlife and wilderness experience, they strive to provide thier guests with every possible amenity and an unforgettable vacation of exceptional relaxation, adventure and indulgence.

www.tincup-lodge.com

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