DENALI MOUNTAIN MORNING HOSTEL & LODGE
backpacking gear rentals and sales
The lighter the load, the easier life can be!
If you plan on venturing off the beaten track during your Alaskan travels, Denali National Park and Preserve's six million acres of pristine and protected wilderness offer some of the world's most unlimited and spectacular backcountry trekking. The Mountain Morning lies in the relatively undeveloped, forested area less than a mile from the eastern boundary of the Park. The Hostel is 13 miles south of the Park entrance and right off of the Parks Highway.
We know what an inconvenience it can be to travel with a bunch of backpacking gear! Many people would rather not carry the bulkier gear such as tents, sleeping bags and cooking pots throughout their entire trip. The lighter the load, the easier life can be!
If you have questions or plan to rent gear from us, please give us a call or send us an email. Reservations are recommended, as we have a very limited supply. We also have a lot of useful items for sale (no t-shirts). From camara batteries to mosquito repellent and head nets to trail mix, we just might have that little something that you overlooked.
Not all items are available. Call or email for current stock.

TENT - $20 first day + $5 per additional day
INTERNAL FRAME BACKPACK - $15 first day + $5 per add'l. day
15-DEGREE SLEEPING BAG - $10 first day + $5 per add'l. day
FIELD GLASSES, Backpacking - $5 per day
FIELD GLASSES, Large - $10 per day
STOVE, Backpacking - $10 first day + $5 per add'l. day
DAY PACK - $6 first day + $2 per add'l. day
POT AND PAN KIT - $6 first day + $2 per add'l. day
SLEEPING PAD - $3 first day + $1 per add'l. day
RAIN GEAR - $3 first day + $1 per add'l. day
FIRST AID KIT - $1 PER TRIP $5 IF USED
UTENSILS, BOWLS, PLATES AND CUPS - Included in rental of Pot and Pan Kit.

RENTAL DETAILS

 

Times for pick up and return of rental gear in the morning between 8am and 10am OR in the afternoon/evening between 4:00pm and 9:30pm An additional day is charged at the beginning of each additional 24-hour period. We treat the 2-hour morning period and the 5.5-hour evening period as beginnings/ends to the 24-hour period. So, if you pick up gear in the afternoon between 4pm and 9:30pm on, say, July 10, and you return the gear on the evening of July 11, anytime between 4pm and 9:30pm, you are charged for a one-day rental. If you return the gear on the morning of July 12, anytime between 8am and 10am, you are charged for a two-day rental. If you return the gear in the afternoon/evening BEFORE 9:30pm on July 12, you are still charged for a two-day rental. If you return the gear July 13, it becomes a 3-day rental. See our Denali National Park Information page for campground and backcountry links and info. The following rental agreement must be signed prior to obtaining rental gear:

I/We agree to return all rental gear in pre-rental condition by the time and date specified below. All gear rented from Denali Mountain Morning Hostel will be inspected upon return. The value of any part of the rental gear that is damaged or lost will be charged to my credit card. The value is determined by the current wholesale replacement cost. If I fail to return rental gear by the return date and time specified below, I understand that my credit card will be charged for DOUBLE THE DAILY RENTAL FEE for each 24 hour period beyond due date.(We're flexible if circumstances were out of your control.)

Additionally, the following Assumption of Risk form must be signed prior to obtaining rental gear:

I am aware that camping, hiking and travel in Alaska are hazardous activities. I am voluntarily participating in these activities with full knowledge of the risks and potential dangers involved. I hereby agree to accept any and all risks of injury and/or death. I further understand that by signing this document, I am releasing any claims which I may have against Denali Mountain Morning Hostel, its employees and affiliates, from any liability for personal injury, property damage or death arising from my participation in any activities during my booking/reservation/gear rental period with them. I certify that I have read this form and fully understand that camping, hiking and travel by any and all means may be dangerous, that by signing this form I am giving up legal rights that I have. I further state that I wish to engage in the activities offered and/or assisted by Denali Mountain Morning Hostel.

CANCELLATIONS: We recognize that plans do change. You will incur a $5 or 5% (whichever is greater) cancellation charge for all cancellations just to cover our costs. If you fail to cancel at least one week in advance of your reservation , you will be charged 50% of your reserved gear. Necessary forms will be provided when you come to pick up your gear. Come with a sense of adventure and you won't be disappointed! We are getting out of the camp gear rental business. If you see something you like, make an offer. We might even give it to you!

Contact Information
Denali Mountain Morning Hostel & Lodge
Bill A. Madsen, proprietor
(907) 683-7503 phone & FAX
Mile 224.1 Parks Highway
PO Box 208
Denali National Park, AK 99755
http://www.hostelalaska.com