Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.

- Vincent Van Gogh

Seasonal Staff

Just as important as the participation of the owners in the day-to-day operation of the business is the tremendous effort of 30 summertime staff and 5 year-round staff that the lodge requires for its smooth functioning.

Our seasonal staff comes from Alaska, the Lower 48, Hawai'i, and abroad. In the off-season, they may be found on the local pond hockey rink, at the South Pole, on a remote Pacific island, and anywhere in between in the pursuit of travel, education, work, and fun.

Working at Camp Denali is not for the faint of heart; it requires a commitment to work hard and be a participant in a small, close-knit, self-sufficient community. We are grateful year after year to work alongside such a diverse, interesting, and dedicated group of individuals.

Two people, a woman in a blue jacket and a man in a green hoodie, are sitting outside on a wooden deck with a dog between them. The woman is wearing a navy cap with camp insignia and the man is wearing glasses and a gray cap. In the background, there is a small building, trees, and a clear blue sky.
A group of hikers sitting on a grassy field with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background. The hikers are wearing outdoor clothing and backpacks.
A rocky cliff with greenery at the base and trees at the top, with a person sitting on the rocks near the water at the bottom of the cliff.
Three young people standing outdoors with two dogs, in a rural area with mountains and trees in the background, overcast sky.

Year-Round Staff

We are fortunate to work with a hardy few who have committed to brave the cold, dark days and nights of winter to work with us year-round. These few are essential to our business and are the people with whom you will most likely speak when calling our office from October through April.  

On any given winter morning, you might see them out at -20F, bundled beyond recognition, as they bike, ski or walk their way to our winter office in the protracted darkness.

As business owners, we feel extremely fortunate to be able to attract a few good people to work with us year-round who, like we do, feel privileged to live and work in the heart of the Alaska Range, on the edge of this magnificent wilderness park.

  • Simon in the solar battery room at Camp Denali

    Simon Hamm

    Owner, President

  • Simon and Jenna Hamm, owners of Camp Denali

    Jenna Hamm

    Owner

  • Ryan Marsh, Program Manager at Camp Denali

    Ryan Marsh

    Program Manager & Hiring Coordinator

  • Tess Noel, Office & Reservations Manager

    Tess Noel

    Office & Reservations Manager

  • Linwood Butler, Sales & Marketing Manager

    Linwood Butler

    Sales & Marketing Manager

Multiple solar panels installed in a field with a forest of dense green trees in the background.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Just as important to the people behind what we do is how we choose to do it. At Camp Denali, our commitment to sustainability is taken into consideration with every decision we make. Click to learn more about our sustainability efforts and why sustainable travel is important.

Commitment to Sustainability