Tordrillo Mountain Lodge is expanding its summer offering in Alaska with a new wellness programme that brings a fresh dimension to its remote luxury adventure experience, including the debut of what it describes as the world’s first heli-sauna.
Set to launch in June, the AlpenSauna is a custom-built mobile sauna that will be transported by private helicopter to secluded sites across the Tordrillo Mountain Range, making each session accessible only by air. Throughout the summer, the sauna will rotate between a series of dramatic wilderness locations, from an alpine waterfall and a crystal-clear pool on the Triumvirate Glacier to a remote summit overlooking Mt. McKinley and a riverside setting deep within the Alaskan forest. No two experiences will be identical, but each is designed around contrast therapy: alternating between intense sauna heat, glacier or mountain water plunges, and the stillness of the surrounding landscape. Gourmet chef-prepared bites, fresh juices, teas, cocktails and fresh linens complete the experience.
The AlpenSauna forms part of a broader wellness initiative unveiled for summer 2026, following the February opening of Tordrillo’s new 2,400-square-foot wellness centre. Developed in collaboration with athletes, guides and wellness experts, the lodge’s enhanced programme is centred on recovery, performance, longevity and restoration.
“Summer adventure in Alaska is increasingly coveted among people seeking outdoor activities and adventures in remote destinations,” said Mike Overcast, co-founder and owner of Tordrillo Mountain Lodge. “A summer stay at Tordrillo gives guests the opportunity to have that exclusive Alaskan adventure, now complemented by an emphasis on true wellness rooted in restoration, rejuvenation, and recovery.”
Also new for the season is Tordrillo’s first dedicated wellness retreat: a four-night wilderness immersion taking place in late August. Designed to both challenge and restore, the programme combines glacier hikes and alpine ascents with guided movement sessions, wilderness meditation and chef-designed cuisine.
The newly opened wellness centre has been purpose-built as a restorative space for guests returning from the lodge’s high-adrenaline outdoor pursuits. Inside are yoga and movement studios equipped with premium fitness equipment, massage treatment rooms finished with shou sugi ban cedar walls, and a made-to-order juice bar. Guests can also experience Shiftwave Therapy, a non-invasive nervous system treatment delivered in a zero-gravity recliner, where vibration and guided breathwork are used to reduce stress and promote deep parasympathetic calm. Adjacent to the centre is the lodge’s Nordic sauna, paired with a cold plunge in its private lake.
These additions reflect a growing demand among luxury travellers for meaningful wellness experiences. According to the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals, 84 per cent of luxury travellers now seek tailored wellness services that offer measurable benefits, often tied to longevity and preventive health. Tordrillo’s expanded facilities are intended to meet that shift while complementing the lodge’s established adventure-led identity.
Summer at Tordrillo remains rooted in the wilderness experiences for which it is known. Guests can climb Alaska’s only helicopter-accessed Via Ferrata, heli-flyfish in remote waters, hike glaciers, take scenic flights over vast alpine terrain, and visit three national parks, including Katmai National Park’s Brooks Camp for brown bear viewing. Back at the lodge, slower moments include paddleboarding and salmon snorkelling on the private lake, soaking in one of three outdoor spas beneath the northern lights, or unwinding on the lakeside deck.
Dining continues to be central to the stay, with daily menus tailored by the lodge’s private chef according to guest preferences. Meals range from Alaskan halibut to wagyu beef surf ’n’ turf, alongside fresh pastries and made-to-order breakfasts served either in the lakeside dining room or picnic-style during excursions. All stays include guided heli-excursions, three gourmet meals a day, gear and safety equipment, overnight accommodation in Anchorage on arrival night, and round-trip transfers between Anchorage and the lodge.
Founded 20 years ago by Olympic gold medallist Tommy Moe, Mike Overcast and Mike Rheam, Tordrillo Mountain Lodge has built its reputation on helicopter-based adventure in Alaska’s vast backcountry. With the addition of its new wellness experiences, the property is now positioning itself not only as a destination for adrenaline-fuelled exploration, but as one where recovery and restoration are equally part of the journey.
To find out more about Tordrillo Mountain Lodge, visit the links below:
Tordrillo Mountain Lodge
Judd Lake
Alaska 99667
Web: tordrillomountainlodge.com
Tel: +1907-569-5588
Email: info@tordrillo.com
Instagram: @tordrilloheli