Outpost at the McKinley Chalet Resort to feature items from
The Original Alaska Outfitter
SEATTLE, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland
America Line guests on Alaska Land+Sea Journeys will be able to
shop at an exclusive Filson pop-up store that will open at Denali
Square in time for the summer 2017 cruise season. Located at the
McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali National
Park, Filson's first Alaska
outpost will feature a variety of items that are ideal for guests
on this unique overland adventure.
Seattle-based Filson, the
Pacific Northwest's outdoor outfitter since 1897, is moving into
the space and will be offering a custom collection of its core line
of outerwear, bags and accessories, in addition to an expanded
collection of hats, T-shirts and lightweight shirts for the
outdoorsman. Filson will be located among the retail shops that
offer local goods, as well as an artist-in-residence cabin where
Alaska natives and local artists
display and discuss their work.
"When enhancing Denali Square it's important that we keep the
retail shops authentic to the region, and Filson is a perfect fit
because our two brands share a passion for Alaska and Yukon exploration, and we both represent
quality and value," said Orlando
Ashford, president of Holland America Line. "The Filson
collection is right on target for our guests, and we're excited
about the potential of this relationship."
Filson began by outfitting prospectors headed for the
Yukon. Holland America Line –celebrating 70 years of taking
guests to Alaska – retraces the
route of the Klondike Gold Rush stampeders today on exclusive
Land+Sea Journeys. By combining a three-, four- or seven-day Inside
Passage or Glacier Discovery cruise with in-depth overland tours to
the Yukon and Alaska's interior, the Land+Sea Journeys offer
the only seamless way to follow the entire Klondike route from the
Pacific Northwest, cruising up the Inside Passage and then taking
guests over the mountains at Skagway to follow the Yukon River to the gold
fields of Dawson City.
"Alaska has always been the
ultimate proving ground for Filson products, since we began by
outfitting prospectors during the 1890's Alaska gold rush," said Steve Bock, Filson's chief executive officer.
"We're excited to showcase the full functionality of the brand in
such a natural environment and partner with Holland America Line to
introduce it to their guests."
HAL's Denali Square Anchors the Experience at Denali National Park
Denali Square is
at the heart of the McKinley Chalet Resort, which provides
accommodations for guests on Holland America Line's Land+Sea
Journeys that combine an Alaska
cruise with an overland tour to Denali
National Park and beyond. Denali Square is centrally located
between the main part of the property, containing the reception
hall, dining facilities and guest rooms, and the riverfront guest
rooms that provide stunning views of the Nenana River.
Denali Square serves as a gathering area to relax, shop, dine
and enjoy music and entertainment. The largest building in the
complex is Karstens, the grand 7,000-square-foot two-story
restaurant showcasing views of the neighboring mountains for dining
guests.
At the center of Denali Square is an amphitheater with a covered
performance stage and bench seating for guests to enjoy a variety
of local shows, ranger talks and demonstrations. Those wanting to
quench their thirst or listen to live music can visit Gold Nugget
Saloon, home to the Music of Denali Dinner Theater that becomes a
bar and music venue after the show.
Denali Square also features outdoor seating for guests who wish
to enjoy the scenery and cozy fire pits to gather around on cool
Alaska evenings and make s'mores.
Walking paths in and around Denali Square show off the property's
mountainous landscapes and beautiful setting nestled just across
the Nenana River from Denali National
Park.
About Filson
Established in Seattle in 1897 to outfit prospectors headed
for the Yukon, the company's
120-year legacy is built upon its reputation for honesty, quality
and durability. Filson's long-lasting gear is the choice of
explorers, adventurers, ranchers, hunters, anglers, engineers and
anyone with a passion for the outdoors. Over a century after its
founding, the Filson headquarters remain in Seattle, Washington. For more information, go
to Filson.com.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a
travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit
hollandamerica.com.
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE MEDIA
CONTACT:
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800-637-5029
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Terai
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Harrington
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offers more than 500 cruises to more than 400 ports in 98
countries, territories or dependencies around the world. From
shorter getaways to 113-day itineraries, the company's cruises
visit all seven continents with highlights including Antarctica explorations, South America circumnavigations and exotic
Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; four annual Grand Voyages; and
popular sailings to the Caribbean,
Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Bermuda, Europe and the Panama Canal. The line welcomed
ms Koningsdam in 2016 and has a second Pinnacle Class
ship, ms Nieuw Statendam, to be delivered in
November 2018. A third Pinnacle Class
ship, due for delivery in 2021, recently was announced.
The company is undergoing $300
million in brand enhancements to secure its position as the
leader in premium cruising. Fleetwide, the ships feature innovative
initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on
destination immersion and personalized travel. Guests can expand
their knowledge through an exclusive partnership with O, The Oprah
Magazine; during an America's Test Kitchen show; at Explorations
Café presented by The New York Times;
and by taking a Digital Workshop powered by Windows. Outstanding
entertainment fills each evening at venues including Lincoln Center
Stage, Billboard Onboard and B.B.
King's Blues Club. The dining experience can be savored at a
variety of restaurants with menus that feature selections from
Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council that comprises
world-famous chefs who design dishes exclusively for our
guests.
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