<p>Hi,<br> I am planning a trip with my wife to Anchorage, AK from Portland, OR for about 7 days in late May/early June 2015. My itinerary is Anchorage, Seward - Kenai, Talkeetna, Denali NP and back to Anchorage. I am planning to stay at hotels and lodges. I will not be camping or backpacking. Perhaps some short hikes.<br> I am looking for advice in the following areas to get the most of the trip.<br> Is this itinerary ok, or, too packed for 7 days?<br> What kind of weather to expect at this time of the year? Should I pack rain-gear, warm clothes? I will pack some anyway but how much and how many?<br> Photography: I feel like a kid in a candy store. I want it all but that is not possible. So, some guidance about good locations in these areas both for nature/landscape and wildlife photography and what gear to carry (and what to leave behind). I will be shooting 35mm slide film exclusively (Velvia 50 and Provia 100F) and some digital with my Canon PnS G15 (may leave this behind).<br> Gear I am planning to carry: 2 Canon EOS-3 bodies (1. Wide Angle and 50mm, 2. Telephoto). Lenses: 17-40mm F4, 50mm F1.4, 70-200mm F4 (non-IS), 200mm F2.8. Accessories: Extenders 1.4x and 2x. Polarizers, warming and 2 stop ND Grad. Need UV haze? Tripod with ball head. I am counting on the extenders to get me upto 400mm. Else, I can consider renting a bigger telephoto. Is a little tripod recommended?<br> Locations: Standard and not-so-standard. I am hoping that at this time, it is not going to be as crowded as perhaps later in June and July. But I could be wrong.<br> This would be the first-of-a-kind trip. So, advice about lodging, car-rental, clothing, wildlife is all welcome. Links to previous posts, sites are all heartily welcome.<br> A big thank you in advance!<br> Cheers,<br> Prasoon</p>