September 23-30, 2025
Big Bear Week
Experience Big Bear Week at The Wildbirch Hotel, a nationally celebrated event spotlighting Alaska’s brown bears at Katmai National Park as they bulk up for hibernation.
Hotel guests and the community are invited to savor themed culinary creations like “Fat Beary” Stuffed French Toast, marvel at the live bear cam in Crimson, enjoy photo opportunities and more.
Big Bear Week Programming
Visit the Wildbirch Hotel lobby and Crimson for exciting activations from September 23-30, 2025:
- Snap a photo in the lobby with the Brown Bear cutout, ranger props and more
- Track the Big Bear Bracket Display updated daily
- Test your knowledge with Bear Fact & Trivia
- Pick your favorite big bear at the Wildbirch Voting Station
- Marvel at the Brooks Falls Live Bear Cam streaming on Crimson TVs
- Kids will enjoy bear coloring sheets and bear-themed treats
Food & Drink Specials
Experience limited time specials at Crimson in the heart of Anchorage, AK:
Food
- Fat Bear-y Stuffed French Toast – $22
- BLTA + Grilled Salmon – $26
- The Forger’s Catch Salad with Grilled Salmon – $24
- Alaska Wild Picnic Board – $28
- Bear-varian Pretzel Sticks – $14
- Salmon Run – $38
- Hibernate Cake – $15
Drinks
- Berry Big Mimosa – $14
- Golden Paw Fizz – $14
- Hibernation – $19
- Berry Big Bear – $16
- The Bear Necessity – $19
- Beary Refreshing – $12
- Crimson Fire
- Bear Hug Cider – $14
- Wild Birch Toddy – $14
- Beary Cozy Cocoa – $9
