About Us
ADVENTURE TAILORED TO YOU
Welcome to Katmai Sky Lodge
Katmai Sky Lodge is an owner-operated, all-inclusive fly-out adventure lodge located in the heart of Katmai National Park. We specialize in intimate bear and wildlife viewing experiences that connect you with the raw beauty and wonder of Alaska’s wilderness.
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WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
About Katmai National Park
Brooks Falls & Wildlife
Only 15 minutes by plane, Brooks Falls offers iconic brown bear encounters, salmon runs, and uncrowded wildlife viewing in pristine surroundings.
Tundra & Ridgeline Adventures
Explore the tundra, rivers, and ridgelines around the lodge, offering breathtaking views and prime opportunities to see bears, hike, and photograph wildlife.
Our Lodge
Hand-built cabins with private bathrooms, cozy spaces, and thoughtful amenities provide comfort while keeping guests immersed in the Alaskan wilderness.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
Meet Your Guides
Katmai Sky Lodge is owned and operated by Skylar and Chip, a husband-and-wife team who have spent nearly a decade living, working, and building in remote Alaska.
They both began their careers as fly-fishing guides and quickly fell in love with Alaska’s wild places—especially Katmai National Park. Over the past nine years, they’ve worked side by side guiding guests from around the world, flying bush planes, and building a life rooted in the backcountry. Their shared passion for wildlife, aviation, and thoughtful hospitality ultimately led them to build Katmai Sky Lodge together—by hand, with care, and with a deep respect for the land.
Skylar and Chip are Alaska residents and were even married in Katmai, a place that has shaped both their personal and professional lives. Their camp dog, Django, has been by their side in Katmai for the past nine years and now proudly serves as the lodge dog. Together, they look forward to welcoming guests and sharing the quiet, wild beauty of this incredible corner of Alaska.
Skylar Lamont
OWNER – GUIDE – USCG CAPTAIN
After years of guiding in Katmai, Skylar loves sharing the park’s wild beauty and creating meaningful experiences for every guest. She is passionate about conservation, thoughtful trip planning, and helping people feel at home in a truly wild place. Skylar’s knowledge of flora and fauna, attention to detail, and warm hosting style help shape each stay into something unforgettable.
Chip Lamont
OWNER – GUIDE – PILOT
Chip is a bush pilot, builder, and guide who plays a central role in daily lodge operations and aviation logistics. He has extensive experience flying and navigating remote Alaska, and flew every piece of lumber that built Katmai Sky Lodge. Chip is also an avid birder and loves helping guests spot and identify the many bird species that call Katmai home.
Chris & Linda Branham
CONSULTANTS – MENTORS
The Branham family has history in the Katmai region dating back before statehood. As pioneers in the remote lodging industry, then the luxury remote lodge industry, they’re known for pioneering the catch and release fishing with barbless hooks trend of the area, ensuring this wild and delicate ecosystem remain intact for generations to come. While Chris and Linda Branham are finally enjoying a well earned retirement, they’ve enjoyed consulting with Lamonts on this new adventure and look forward to watching it thrive.