Originally Posted by
wharvey
2. Should we book the shuttle bus in advance? Is that even possible?
Oh you betcha.
http://www.reservedenali.com/
Bummer about Rust's flaking on you.
You're probably facing slim pickings for Talkeetna lodging on this short notice. You might look for B&Bs as bigger places are likely to be packed with cruisetour people.