We certainly have some of the world's best backpacking right in your gf's backyard, so to speak.

Some of my favorite backpacking is right in your gf's area. The Kesugi Ridge traverse in Denali State Park is beautiful, especially when The Mountain is out! You can borrow a bear canister for the state park rangers.

Denali Nat'l Park has world-class backpacking. I suggest Ike Waits' Denali Guide Book as a resource. I spend weeks on end every summer in DNP & never tire of the hiking & backpacking.

Not sure the deal with a pick up from DSP to DNP but check out the Park Connection bus which at least stops in Talkeetna:
http://www.alaskacoach.com/