Denali (Mt. Mckinley) North
America’s highest peak is climbed by the superb West Buttress route.
Background At 6194m, Denali is the highest peak in the
majestic Alaskan range of North America. Its
huge 6000m bulk rises dramatically from
the surrounding plains, adding to its
Himalayan stature. Due to its very northerly
position this is the coldest mountain outside
of Antarctica, and so will give rise to the
feeling of acclimatising on a 7000m peak.
Climbing on Denali offers excellent
experience for those wishing to step up to
8000m peaks in the future. In return for this
challenge, the surroundings are spectacular
and the terrain typical of what you would
expect of Alaska; an ethereal land on the
edge of the Arctic Circle. This is an isolated
and committing mountain, giving one a
sense of real adventure. The expedition is
fully guided in conjunction with our
authorised Alaskan partners and follows
Denali’sWest Buttress. This is a popular
route, yet still offers a challenging ascent of
40-50 degree snow slopes and an impressive
ice headwall.
It is important to book early on these expeditions,
normally at least sixmonths inadvance.
Level
of support
No sherpa or porter support is available on
these trips. Success is therefore dependent
on expedition members having a good level
of fitness and the ability to carry reasonable
loads each day on the mountain.
Guided
Dates & Cost (25
days)
Sat 26 Apr - Tue 20 May 08
Sat 3 May - Tue 27 May 08
Sat 10 May - Tue 3 Jun 08
Sat 17 May - Tue 10 Jun 08
Sat 24 May - Tue 17 Jun 08
Sat 7 Jun - Tue 1 Jul 08
Sat 14 Jun - Tue 8 Jul 08
Sat 21 Jun - Tue 15 Jul 08
Sat 28 Jun - Tue 22 Jul 08
At 6194m, Denali is the highest peak in the
majestic Alaskan range of North America. Its
huge 6000m bulk rises dramatically from
the surrounding plains, adding to its
Himalayan stature. Due to its very northerly
position this is the coldest mountain outside
of Antarctica, and so will give rise to the
feeling of acclimatising on a 7000m peak.
Climbing on Denali offers excellent
experience for those wishing to step up to
8000m peaks in the future. In return for this
challenge, the surroundings are spectacular
and the terrain typical of what you would
expect of Alaska; an ethereal land on the
edge of the Arctic Circle. This is an isolated
and committing mountain, giving one a
sense of real adventure. The expedition is
fully guided in conjunction with our
authorised Alaskan partners and follows
Denali’sWest Buttress. This is a popular
route, yet still offers a challenging ascent of
40-50 degree snow slopes and an impressive
ice headwall.
