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Expeditions to the Seven Summits

Denali Traverse

Altitude 6,194m/20,320ft » Duration 31 Days » Grade 3D

A traverse of North America's highest mountain, taking in the summit and descending the Muldrow Glacier

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Denal Traverse (www2), 35 kb

Denal Traverse Photo: © Steve Bell

Introduction

Denali is the highest mountain in North America. The Traverse is a serious undertaking and only recommended to strong mountaineers. However, it provides a superior climbing experience to the straight ascent and descent of the West Buttress Route. On the Traverse, you climb the West Buttress Route and descend the Muldrow Glacier Route on the opposite side of the mountain, to walk out via Wonder Lake.... read more
You may also be interested in our Denali West Buttress expeditions.

Experience Required

As for the West Buttress, the expedition is open to a maximum of nine climbers who should be competent at Scottish Grade II, have experience of glacier travel and have completed Alpine routes of PD or equivalent.
This expedition is graded 3D... read more about grades
Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.

Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Fly London to Anchorage. As Anchorage is 10 hours behind GMT, this very long flight is completed in a day. You will arrive at Anchorage in the late evening and overnight in our Guesthouse, a comfortable base for the next two nights... read more

Pre-Expedition Meeting

Prior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more

Equipment

To join the Denali Traverse expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read more
We have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service

Insurance

Special travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
  • +44 (0) 845 345 8848
Alternatively, you can contact us by email

First Expedition
June 2000
Latest Reports & Photos (Jul '07)
Denal Traverse (www2)Ben Thackwray on the summit of Denali in 2007, prior to a gruelling traverse of the mountainDenali Traverse
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Dates

Click to book a place online
Sat 31 May - Mon 30 Jun '08
Pre Expedition meeting
11-13 Apr '08

Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost
price without taxes
£4,240
£4,085
From Anchorage£3,435
Single Trip Insurance£265

Courses

To get the most from your expedition, Jagged Globe offer courses to make sure you have all the skills and the fitness you need [more]

Other Trips at this Grade

These expeditions have a similar grade and might also suit you. For more information on grading [click here]

Expedition nameGrade
Greenland Icecap Crossing2D
Spantik2D
Denali West Rib4D
Ama Dablam5D