Denali West RibAltitude 6,194m/20,320ft » Duration 25 Days » Grade 4D
A direct route to the top of Denali for experienced mountaineers[more]
 The West Rib on Denali from Camp 1 at the North East Fork of the Kahiltna Glacier Photo: © Tom Briggs
IntroductionThe West Rib is the name given to the prominent spur, which marks the western end of Denali's southern flanks. It provides a superb and very direct route to the summit, and is climbed by guided groups each year. This is a real mountaineering route, with constant steepness and exposure. As such, it is a very different and considerably more challenging undertaking than the normal West Buttress Route... read moreYou may also be interested in our Denali West Buttress expeditions.
Experience RequiredThe West Rib is a climbing route requiring a high degree of commitment. IClimbers must be experienced on steep snow and ice (up to 60°)and be able to climb with a heavy pack (up to 27kgs / 60lbs). It is also necessary for climbers to be fully conversant with rope-work and belaying.This expedition is graded 4D... read more about grades Our Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Expedition ItineraryDay 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 MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Denali Traverse expedition you need the following specialist equipment... read moreWe have a comprehensive Equipment Hire Service
InsuranceSpecial travel insurance is available from us which provides a wide range of cover... read more
Additional InformationIf you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please contact us by telephone:
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