Denali (McKinley)

Altitude 6,194m/20,320ft » Duration 26 Days » Grade 3D

North America's highest mountain, an Alaskan climbing adventure

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Denali summit ridge (www2), 51 kb

Denali summit ridge Photo: © Richard Lloyd

Introduction

Denali is the highest mountain in North America. The original name of Mount McKinley, Denali or 'The High One' is once again in common usage in Alaska. Denali is situated 150 miles (250km) to the north of Anchorage in the Alaska Range, close to the Arctic Circle. It rises dramatically above the tundra of the National Park, dwarfing the surrounding peaks... read more

Availability of this expedition

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Experience Required

Denali's West Buttress route offers a physically tough challenge at a technically reasonable level. Team members must prepare themselves for heavy load carrying, as no porterage is available. The mountain frequently attracts storms and it is not uncommon to have to wait out extreme weather for multiple days...read more

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 9 hours behind GMT, this very long flight is completed in a day. You arrive at Anchorage in the late evening and overnight in our Guesthouse, a comfortable base for the next two nights...read more

Equipment

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

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
May 1994		Summits
34		Total
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Latest Reports & Photos (Jun '06)
Day 1 on the Kahiltna Glacier, single carrying loads out of base campDenali 15View from 11,200ft camp
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Dates

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Fri 24 May - Tue 18 Jun '13 full
Fri 31 May - Tue 25 Jun '13 full
Fri 7 Jun - Tue 2 Jul '13 full
Fri 14 Jun - Tue 9 Jul '13 full
Sun 16 Jun - Thu 11 Jul '13 limited
Fri 2 May - Tue 27 May '14
Fri 9 May - Tue 3 Jun '14
Fri 16 May - Tue 10 Jun '14
Fri 23 May - Tue 17 Jun '14
Fri 30 May - Tue 24 Jun '14
Fri 6 Jun - Tue 1 Jul '14
Fri 13 Jun - Tue 8 Jul '14
Pre-Trip Weekend:
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Prices (choose currency)

UK full cost£5,795
Anchorage£4,950

Altitude Profile

Denali (McKinley) altitude profile
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