Denali (McKinley)Altitude 6,194m/20,320ft » Duration 27 Days » Grade 3D
North America's highest mountain, an Alaskan climbing adventure[more]
 Denali summit ridge Photo: © Richard Lloyd
IntroductionDenali 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 moreYou may also be interested in our even tougher Denali Traverse expedition.
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Experience RequiredDenali'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 moreOur Scottish Winter Courses and our Alpine Courses provide good skills preparation for an expedition.
Expedition ItineraryDay 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
Pre-Expedition MeetingPrior to all our expeditions, we host a Pre-Expedition Weekend in North Wales... read more
EquipmentTo join the Denali 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
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