Lying in the heart of the 600 mile long (960 km long) Alaska Range, Denali is the largest mountain in North America, rising 20,320 feet (6194 m) above sea level. Denali towers almost 18,000 feet (5500m) above the surrounding tundra, giving it more vertical rise than Mount Everest. In the native Athabaskan, Denali means “The Great One” and indeed, that it is! Expedition Highlights: - Walk in the footsteps of Bradford and Barbara Washburn, the West Buttress first-ascenionists, while climbing the same route - Boldly tick 'Wild Alaska' off of your bucket list - Land on a glacier in a ski plane in the remote mountains - Climb on a mountain where the sun never really sets - Celebrate your success listening to live music in the Fairview Pub with a host of other climbers from around the world This expedition is a traditionally guided team climb which ascends the stunning West Buttress Route. Provided are guidance, leadership, local guides, logistics, team gear, food, and support for a summit attempt on Denali.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly from home to Anchorage, Alaska
Day 2
Team meeting in Anchorage, gear checks, and guide briefing
Day 3
Travel to Talkeetna (3-hour shuttle); check in with the Park Service; fly to Kahiltna Glacier and establish base camp
Day 4
Move to Camp 1
Day 5
Carry to Kahiltna Pass to cache gear
Day 6
Move to Camp 2
Day 7
Back carry to Kahiltna Pass
Day 8
Carry to Windy Corner
Day 9
Move to 14,000ft camp
Day 10
Back carry to Windy Corner
Day 11
Climb the Headwall to the Ridge, cache supplies at 16,000ft
Day 12
Rest day
Day 13
Move to High Camp at 17,200ft
Day 14
Rest day
Day 15
Summit day!
Day 16
Descend to Camp 2
Day 17
Descend to Kahiltna Base Camp
Day 18
Return to Talkeetna and celebrate!
Day 19
Return from Talkeetna to Anchorage
Day 20
Arrive home
Day 21-25
Contingency days
Inclusion
- Guides
- Transportation to and from Talkeetna
- Mountain Food
- All Group Gear: Four season tents, cooking gear, group duffels, stoves, etc.
- Satellite Phone
- Denali National Park Climbing Permit
- Glacier flights from Talkeetna to Denali and back
Exclusions
- Flights to and from Alaska
- Hotels in Talkeetna or en route to Alaska
- In town Meals: All in town meals are your own responsibility
- Personal gear: all personal climbing gear is the responsibility of the client
- In the event of a rescue, evacuation, or early departure from the group, any rescue expenses incurred or excess expenses above and beyond our normal trip costs including transport, hotels, evacuation, flight changes, and gear shipping are the responsibility of the client.
- Guide Tips (customary but optional)
- Expenses incurred due to events outside CTSS's control, such as delays or interruptions, political events, natural events, or disasters. These may include additional expenses, such as extra hotel nights, resulting from delays.
- Required trip insurance policy (for trip cancellation, interruption, rescue & evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.)
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Expedition Information
$13,995
Q2
Denali
Mountaineering,
Climbing
Fitness Level
3
Technical Level
4
Group Size
6-6
Continent:
North AmericaCountry:
United StatesLocation:
DenaliElevation:
6,190 m / 20,308 ftGPS:
63.0692 N°, -151.007 E°