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Alpine Ascents carefully selects each Mount McKinley | Denali guiding team, aiming for the highest experience level possible. Our team of lead guides is composed of established climbers, instructors, and regional experts.

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Jacob Barstow

jacob barstow
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Andrew Bennett

Andrew Bennett
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Connor Chilcott

Connor Chilcott
Guide: Alps
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John Collis

John Collis
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Tim Connelly

Tim Connelly
Guide: Alaska, Alps
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Bobby Cosker

bobby cosker
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Mike Coyle

Mike Coyle
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Adam Frost

Adam Frost
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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David Gottlieb

David Gottlieb
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Matt Hallstead

Matt Hallstead
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Bryce Hill

Bryce Hill
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Dan Hohl

Dan Hohl
Guide: Washington
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Michael Hutchins

Michael Hutchins
Guide: Alaska, Washington, International
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Ben Jones

Ben Jones
Senior Guide: International, Washington, Alaska
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Sydney Kahl

sydney kahl
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Kristie Kayl

Kristie Kayl
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Chris Lile

Chris Lile
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Geoff Lodge

Geoff Lodge
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Jack Love

jack love
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Emma Lyddan

Emma Lyddan
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Hannah McGowan

Hannah McGowan
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Victor McNeil

Mcneil Sm
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Evan Miller

Evan Miller
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Rachel Molstad

rachel molstad
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Eric Murphy

Eric Murphy
Senior Guide: Kilimanjaro Program Manager, Everest, Pakistan
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Don Nguyen

Don Nguyen
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Robin Pendery

Robin Pendery
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Stuart Robertson

Robertson Sm
Senior Guide: International, Washington, Alaska
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Aaron Schoening

Aaron Schoening
Guide: Washington, Alaska
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Dawa Yangzum Sherpa

Dawa Yangzum Sm
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Jangbu Sherpa

Jangbu Sherpa
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Dylan Taylor

Dylan Taylor
Guide: Alaska, Washington, Alps
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Vern Tejas

Vern Tejas
Senior Guide: International, Washington, Alaska
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Seth Timpano

Seth Timpano
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Arielle Todd

Arielle Todd
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Don Wargowsky

Don Wargowsky
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Matthew Wiech

Matthew Wiech
Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Stephen Williams

stephen williams
Senior Guide: Washington, Alaska, International
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Immensely enjoyed the expedition. It was the most amazing and challenging outdoor experience of my life, so far. The guides were nothing short of excellent.

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    2026 Denali Webinar Recording

    Join Alpine Ascents senior guide Don Wargowsky for a deep dive into one of the world’s most iconic climbing objectives — Denali.  In this webinar, Don breaks down the expedition logistics, training requirements, and day-to-day realities of climbing North America’s highest peak (20,310 ft / 6,190 m). You’ll get a realistic look at what it […]

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    2025 Denali Webinar

    Ready to dive deep into the world of Denali? In this webinar recording, veteran Denali guide Hannah McGowan brings you an inside look at what it takes to tackle North America’s highest peak. From route logistics and gear essentials to crucial preparation tips, Hannah shares her hard-earned insights from her last 9 Denali expeditions on […]

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    Submission by Jess, Alaska Operations. When I touched down in Talkeetna this year, greeted by sunny skies and perfect weather, I couldn’t help but feel hopeful for a smoother forecast for Denali climbing season compared to the previous year’s relentlessly poor weather. Julia was clearly on the same wavelength because just a few weeks before, […]

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