We awoke in Talkeetna and packed up and scooped the team to the air taxi. The sun was hot overhead, clouds breaking up in town. We flew and Garrett had the front seat and the Alaska range had a show for us after many days of timidity in the clouds. Beneath us the taiga tuned to tundra to alpine and snow then just white and blue ice seracs. We landed and shared a moment of silence. After a few strong pushes we made it to Ski hill and set a camp and ate and slept.
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
