Climbing McKinley (Denali). Alaska. Sports style without Guides
The proposed route is a classic climbing route to the top of McKinley (West Buttress) - along the West Buttress. The glacier is covered with snow, glacial cracks are not visible. The steepness of the entire mixed snow-ice route can reach 40–45 degrees. These sections are equipped with fixed ropes.
Deposit for reservations 600 $
Full payment 30 days before
No refund if you cancel less than 30 days!
Price includes
- return flights Talkitna-Kahiltna glacier (2200m) -Talkitna
- return trasfer Anchorage - Talkitna - Anchorage
- 1 night in Anchorage in a hostel
- 1 night in Talkeetna in a hostel
-consultation and assistance in preparing the necessary documents for receiving permits
-consultation along the route
- all the necessary group climbing equipment (tents, ropes, shovels, gas burners)
- food on the route
- escort by the representative of the Club of 7 Summits in Talkitna and Anchorage
Price does not include
international flight
visa application
climbing insurance
permit
personal equipment
Alaska (USA), McKinley (6194m), Mountaineering
Trip overview
Anchorage - Talkeetna - Airstrip (2200m) - Kahiltna Glacier - Camp Eleven (3300m) - Rangers` Camp (4350m) - High Camp (5200m) - Summit (6194m)
Why go there?
Classic Route - Western Buttress
Climbing McKinley - the highest point in North America - is sometimes compared with climbing Everest in complexity. It is really harsh and cold: tents among deserted snowy expanses, glaciers with lots of cracks, temperatures up to - 25-35 degrees. In general, you need to think carefully before embarking on such an adventure.
The proposed route is the classic route to the summit of McKinley (or Denali, which in the place of the Aleutian language means “high” or “great”) - along the West Buttress. The main part of the path passes through a “closed” glacier (a glacier whose surface is covered with snow, glacial cracks are not visible). This whole snow-ice route does not carry great technical difficulties, although the steepness of individual sections can reach 40–45 degrees. These sections are hung with a railing.
The route (the total length of about 30 km) goes along the Kahiltna glacier through the camps 2400m, 3000m, 3300m. It’s about 15 km on a Ski tour, dragging a sled with a load. Then the skis are left (usually in the Eleven camp at 3300 m) and the cats make a rather long transition, through the "Windy Corner", to a height of 4330 m. This is Advanced Base Camp (or Ranger Camp). The next passage to 5200 to the assault camp and from here, through the "Denali Pass" climb to the top. The route is complicated by very low temperatures (the problem is even going to the toilet) and an abundance of large cracks.
Accommodation
In Anchorage, the hostel stays 1 night on arrival. In Talkitna, living in a house for climbers (several rooms for 6-8 people, such as a mountain shelter).
Meals
Meals in Anchorage are about $ 20-30 a day. In Talkitna, food is cheaper than $ 10-20. Breakfast at the Road House is good (less than $ 10 half).
Staff
Independent trip without guides.
Health and medical insurance
Doctors (volunteers) are on the Kahiltna Glacier, in BL at 4300 (Ranger Camp).
Need to take a first aid kit. In addition, we recommend that you take vitamins a month before the trip
Weather
Daytime on the glacier is about 0, night -10-20. At altitude it can drop to -30-35 ° С. The weather is changeable and unstable. Often, because of the weather, you have to sit out in camps.
- We have the biggest record of orginizing many commertial technical and altitude expeditions.
- We offer the scheme of discounts for loyal clients.
- You can contact your personal advisor in the gear issue for free consultation. Plus free delivery of your personal rented gear to base camp.
