Along its route, beautiful landscapes can be seen at every turn, and there are many opportunities to view Mount McKinley—if the normally cloudy skies permit. Kristie’s leadership skills and judgment got us up to the top and down the mountain safely. Read more on Alpine Ascents. The mountain is essentially a giant block of granite that was lifted above Earth’s crust during a period of tectonic activity that began about 60 million years ago. It rises abruptly Our Denali expedition is only for people with extensive mountaineering experience. Alpine Ascents has run successful Mt McKinley | Denali expeditions for nearly 20 years and has some of the highest success rates on the mountain. I was the only climber not living in Moscow and the leader (an extremely competent climber) evidently took a hands-off approach to managing the planning aspects of the climb. Overnight cross country ski trips in Denali. Though the summit was a goal, the ultimate objective was not just to Mount McKinley | Denali Expedition Day to Day Itinerary Our Guide Kristie Kayl is a force of nature and a wellspring of invaluable information. We have operated within Denali National Park and Preserve since 1975 and lead programs on Denali and the Kahiltna, Pika, and Ruth Glaciers.

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