Kalhiltna Basecamp to 14k Camp
The epic and scenic journey up the lower reaches of Denali
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 2.5 km
- Descent
- 296 m
Climbing and Skiing Denali - America's Biggest Adventure
The highest peak in North America has some of the best ski lines in the World - here's how to do them.
Alpine Climbing, Ski Touring Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
Description
For many climbers, simply reaching the summit of Denali is a lifetime goal, and understandably so. The mountain is the highest point in North America and the journey to the top is long, cold and tough. Only those with plenty of determination need apply.
For the truly elite, there is also the option to ski from the summit via a number of different routes, all of which are steep, serious and wild. In this guidebook are details of the Messner Couloir, Orient Express and Rescue Gully - the ultimate Denali ski ticklist. There's also a full route description of how to reach the summit from the Kahiltna basecamp at the foot of the mountain, and details of a very adventurous ski line which can be used as acclimatisation for the trip up Denali.
So, you're all out of excuses. Book the ticket and get training!
Routes included
Messner Couloir
The most sought after ski line on Denali and one of North America's most classic steep ski descents.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Orient Express Couloir
This giant couloir is one of Denali's great ski lines
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 4.1 km
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Descent
- 1.9 km
Rescue Gully
A short but steep couloir acts as a shortcut to the lower West Buttress
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 769 m
Kalhiltna Queen West Face
An extreme ski line of the highest calibre
Extreme Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 47 m
- Descent
- 889 m
West Buttress
The classic and most popular route to the top of North America.
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 97 m
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