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Mt. McKinley (Denali), Alaska


Denali: The Complete Guide
The most comprehensive guide to Mt. McKinley, by Bill Sherwonit.

Denali Guidebook
A guide to "Hiking, Photography, and Camping in Denali National Park, Alaska" by Ike Waits.

Denali Climbing Guide
Detailed descriptions of every major climbing route, and tips on planning a Denali expedition, by R. J. Secor.

Denali's West Buttress
"A Climber's Guide to Mount McKinley's Classic Route" by Colby Coombs, with photos by Bradford Washburn.

Great Exploration Hoaxes
Among the 10 hoaxes researched by David Roberts is Frederick Cook's claim to be the first to the top of Mt. McKinley.

High Alaska
"A Historical Guide to Denali, Mount Foraker, & Mount Hunter", by Jonathan Waterman, with route photos by Bradford Washburn.

In the Shadow of Denali
"Life and Death on Alaska's Mt. McKinley", by Jonathan Waterman.

Minus 148 Degrees
"The First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley", by Art Davidson.

Mount McKinley: The Conquest of Denali
Stories and photos by Bradford Washburn and David Roberts.

Surviving Denali
"A Study of Accidents on Mount McKinley 1903-1990", by Jonathan Waterman.


Mountaineering in Denali National Park
The National Park Service site has extensive information, from history to yearly summaries of climbing activities and current weather conditions on Denali.

Denali
Basic facts, climbing stats, some great photos and a gear list.

Denali
From Peakware, basic information, photos and journal entries about the highest peak in North America (6,194 meters - 20,320 feet). Known to some as Mt. McKinley.

Hiking & Climbing in Alaska

Northern Hiking & Climbing Index

 
 

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