Interview: Balin Miller’s Bold Solo of 9,000-foot ‘Slovak Direct,’ Denali
It was the culmination of a truly historic trip to the range.
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The First All-Women Team Summited Denali 55 Years Ago. The World Forgot Their Story—Until Now.
The new book "Thirty Below" tells the tale
Jon Krakauer and Other Prominent Climbers React to Denali's Name Change to Mount McKinley
Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president's decision to rename North America's highest mountain
Alaska Requiem: A Friend’s Death and a Lifetime of Weighing the Cost
Prolific Alaskan pioneer David Roberts made a dangerous first ascent on Denali, but after the death of a friend he questioned whether alpinism was worth the risk. 50 years later he found his answer.
New Speed Record on Denali & Will Bosi Releases Burden of Dreams Video
THE WEEKLY ROUNDUP: Dave Graham does another V16 FA; Denali gets a new speed record; Michaela Kiersch's "La Rambla" video and Will Bosi's"Burden of Dreams" video both drop.
A Climber We Lost: Karen Sahn
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
A Climber We Lost: Matthias Rimml
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Six Near-death Climbing Accidents Analyzed and Explained
These famous climbing accidents are equal parts gripping and inspiring. If any reader should someday find themself in such a desperate situation, we hope they too will remember how others endured, living to climb another day.
Denali’s Massive “Slovak Direct” Climbed in a Blazing 17 Hours
Alaska’s driest spring in recent memory provided ideal conditions for the 9,000-foot ice and mixed climb.
Mind-Boggling Speed Ascent on the Famous “Slovak Direct,” Denali
Jackson Marvell, Alan Rousseau, and Matt Cornell completed Denali’s 9,000-foot Slovak Direct in under 22 hours.
Fake Hypothermia SOS Call on Denali Leads to Federal Charges
Check out Frederick Dreier's author page.
Chantel Astorga Solos Denali’s Mighty Cassin Ridge in a Blistering 14 Hours
And not only was her ascent bold and quick, it was also the first female solo of the route
With Two Dead on Denali, Are Climbers Getting Reckless?
The 2021 Denali climbing season is underway, but two risky practices are concerning.
Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase Complete Denali’s 9,000’ Slovak Direct
Chantel Astorga and Anne Gilbert Chase’s ascent of the Slovak Direct—from June 2 to 5—marks the first female ascent of the 9,000-foot route, and the second time an all-female team has climbed an Alaska Grade VI.
Interview: Katie Bono Sets the First Women's Denali Speed Record
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Climbing Denali’s Cassin Ridge
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