The highest peak in North America—known as Denali or “Great One” by Alaska Natives—is the site for this expedition designed for qualified NOLS graduates. Denali offers extremely challenging glacier travel and some of the most difficult weather in the world, so this course is one of the most demanding NOLS offers, both physically and mentally. During the course you’ll attempt to climb the West Buttress of the mountain.
For qualified alumni only.
Overall Difficulty*:
Heavy packs and sleds, high altitude, harsh conditions, and a short summit window make for a challenging expedition.
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What Our Grads Say
"Denali mountaineering is quite different than a regular NOLS course; the one objective is to summit Denali, from there we set and achieve goals one day a time; moving slowly from the beautiful tundra up to the alpine environment. This is when active fellowship becomes the key factor of an expedition. Climbing Denali through the Muldrow route was more than summiting the mountain, it was a journey through the timeless landscape of Alaska, to feel, to observe and to be part of this moving apex of the North America continent. If you are willing to make the effort, the reward is tremendous."
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