Everyone talks about the cold, the altitude, and the heavy packs—but this is the hardest part of climbing Denali that most ...
Climbing Denali is one of the toughest mountaineering challenges, and I learned the hard way. In this video I break down the ...
Toranosuke Nagayama and his two climbing partners spent more than two years planning a major expedition on Denali. “Alaskan climbing is very special,” Nagayama said. “We are really interested in that, ...
Two mountaineers who are also University of Alaska Fairbanks students were successful in their attempt to reach the top of North America’s highest peak this summer. On June 7, while they were standing ...
Enduring hardship is intrinsic to life for the few who serve in the Infantry. Tackling demanding challenges and persevering through discomfort initiate a distinct sense of accomplishment. Motivated by ...
A 52-year-old woman died and her climbing partner was seriously injured after they fell approximately 1,000 feet off of a mountain in Denali National Park in Alaska, officials said. The incident ...
Last year’s Denali season featured extended periods of rough weather and a meager summit success rate of just over 30%. This year, things have been smoother, though not without drama. And one ...
Frey got the idea from his climbing partner, Steve Gasser, who joined him up Denali but passed away soon after. Now, Frey carries a picture of his friend on all his adventures.