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Denali
Height: 6,190 m
Country: 
United States
United States
Denali, North America's tallest peak, beckons with its snow-capped grandeur, offering climbers a challenging yet awe-inspiring journey through Alaska's vast wilderness. What makes this ascent truly unique is the sense of isolation and self-reliance, providing adventurers with an opportunity to test their skills against the elements while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of pristine glaciers and sweeping landscapes.
Prepare for an adventure climbing Denali. This overview provides essential details on routes, difficulty, costs, and the best times to go, helping you plan a successful expedition.
Difficulty
- PD: Not very hard (alpine grade 2)
When to go
- May to July
These are pictures taken while climbing Denali. They're shown here to give you an idea of what the route is like. You're welcome to share your own pictures of mountaineering Denali, to help the community of climbers. Picture here are either uploaded by members (there own, or creative commons pictures), or guides.
Guide links
These guides offer organised mountaineering expeditions for Denali. From here you can check each guides profile, or browse directly to their website to see the trip. You can separately view the guides directory to browse all guides in one place.
Below is a curated list of independent mountain guides offering expeditions for Denali. Each guide provides their own experience, allowing climbers to select the approach that best suits their style, budget, and experience level. You can explore each guide’s dedicated trip page to review what they offer, from logistics and support to pricing details, with no additional influence from us.
View the summit location and surrounding terrain to get a sense of the mountain's environment. This map offers a valuable perspective on the peak's position within the region, aiding climbers in visualizing their route and nearby landmarks.
Get inspired by these incredible videos capturing the experience of climbing Denali. From route highlights to summitsummit views, these clips showcase the mountain’s beauty and the challenges it presents. Have your own Denali video? We'd love for you to share it with the community to inspire future climbers.
What you can see from the summit of Denali. Click and pan around the map to explore, and zoom in/out to see the names of neighbouring mountains.
Denali Links
useful websites, Groups and communities
Groups / links with more info on the Denali route.
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