OVERVIEW

Mount Denali Expedition

• Region - North America

• Duration - 22 Days

• Grade - Extreme

• Max Altitude - 6190 m / 20,308 ft

• Best Season - April-May & October-November

The Seven Summits are the highest mountains on each of the seven continents of the Earth – Mount Everest, Aconcagua, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Elbrus, Vinson, Carstensz Pyramid. Climbing to the summit of all of them is regarded as a mountaineering challenge, first achieved on 30 April 1985 by Richard Bass.

Mount Denali Climb – Denali offers one of the world's greatest mountaineering challenges. While it is exceeded in elevation by peaks in South America and Asia, its arctic environment, with extreme temperatures and harsh storms, and its great height above the Alaskan plain make it a severe test of personal strength, teamwork, and logistics.

The region offers such breath-taking and diverse views each day of the ascent. The panorama from Denali’s summit includes Mt. Foraker, Mt. Hunter, and Mt. Huntington in all their majestic glory. The flight onto the glacier is a trip in itself, presenting overwhelming vistas of the Alaska Range. The West Buttress route remains, by far, the most successfully climbed route on the mountain.

No peak in the world has greater relief: Denali rises 17,000 feet above its surrounding plain. In contrast, Kilimanjaro rises 14,000 feet over its surrounding plains and Everest, only 13,000 feet. Vertical elevation gain on Everest from the normal base camp for the South Col route is 11,000 feet; from our landing spot on the Kahiltna Glacier Denali's summit rises another 13,000 feet. Like the tallest mountain on the North American continent, Denali is one of the Seven Summits.

Mount Denali Climbing Itinerary

Day 01 - Arrive in Anchorage. Rest and overnight in the hotel

Day 02 - Drive from Anchorage to Talkeetna and fly to Glacier

Day 03 - Trek from Glacier to Camp 1 (2375m/7,800ft)

Day 04 - Load Ferry Camp 1 to Camp 2 via Kahiltna pass (3145m/10,320ft)

Day 05 - Trek from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (3415m/11,200ft)

Day 06 - Camp 2 - Acclimatization and Packing things for next Load Ferry

Day 07 - Load Ferry from Camp 2 to windy corner (Camp 3)

Day 08 - Trek from Camp 2 to Camp 3 (4350m/14,200ft)

Day 09 - Camp 3 – Acclimatization and preparation for next Load Ferry

Day 10 - Load Ferry from Camp 3 to Camp 4 (5250m/17,200ft). Fixing Rope and opening the Route

Day 11 - Camp 3 – Acclimatization and Preparation Day

Day 12 - Trek from Camp 3 to Camp 4 (Summit Camp)

Day 13 - Camp 4 (5250m/17,200ft) – Acclimatization and preparation for Summit

Day 14 - Summit Day – Denali Peak (6190m/20,308ft)

Day 15 - Contingency day for Summit

Day 16 - Descend to Glacier

Day 17 to Day 22 - Contingency Day and Depart from Anchorage

Mount Denali Climbing Expedition

Cost Inclusions

• Round-trip Ski Plane Flights between Talkeetna - Kahiltna Glacier Base Camp – Talkeetna

• All Airport transfers during the trip as per Itinerary (Anchorage International Airport – ANC) Pick up and Drop

• All Ground transfers between Anchorage to Talkeetna and return

• All hotel accommodation in Talkeetna as per the Itinerary on Bed and Breakfast basis - twin sharing

• Full meals during the expedition (while on the mountains)

• High altitude food in all higher camps for members, guides, and the entire crew

• Experienced and professional climbing Guide

• A technical team of well-experienced guides for opening the route

• High-quality tents for all the climbers and group cooking equipment

• All group camp supplies and necessary items

• Group Climbing Gears, Fixed and Dynamic ropes, snow bar, all group climbing/mountaineering equipment supplies

• Custom expedition sleds

• Mechanical ascenders for fixed lines

• PTA Staff costs including their salary, insurance, airfare, equipment, food, and accommodation

• Achievement Certificate after successfully Climbing Denali

• Comprehensive first aid kits and pulse oximeters for daily updates of acclimatization progress

Cost Exclusions

• International Airfare to and from Anchorage

• Visa fees 

• Personal Expenses – Telephone Calls, Internet, Laundry, Personal clothing, trekking and climbing gears, Camera and Drone Permit Fee

• Any Meals in Talkeetna

• Additional Hotel stays in case of early arrivals or departures

• Medical insurance, Accident cover, Emergency evacuation, high altitude rescue, other medical emergency expenses

• All expenses incurred from in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, extra hotel nights, etc.)

• The $370.00 park fee, which is paid directly to the National Park ($270.00 park fee for those under 24 years of age)

• Tips and Gratitude for Base Camp Staff and support staff

• Any other items not mentioned under the head ‘Cost Inclusions’

Registering for Denali Expedition

Eligibility: Is this Expedition suitable for me?

Mount Denali expedition is graded as a challenging climb. This expedition helps climbers to test their skills and improve their endurance. Such high-altitude climbs should not be underestimated, and the members should approach the expedition with proper training. We highly suggest that you start working on your fitness two months before the expedition. Previous high-altitude climbing experience is mandatory to sign up for the Mount Denali Expedition. Excellent physical endurance, focus, and determination are required to complete the Mount Denali Expedition successfully. Happy Climbing!

Expedition Booking and Payment

Advance Booking Amount 30%

We suggest that you book your Mount Denali expedition at the earliest and confirm your slot. This also enables you to get a good deal on your to and fro flight tickets and organizing your trip efficiently. A booking confirmation will be sent by e-mail along with the payment instructions and other trip details. All payments have to be made through an online transfer/ cheque deposit/ demand draft. After the payment for the booking is done, please mail us your transfer details at [email protected] so that we can follow up efficiently.

COVID-19 Full Travel Credits

After confirmation of the trip, if you cannot travel on the booked dates due to the COVID-19 travel restriction, you can postpone the trip to a future date whichever seems safe and suitable for you. You can choose any departure date that is convenient for you and we will offer a Full Travel Credit without applying any charge. Travel Credits can be redeemed on any trip which departs within 1 year of the original departure date. It cannot be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Travel credit can be transferred once to a friend or family member to be used against a new booking. The transfer is subject to our approval prior to the creation of the new booking.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to cancel your Denali expedition booking, please e-mail us at [email protected] 

Cancellations are processed only by e-mail and refunds for the same are as follows:

Cancellations before 30 days from the start date of the trek

— 90% refund

Cancellation between 30 days & 20 days to the start date of the trek

— 50% refund

Cancellation less than 20 days to the start date of the trek

— no cash refund

Mount Denali, Alaska

Our trip begins and ends in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. It is in the south-central part of the state on the Cook Inlet. It's known for its cultural sites, including the Alaska Native Heritage Center, which displays traditional crafts, stages dances, and presents replicas of dwellings from the area’s indigenous groups. The city is also a gateway to nearby wilderness areas and mountains including the Chugach, Kenai and Talkeetna.

Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchorage,_Alaska

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