Denali (McKinley)
May 26 - June 16 2006

Summitted on June 14, 2006
Altitude 6,194m (20,320ft)
  • Day 1 - Preparations
    Preparing equipment for the trip in the Alpine Ascents aircraft hanger. I was only missing toilet paper. Something one does not want to forget!
  • Day 1 - Ranger Station
    Next stop was the National Parks Service Ranger Station to pay our Special Use Fee and pick up our Clean Mountain Cans (i.e., carry them up and carry them down…
  • Day 1 - Airport
    Then off to the airport to await a plane to fly us to the mountain.
  • Day 1 - Airport
    We waited and waited. Unfortunately, the weather at base camp on the mountain was not good enough to land the plane.
  • Day 1 - Pub
    So, we headed to the local pub. Maybe we will fly tomorrow.
  • Day 2 - Airport
    And indeed, the planes were flying on Day 2. Here the entire team is ready to board the flight. Back row: Scott, John, Laura, Ben, Steve. Front Row: Kathy…