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Denali / Mount McKinley

Summit of North America

Harry Kikstra author

Format:Spiral bound

Publisher:Rucksack Readers

Published:22nd Aug '06

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At 6194 m (20,320 ft) Denali (Mt McKinley) is the highest mountain in North America. Its arctic latitude makes for extreme weather conditions and its remote location in the Alaskan wilderness means that climbing teams must be self-reliant and experienced. The author focuses on the West Buttress route used by 80-90 per cent of climbers. The book includes concise advice about preparation and planning; medical advice on how to prevent and manage altitude sickness; practical tips on load-carrying, glacier travel and camping; and a 3-panel fold-out map showing the West Buttress route. The book is in full colour, with over 60 photographs, and the format is waterproof, pocket sized (105X145 mm) and in 96 pages.

"This is the ultimate 'bible' dedicated to climbing McKinley. It's informative, enjoyable, and beautifully presented... should be at the top of every Denali adventurer's list." -- Jake Meyer

ISBN: 9781898481539

Dimensions: 145mm x 117mm x 8mm

Weight: 119g

96 pages