Alaska
Alaska is home to Denali, the highest point in North America at 20,320 ft. With Denali as a backdrop, many classic peaks and glaciers create a sea of amazing climbing potential. Two of my favorite destinations are Denali Nat. Park and the Wrangell St. Elias Nat. Park.
Between these two locations there is a lifetime of adventure and exploratory climbing!
DENALI NATIONAL PARK
The Ruth Gorge is one of these famous areas located within Denali National Park. Granite cliffs capped with snow rise 4,000 ft above the glacier creating some of Alaska’s most notorious alpine climbs! Some example peaks and areas would be the Mooses Tooth (ham & eggs, shaken not stirred), Peak 11,300, Mini Moon Flower, Little Switzerland and many more!
WRANGELL ST. ELIAS NATIONAL PARK
Located on the far eastern side of Alaska, the largest National Park in the U.S. is definitely remote! If you want to get away from the crowds, this is your place! Classic peaks like Mt. Blackburn, Mt. Bona, University Peak and of course plenty of first ascents and exploratory climbing exist here! Although more known as a climbers destination, there are ski first descents still waiting to be had as well.
