Dispatch from Alaska — Denali Speed Record — West Buttress
Katie Bono, first woman to climb Denali round trip in less than 24 hours, news report from Alaska. The post Dispatch from Alaska — Denali Speed Record — West Buttress appeared first on - The...
View ArticleAn Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 1
Skiing and climbing on Denali in Alaska can be more of a ski touring trip, or more of an exercise in tenting. The post An Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 1 appeared first on - The...
View ArticleAn Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 2
Climbing and skiing on Denali, West Buttress Route 2018, including avalanche on the headwall. The post An Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 2 appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski...
View ArticleAverage Ascent of Denali West Buttress: Part 3
Part three of a Denali West Buttress typical climb, including skiing and storm dodging. The post Average Ascent of Denali West Buttress: Part 3 appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski Touring Blog.
View ArticleDenali Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t — 2018
Gear list for backcountry skiing expedition on Denali, updated for 2018 mountaineering equipment. The post Denali Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t — 2018 appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski...
View Article“Chasing Denali” by Jon Waterman — Review
Chasing Denali, book review, Jonathan Waterman writes about the famed sourdough first ascent of Denali, North America's highest mountain. The post “Chasing Denali” by Jon Waterman — Review appeared...
View ArticleDenali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t Part I
Tech Tuesday is recurring segment sponsored by Dynafit to get you in the right touring gear and make sure you know how to use it. Denali expedition tips on sleds, food, electronics and more The gear…....
View ArticleConfessions of Snowman
Jon Waterman reflects on a lifetime of skiing through, sleeping in and worshipping snow while on expeditions around the world and in his own backyard. The post Confessions of Snowman appeared first on...
View ArticleTotally Deep Podcast 71 — Gary Smith Skis Denali
On Totally Deep Podcast 71, Gary Smith gives all the details on his recent Denali expedition and talks top gear picks and boot tricks. The post Totally Deep Podcast 71 — Gary Smith Skis Denali appeared...
View ArticleSummer Backcountry News Roundup 2021
Ski touring and backcountry news, summer 2021, Denali, Into the Wild Bus and public lands overrun with users. The post Summer Backcountry News Roundup 2021 appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski...
View ArticleWager With The Wind — Book Review
Book review of Wager with the Wind by James Greiner covering Don Sheldon and Alaska bush flying aviation on Denali and beyond. The post Wager With The Wind — Book Review appeared first on - The...
View ArticleTotally Deep Podcast 89 — Luke Demuth & Mike Poleto on Denali
On Totally Deep Podcast 89, Doug sits down with Denali SAR volunteer Luke Demuth and first time Denali ski mountaineer Mike Poleto. The post Totally Deep Podcast 89 — Luke Demuth & Mike Poleto on...
View ArticleForget ‘Everesting,’ try ‘Denaliing’ instead
Fitness uphilling has surged into an inbounds antigravity movement - how about returning "uphilling" to its backcountry roots: "Denaliing." The post Forget ‘Everesting,’ try ‘Denaliing’ instead...
View ArticleMaking the Most out of the Alaska Range
Mountain guide Sam Hennessey sews his own adventure-fabric reimagining the steeps of the Alaska Range to link technical climbs and turn-worthy descents. The post Making the Most out of the Alaska Range...
View ArticleGear For Ski Alpinism
Sam Hennessey gets granular with the gear. He details the ski alpinism hard and soft goods to make the most of the Alaska Range. The post Gear For Ski Alpinism appeared first on - The Backcountry Ski...
View ArticleSeek Outside Unaweep 6300 – The Ultimate West Buttress Pack?
Climbing or skiing Denali is a goal for many. Another goal is finding the right pack to haul a mega-load up the biggest hill in North America. No matter how real the struggle is, the Seek Outside...
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