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Denali / McKinley
Denali / McKinley Programs
Denali (Mt. McKinley) is a gem of the Seven Summits. At 20,310-feet tall, it is high, it is cold and it is physically demanding. AAI has been guiding the mountain since 1980 and has an incredible reputation — not just in summit success — but for providing an exceptional experience for people of all backgrounds with world class guides.
Denali Expedition (Mt. McKinley) – West Buttress
AAI’s Denali program was designed to provide the safest and most successful guided expeditions on the mountain. We accomplish this goal through a process of continuous improvement, subjecting our expedition practices … Read more
Alaska Range Mountaineering
AAI Guide Hali Scroggins high on Radio Control Tower in the Alaska Range. Kevin McGarity. This action packed ten-day program, provides a complete training in the foundational skills of alpine … Read more
Alaska Range Ski Mountaineering
The Alaska Range offers some of the finest ski mountaineering terrain on earth—vast glaciers, technical peaks, steep descents, and true expedition climbing in a remote wilderness environment. This program is … Read more
Denali Expedition (Mt. McKinley) – Cassin Ridge
The Cassin Ridge (Alaska Grade 5, 5.8, AI 4) The Cassin Ridge follows the major ridgeline in the center of the photo. Bradford Washburn Denali offers one of the world’s … Read more
Denali Expedition (Mt. Mckinley) – West Rib
A climber pauses during the physical ascent of the West Rib. AAI Collection. Denali’s West Rib route is a step up in difficulty from the West Buttress, the route normally … Read more
