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DescriptionOne word describes Alaska and that is "BIG!" This not only describes the state but the climbs that are in it. From the single pitch climbs along the Seward Highway to Denali the tallest mountain in North America, Alaska has something to offer everyone. Weather in Alaska can change very quickly. Alaska receives warm weather currents from Japan as well as cold weather currents from the Artic Circle. When the two collide it tends to get nasty! Getting ThereYou can get to Alaska by plane, train or automobile. Alaskans are very friendly and will give you directions if you get lost or confused. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Alaska:
West Buttress Mod. Snow Snow, 12500 feet Denali NP : Mt. McKinley
Cassin Ridge 5.8 WI4 Ice, Grade V Denali NP : Mt. McKinley
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Mt Hunter West Ridge via Northwest Basin WI3 Steep Snow AK : Denali NP : Mt Hunter
Follow directions from KIA (below) and cache the sleds on the Glacier at the foot of the Northwest Basin (ABC on the route pic). The route winds through the crevasse field at the foot of the Northwest Basin, there is objective hazard from the seracs on either side of the basin. Careful routefinding is needed to avoid the icefall zones while navigating around the crevasses. This is highest risk of rock or icefall on the entire route. Avalanche...[more] Browse More Classics in AK
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