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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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Shaken not Stirred WI5 M5 Steep Snow AK : Denali NP : ... : Moose's Tooth
Sweetnees up the West Face a step up from Ham & Eggs. Drop down to the true base for a full value experince or head up from the high point on the glaicer and climb an arching 5.8 ish pitch to enter the weakness. Navigate steep snow and a few cruxy sections till "the Narrows" 500-600 feet of thin technical mixed climbing. Make your plays and head on to Englishman's col. Decend via fixed anchors with double ropes. ...[more] Browse More Classics in AK
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