Description
Subtitled, A Climber’s Guide to Mount McKinley’s Classic Route, this is a valuable resource for every first-time Denali-bound climber. From preparation to climbing strategy, Coombs guides the climber from camp to camp, outlining specific hazards and obstacles and how best to surmount them. Magnificent b&w aerial photos accompany the text with the route and landmarks clearly delineated. Also includes information on history, wildlife, geology and glaciology, weather and mountaineering medicine.