Grade | Route | Gear style | Popularity | ||
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The Arrigetch Peaks Shot/Battleship/Emmons Ridge Shot Tower | |||||
5.9 A2 IV | West Ridge of Shot Tower
FA: Ed Ward & David Roberts | 490m | |||
The Arrigetch Peaks Melting Tower | |||||
Southwest Face
FA: Mark Rademacher & Jonathan Krakauer, 1974 | |||||
Southwest Face II
FA: Jeff White & Helen Apthorp, 1974 | |||||
The Arrigetch Peaks Xanadu West Face | |||||
5.7 | Via West Face and South Arête
FA: Bill Bullard & Jonathan Krakauer, 1974 | ||||
5.13+ V | Golden Petals
FFA: Jul 2017 FA: Zeb Engberg, David Bain, Gabe Boning & Billy Braasch, Jul 2017 | 14 | |||
5.10b A4/4+ VI | Une pas mes
FA: Silvia Vidal, 2017 | 11 | |||
5.11+ V | Arctic Knight
FA: Vitaliy Musiyenko, Brian Prince & Adam Ferro | 490m, 7 | |||
The Arrigetch Peaks Arthur Emmons | |||||
West Ridge
FA: Jonathan Krakauer & Bill Bullard, 1974 | |||||
The Arrigetch Peaks Lemming | |||||
First Ascent Route
FA: 1974 | |||||
The Arrigetch Peaks Locomotive | |||||
West Face
FA: Ben Reed, Jeff White & Bill Bullard, 1974 | |||||
The Arrigetch Peaks Albatros | |||||
Direct Southeast Face
FA: Vitaliy Musiyenko, Brian Prince & Adam Ferro, Aug 2017 | |||||
Denali National Park Denali | |||||
Class 3/4 | ★★★ West Buttress
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Alaska 2+
2
Class 3/4
The West Buttress has been derided as "the Denali Iditarod" or "the Scenic Loop." However, this is in context to Denali being fondly referred to as the "Mid-life Crisis Mountain" --- in 2011, the average age of a Denali climber was exactly 40 years old. While there is always some truth to nicknames, many people aspire to climb the West Buttress and the climb is undoubtedly considered as an exceptional mountaineering challenge. Nowhere in the world does one travel with so much gear over so much vertical in such a hostile environment. Although there are no technically difficult sections on the route, many stretches of "The Butt" leave very little margin for error (the lower glacier in warm conditions, Windy Corner, the Autobahn, Denali Pass, and the Summit Ridge). Furthermore, the West Buttress is just as exposed as any other route to Denali's legendary weather. Prospective climbers should be highly competent in travel on moderately steep snow/ice slopes and exposed traverses. (from summitpost.org) FA: Bradford Washburn, 1951 | 4000m | |||
AI3 | West Rib
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Alaska 4
2
AI3
For some Denali afficionados, the West Rib is the next step after completing the West Buttress or Karstens Ridge, but it represents a significant step up in skill and experience. The route involves moderate to steep snow as well as mixed snow and rock. The West Rib is a commiting route, but does offer retreat/escape points along the way. The West Rib offers steeper climbing and fewer crowds then its neighbor to the west. The Rib is not known for its technical challenges, but more for its sustained steepness and appeal for climbing on Denali's south face. The West Rib offers two variations --- the Complete West Rib or the West Rib Cutoff. The complete Rib starts in the NE fork of the Kahiltna Glacier and is the most dangerous portion of the climb with respect to objective hazards (avalanche, crevasse). If conditions allow entrance into the NE fork, then a 9,000 ft ridge climb comprises the Complete West Rib. Most climbers choose to do the West Rib Cutoff, which ascends the standard West Buttress route until 14,200 ft. At 14,000 ft you leave the crowds of the West Buttress and traverse to the West Rib gaining the ridge at around 15,700 ft. You then ascent the upper ridge making one camp along the way. FA: Peter Sinclair, Jake Breitenbach, Barry Corbet & Bill Buckingham, 1959 | 2800m | |||
5.8 AI4 | Cassin Ridge
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Alaska 5
2
5.8
3
AI4
The Cassin Ridge is today considered a "50 Classic" of North America and was first climbed in 1961 by a group led by Italian alpinist Riccardo Cassin, for which the route is named. The Cassin Ridge rises 8000 feet from the very bottom of Denali's South face to within a few yards of the true summit of the mountain. Steep snow, ice, and mixed climbing make this one of the most sought-after big mountain alpine climbs in the world. Climbers completing the Cassin Ridge find themselves in a small fraternity of elite Alaska climbers. The route ascends the prominent ridge on the south face and is steep, demanding, and committing --- escape routes are few and far between. As a result, only the most experienced climbers will think of attempting it. FA: Ricardo Cassin, Luigi Airoldi, Luigi Alippi, Giancarlo Canali, Romano Perego & Annibale Zucchi, 1961 | 2500m | |||
Class 3/4 | Muldrow Glacier
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Alaska 3
2
Class 3/4
The Karstens Ridge/Muldrow Glacier was the route of first ascent and used to be the standard route before Bradford Washburn pioneered the West Buttress route. This route is similar in difficulty as the West Buttress, but receives far less traffic. Expeditions are, on average, a week longer than West Buttress trips because of the longer approach from Wonder Lake. More adventurous climbers will attempt "the Traverse," by ascending the West Buttress and descending Karstens Ridge or vice versa. The Traverse is more strenuous than doing either route alone because climbers must haul all equipment and supplies over Denali Pass whereas climbers doing one route or another typically cache equipment and supplies that are not needed higher up on the mountain. FA: Hudson Stuck, Walter Harper, Harry Karstens & Robert Tatum, 1913 | 4000m | |||
Denali National Park Mt. Hunter | |||||
{FR} TD | ★★ West Ridge
A long ridge / ice climb with ice up to 70 degrees. Total time up to 7 days. Vertical gain 2,450m climbing distance 8,000m. Alaska grade 3+. FA: Harrer Meybohm, Heinrich Harrer, Fred Beckey & Henry Mehbohm, 1954 | 2500m | |||
5.9 | ★★★ North Buttress
A3, 5.9 mixed and vertical to overhanging ice. Hanging bivouacs (porta-ledge) or small ledges. FA: Mugs Stump & Paul Aubrey, 1981 FA: Todd Bibler & Doug Klewin, 1983 | 1900m | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) | |||||
5.8 | ★★★ Middle Troll South Face | 400m, 7 | |||
5.8 | ★★ The lost marsupial | 400m, 8 | |||
5.10+ | ★★★ Free Radical
on West Buttress, South troll | 400m, 8 | |||
5.10a | Gargoyle buttress
on Royal Tower | 700m, 13 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) The Munchkin | |||||
5.4 | Southwest Ridge | 120m, 4 | |||
5.10 A1 | Northwest Ridge | 91m | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) Hobbit's Footstool | |||||
5.10- | Zig Zag Crack | 24m | |||
5.6 | 5.6 Right Facing Corner | 18m | |||
5.8 | South Ridge | 150m, 3 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) The Throne | |||||
5.10a | West Face Cracks | 30m | |||
5.7 | South Face Couloir | 370m | |||
5.9 A2 | Southwest Buttress | 610m, 20 | |||
5.10 A3 X | Smaug's Hoard | 300m, 7 | |||
5.10b | Maneater | 61m | |||
5.11+ | Swisser Than Swiss Chocolate | 10 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) Peak 6500 | |||||
5.7 | Southeast Face | 4 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) North Troll | |||||
5.9 | Northeast Ridge | 8 | |||
5.7 | North Troll Couloir | 370m | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) South Troll | |||||
5.10+ | Pure Retro | 370m | |||
5.7 | South Ridge | ||||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) Middle Troll | |||||
5.9 | Pollard-Rich Route | 400m | |||
5.8 | South Face | 400m, 6 | |||
5.8 | Chaos | 10 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) The Royal Tower | |||||
5.11 | Got Lucky | 14 | |||
5.8 | Southeast Face | 18 | |||
5.10 A2 | The Chase | 12 | |||
5.8 | East Ridge | 610m | |||
5.9 A2 | Di's Surprise | 10 | |||
5.8 | Boomerang Buttress | 12 | |||
5.8 A2 WI4 M5 | Spam And Legs | 760m | |||
5.10 | The Jester | 610m, 7 | |||
5.10+ | The Blade | 46m | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) Dragon's Spine | |||||
5.10a | Green Couch | 4 | |||
5.10 | Two Towers | 20 | |||
5.9 R | Second Breakfast | 260m, 4 | |||
5.10c WI1 R | Apocryphal Arête | 300m | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) The Plunger | |||||
5.10a | North Face | 46m, 2 | |||
5.11 | West Face | 46m, 2 | |||
Denali National Park Little Switzerland (Pika Glacier) Crown Jewel | |||||
5.10a | Masters Of The Mid | 61m, 2 | |||
Denali National Park Ruth Gorge The Stump | |||||
5.11 | ★★★ Goldfinger | 600m, 12 | |||
5.10b R | Choss-O-Licious | 490m, 10 | |||
Denali National Park Ruth Gorge The Gargoyle | |||||
5.11 C1 | New Mother Nature | 550m, 10 | |||
Denali National Park Ruth Gorge Mooses Tooth | |||||
WI4 M4 V | ★★★ Ham And Eggs
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V
2
WI4 M4
This uber-classic couloir route is the most crowded on the Tooth, and probably sits second in popularity within the Range only to the West Buttress of Denali. Climb M3-AI3 and easy snow to a few crux options around 300m up. The FA variant through slabs and snow mushrooms is rarely done. Instead, chose between the left ice at WI4 (funnels sluff and spindrift) or the crack system at M4 on the right. Continue up moderate ice and snow to the col, where the fixed rap anchors disappear. Move onwards over a corniced ridge to the summit. The descent involves 20-22 rappels from the col, and bypasses the leftwards dogleg of the first pitch by rappelling straight down. FA: Jon Krakauer, Thomas Davies & Nate Zinsser, 1975 | 970m | |||
WI5 M5/6 V | ★★★ Shaken Not Stirred
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V
2
WI5
3
M5/6
While slightly harder than Ham And Eggs, this route tends to hold higher quality ice due to being more shaded, and you get to get away from the crowds. Note, however, that if you are climbing behind other parties, the upper pitches through "The Narrows" offer no reprieve from falling ice for both leader and belayer, and even snow from parties on the col will be funnelled down hundreds of meters. In good conditions, the entire crux is a slightly overhanging curtain of ice. In leaner years there may be almost no ice, however the mixed climbing is well protected. Rap on plentiful rock anchors. A 70m rope will hit bullseye more often than a 60m. Do not rap the first 2-3 pitches due to poor pro, instead move climbers right and rap from a chockstone over the rocky buttress. | 900m | |||
Class 4 V | West Ridge
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Class 4
2
V
Complex and often heavily corniced ridge traverse that rises from the Ruth Glacier and continues past the West Summit of the Tooth to the Main Summit. After passing the West Summit, both commitment and complexity of the route increase. FA: Klaus Bierl et. al., 1964 | 1600m | |||
FR:6a M7 | Bird of Prey
FA: David Lama † & Dani Arnold, Apr 2015 | 1500m | |||
5.10+ A0 WI4 PG13 | The Tooth Obsession | 850m, 16 | |||
Denali National Park Ruth Gorge Mount Huntington | |||||
West Face | |||||
5.9 A2 VI | Harvard Route
FA: David Roberts, Ed Bernd, Don Jensen & Matt Hale, 1965 | ||||
Denali National Park Mt. Capps | |||||
Class 3 | East Ridge From Kahiltna Pass
Follow the ridge. Some crevasse danger. | 450m | |||
Denali National Park Radio Control Tower | |||||
5.6 | Morning Salutes | 610m | |||
Denali National Park Peak 11,300 | |||||
5.8 M4 | South West Ridge | 1200m | |||
Denali National Park Mt. Frances | |||||
5.8 | Southwest Ridge | 1100m | |||
Class 3/4 | East Ridge
From base camp head to the obvious col between Frances and Peak 12,200. Climb 200m of 60-degree snow, then follow the ridge up. Keep in mind that the ridge is often crevassed and you will need to down-solo the start couloir as there aren't many options for leaving anchors. | 1100m | |||
Denali National Park Mt. Foraker | |||||
Class 4 ALSK:3 | Sultana Ridge | 3800m | |||
WI4 M5 ALSK:6 | Infinite Spur | 3500m | |||
Wiener Lake The Amphitheatre | |||||
5.13a | Special Forces | 3, 28 | |||
5.13a | Effects of the high | 7 | |||
5.11c | ★★★ Seismic Wave | 10 | |||
5.12b | The dark side | 11 | |||
5.11a | ★★★ First Amendment | 15m, 8 | |||
5.11c | ★ Grainstorm | 7 | |||
5.11 | Buddha Belly | 8 | |||
5.12a | Dreams Never End | 4, 31 | |||
5.11c | ★★ Dreams Never End Var. | 3 | |||
5.12a | Perfect moment | 20m, 7 | |||
5.12c | King size | 2, 16 | |||
5.12a | Flavour of the Minute | 8 | |||
5.10a | Ghengis warm up | 12m, 5 | |||
5.12a | Termination Dust | ||||
5.12c | ★★★ The way of the Weiner | 16 | |||
5.13b | 5 dollar Shake Direct | 6 | |||
5.12c | Catalyst | 5 | |||
5.11b | ★★★ Face the damage | 2 | |||
5.12c | ★ Spray Gun | 12 | |||
5.12b | ★★★ The shaft | 2 | |||
5.12a | ★★★ Shafted by a Stoner | 14 | |||
5.13a | Illuminati
Set: Turecki | 6 | |||
5.13c | Cosmic | 5 | |||
5.12c | A stoner Among Us | 8 | |||
5.12b | Break The Chains | 3 | |||
5.12d | ★★★ Room to believe | 9 | |||
5.13a | ★★★ Shroom to believe |