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  • Forget ‘Everesting,’ try ‘Denaliing’ instead

    by Dr Alex Lee November 10, 2021
    by Dr Alex Lee November 10, 2021

    Fitness uphilling has surged into an inbounds antigravity movement – how about returning “uphilling” to its backcountry roots: “Denaliing.”

  • Totally Deep Podcast 89 — Luke Demuth & Mike Poleto on Denali

    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 6, 2021
    by The Editors Of Wildsnow August 6, 2021

    On Totally Deep Podcast 89, Doug sits down with Denali SAR volunteer Luke Demuth and first time Denali ski mountaineer Mike Poleto.

  • Totally Deep Podcast 71 — Gary Smith Skis Denali

    by Doug Stenclik January 15, 2020
    by Doug Stenclik January 15, 2020

    On Totally Deep Podcast 71, Gary Smith gives all the details on his recent Denali expedition and talks top gear picks and boot tricks.

  • Denali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t Part II

    by Gary Smith November 12, 2019
    by Gary Smith November 12, 2019

    In Part II of Denali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t, Gary Smith offers detailed insight into skis, crampons, clothes, and more.

  • Denali 2019 — What Worked, What Didn’t Part I

    by Gary Smith November 4, 2019
    by Gary Smith November 4, 2019

    Tech Tuesday is recurring segment sponsored by Dynafit to get you in the right touring gear and make sure you know how to use it. Denali expedition tips on sleds, food, electronics and more The gear…. holy cow the gear!…

  • “Chasing Denali” by Jon Waterman — Review

    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2018
    by Lou Dawson October 23, 2018

    Chasing Denali, book review, Jonathan Waterman writes about the famed sourdough first ascent of Denali, North America’s highest mountain.

  • Denali Gear: What Worked and What Didn’t — 2018

    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2018
    by Guest Blogger October 22, 2018

    Gear list for backcountry skiing expedition on Denali, updated for 2018 mountaineering equipment.

  • Average Ascent of Denali West Buttress: Part 3

    by Guest Blogger October 19, 2018
    by Guest Blogger October 19, 2018

    Part three of a Denali West Buttress typical climb, including skiing and storm dodging.

  • An Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 2

    by Guest Blogger October 17, 2018
    by Guest Blogger October 17, 2018

    Climbing and skiing on Denali, West Buttress Route 2018, including avalanche on the headwall.

  • An Average Ascent of Denali’s West Buttress: Part 1

    by Guest Blogger October 11, 2018
    by Guest Blogger October 11, 2018

    Skiing and climbing on Denali in Alaska can be more of a ski touring trip, or more of an exercise in tenting.

  • Denali Prep — Coleman Glacier and Strafe Cham Pant

    by Guest Blogger June 4, 2018
    by Guest Blogger June 4, 2018

    Backcountry skiing on the Coleman Glacier, Mount Baker, Washington, ideal testing grounds for a new touring pant, the Cham Pant by Strafe.

  • Dispatch from Alaska — Denali Speed Record — West Buttress

    by Dr Alex Lee June 23, 2017
    by Dr Alex Lee June 23, 2017

    Katie Bono, first woman to climb Denali round trip in less than 24 hours, news report from Alaska.

  • Jonathan Waterman – Denali Return and Summit Birthday

    by Lou Dawson July 18, 2016
    by Lou Dawson July 18, 2016

    Jonathan Waterman returns to climb and ski on Denali 20 years after working with mountaineering rangers and writing his famous books.

  • Dynafit Dhaulagiri Ski Review — Denali Rebake Skis Better

    by Lou Dawson March 11, 2016
    by Lou Dawson March 11, 2016

    Review of Dynafit Dhaulagiri backcountry touring ski, this wide ski has plenty of sidecut and skis downhill quite nicely.

  • Throwback Thursday — San Juans, Denali and Elks, 1980s and 1970s

    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2015
    by Lou Dawson September 17, 2015

    Ski touring in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, throwback to the 1980s, and Elk Mountains photo of Lou on Hayden.

  • Backcountry Ski Touring News Roundup — Barack “Denali” Obama and Beatles Ski

    by Lou Dawson September 2, 2015
    by Lou Dawson September 2, 2015

    Ski touring news including backcountry and mountaineering, Beatles go skiing, Obama renames Mount McKinley and more.

  • The Talkeetna Wait, Alaska — Denali

    by Dr Alex Lee May 13, 2015
    by Dr Alex Lee May 13, 2015

    Backcountry ski plans to follow the Kahiltna Glacier up the colossus of Denali’s south flanks to ascend and ski the western ridge of the upper Denali.

  • Ask Lou, part 6194: Can I use worn out Dynafit bindings to ski Denali?

    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2014
    by Lou Dawson July 3, 2014

    Skiing Denali with Dynafit tech bindings, what model, more tips about ski touring with old equipment.

  • Denali Climb and Ski Photos — #SkiTheBig3

    by Jordan White June 7, 2014
    by Jordan White June 7, 2014

    Photos of Denali McKinley climb and ski in June of 2014, using Washburn Ridge West Buttress with Autobahn Phantom Headwall as route.

  • #SkiTheBig3 CONGRATULATIONS Denali Ski Descent TR

    by Aaron Diamond June 6, 2014
    by Aaron Diamond June 6, 2014

    Ski the big 3 does ski descent of Denali for the trifecta, Hunter, Foraker, McKinley ski mountaineering expedition.

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