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

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

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

Manufacturing the PDG 2 Dynafit ski touring boot, assembly factory in Italy, refined version of backcountry footwear.

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

Travel report, Germany Bavaria and Austria Tyrol, beautiful fall weather, people already skiing on the heights, apples in the lowlands.