Ascent to Mount McKinley-Bottom of Fixed Ropes on 2006-05-20| Date: | Saturday, May 20, 2006 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Point Reached: | Mount McKinley - Bottom of Fixed Ropes | | Location: | USA-Alaska | | Elevation: | 15200 ft / 4632 m | | Remaining Elevation: | 5120 ft / 1561 m (24% left to go) |
Ascent Trip ReportGuided climb with Alpine Ascents. I pulled a muscle in my right calf at the bottom of the fixed ropes. I couldn't push off to go higher, so I had to go down.
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| Summary Total Data | | Elevation Gain: | 16000 ft / 4875 m | | Distance: | 39.5 mi / 63.6 km | | Route: | West Buttress | | Trailhead: | -800 ft / -243 m | | Route Conditions: | Open Country, Snow on Ground, Snow Climb, Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes, Guide, Tent Camp |
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