Ascent to Denali-19000 on 1995-06-24| Others in Party: | Andy
John
Erik
Sue
| | Date: | Saturday, June 24, 1995 | | Ascent Type: | Unsuccessful - Turned Back | | Point Reached: | Denali - 19000 | | Location: | USA-Alaska | | Elevation: | 19000 ft / 5791 m | | Remaining Elevation: | 1310 ft / 399 m (10% left to go) |
Ascent Trip ReportWe made attempt on the South Buttress Ramp Route but deemed avalanche danger to high on ramp so returned down East Fork and went up West Buttress instead. John, Erik & Sue summited while Andy and I turned around near Archdeacon's Tower due to altitude sickness. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 12200 ft / 3718 m | | Quality: | 9 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Glacier Climb | | Gear Used: | Ice Axe, Crampons, Rope, Ski Poles, Snowshoes, Tent Camp | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 12200 ft / 3718 m | | Route: | West Buttress | | Start Trailhead: | 6800 ft / 2072 m | | Descent Statistics |
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