Denali (Mount McKinley), Alaska - 20,310'

Denali, also known as "The Great One," is the highest mountain peak in North America and one of the world's Seven Summits. Located in the Alaska Range and the centerpiece of Denali National Park and Preserve, it has a summit elevation of 20,310 feet (6,190 meters). Denali is considered one of the largest mountains globally when measured from base to peak on land, rising approximately 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) from its base, giving it immense vertical relief. Known for its extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and remote location, Denali is widely regarded as one of the most technically challenging of the Seven Summits. 

• Mandatory Expedition Planning & Logistics: Participate in multiple focused Zoom sessions dedicated to complex logistics, detailed cold-weather planning, and ensuring total SMV climber readiness.
• Integrated PNW Preparatory Climb: Complete a rigorous, high-altitude phase on a glaciated Pacific Northwest stratovolcano. This climb is centered on intensive sled packing, hauling techniques, and uphill SkiMo efficiency to simulate Alaskan expedition travel.
• Specialized Mountain Training School: Attend an immersive school focused on critical technical glacier skills, including crevasse rescue, rope team travel, and critical self-arrest drills.
• Cold-Weather Logistics Mastery: Ensure absolute readiness through mandatory orientation, a detailed pack shakedown, and hands-on training in expedition sled rigging, load balancing, and efficient cold-weather packing.
• High-Altitude Self-Sufficiency on Denali: Operate in independent small teams on the iconic Kahiltna Glacier, applying SkiMo travel and hauling techniques across massive altitude gains to successfully ascend one of the world's most difficult Seven Summits.