The booklet “Mountaineering in Denali National Park and Preserve was written by park staff and medical advisors to help prepare climbers for the extreme mental and physical stresses associated with high altitude mountaineering. Topics covered in the booklet include:
Registration Requirements
General Information
Arctic High Altitude Mountaineering Medical Issues
Equipment and Supplies
Climbing Clean
The booklet was originally written in 1995, with a revision produced in 2005 containing updated regulations and medical information. Electronic versions of the booklet are currently available in the following languages:
To obtain a printed version of the Mountaineering Booklet or the Trash and Waste Policies brochure, call the Talkeetna Ranger Station at (907) 733-2231 or email us.
Did You Know?
Did you know that in 1908, Charles Sheldon – a hunter and naturalist – described in his journal the idea of a park that would allow visitors to enjoy the beauty he saw while visiting Alaska. In 1917 his vision became reality, with the creation of Mount McKinley National Park.