Alaska Climbing | Travel Vacation

"To the lover of wilderness, Alaska is one of the most wonderful countries in the world." -John Muir

If one is looking for an intense type of living and adventure, Alaska travel always comes to mind first. Being the largest state in the United States and having the most convenient climate, what else could be better than this place? It is simply jam-packed with ways on how a traveler can be close with nature. Your Alaska vacation is indeed incomplete without paying a visit to some of its historical parks, then go trekking, mountain biking, ice climbing, and of course, rock climbing!

You can truly count on Alaska for phenomenal climbing. Add to that the view of the most exclusive and alluring places and its wildlife. Here are few of the beautiful places and famous routes in Alaska. Discover them one by one and let their remote wilderness bring you closer to mother nature.

West Buttress

This well-known route is situated in Denali, the highest peak in North America. For years, it has been the preference of newbies and professionals alike – some to assess their abilities, others to simply witness how sweeping the place is. The successful climbers who first made it to the top of West Butress on 1951 were Jim Gale, Mel Griffiths, Henry Buchtel, Bill Hackett, Barry Bishop, Bradford Washburn, and Jerry More.

Mount Brooks

Also situated in the Alaska Range is Mount Brooks, whose charm and crest can be sighted from Wonder Lake and the peak of Denali. Aside from the typical climbing, crossing ice fields and rivers would also be necessary as you go through Mount Brooks. Not to worry though, because this one is also every climber's preference for art and photography. Rest assured you will not get bored as you walk and climb along this route.

Mount Dickey

Named after the prospector William A. Dickey and located in the central part of Alaska Range is Mount Dickey, which has been first climbed by an explorer in 1955. It has been made famous by its impressive facade, having a vertical mile of pure granite. Fin your way now to this mountain route – then you are in for a rocky and snowy Alaska climbing adventure!

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