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Denali in Alaska 2025

The highest mountain peak in​ North America is located in Alaska. Are you ready to conquer it?

Best time: May–July

Mt. McKinley Base Camp Flags
Climbers on McKinley
Descending Mt. McKinley in Midnight Sun

Denali, also known by its former official name Mount McKinley, towers above the national preserve at 6,190 m above sea level. It attracts alpinists and climbers from all around the world. And not without reason! Such natural beauty is undeniably impressive. For this trip, you should be in good physical shape and have a lot of mountaineering experience. For newbies, it would be too difficult a task. Start your hike in Ma​y, but no later than July. Otherwise,​ Alaska's severe nature may get the best of you.

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