To the top of Denali : climbing adventures on North America's highest peak

In this revised and updated third edition, Bill Sherwonit brings to life the adventure, heroism, triumph, and tragedy of climbing North America's highest peak, Denali. He offers great insight and tales of daring adventure for both experienced climbers and armchair explorers who wonder why people climb mountains. The book contains stores about some of the best known personalities associated with the mountain -- from Bradford Washburn to Vern Tejas. Sherwonit has added new records and climbing data along with some stories of new faces who have attempted the climb. He also updated the Park Service rules regarding climbing Denali. Here in one book, now in its third edition, are the great moments of mountaineering on Denali, or Mt. McKinley as the maps call it. Author Bill Sherwonit shares the excitement of notable climbs, first ascents, and exciting moments, while unflinchingly lays bare the tragic accidents that have claimed the lives of the unlucky, unprepared, and unaware Presents an anthology of stories that focus on attempts to reach the top of Denali, the highest mountain peak in North America