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Denali

Cassin Ridge One of the top 25 routes in this collection!

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A very challenging route on the continent's highest mountain. This is one of the most serious undertakings in this collection. It has technical rock and ice, serious objective hazards, high altitude, and extreme weather conditions. This route is very committing, and requires highly developed alpine and expeditionary climbing skills.


Type:

Alpine Mixed (Expeditionary)

 

Seriousness:

Location:

Denali Nat'l Park, Alaska, USA

 

References:

G19, G43, I1, I2, I12, W2

Rating:

Alaska Grade 5

 

Route Descriptions & Maps:

None

First Ascent:

R. Cassin, G. Alippi, L. Airoldi, G. Canali, R. Perogo, A. Zucchi, June 1961

 

Trip Reports:

Beall 8/81
Sanderson 5/00
Anderson 6/01