Mount Mckinley

Author : Art Davidson
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594858659

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Minus 148 Degrees, Anniversary Edition by Art Davidson Pdf

CLICK HERE to download the first 50 pages from (Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox) "This finely crafted adventure tale runs on adrenaline but also something else: brutal honesty." —The Wall Street Journal "I couldn't lay it down until it was all finished (12:40 a.m.!)... A fascinating and beautifully-written story." —Bradford Washburn * One of National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time" * Spring 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount McKinley * New edition includes a revised preface, new prologue, and new afterword describing more recent winter attempts on McKinley In 1967, eight men attempted North America's highest summit: Mount McKinley (now known as Denali) had been climbed before—but never in winter. Plagued by doubts and cold, group tension and a crevasse tragedy, the expedition tackled McKinley in minimal hours of daylight and fierce storms. They were trapped at three different camps above 14,000 feet during a six-day blizzard and faced the ultimate low temperature of -148° F. Minus 148° is Art Davidson's stunning personal narrative, supplemented by diary excerpts from team members George Wichman, John Edwards, Dave Johnston, and Greg Blomberg. Davidson retells the team's fears and frictions—and ultimate triumph—with an honesty that has made this gripping survival story a mountaineering classic for over 40 years. Minus 148° is featured among many "best of" reading lists, including National Geographic Adventure's "The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of all Time." "At twenty-two I came to regard the first expedition to Mt. McKinley in the winter as a journey into an unexplored land. No one had lived on North America's highest ridges in the winter twilight. No one knew how low the temperatures would drop, or how penetrating the cold would be when the wind blew. For thousands of years McKinley's storms had raged by themselves." —Minus 148° This title is part of our LEGENDS AND LORE series. Click here > to learn more.

Author : Fred Beckey
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 426 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998-12-31
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781594858307

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Mount McKinley by Fred Beckey Pdf

* A classic of mountaineering literature * Beckey's name is synonymous with mountaineering in Alaska, Canada and the western US * Peppered with personal anecdotes and unique photographs This biography of Alaska's Mount McKinley presents a complete history of one of the world's great mountains. Author and famed mountaineer Fred Beckey starts with McKinley's geology and covers early human history, from native associations with Denali to the influx of Russian fur traders and American prospectors. The mountaineering history of McKinley follows, with a look at the gold seekers and surveyors who were among the first to map the region. Beckey examines the efforts of those who raced to be first on McKinley's summit and details the first complete ascent by Hudson Stuck in 1913. The chronology continues with profiles of notable summit attempts, including those of the author himself. Also included is information about the challenges and logistics of climbing Mount McKinley, with information on planning, permits, suggested routes, and what to expect. Personal anecdotes and previously unpublished photographs make this volume a must-have for historians and climbers everywhere.

Author : Art Davidson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : McKinley, Mount (Alaska)
ISBN : LCCN:69014695

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Minus 148° by Art Davidson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1938
Category : Alaska
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094780784

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Mount McKinley National Park, Alaska by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Territories
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1916
Category : Denali, Mount (Alaska)
ISBN : LOC:00122036698

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Establishment of Mount McKinley National Park by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Territories Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556030166573

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Mount McKinley National Park (N.P.), Proposed Additions by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alfred Hulse Brooks,Louis Marcus Prindle,De Witt Lee Reaburn,Russell Williams Porter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1911
Category : Alaska
ISBN : NYPL:33433035261308

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The Mount McKinley Region, Alaska by Alfred Hulse Brooks,Louis Marcus Prindle,De Witt Lee Reaburn,Russell Williams Porter Pdf

Report of 1902 exploratory journey from Pacific seaboard through Alaska Range along northwest base of Mount McKinley to Tanana and Yukon rivers. Includes concise summary of mineral wealth of region and description of stratigraphy, structure, and geologic history of area. Also contains information about climate, vegetation and wildlife, agricultural lands, and means of communication and transportation.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCAL:B5125963

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Mount McKinley Rescue Activities by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Caribou
ISBN : SRLF:A0000668871

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Protection of Dall Sheep, Caribou, Etc., Native to Mount McKinley National Park by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Lands Pdf

Author : William N. Beach
Publisher : Derrydale Press
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2000-04-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781461708179

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In the Shadow of Mount McKinley by William N. Beach Pdf

These tales and descriptions of the Mt. McKinley area of Alaska were written by on of the world's most famous big game hunters. The riveting accounts of hunting expeditions for caribou, bear, moose, and mountain sheep are ably illustrated with both photos taken by the author and by color plates of stunning paintings by Carl Rungius. It's a thrilling armchair journey with one of the first explorers and hunters in this part of North America. The descriptions of this wild land will have you packing your bags to visit the last great wilderness America has to offer.

Author : Terris Moore
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0898860210

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Mt. McKinley, the Pioneer Climbs by Terris Moore Pdf

In this book, Terris Moore presents a dramatic account of man's contest with McKinley, from initial explorations on into the 1940s. With documented facts and a novelist's skills, he tackles the mysteries and controversies surrounding many of the early expeditions. There was the daring 1910 ascent of the North Peak by a group of Alaska sourdoughs, who carried up a large pole to plant on the top only to discover later that there was another, higher summit. Perhaps the most widely discussed attempt was that of Arctic Explorer Dr. Frederick Cook, who tried to support his claim of victory in 1906 with faked photos.

Author : United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Denali National Park and Preserve (Alaska)
ISBN : UOM:39015004591650

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Proposed Mt. McKinley National Park Additions, Alaska by United States. Department of the Interior. Alaska Planning Group Pdf

A detailed assessment of environmental impacts associated with the enlargement of the park and the management of the lands. Includes an inventory of the resources of the area.

Author : Andy Hall
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-06-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780698157125

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Denali's Howl by Andy Hall Pdf

In the summer of 1967, twelve young men ascended Alaska’s Mount McKinley—known to the locals as Denali. Engulfed by a once-in-alifetime blizzard, only five made it back down. Andy Hall, a journalist and son of the park superintendent at the time, was living in the park when the tragedy occurred and spent years tracking down rescuers, survivors, lost documents, and recordings of radio communications. In Denali’s Howl, Hall reveals the full story of the expedition in a powerful retelling that will mesmerize the climbing community as well as anyone interested in mega-storms and man’s sometimes deadly drive to challenge the forces of nature.

Author : Dow Scoggins
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780595750580

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Discovering Denali by Dow Scoggins Pdf

Preparing for a trip where the forecast is chance of sunshine, partly cloudy, rain, and possibly an earthquake is a daunting task. Discovering Denali is an all-inclusive tour guide to Denali National Park and Mount McKinley. Find the secrets of Denali's treasures: The Denali Grand Slam-Dall sheep, caribou, moose and grizzly bears Arctic High Altitude Mountaineering Local festivals and events such as the Nenana Ice Classic and the Talkeetna Moose Dropping Festival The annual lottery to be allowed to drive the length of the park Discovering Denali is a compendium of all things Denali, including hiking and climbing maps, summer and winter activities, wildlife, local towns, and state parks.

Author : Jonathan Waterman
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0930410483

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Surviving Denali by Jonathan Waterman Pdf

* Helps expose long-time accident patterns so future climbers can avoid repeating these climbing mistakes on Denali In his preface, Dr. Peter Hackett writes of Jonathan Waterman's motivations for writing Surviving Denali, "The motivation for writing this book is to dispel the myth of Denali as a cakewalk, and to help climbers prepare adequately for polar, high-altitude survival. By learning from the past, climbers can avoid similar problems; this is the goal of Surviving Denali." Waterman presents an in-depth analysis of altitude medical problems, frostbite, avalanche and fall injuries, and deaths on Denali in order to point out the mistakes that may have been made and methods that might have been used to prevent them. In further chapters Waterman also covers how to prepare properly for Denali.