Denali`s West Butress

A climber`s guide to Mount Mc Kiley` s classic route.

A Climber’s Guide gives the aspiring Denali climber the details required to
efficiently plan and safely launch an expedition on the West Buttress. The
guide covers every aspect of climbing the route — from preparation to
climbing strategy to step-by-step route instruction. Washburn’s magnificent
photos — with route and milestones clearly delineated — paired with Coombs›
explicit text guide the climber from camp to camp to the summit and down
again, outlining specific hazards and obstacles and offering techniques and
instruction on how best to surmount them. The book pays special attention to
environmental considerations and presents low-impact methods for minimizing
human and garbage waste on the route. This guide provides complete, detailed,
first-hand, safety-conscious information on the West Buttress Route, serving
as a much-needed resource and a grand tribute to this historic route.