SE Fork Kahiltna Glacier, Alaska
aka 'Denali Basecamp'

The Kahiltna Glacier of the central Alaska Range is one of the primary glaciers that flow off of Mt. McKinley. The SE Fork of the Kahiltna is the drop off location for climbers attempting the standard West Buttress route on Denali. Denali Basecamp is uniquely positioned between the tallest three peaks in Denali National Park: Mt. McKinley, Mt. Foraker and Mt. Hunter.

Our basecamp at 7000 feet is positioned below the soaring North Buttress of Mt. Hunter. The valley is home to numerous moderately-graded alpine climbing objectives, snow couloirs, seracs, crevasses and easily accessible terrain. The terrain and scenery are nothing short of spectacular.

Access to Denali Basecamp is via a glacier flight from Talkeetna. The flight is incredibly scenic and offers the passenger a real appreciation for the scope and scale of the central Alaska Range Mountains. Weather is always a major consideration when traveling in the Alaska Range; participants should include some flexibility in their Lower 48 return flight in case of unexpected weather delays at the back end of the seminar. The weather in May and June is typically quite good with moderate temperatures and around 20 hours of daylight.

Denali Basecamp offers some of the highest quality, most easily accessible, glaciated mountain rescue terrain anywhere in the country. Consider joining us for an intense, high caliber week of training!