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Snowcapped summer peaks. Photo by Tom Walker
 
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Tents on a glacier in the Alaska Range

Tents from a summer climbing expedition. NPS Photo
 

If your trip includes mountaineering, please plan accordingly and bring appropriate equipment, such as crampons, ice axe, prussiks, etc. Inform the ranger at the Backcountry Desk of your plan and complete a mountaineering permit application. If you intend to ascend Mt. McKinley or Mt. Foraker, visit the Mountaineering section of this website.

Winter Camping

For information on winter camping in Denali, contact Park Headquarters at 907-683-2294.

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