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The Ascent of Denali

Hudson Stuck

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The Ascent of Denali | Hudson Stuck
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Book Overview: 

The story of the First Ascent of Denali by Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper and Robert Tatum in 1913, recorded in celebration of the restoration of the mountain's original name.

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .er load taken right through a day’s march, and then [Pg 17]a return made to bring up the cache. In this way we moved steadily though slowly across rolling country and upon the surface of a large lake to the McKinley Fork of the Kantishna, which drains the Muldrow Glacier, down that stream to its junction with the Clearwater Fork of the same, and up that fork, through its canyon, to the last spruce timber on its banks, and there we made a camp in an exceedingly pretty spot. The creek ran open through a break in the ice in front of our tent; the water-ousels darted in and out under the ice, singing most sweetly; the willows, all in bud, perfumed the air; and Denali soared clear and brilliant, far above the range, right in front of us. Here at the timber-line, at an elevation of about two thousand feet, was the pleasantest camp of the whole excursion. During the five days’ stay here the stuff was brought up and carried forward, and a quantity of dry wood was cu. . . Read More

Community Reviews

5.00
- Silas - Dec 14, 2022

A must-read for those interested in Denali and Alaskan history. Would also recommend reading some other authors work who reference Stuck's (and others) journals from the ascent. Stuck's official telling is very succinct and focused on the climb (with a few minor deviations into matters of personal i

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- Jayjay - Jul 05, 2022

A very interesting account of the ascent of Denali. I appreciated the relatively positive view this early 1900s explorer had for the Indigenous people of the area, though there are still moments that reflect the racism of the time. The author has an engaging storytelling voice. Overall, a good prima

5.00
- Tony - Dec 29, 2022

A superb book and a superb climb. Quite a character and full of respect for the indigenous people. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

4.00
- Richard - Mar 21, 2011

The story of the ascent itself was quite engaging and told in an elegant manner with admirable modesty. The last quarter of the book, where he describes the calculation of the height of the peak, the previous attempts at the summit, and the naming of various features, can be skipped.

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- Matthew - Apr 28, 2016

Articulately written, humble, and wonderfully even in tone: Stuck's account of the first true ascent of Denali is a minor classic.

It's a quick and very readable book but for those looking for a dramatic climb with interpersonal friction this isn't your book. In the grand tradition of Edwardian expl

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