Another Climbing Fatality Reported on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
Just three days after an Illinois man died atop North America's highest mountain a second climber has collapsed and died on Mount McKinley.
Denali National Park and Preserve
Illinois Man Becomes First Climber to Die on Summit Of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
A 51-year-old Illinois climber who reached the summit of Mount McKinley has become the first mountaineer ever to die on the summit of the 20,320-foot mountain. Due to the danger involved in retrieving the body, Denali National Park and Preserve officials have opted to leave the deceased climber on the mountain at this time.
Air and Ground Search Under Way for Missing Backpackers in Denali National Park and Preserve
An air and ground search is under way in Denali National Park and Preserve for two backpackers missing in the Savage River drainage.
National Park Quiz 6: Watchable Wildlife
Wildlife viewing is a prime attraction of our national parks. Not every wildlife species we might encounter in the parks is as charismatic as a bison, a bald eagle, or a sea otter, but every species is interesting in its own way. Take this week's quiz and see whether your knowledge of watchable wildlife is as keen as you think. Answers are at the end. No peeking.
- By Bob Janiskee - October 29th, 2011 7:49am
Fallen Climber Rescued on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park
A solo climber who slid nearly 2,000 feet down a steep pitch on Mount McKinley has been rescued by Denali National Park mountaineering rangers. Rangers hoped to transfer the 44-year-old man from the mountain to a hospital once weather allowed.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 4th, 2008 2:26pm
Search Scaled Back for Climbers Missing On Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve
After four days of overflights rangers in Denali National Park and Preserve are scaling back their search for two Japanese climbers missing on Mount McKinley.
Improving Weather Aids Search for Missing Climbers on Mount McKinley
Improving weather Monday was welcomed by National Park Service rangers searching for two overdue climbers on Cassin Ridge of Mount McKinley in Denali National Park and Preserve.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2008 4:24pm
Two Japanese Climbers Overdue on Mount McKinley in Denali National Park
A search is under way at Denali National Park and Preserve for two Japanese climbers who failed to descend from Mount McKinley on schedule. Poor weather has been hampering search efforts.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2008 10:15am
National Park Search and Rescue: Should the Rescued Help Pay the Bills?
A two-week search for a missing hiker in Yosemite National Park. A search for a missing snowshoer on Mount Rainier. Recovery of bodies from climbing accidents in Grand Teton National Park. A week-long, and unsuccessful, search for a missing 8-year-old at Crater Lake National Park. Each year, thousands of search-and-rescue missions cost the National Park Service millions of dollars. And each year the agency eats the costs.
Rescue Cost Recovery.pdf
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 12th, 2008 12:08pm
Vet Removes Snare From Neck of Wolf in Denali National Park and Preserve
A volunteer effort has been able to remove a trapper's snare from around the neck of a wolf in Denali National Park and Preserve. Unfortunately, a second wolf that also was caught up in a snare has not been seen.
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