Alaska is as beautiful as any place on Earth. The terrain is far more demanding than what you encounter in the Lower 48 States. The majority of these images are from Gates of the Arctic and Denali National Parks. I climbed Denali (20,310 ft.) in May 2024 on a three week expedition, one of the hardest of my life. The mountain is the coldest place on Earth outside Antarctica, and temps up top dropped to 40 below with the wind chill. I spent 15 nights in a tent in below zero temps and had to carry 100 pounds of gear up the mountain. Denali is the tallest mountain on Earth from its base to summit, hence why the peak took three weeks to climb. I am currently processing the images from the trip so be sure to check back for updates.
