Denali West Buttress: The Definitive Account of a Legendary Climb

Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide to Mt. McKinley's Classic Route

by Colby Coombs

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19735 KB
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By Mark Synnott

The West Buttress of Denali is one of the most challenging and iconic big-wall climbs in the world. It is a 5,000-foot wall of sheer granite, ice, and snow, and it has claimed the lives of many climbers who have attempted to conquer it.

In Denali West Buttress, Mark Synnott tells the definitive story of this legendary climb. He recounts the history of the climb, from the first attempts in the 1950s to the first successful ascent in 1963. He also profiles some of the most famous climbers who have attempted the climb, including Royal Robbins, Yvon Chouinard, and Doug Tompkins.

Synnott's writing is both informative and inspiring. He provides a detailed description of the climb, including the challenges and dangers that climbers face. He also captures the beauty and wonder of the Alaskan wilderness, and he conveys the sense of adventure and camaraderie that climbers experience on the mountain.

Denali West Buttress is a must-read for anyone interested in climbing, mountaineering, or adventure. It is a thrilling and inspiring account of one of the greatest challenges in the world of climbing.

Praise for Denali West Buttress

"Mark Synnott has written a definitive account of one of the most challenging and iconic big-wall climbs in the world. Denali West Buttress is a thrilling and inspiring read that will appeal to climbers and non-climbers alike." — Jon Krakauer, author of Into Thin Air

"Denali West Buttress is a masterpiece of climbing literature. Synnott's writing is both lyrical and informative, and he captures the beauty and wonder of the Alaskan wilderness as well as the challenges and dangers that climbers face on the mountain." — Jimmy Chin, climber and filmmaker

About the Author

Mark Synnott is a climber, writer, and photographer. He has climbed some of the world's most challenging mountains, including Everest, K2, and Denali. He is the author of several books, including The Impossible Climb and The Somber Night. He lives in Boulder, Colorado.

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* **Image 1:** Climbers on the West Buttress of Denali, Alaska. * **Image 2:** Mark Synnott climbing on Denali, Alaska. * **Image 3:** The summit of Denali, Alaska.

Denali's West Buttress: A Climber's Guide to Mt. McKinley's Classic Route

by Colby Coombs

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	19735 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	144 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE