Denali Mountaineering – Alumni
Denali Mountaineering – Alumni
The highest peak in North America—known as Denali or “Great One” by Alaska Natives—is the site for this expedition designed for qualified NOLS graduates. Denali offers extremely challenging glacier travel and some of the most difficult weather in the world, so this course is one of the most demanding NOLS offers, both physically and mentally. During the course you’ll attempt to climb the West Buttress of the mountain and will be accompanied by senior NOLS Mountaineering instructors.
*Applying for this course online does not guarantee admission*
Your application will open a mountaineering questionnaire to submit to our review team. The questionnaire is meant to capture your mountaineering experience, qualifications, and motivations to join us on this expedition. We will begin offering spots for Denali enrollment in early January.
For qualified alumni only.
Overall Difficulty*:
Heavy packs and sleds, high altitude, harsh conditions, and a short summit window make for a challenging expedition.
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Additional Details
- For qualified alumni only
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Duration
26 days
Age
18+ yrs
4 College Credits
- 2 Skills Practicum
- 2 Risk Assessment
1.5 High School Credits
- 0.5 Leadership
- 1 Physical Education
Equipment Deposit
$450
Start/End
Palmer, Alaska
Fly In/Out
Anchorage, Alaska
Financial aid & Scholarships
NOLS supports a variety of outside financial aid options:
- AmeriCorps
- 529 College Savings Plans
- Veteran's Benefits (only for courses fully in the state of Wyoming)